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 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 Hunters Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Novotel Auckland Airport
Staff was extremely courteous and friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Good size rooms, nice and clean, friendly staff, good restaurant and dedicated airport shuttle is a definite bonus. We've stayed many times and always happy
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Room is big and clean, staff is super nice. Just one notice to people who want to take the yellow bus, it runs every 30 minutes, it’s quite a walk and wait while Uber doesn’t cost much and more convenient.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The king bed and the 2 shower heads in the bathroom were great.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
We booked 2 bedroom apartment. Second time round for a couple of weeks for the pure fact that staff are very polite and accommodating, has full kitchen facilities. The car park is very secure, close to all our needs and especially family who live locally.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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.
Middlemore Hospital
If Middlemore Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
