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 Crater Hill are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pullman Auckland Airport
Terribly trained staff….nice hotel and facilities but staff been untrained and unhelpful ruined the stay and I won’t be back
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
My second stay in a Hearllands (previously stayed in Haast). Both superb! Excellent room, close to airport, free shuttle, big English / NZ Breakfast, super helpful staff and good value for money. Perfect relaxation before a long flight. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Easy and comfy. Reception staff lovely and welcoming
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Ok for just one night
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Laundry perfect
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Great location friendly staff. Accommodation needs new paint job and carpet but generally i would stay there again as an affordable option.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 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.
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.
