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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
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Auckland Half Day Tour - See the Most Famous Attractions
Cruises & boat tours
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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
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Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland
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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
What to do in South Auckland
Popular places to visit
Rainbow's End
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.
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
During your visit to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre. Amble around this quaint area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Middlemore Hospital
Though Middlemore Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland while you are here.
Due Drop Events Centre
Learn about the events happening at Due Drop Events Centre during your trip to Auckland. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Spookers
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Spookers during your trip to Kingseat. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Karaka Sales Complex
Catch an event at Karaka Sales Complex during your trip to Karaka. Check out the shops and charming coffeehouses in this relaxing area.
Areas of South Auckland
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.
Manukau
Find colorful markets, stunning gardens and New Zealand’s biggest theme park when you visit Auckland’s most multi-cultural district.
Mangere
Mangere is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Formula E Indoor Raceway and Villa Maria Auckland Winery while you're in town.
Mangere Bridge
Travelers like the parks in Mangere Bridge, and Ambury Regional Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Māngere East
Māngere East might not have many top sights, but Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building and Formula E Indoor Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
