South Auckland
Travel 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
Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers.
Mangere
Home to Auckland Airport, Māngere boasts the vibrant Māngere Arts Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku and convenient Māngere Town Centre for shopping. Easily accessible via train and bus services, it's well-connected to other parts of Auckland.
Mangere Bridge
Travelers 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
Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Moana Nui-a Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Novotel Auckland Airport
First time we have used this particular Accor Hotel at Auckland Airport. Have always been a fan of Accor and was an Accor Club member which I think was called Platinum and was a paid membership that reduced eating and drinking costs, free nights, etc. So my expectations were high and I am happy to ...
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Great hotel, central location, excellent dining.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Liked it was close to airport - and had an airport shuttle!! All staff I met were welcoming and helpful - especially registration! Beds comfy and immaculate!! Bathrooms large and spotless! Would stay again!!
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
I didn’t eat at the hotel but menu looks good
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
This is the worst place we could have stayed, the reception was useless despite calling ahead to advie what time we would be there. The rooms were not clean, tables were dirty, no bedside tables no bedside lamp, floor sticky, no heating, rooms had windows out into the hallway with light flooding ...
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Convenient place to stay
Reviewed on Apr 20, 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. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy 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 at 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
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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