Guidebook for Auckland Central
Food Scene
Food Alley
9 Albert StGood food at cheap as prices. Perfect for the budget minded visitor to Auckland.
Bars, cafes, outdoor cinema, and markets on the weekend. Silo Park is a newly developed area of Auckland's waterfront.
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糧倉公園
Jellicoe StreetBars, cafes, outdoor cinema, and markets on the weekend. Silo Park is a newly developed area of Auckland's waterfront.
Excellent coffee and brunch menu. Serving free range organic eggs, and freedom farmed bacon Fed and Wolfe is a popular place for the business morning crowd and local city residents on the weekends.
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Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal StreetExcellent coffee and brunch menu. Serving free range organic eggs, and freedom farmed bacon Fed and Wolfe is a popular place for the business morning crowd and local city residents on the weekends.
The fried chicken is a must try, along with the a jug of Plumb Margarita! - It's Mexico, right here in Central Auckland.
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Mexico Britomart
23 Britomart PlThe fried chicken is a must try, along with the a jug of Plumb Margarita! - It's Mexico, right here in Central Auckland.
The team here are amazing. Pop in on the way up to the apartment for a coffee. No NZD on you? No worries, they run a Gift Economy model. Order and pay now, later, or never.
Espresso Coffee School
467 New North RoadThe team here are amazing. Pop in on the way up to the apartment for a coffee. No NZD on you? No worries, they run a Gift Economy model. Order and pay now, later, or never.
One of my favorite places to eat when I feel like something a little bit special but nothing too pricey.
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Ortolana
33 Tyler StOne of my favorite places to eat when I feel like something a little bit special but nothing too pricey.
Go on, treat yourself to a 5 or 9 course Degustation at one of Auckland's best restaurants. Best of all, its right next door!
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The Grove Restaurant
Wyndham StreetGo on, treat yourself to a 5 or 9 course Degustation at one of Auckland's best restaurants. Best of all, its right next door!
An icon in Auckland's rainbow community, SPQR serves up excellent food with service to match, in a vibrant, popular location.
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdAn icon in Auckland's rainbow community, SPQR serves up excellent food with service to match, in a vibrant, popular location.
Brunch, lunch and more good coffee. The team at Chuffed are top notch and will make you feel right at home. The rear courtyard is quiet and cozy perfect an escape form the hustle and bustle of queen street.
It's tucked down the back of a commercial building entrance keep a look out as you walk up High Street for their sign out front. Quite busy at lunchtime weekdays, and weekend bunch time so get in early for a table.
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Chuffed
43 High StBrunch, lunch and more good coffee. The team at Chuffed are top notch and will make you feel right at home. The rear courtyard is quiet and cozy perfect an escape form the hustle and bustle of queen street.
It's tucked down the back of a commercial building entrance keep a look out as you walk up High Street for their sign out front. Quite busy at lunchtime weekdays, and weekend bunch time so get in early for a table.
Located in the 'Pavilions' just behind the Britomart Train station, the Store has a beautiful Brunch and Lunch menu from a locally sourced family farms and garden. Sun hats provided to make the most of this sunny outdoor spot.
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The Store
5B Gore StLocated in the 'Pavilions' just behind the Britomart Train station, the Store has a beautiful Brunch and Lunch menu from a locally sourced family farms and garden. Sun hats provided to make the most of this sunny outdoor spot.
Grey Lynn Farmers Market
510 Richmond Rdhttp://glfm.co.nz/
Avondale Market
2 Ash Sthttp://www.avondalesundaymarkets.co.nz/
Parnell Farmers' Market
545 Parnell Rdhttp://www.parnell.org.nz/Parnell-Trust-Farmers-Market-Auckland.htm
The Otara Markets are a vibrant and diverse market in the heart of Auckland's Polynesian community. Discover new foods, grab a bargain, and experience Auckland's diverse cultures.
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奧塔拉跳蚤市場
Newbury StreetThe Otara Markets are a vibrant and diverse market in the heart of Auckland's Polynesian community. Discover new foods, grab a bargain, and experience Auckland's diverse cultures.
Giapo
12 Gore StStaying with me? Use your included ATHOP cards and take the InnerLink bus towards Parnell. A short walk will have you caffeinated and well fed in no time.
A not to be missed, small but busy, and vibrant outdoor market, only minutes away from the central city area. Supurb coffee, artisan foods, fresh produce, and live entertainment make this a brilliant Saturday morning activity. Also known as 'The French Market', and La Cigale is also a restaurant on certain nights.
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La Cigale French Market
Staying with me? Use your included ATHOP cards and take the InnerLink bus towards Parnell. A short walk will have you caffeinated and well fed in no time.
A not to be missed, small but busy, and vibrant outdoor market, only minutes away from the central city area. Supurb coffee, artisan foods, fresh produce, and live entertainment make this a brilliant Saturday morning activity. Also known as 'The French Market', and La Cigale is also a restaurant on certain nights.
Sightseeing
Visit a Volcano! Right in the Auckland Harbor, a quick ferry ride will take you to the Island where you can walk to the summit and take in spectacular views of Auckland City. $29 return.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Visit a Volcano! Right in the Auckland Harbor, a quick ferry ride will take you to the Island where you can walk to the summit and take in spectacular views of Auckland City. $29 return.
Staying with me? Guests have the Waiheke ferry, and local Waiheke buses included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card for easy travel like a local.
Love wine? Excellent vineyards, and beaches to visit. Just 45min ferry ride from Downtown Auckland.
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懷希基島
25 Karaka RdStaying with me? Guests have the Waiheke ferry, and local Waiheke buses included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card for easy travel like a local.
Love wine? Excellent vineyards, and beaches to visit. Just 45min ferry ride from Downtown Auckland.
Staying with me? Guests have the Devonport ferry included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to tag on and tag off like a local.
Jump aboard a Devonport ferry, and take a walk to North Head for stunning views of Auckland, wander through old war tunnels, and sit on a Big Gun (For a shorter walk see Mt Victoria in Devonport).
North Head
Staying with me? Guests have the Devonport ferry included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to tag on and tag off like a local.
Jump aboard a Devonport ferry, and take a walk to North Head for stunning views of Auckland, wander through old war tunnels, and sit on a Big Gun (For a shorter walk see Mt Victoria in Devonport).
Staying with me? My guests have travel along the waterfront Mission Bay and Sealife included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Auckland's most popular inner city beach. Grab a bus, or a free NextBike cycle from downtown and enjoy the sun and sand of Mission Bay, fine eateries, and views to Rangitoto.
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使命灣
Staying with me? My guests have travel along the waterfront Mission Bay and Sealife included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Auckland's most popular inner city beach. Grab a bus, or a free NextBike cycle from downtown and enjoy the sun and sand of Mission Bay, fine eateries, and views to Rangitoto.
360 degree views of Auckland, and if you're keen a walk on the outside of the tower or a jump off it!
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SKYCITY Theatre
Wellesley Street West360 degree views of Auckland, and if you're keen a walk on the outside of the tower or a jump off it!
Staying with me? My guests have the Devonport ferry included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Take a ferry over to Devonport, and explore an old quiet Auckland suburb. The main street is lined with cafes, and unique shopping experiences. Talk an easy walk up Mt Victoria and take in 360 views of Auckland from across the harbor. For Tunnels and Beaches head around the waterfront to North Head (see North Head).
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Devonport
Staying with me? My guests have the Devonport ferry included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Take a ferry over to Devonport, and explore an old quiet Auckland suburb. The main street is lined with cafes, and unique shopping experiences. Talk an easy walk up Mt Victoria and take in 360 views of Auckland from across the harbor. For Tunnels and Beaches head around the waterfront to North Head (see North Head).
Wild, rugged, and like a trip back in time. Great Barrier Island is the perfect get-away-from-it-all spot. Windswept beaches, hiking trails, and accommodation from camping to Luxury villas.
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Great Barrier Island
Wild, rugged, and like a trip back in time. Great Barrier Island is the perfect get-away-from-it-all spot. Windswept beaches, hiking trails, and accommodation from camping to Luxury villas.
I've done the SkyWalk twice. You should do it once at least. Take a walk on the wild side and walk on the outside of the SkyTower. Will you be brave enough to lean over 1m ledge your balanced on?
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AJ Hackett SkyWalk & SkyJump
72 Victoria St WI've done the SkyWalk twice. You should do it once at least. Take a walk on the wild side and walk on the outside of the SkyTower. Will you be brave enough to lean over 1m ledge your balanced on?
Take in 360 degree views of Auckland City. You;ll be surpised how big it really is!
Feeling fit? Do the Coast to Coast Walk from the Central City to Manakau Harbour taking in One Tree Hill. 18KM o/w
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一樹山
670 Manukau RdTake in 360 degree views of Auckland City. You;ll be surpised how big it really is!
Feeling fit? Do the Coast to Coast Walk from the Central City to Manakau Harbour taking in One Tree Hill. 18KM o/w
Staying with me? Download the NextBike app on your phone, and ask for my NextBike account details.
Grab a NextBike from the Ferry building, or North Wharf and take a cycle or walk along the Auckland Waterfront past super-yachts and to the Auckland Harbor Bridge.
Look back towards the city frequently for those iconic Auckland skyline selfies.
Westhaven Drive
Westhaven DriveStaying with me? Download the NextBike app on your phone, and ask for my NextBike account details.
Grab a NextBike from the Ferry building, or North Wharf and take a cycle or walk along the Auckland Waterfront past super-yachts and to the Auckland Harbor Bridge.
Look back towards the city frequently for those iconic Auckland skyline selfies.
Enjoy a day relaxing on Takapuna Beach. Wide, long, calm and protected there's plenty of space for all on this popular beach.
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Takapuna Beach
Enjoy a day relaxing on Takapuna Beach. Wide, long, calm and protected there's plenty of space for all on this popular beach.
Staying with me? Download the NextBike app on your phone, and ask for my NextBike account details.
High above Auckland's motorway system, Auckland's latest walking and cycle path, is bright pink! Take in the northern harbour views and city skyline from our new bright pink cycle way - Te Ara I Whiti - the Light Path. It's pretty at night too if you're a night owl or want some iconic photos.
Grab a NextBike from downtown next to the ferry and take an easy cycle along the wateront, up to Ponsonby and along Te Ara I Whiti - The Light Path back downhill to the waterfront.
Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath
Staying with me? Download the NextBike app on your phone, and ask for my NextBike account details.
High above Auckland's motorway system, Auckland's latest walking and cycle path, is bright pink! Take in the northern harbour views and city skyline from our new bright pink cycle way - Te Ara I Whiti - the Light Path. It's pretty at night too if you're a night owl or want some iconic photos.
Grab a NextBike from downtown next to the ferry and take an easy cycle along the wateront, up to Ponsonby and along Te Ara I Whiti - The Light Path back downhill to the waterfront.
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Bar is Auckland's best kept secret when it comes to the bar scene. A loyal following, Red provides a comfortable and relaxed space with expertly constructed cocktails, while showcasing our thriving DJ scene.
Red Bar
57 Pitt StRed Bar is Auckland's best kept secret when it comes to the bar scene. A loyal following, Red provides a comfortable and relaxed space with expertly constructed cocktails, while showcasing our thriving DJ scene.
Family Bar and Club
270 Karangahape RdThe main Gar Bar in Auckland. Fun on a Friday and Saturday night.
Large selection of bars, cafes and restaurants to pick from. All overlooking the Auckland Viaduct Harbor..
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Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Viaduct Harbour AvenueLarge selection of bars, cafes and restaurants to pick from. All overlooking the Auckland Viaduct Harbor..
You won't find Homer Simpson in here, but you will find a cute compact corner bar, with perfectly formed cocktails to kick start your night or a quick night cap on your way home from the waterfront.
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Mo's
5 Federal StYou won't find Homer Simpson in here, but you will find a cute compact corner bar, with perfectly formed cocktails to kick start your night or a quick night cap on your way home from the waterfront.
An Auckland institution The Classic has been serving up new and established comedians for decades. Go late for a rowdy crowd and guaranteed giggles!
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Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen StAn Auckland institution The Classic has been serving up new and established comedians for decades. Go late for a rowdy crowd and guaranteed giggles!
Craft beer for all at this waterfront spot. An impressive selection of craft beers from across New Zealand.
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16 Tun
26 Jellicoe StCraft beer for all at this waterfront spot. An impressive selection of craft beers from across New Zealand.
A small and friendly bar popular with the LGBTI community. It's a great place if you want to strike up a convo. with a random, before you hit the dance floor at Family Bar directly opposite.
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The Eagle Bar
259 Karangahape RdA small and friendly bar popular with the LGBTI community. It's a great place if you want to strike up a convo. with a random, before you hit the dance floor at Family Bar directly opposite.
Craft beer, and lots of it. Located in the City Works Depot area, this is a craft beer bonanza. Located conveniently next to a number of excellent food joints.
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Brothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ | City Works Depot
90 Wellesley St WCraft beer, and lots of it. Located in the City Works Depot area, this is a craft beer bonanza. Located conveniently next to a number of excellent food joints.
Arts & Culture
Excellent New Zealand Art collection and from time to time international exhibitions to view. Free entry to all people. Fery helpful and friendly staff.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastExcellent New Zealand Art collection and from time to time international exhibitions to view. Free entry to all people. Fery helpful and friendly staff.
Don't let the name put you off. Packed with icons and artifacts from the Pacific region, NZ history and the daily indigenous cultural performance you won't want to miss.
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奧克蘭博物館
Don't let the name put you off. Packed with icons and artifacts from the Pacific region, NZ history and the daily indigenous cultural performance you won't want to miss.
Catch a show, dance performance, comedy gig usually with a distinctly New Zealand flavour, in this small intimate theatre space.
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Q Theatre
305 Queen StCatch a show, dance performance, comedy gig usually with a distinctly New Zealand flavour, in this small intimate theatre space.
Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdTravel into the past, and back to the future with MOTAT.
奧蒂亞中心
50 Mayoral DrAuckland Town Hall
Queen Street市政廳劇院
269-287 Wellesley St WEntertainment & Activities
Art house films your thing? Academy is the movie in the basement of the Auckland City Library.
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Academy Cinemas
44 Lorne StArt house films your thing? Academy is the movie in the basement of the Auckland City Library.
奥克藍動物園
See a real live Kiwi! (The Bird not he fruit or human).
Penguins, Antarctica, Sharks, Sting Rays and more. Explore the polar region of Antarctica and find out what's in New Zealand's oceans at Kelly Tarlton's.
Staying with me? Travel along the waterfront to Sealife is included using your ATHOP card provided during your stay. It's a flat easy walk or cycle too (see NextBike)
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凱利塔頓海底世界
23 Tamaki DrPenguins, Antarctica, Sharks, Sting Rays and more. Explore the polar region of Antarctica and find out what's in New Zealand's oceans at Kelly Tarlton's.
Staying with me? Travel along the waterfront to Sealife is included using your ATHOP card provided during your stay. It's a flat easy walk or cycle too (see NextBike)
Parnell Baths
25 Judges Bay RdGrab a sun lounger and work on that tan. Don't forget the sunblock though!
Staying with me? Travel up to Waiwera is included using your included ATHOP cards.
Beat the Auckland winter, and relax, unwind and enjoy a soak in the naturally heated thermal hot pools at Waiwera Thermal Spa. Movie Pool, Hydro-slides, and Private Spa chalets. $26 per Adult. Private Spas are $60 per couple.
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Waiwera
Staying with me? Travel up to Waiwera is included using your included ATHOP cards.
Beat the Auckland winter, and relax, unwind and enjoy a soak in the naturally heated thermal hot pools at Waiwera Thermal Spa. Movie Pool, Hydro-slides, and Private Spa chalets. $26 per Adult. Private Spas are $60 per couple.
The ASB Classic and the Heineken Open are played right here in the city.
An easy walk from the apartment, or take a bus from the front door for a short 5min ride to the Tennis Centre.
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ASB Tennis Arena
1 Tennis LnThe ASB Classic and the Heineken Open are played right here in the city.
An easy walk from the apartment, or take a bus from the front door for a short 5min ride to the Tennis Centre.
Kiwi's love rugby, and Eden Park is the place to get among the action and watch a game live. So pick a team, get your face-paint on, wrap up warm, and head to a night game at Eden Park.
Staying with me? Use your included ATHOP card to take a Western Line train from Britomart (3min from appt), to Kingsland Station (not Mt Eden as you might assume).
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伊甸公園
Reimers AvenueKiwi's love rugby, and Eden Park is the place to get among the action and watch a game live. So pick a team, get your face-paint on, wrap up warm, and head to a night game at Eden Park.
Staying with me? Use your included ATHOP card to take a Western Line train from Britomart (3min from appt), to Kingsland Station (not Mt Eden as you might assume).
Parks & Nature
A large park in Auckland and home to the Auckland Museum, with the Botanic Gardens, Duck Pond, and walks/running tracks to enjoy.
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奧克蘭中央公園
Park RoadA large park in Auckland and home to the Auckland Museum, with the Botanic Gardens, Duck Pond, and walks/running tracks to enjoy.
Rugged and wild, west coast Auckland surf beach. Perfect for surfing, and a swim if you're comfortable in the water.
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Piha
Rugged and wild, west coast Auckland surf beach. Perfect for surfing, and a swim if you're comfortable in the water.
A lovely oasis in the central city, set to a backdrop of old meets new with the Auckland Sky Tower looming over the old St Patrick's Cathedral. Check out the fountain lights at night.
St Patricks Square
A lovely oasis in the central city, set to a backdrop of old meets new with the Auckland Sky Tower looming over the old St Patrick's Cathedral. Check out the fountain lights at night.
Staying with me? My guests have waterfront buses to Mission Bay, St Helliers Bay, and Kohimarama included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Take a dip and cool off in this slightly less busy but still popular city beach.
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科希馬拉馬海灘（ Kohimarama Beach
Staying with me? My guests have waterfront buses to Mission Bay, St Helliers Bay, and Kohimarama included in their stay. Just use your included ATHOP card to travel like a local.
Take a dip and cool off in this slightly less busy but still popular city beach.
A wild West Coast Beach.
Check out the massive sand dunes, and lake in the middle of them.
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Bethells Beach
A wild West Coast Beach.
Check out the massive sand dunes, and lake in the middle of them.
The northern most of the Auckland wild, windswept and rugged west coast beaches. Popular surfing spot. Excellent coastal walking.
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Muriwai
The northern most of the Auckland wild, windswept and rugged west coast beaches. Popular surfing spot. Excellent coastal walking.
Outstanding natural beauty right on Aucklands doorstep. With a large network of walking/hiking tracks in native new Zealand bush. Possible to get to on Public transport with your included ATHOP cards.
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Waitakere Ranges
Outstanding natural beauty right on Aucklands doorstep. With a large network of walking/hiking tracks in native new Zealand bush. Possible to get to on Public transport with your included ATHOP cards.
A 'new' wildlife island in Auckland's Hauraki gulf. Beaches, BBQ's, walking trails, and sclupture await you on your day trip to Rotoroa Island.
Keep an eye out for the cheeky Weka, but unfortunately the Kiwi on the island are party animals, and only come out at night.
Rotoroa Island
A 'new' wildlife island in Auckland's Hauraki gulf. Beaches, BBQ's, walking trails, and sclupture await you on your day trip to Rotoroa Island.
Keep an eye out for the cheeky Weka, but unfortunately the Kiwi on the island are party animals, and only come out at night.
Located right next to the universities in Auckland this is a beautifully landscaped park that's always got something happening. Feel like a bit of time out from a busy day sightseeing, take a book and read under the trees, sunbathe on the lawns, or watch the people and world go by.
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艾伯特公園
33-43 Princes StLocated right next to the universities in Auckland this is a beautifully landscaped park that's always got something happening. Feel like a bit of time out from a busy day sightseeing, take a book and read under the trees, sunbathe on the lawns, or watch the people and world go by.
奧克蘭植物園
102 Hill RdGetting Around
Stay with me and you'll be a 5min walk to the Britomart Transport Centre - Auckland's hub for Trains, and Bus connections around the city.
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Britomart
1150 Shortland StStay with me and you'll be a 5min walk to the Britomart Transport Centre - Auckland's hub for Trains, and Bus connections around the city.
The SkyBus Express has changed and is no longer the most convenient way to travel into the city during week days, and weekend days.
Local tip: Use the AirPorter380 (Manukau bound) bus service to Papatoetoe train station, and take a quiet, brand new, comfortable electric train into the heart of central Auckland (see my Papatoetoe train station guide). Easy as.
For late or super early arrivals, the SkyBus is still the best option.
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Auckland International Airport station
Ray Emery DriveThe SkyBus Express has changed and is no longer the most convenient way to travel into the city during week days, and weekend days.
Local tip: Use the AirPorter380 (Manukau bound) bus service to Papatoetoe train station, and take a quiet, brand new, comfortable electric train into the heart of central Auckland (see my Papatoetoe train station guide). Easy as.
For late or super early arrivals, the SkyBus is still the best option.
This is the main ferry terminal on Waiheke Island where you'll begin and end your Waiheke adventures.
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Matiatia Wharf station
This is the main ferry terminal on Waiheke Island where you'll begin and end your Waiheke adventures.
A local inside tip to getting to/from the Airport. Catch the AirPorter 380 to Papatoetoe Train station (catch the Manukau direction bus, and get off at Papatoetoe) then catch a train right into downtown central Auckland. Trains leave approx every 10 mins. Purchase tickets on platform with cash or cards.
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Papatoetoe station
A local inside tip to getting to/from the Airport. Catch the AirPorter 380 to Papatoetoe Train station (catch the Manukau direction bus, and get off at Papatoetoe) then catch a train right into downtown central Auckland. Trains leave approx every 10 mins. Purchase tickets on platform with cash or cards.
Note, the Sky Bus no longer departs or arrives from downtown Auckland. It is a 15-20 min walk from the upper Queen Street stop to downtown.
For weekday/weekend day arrivals and departures (described towards the airport here) take a train to Papatoetoe, and transfer for a short ride to the Airport on the Onehunga or Airport bound AirPorter380 service. Easy as.
For arrivals into the city take the Manukau bound AirPorter380 bus to Papatoetoe train station, and a train to Britomart train station.
The SkyBus is still a good option for later arrivals into the city when trains finish.
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Skybus Stop 1464
396 Queen StNote, the Sky Bus no longer departs or arrives from downtown Auckland. It is a 15-20 min walk from the upper Queen Street stop to downtown.
For weekday/weekend day arrivals and departures (described towards the airport here) take a train to Papatoetoe, and transfer for a short ride to the Airport on the Onehunga or Airport bound AirPorter380 service. Easy as.
For arrivals into the city take the Manukau bound AirPorter380 bus to Papatoetoe train station, and a train to Britomart train station.
The SkyBus is still a good option for later arrivals into the city when trains finish.
This is one of the main inter-city and tour bus arrival and departure points. Home to InterCity Coach-lines and some others. Note, MANA Bus, Naked Bus leave from downtown Auckland and not from this terminal.
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InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal
102 Hobson StThis is one of the main inter-city and tour bus arrival and departure points. Home to InterCity Coach-lines and some others. Note, MANA Bus, Naked Bus leave from downtown Auckland and not from this terminal.