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 showing 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 a pool, a water park and rides

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 Formula E Indoor Raceway or Villa Maria Auckland Winery.

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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
Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
2 Ascot Road, Auckland
The price is AU$148 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$148
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in and out."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Auckland Airport by IHG
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is AU$305 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$305
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,012 reviews)
"The staff are awesome, above and beyond, keep up the great work 🙏"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport

ibis budget Auckland Airport

3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
The price is AU$152 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$152
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,622 reviews)
"room was basic, but clean and comfortable. perfect for overnight stay, close to the airport terminals and yellow bus stops out the front for transit to and from terminals"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

ibis budget Auckland Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Westfield Manukau ...
6.6/10 (770 reviews)
"Very noisy when windy, as windows don't seal property, so they whistle. Otherwise great, perfect location, handy to transport and shopping."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

MCentral Apartments Manukau
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! (487 reviews)
"Front desk staff where great."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Sebel Auckland 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! (1,502 reviews)
"Room was clean, had great amenities and location was close to shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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