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 Treasure Island Adventure Golf 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 Crater Hill and Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Pretty good hotel, great for a 1 night stay. Restaurant and bar on site makes it easy and the free shuttle bus is a bonus
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Impressive style and cleanliness. Staff is very polite and accommodating.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Everything is as expected of a good hotel. Of course, a bit expensive but given the proximity to the airport, it is the same everywhere. As for the breakfast, if there was one, i didn’t know about it. I saw free beverages but nothing else.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Great staff
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Had everything i needed
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Thank you for having us again. Safe easy and reliable
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
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.
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.
