South Auckland
Travel 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
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.
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 Bridge
Travelers 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
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.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Beautiful hotel, one of the best
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice over night stay between domestic and international flight. Quick pick up by the shuttle. Bedroom was hot so had to keep the door open to get air con but we all slept well.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Great location
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Clean well-appointed hotel room, 20 minute walk to train to downtown Auckland, 15 minutes drive to airport.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Apartment was fine but a little tired. Couch springs were gone and it was a bit noisy being located across from bus station.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Great location, clean and staff were wonderful
Reviewed on Apr 6, 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. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy 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 at 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
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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