Title: South Head Travel Guide: Best of South Head, Auckland Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Head](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head-Hotels.d553248635975875682.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in South Head](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975875682.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[South Head Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Head.d553248635975875682.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Head Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head.d553248635975875682.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Head Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit South Head - Top hotels in South Head - Top Holiday Rentals in South Head ![The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625660/66e5d91a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge South Head (Kaipara) Auckland Region Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in South Head. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Shelly Beach is located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews) A lovely spot, super to have animals & lots of bird life around.Night sky was fabbo.Hosts very friendly & informative. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=34625660&PinnedHotelID=34625660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875682) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=34625660&PinnedHotelID=34625660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875682) ![Comfy 3-bedroom house surrounded by vineyard in South Head an hour from Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112100000/112099400/112099376/272e094b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfy 3-bedroom house surrounded by vineyard in South Head an hour from Auckland South Head Auckland Stay at this holiday home in South Head. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attraction Shelly Beach is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Lovely place. With a warm cosy feel. Daniel was amazing Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=112099376&PinnedHotelID=112099376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875682) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=112099376&PinnedHotelID=112099376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875682) ![Maxim Hotel Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109867500/109867489/9c67675b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maxim Hotel Auckland 11 Davies Drive Auckland Auckland £66 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and Westfield Albany ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews) tidy, good service, value for money, location. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=109867489&PinnedHotelID=109867489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975875682) [See all 355 properties in South Head](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975875682) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34625700/34625660/66e5d91a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The snug and secluded Wilson Road Magic Lodge South Head (Kaipara) Auckland Region Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in South Head. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Shelly Beach is located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews) A lovely spot, super to have animals & lots of bird life around.Night sky was fabbo.Hosts very friendly & informative. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head-Hotels-The-Snug-And-Secluded-Wilson-Road-Magic-Lodge.h34625660.Hotel-Information) ![Comfy 3-bedroom house surrounded by vineyard in South Head an hour from Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112100000/112099400/112099376/272e094b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfy 3-bedroom house surrounded by vineyard in South Head an hour from Auckland South Head Auckland Stay at this holiday home in South Head. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attraction Shelly Beach is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Lovely place. With a warm cosy feel. Daniel was amazing Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head-Hotels-Comfy-3-Bedroom-House-Surrounded-By-Vineyard-In-South-Head-An-Hour-From-Auckland.h112099376.Hotel-Information) ![Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38076800/38076704/c3dec0d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Farm Cottage with spectacular harbour/rural views South Head (Kaipara) Helensville Stay at this cottage in South Head. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. 10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Nice place . Very remote and quiet Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Head-Hotels-Farm-Cottage-With-Spectacular-Harbourrural-Views.h38076704.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in South Head](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975875682&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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