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 Mount Mangere are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Novotel Auckland Airport
Yes, and on the whole courteous staff.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Wonderful stay. Staff really helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Good solid airport hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Awesome stay as we have been using this hotel for our accommodation past three years. Always great but I would like to thank the house keeping team for very special service on Sunday 21st. Our special thanks to the person who made our room so clean and tidy as expected.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Great location, easy parking and good check in. Great price. Very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
On behalf of my partner and I, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. The area felt safe and quiet, which made it easy for us to relax and feel at home. Everything was close by, shopping, dining options, and public transport were all very convenient, and having grocery stores nearby made things ...
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
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
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland
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