Manukau

Auckland
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a water park
Find colorful markets, stunning gardens and New Zealand’s biggest theme park when you visit Auckland’s most multi-cultural district.

Come to Manukau to get a taste of Polynesian culture at the bustling markets and lively festivals. Smell the fragrance of thousands of flowers at Auckland’s botanical gardens and walk the paths around the expansive Manukau Harbour. Take a thrilling ride on the roller coasters and dodgem cars at Rainbow’s End theme park. Finish your day with a meal in one of the area’s superb restaurants serving cuisine from around the world.

Sometimes referred to as South Auckland, Manukau is actually a city in its own right. This city has the largest population of Polynesians anywhere in the world and is also New Zealand’s most ethnically diverse city. Discover the colorful Polynesian culture when you visit Otara Market. Buy some native Polynesian vegetables or try local specialties cooked with a hāngi, or earth oven. Browse stalls selling arts and crafts or stop to listen to a local band playing live music.

Children won’t want to miss Rainbow’s End, New Zealand’s largest theme park. Come here for a fun-packed day riding the roller coasters, Go Karts and more. The park also features the high-tech 3D Motion Master, an interactive cinema experience.

Make sure you visit the Botanical Gardens, where over 10,000 species of native and introduced plants are beautifully arranged. Explore the area’s surroundings and walk along the paths that wind around the large harbor. Enjoy stunning views across the water and see the Awhitu Peninsula in the distance.

Being the most ethnically diverse area of Auckland, Manukau has some superb food on offer. Take your pick from a number of Asian or Polynesian restaurants and enjoy a meal, often for great value.

Manukau is located 15 miles (23 kilometers) south of central Auckland. There is a local bus service but it is most convenient to explore the area by car. Accommodation here can be cheaper than in the city center and the area is a good base for exploring the region south of the city.


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The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
4.5 out of 5
16 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland
The price is CA $135 per night from May 18 to May 19
CA $135
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
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"Apart from paying $10 a day everything else was great."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is CA $150 per night from May 20 to May 21
CA $150
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Weekend away
"Stay was good and would stay again"

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is CA $145 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $145
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Pullman Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport
5 out of 5
37 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland
The price is CA $212 per night from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2
CA $212
CA $244 total
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Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Rainbow's End and Mt. Smart ...
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Airport stay
"Great airport destination, 100 m to terminal. Great food and ambience"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Pullman Auckland Airport
Naumi Auckland Airport
Naumi Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
153 Kirkbride Road, Auckland, Auckland
The price is CA $119 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $119
CA $136 total
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Jun 2 - Jun 3
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Hotel rooms were lovely. Hallways to room was very average, felt like a hospital ward"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Naumi Auckland Airport
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is CA $141 per night from May 20 to May 21
CA $141
CA $162 total
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May 20 - May 21
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,339 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on May 4, 2024

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Mount Wellington

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Mount Wellington
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Ellerslie

Restaurants, shopping, and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.

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Epsom

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Epsom

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