What to do in South Auckland

Activities, attractions and tours
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and a water park as well as a family

South Auckland Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South Auckland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

South Auckland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Auckland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South Auckland Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Auckland.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Auckland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Most fun & popular experiences in South Auckland

Recommended things to do in South Auckland

Number of things to do
1
Things to do from
CA $963
Cheapest thing to do
Piha & Karekare - Bay Of The Boisterous Seas - Private Tour
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

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Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a waterpark

Manukau

Travelers come to Manukau for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while you're in town.

Manukau
Arriving in Auckland when the cricket is on meant accommodation availability was scarce, resulting in staying in the town of Mangere. Amazing little place with a stunning walk up Mt Mangere looking out over Auckland.

Mangere

Mangere is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Villa Maria Auckland Winery and Otuataua Stonefields while you're in town.

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Mount Wellington

Shopping, restaurants, and lake views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mount Wellington. Make a stop by Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Papatoetoe

You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Papatoetoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building or Hunters Plaza.

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Manurewa

Parks and theme parks are just a few things travelers like about Manurewa. A stop by Auckland Botanical Gardens is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Manurewa

Day trip destinations from South Auckland