South Auckland

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Rainbow\'s End showing rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and a waterpark as well as a family
Butterfly Creek featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people
Rainbow\'s End featuring interior views and rides

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Where to stay in South Auckland

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Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides as well as a small group of people

Manukau

Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers.

Manukau
People on the Nga Hau Mangere Bridge in the Manukau Harbour, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.

Mangere

Home to Auckland Airport, Māngere boasts the vibrant Māngere Arts Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku and convenient Māngere Town Centre for shopping. Easily accessible via train and bus services, it's well-connected to other parts of Auckland.

Mangere
Aerial view of Ambury Farm in the suburb of Mangere Bridge, Auckland, New Zealand

Mangere Bridge

Travelers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mangere Bridge
Pohutukawa trees in flower along the Manukau Harbour, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand

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.

Wiri
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Māngere East

Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Crater Hill are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Māngere East
Pullman Auckland Airport

Pullman Auckland Airport

5 out of 5
37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland
$180 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$207 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (930 reviews)
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Pullman Auckland Airport
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive Auckland
$116 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$134 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,487 reviews)
Smell noted in room. Restaurant not very good.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland
$173 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$199 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,275 reviews)
Had lunch at he lobby restaurant. Appreciate the attendant taking my order but when I asked him about specifics about the food he simply said to me that he knew nothing about the food and he had never eaten at the restaurant which was a discouraging. Also the food took over a half an hour to be received. ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
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 Sebel Auckland Manukau

The Sebel Auckland Manukau

4.5 out of 5
16 Lakewood Court Auckland
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
Very central . Good accommodation

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
MCentral Apartments Manukau

MCentral Apartments Manukau

4 out of 5
17 Putney Way Auckland
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Westfield Manukau ...
6.8/10 (826 reviews)
Very basic but comfortable. Lots of dents in walls and fridge and couches need updating. Bathroom was good. Bed was comfortable. Got a bit loud in corridor after midnight then my door handle was turned with sonebody trying to get in. Remember to lock door when you get inside! Dodgy people in carpark, ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

4 out of 5
17 Amersham Way Auckland
Stay at this aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,529 reviews)
Two balconies and a sunroom dining area. Washer and dryer are appreciated. Jackknife sofa was in disrepair and flimsy. Every thing else was great.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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.

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