South Auckland

Travel Guide

Rainbow\'s End showing 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 showing zoo animals as well as a small group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing rides and interior views
Rainbow\'s End featuring rides and a park

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 JKs Driving Range.

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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 JKs Driving Range 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 €150 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
€150
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,829 reviews)
"It’s an airport hotel. Priced too high but convenient in the extreme."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is €113 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€113
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,280 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 1 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 €67 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
€67
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,545 reviews)
"The room was a bit tight, but we were only there to sleep. Handy location"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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! (466 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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rainbow's End ...
6.6/10 (740 reviews)
"Absolutely loved that it was close to the Mall and to the train station, with plenty of parking around it."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 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! (1,488 reviews)
"Just next to shops"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 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)

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.

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

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 which includes a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Sky Tower

4.5/5(92 reviews)

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.

Sky Tower
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
Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd

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

Things to do

Hell's Gate Mud Spa & Thermal Park Group Day Tour from Auckland

Hell's Gate Mud Spa & Thermal Park Group Day Tour from Auckland

€314
per adult
Hell's Gate Mud Spa & Thermal Park Group Day Tour from Auckland
Float together side by side

Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples

€83
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples
Spacious Pods

Infinity Float Tank Experience

€52
per adult
Infinity Float Tank Experience
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)

€90
per traveller
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Beers Drinks Bros BBQ and Brazier Overnight Experience

Beers Drinks Bros BBQ and Brazier Overnight Experience

€157
per adult
Beers Drinks Bros BBQ and Brazier Overnight Experience
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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

€209
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
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Sky Tower which includes city views, general coastal views and a city

Auckland