South Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist 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
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.
Mangere Bridge
Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Mount Mangere 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
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Grange Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Nice, clean and spacious room. 24 hr shuttle service is the best.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Novotel Auckland Airport
Very good stop for a short stay and early flight
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Room was spotless, staff nice, bus convenient.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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 23 Nov 2025
MCentral Apartments Manukau
Great size room. Very comfortable bed. Close to shops and transport.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
On behalf of my partner and I, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. The area felt safe and quiet, which made it easy for us to relax and feel at home. Everything was close by, shopping, dining options, and public transport were all very convenient, and having grocery stores nearby made things ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Rainbow's End
Bring the children to Rainbow's End and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Auckland. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sky Tower
Find out about the history of Sky Tower, one of the top monuments in Auckland. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Auckland Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit 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 time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Bruce Pulman Park
- Butterfly Creek
- Middlemore Hospital
- Due Drop Events Centre
- Pukekohe Park Raceway
- Awhitu Regional Park
- Navigation Homes Stadium
- Spookers
- Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building
- Otuataua Stonefields
- Mount Mangere
- Waipipi Bird Park
- Ambury Regional Park
- Vector Wero Whitewater Park
- Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage
- Tapapakanga Regional Park
- Hunters Plaza
- Manukau Heads Lighthouse
- Clevedon Animal Farm
