South Auckland

Travel Guide

Rainbow\'s End featuring rides as well as a large group of people
Rainbow\'s End showing a water park and rides 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 garden

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 Otuataua Stonefields.

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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 Butterfly Creek 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 S$229 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$229
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,855 reviews)
"Friendly staff who were attentive and helpful. Beautiful room well decorated and comfortable. Very clean."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
The price is S$168 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$168
10 Jul - 11 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! (1,288 reviews)
"Lovely staff. Room was compact but perfect for our overnight stay. No Sky Sports on tv in room. Good shuttle service to airport."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport
3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$100 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$100
30 Jul - 31 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,538 reviews)
"I find the reception staff helpful and friendly as she helped me to carry my lugguage due to a recent arms strain. She is Māori who attended me around 9:40 am on 5 Jul. Well commendable !!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 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! (468 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 (742 reviews)
"When I arrive I was greeted with such excellent customer service. And the reception was excellent and the rooms are very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 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
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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