South Auckland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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.

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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, Crater Hill and Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building 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 AU$271 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,651 reviews)
"Just. wanted quick overnight for a transit. Right next to the airport; all good."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is AU$167 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,167 reviews)
"It was overall of a good standard. Room nice, Customer service excellent. Checking in easy, Shuttle bus good, and bar and restaurant excellent Value good. Happy to reccommend."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 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 AU$158 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"The room was very small, made to feel smaller by having a bunk bed over the double bed, but it is a perfect stop before an early flight. Just organise your bags before you get there! We walked to the international terminal in under 20 minutes, but there is a frequent bus at all times if you prefer. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Great property, awesome value and friendly staff. Food was very good and well priced along with drinks. Bit of an industrial feel to the surroundings but cant blame that on the property. Would recommend and stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rainbow's End ...
6.6/10 (710 reviews)
"Location was excellent, close to motorway, bus station, shopping centre, food outlets and supermarkets. Property was very well used and in need of some TLC, bedrooms were very small, the bathroom was ok, and the living area was good. A few cracked floor tiles in the bathroom and 1in the living area. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 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 WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,475 reviews)
"It's very nice place and everything is in walkable distance. This was second visit for me and my wife"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
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Popular places to visit

Rainbow\'s End featuring rides

Rainbow's End

4/5(163 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 showing interior views and marine life

Butterfly Creek

4/5(9 reviews)

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

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre

5/5(8 reviews)

During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre. Amble around this quaint area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre

Middlemore Hospital

If Middlemore Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.

Middlemore Hospital

Bruce Pulman Park

Catch an event at Bruce Pulman Park during your trip to Takanini. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bruce Pulman Park

Activities

Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

AU$177
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

AU$362
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

AU$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

AU$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

AU$331
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Cities near South Auckland

Sky Tower which includes a high-rise building, a city and city views

Auckland

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Papakura

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Clevedon

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Lake Puketi