South Auckland
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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.

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.

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

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.

Novotel Auckland Airport
Clean room with good facilities. Bed too soft for me but otherwise a good hotel. Perfect location if flying on from Auckland to regional airports.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great place to stop overnight Easy location with free transfer to airport
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

ibis budget Auckland Airport
Nice staff breakfast a bonus.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Staff were excellent, area not so great. Room was a bit small. Had to pay an extra $15 to park there overnight…
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Nice location it’s where is Hindi place near to airport is well
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
It was nice and clean the sheets were amazing to sleep under, views were great we saw dragon dancing over by the park in of the days. The staff could not be more helpful anything we asked they were ACE
Reviewed on Nov 10, 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.

Sky Tower
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.

Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Things to do

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets





