Friendly South Auckland will entice you
Learn about the unique charm of South Auckland with a stay in a holiday home rental. Travellers especially like the shopping, restaurants and bars in this welcoming and walkable city. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in South Auckland
Are you searching for attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes South Auckland a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Rainbow's End (6.4 mi / 10.2 km)
- Spookers (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Butterfly Creek (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Villa Maria Auckland Winery (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Clevedon Animal Farm (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Ellerslie Racecourse (14.6 mi / 23.6 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of South Auckland
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, South Auckland is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Auckland Botanical Gardens (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Ambury Regional Park (12.7 mi / 20.4 km)
- Onehunga Bay Reserve (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
- One Tree Hill (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
- One Tree Hill Domain (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
- Cornwall Park (14.6 mi / 23.4 km)
Travelling to and around South Auckland
The nearest airport is in Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.), located 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Papakura Station, Takanini Station and Manurewa Te Mahia Station are the main stations in the area.