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 JKs Driving Range.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers 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
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.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Would highly recommend the concierge went over and above to assist
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Fast easy check-in clean and friendly staff,
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
So clean and excellent service and l can see the airport parking.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Clean well-appointed hotel room, 20 minute walk to train to downtown Auckland, 15 minutes drive to airport.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Staff were veey helpful and quick to deal with check ins and sorting a carpark. Made everything very simple and fast after a long trip. Although, I am wondering why the $100 deposit is still pending in my account..... If McEntral could please contact me regarding this thanks.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Great secure parking, clean room, friendly staff, close to shops and food.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 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
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
