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.
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.
Mangere Bridge
Travelers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Mount Mangere is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Māngere East
Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Grange Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Easy stop over spot
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Novotel Auckland Airport
Great hotel. Nice, quiet, and with people on the ready to help us if needed,
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
The room was clean and well stocked with towel, coffee, milk in the mini frig. Check in was easy. It was a lager footprint of a hotel than I imagined due to the huge parking lot separate building, main hotel, conference room building outside walkways that connect the hotel. The shuttle from Auckland ...
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
The hotel staff were friendly helpful, and efficient. Check in went smoothly. The room was clean and quiet. I would highly recommend. Checkout was also easy as we had an early departure.
Reviewed on 2025/11/23
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Nice location it’s where is Hindi place near to airport is well
Reviewed on 2025/11/12
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
The staff were outstandingly helpful, the room was really clean and well appointed, we had a great stay, thank you.
Reviewed on 2025/11/24
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.
Sky Tower
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
