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 Mount Mangere 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 Hunters Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Novotel Auckland Airport
Friendly staff, good size room, decent breakfast.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Good size rooms, nice and clean, friendly staff, good restaurant and dedicated airport shuttle is a definite bonus. We've stayed many times and always happy
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Very clean room and premises. Excellent staff all around. Convenient to airport. Great for a stopover
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The king bed and the 2 shower heads in the bathroom were great.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
We booked 2 bedroom apartment. Second time round for a couple of weeks for the pure fact that staff are very polite and accommodating, has full kitchen facilities. The car park is very secure, close to all our needs and especially family who live locally.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 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.
Middlemore Hospital
Though Middlemore Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland while you are here.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
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