Hotels in South Auckland

If thrills are what you're after, head to Rainbow's End, located 12 mi (19.3 km) from central Auckland. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Rainbow's End, you'll love Vector Wero Whitewater Park, just a short walk away.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Butterfly Creek, located 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from central Auckland. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Butterfly Creek, you'll love Treasure Island Adventure Golf, just a short walk away.

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.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre in Manukau. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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.

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.