South Auckland

Travel Guide

Rainbow\'s End featuring rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing a waterpark and rides as well as a family
Butterfly Creek featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing 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 waterpark

Manukau

Travelers come to Manukau for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while you're in town.

Manukau
Arriving in Auckland when the cricket is on meant accommodation availability was scarce, resulting in staying in the town of Mangere. Amazing little place with a stunning walk up Mt Mangere looking out over Auckland.

Mangere

Mangere is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Villa Maria Auckland Winery and JKs Driving Range while you're in town.

Mangere
Baaaaaa you'll meet lots of friendly animals at this city farm ! Great for kids to experience farm life.

Mangere Bridge

Travelers 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

Theme parks and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Wiri. A stop by Vector Wero Whitewater Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Wiri
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Māngere East

Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and JKs Driving Range are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Māngere East
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is P8,844 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P8,844
P10,171 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (1,833 reviews)
"The room was modern, cosy comfy bed, clean & top rate, quiet, so handy to the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is P6,521 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P6,521
P7,500 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,275 reviews)
"Great food and loved the room. This is our go to hotel when travelling"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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 P3,859 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P3,859
P4,438 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (1,540 reviews)
"Good, affordable, place to stay overnight when when getting flights in or out of Auckland"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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.
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 Jun 23, 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 Jun 8, 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 Jun 25, 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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