South Auckland

New Zealand's largest international airport is in South Auckland with many visitor attractions in the area including New Zealand's greatest theme park at Rainbow's End. The Auckland Botanic Gardens...More

New Zealand's largest international airport is in South Auckland with many visitor attractions in the area including New Zealand's greatest theme park at Rainbow's End. The Auckland Botanic Gardens, the stunning Hunua falls and many Regional Parks are also in the South Auckland area great for walking and hiking. South Auckland also has a strong history and you can explore the remains of Maori settlements around Mangere, including the Otuataua Stonefields. Follow the marked trail over Mangere Mountain, the least modified of Auckland's volcanic cones. Manukau is a bustling cosmopolitan centre, home to the biggest Polynesian community in the world and is a melting pot of other cultures. A great way to experience South Auckland is to visit Otara Market on a Saturday morning.