South Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist 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
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Otuataua Stonefields or Crater Hill.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers 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
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Crater Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Everything was clean and tidy. Bed was huge and super comfortable, staff incredibly friendly
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Staff were great and very assistive
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
They upgraded us to Pullman hotel next door , very nice and new hotel Can’t complain , walking to terminal and we got late check out
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
All around experience was greatly appreciated Only comment is if the parking on site is included within the booking would be great and not asked to be included on check in
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Helpfull staff, room was good, with a fair bit of wear and tear. Overall great deal for the price, especially with a kitchen!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Very clean and well equipped
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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. Visit 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping 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.
Due Drop Events Centre
Learn about the events happening in 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
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
