South Auckland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rainbow\'s End which includes rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and a water park as well as a family
Butterfly Creek which includes zoo animals as well as a small group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and interior views
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and a garden

Where to stay in South Auckland

Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a water park

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.

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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
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Mangere Bridge

Travellers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mangere Bridge
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Wiri

Visitors to Wiri like its theme parks and shopping, and Vector Wero Whitewater Park is a sight worth a stop.

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Māngere East

While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Formula E Indoor Raceway are some notable places to visit nearby.

Māngere East
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is ₹13,536 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹13,536
₹15,566 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Really quiet"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is ₹7,189 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹7,189
₹8,268 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
"Love staying here. The rooms are clean, modern, have 2 beds for our convenience, can leave our car there while we travel overseas and catch a shuttle to the airport. Love the convenience of having a restaurant."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport

ibis budget Auckland Airport

3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
The price is ₹5,951 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹5,951
₹6,844 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews)
"Easy walk to the Airport. Shared kitchen and eating area in the lobby area was very good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

ibis budget Auckland Airport
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The Sebel Auckland Manukau

The Sebel Auckland Manukau

4.5 out of 5
16 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (469 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good area that was close to a lot of things. Bit of a shame you had to pay for parking though. Room was nice and clean, there was a bit of mould in the shower and I thought there could have been a couple more utensils, 2 plates and cups and cutlery between 3 people was a pain. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
MCentral Apartments Manukau

MCentral Apartments Manukau

4 out of 5
17 Putney Way, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Westfield Manukau ...
6.6/10 (744 reviews)
"When I arrive I was greeted with such excellent customer service. And the reception was excellent and the rooms are very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport

4 out of 5
17 Amersham Way, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,491 reviews)
"Really friendly encounter wth reception both checking in and out. The room had everything I needed including washing machine and drier. Bed was good. And it was quiet. It was also close to the shopping centre as well."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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Popular places to visit

Rainbow\'s End featuring rides

Rainbow's End

3.5/5(4 reviews)

A fun-filled theme with something for all the family including a log flume, an 18-storey drop ride as well as a corkscrew roller coaster.

Rainbow's End
Butterfly Creek featuring interior views and marine life

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.

Butterfly Creek
Ambury Regional Park

Ambury Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ambury Regional Park, a lovely green space in Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ambury Regional Park
Sky Tower featuring a city, central business district and skyline

Sky Tower

4.5/5(92 reviews)

Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.

Sky Tower
Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes city views and a marina

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(97 reviews)

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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park

Cities near South Auckland

Sky Tower showing a city, cbd and skyline

Auckland

Karaka

Karaka

Photo by Andy Cashen

Hunua