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.
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
Room was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 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.
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.
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
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
Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Tour
