South Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Auckland
Where to stay in South Auckland
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.
Manukau
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Wiri
You'll enjoy the theme parks and shopping in Wiri. You might want to make time for a stop at Vector Wero Whitewater Park or Colin Dale Park KartSport.
Māngere East
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Crater Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Terribly trained staff….nice hotel and facilities but staff been untrained and unhelpful ruined the stay and I won’t be back
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
My second stay in a Hearllands (previously stayed in Haast). Both superb! Excellent room, close to airport, free shuttle, big English / NZ Breakfast, super helpful staff and good value for money. Perfect relaxation before a long flight. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Easy and comfy. Reception staff lovely and welcoming
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Ok for just one night
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Laundry perfect
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Great location friendly staff. Accommodation needs new paint job and carpet but generally i would stay there again as an affordable option.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Rainbow's End
Get drenched on a log flume, dry out on an 18-story drop ride and test your limits on a corkscrew roller coaster at this theme park.
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Ambury Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ambury Regional Park, a lovely green space in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre. Amble around this quaint area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bruce Pulman Park
Catch an event at Bruce Pulman Park during your trip to Takanini. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Due Drop Events Centre
Learn about the events happening in Due Drop Events Centre during your trip to Auckland. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
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