South Auckland
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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 Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.

Mangere Bridge
Travellers 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
While Māngere East isn't home to many top sights, Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Crater Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pullman Auckland Airport
Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Breakfast not included. Limited restaurant options nearby
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
These Novatel hotels are excellent. Clean and quiet. Excellent staff. Convenient to early flights.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Sebel Auckland Manukau
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff and excellent location. Room comfy and quiet and i appreciated the microwave and coffee espresso machine. There were a couple of stains on carpet and I think there should have been more milk and kitchen accessories available eg bottle opener and spoons to ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Very basic but comfortable. Lots of dents in walls and fridge and couches need updating. Bathroom was good. Bed was comfortable. Got a bit loud in corridor after midnight then my door handle was turned with sonebody trying to get in. Remember to lock door when you get inside! Dodgy people in carpark, ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Proximity Apartments Manukau Auckland Airport
Two balconies and a sunroom dining area. Washer and dryer are appreciated. Jackknife sofa was in disrepair and flimsy. Every thing else was great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
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. Visit 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. Visit 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.

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

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.
Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

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

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
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