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 Treasure Island Adventure Golf 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
Theme parks and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Wiri. A stop by Vector Wero Whitewater Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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 Formula E Indoor Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG
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Novotel Auckland Airport
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JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

MCentral Apartments Manukau
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Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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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.

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.
Things to do

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
