Around the area
Manukau at your door
Step outside into central Manukau, with shopping, dining, family attractions, public transport and South Auckland event venues close at hand.
Use Proximity Apartments as a practical base for exploring Manukau or travelling further across Auckland.
6min
6-minute walk
11min
11-minute walk
13min
13-minute drive
23min
23-minute drive
CLOSE TO HOME
Across the road and around the corner
6 minwalk
Westfield Manukau
200+ stores · Eateries · Event Cinemas
Shopping, dining, Event Cinemas and everyday essentials are directly across the road from the apartments, making it easy to pick up what you need or find a convenient meal.
1 min walkupstairs
Humble Baguette Café
Your kitchen · Your balcony
Located next door at 12 Osterley Way, Humble Baguette is a convenient choice for coffee, breakfast, lunch and café favourites. Check current opening hours before visiting.
5 minwalk
Dining around central Manukau
Food courts · Cafés · Late-night
Great South Road and the surrounding streets offer cafés, family restaurants, takeaways and international flavours for a quick lunch, business dinner or relaxed family meal.
7 minwalk
Woodside Bar, Dining and Functions
Dining · Drinks · Entertainment · Functions
Woodside offers dining, drinks, entertainment and function spaces at 3 Ronwood Avenue.
15 minwalk
Bronco’s Steak House
Steaks · Family-friendly · South Auckland
A family-friendly South Auckland steakhouse serving steaks and a wider restaurant menu at 712 Great South Road.
2 mindrive
Manukau Supa Centa
40+ stores · Homeware · Electronics · Automotive
Manukau Supa Centa brings together more than 40 stores covering homeware, electronics, sporting goods, automotive products, furniture and everyday essentials.
13 mindrive
Botany Town Centre
Fashion · Food · Services · Entertainment
Explore fashion, food, services and entertainment in Botany Town Centre’s open-air shopping environment.
15 mindrive
Dress Smart Auckland
Outlet shopping · Fashion · Footwear · Sportswear
Visit Dress Smart Auckland in Onehunga for outlet shopping across fashion, footwear, sportswear, accessories and homeware brands.
PLAN YOUR DAY
Big days out, close to Manukau
Rainbow’s End
11-MINUTE WALK
New Zealand’s largest theme park is within walking distance, with rides and attractions for families and thrill seekers. Check current opening dates, ride availability and ticket prices before visiting.
Auckland golf
15 MINUTE drive
Choose from social and championship-level courses across South, East and greater Auckland, with Proximity providing a convenient central Manukau base between rounds.
Due Drop Events Centre
23-MINUTE WALK
Due Drop Events Centre hosts performances, exhibitions, conferences, sporting events and community occasions in South Auckland. Check the current event calendar before planning your visit.
Events + arenas
8 min drive · Auckland Botanic Gardens
Explore seasonal gardens, walking paths, native plant collections and family-friendly outdoor spaces at Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa. Entry to the gardens is free.
Spookers Haunted Attraction
24-minute drive
Spookers combines themed haunted attractions, immersive sets and live scare actors at its Kingseat location. Some rides and theme park experiences have different age restrictions and operating schedules, so check current session times and ticket requirements before travelling.
On the map
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