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 Hunters Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Kim was efficient at check in. All of staff courteous and professional. Clean rooms, great linens, and interesting architecture.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Clean room Friendly staff Airport shuttle
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
A little slow for check in but room and breakfast were excellent. Very nice staff too.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
All around experience was greatly appreciated Only comment is if the parking on site is included within the booking would be great and not asked to be included on check in
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
We arrived late at night and really appreciated being able to check in despite reception already having closed.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Easy book in, helpful staff, clean room, handy to shops and public transport. On the flight path to Auckland Airport which is great for plane spotters.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 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.
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.
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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
