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Getting Around, Auckland Travel and Auckland Transport
(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Auckland's public transportation system consists of buses operated by Stagecoach Auckland, a limited train service and regular Auckland ferries, which travel to Devonport and the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Islands. Central Auckland consists of a fairly organised gridwork of roads and travel around Auckland city centre is generally easy.

The city of Auckland has good connections throughout the North Island of New Zealand and Auckland is situated close to countless interesting suburbs, towns, regional parks and mountainous regions. Renting a car is often the most inexpensive and convenient method of travel and transport for excursions outside of Auckland. Many places of interest close to Auckland can be reached in less than one or two hours by car.




Auckland Transport: Travel by Airports - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Auckland is home to New Zealand's largest airport and Auckland Airport (AKL) is located just 20 km / 12.5 miles to the south of Auckland city centre. This important, busy airport deals with huge numbers of passengers throughout the year and Auckland Airport has excellent, modern airport facilities.

Auckland Airports Guide - further Auckland Airport (AKL) information.

Auckland Transport: Auckland Car Rental / Car Hire - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
New Zealand's largest city of Auckland is served by a number of major roads and highways. Connecting Auckland to many parts of New Zealand, road access around Auckland is excellent and renting a car provides one of the best ways to travel outside of Auckland. Parking in downtown Auckland is often rather limited and time limits in central car parking spaces can be fairly short.

Traffic in Auckland is at its busiest during the commuting hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00), therefore travelling by car outside of these peak hours in Auckland city centre is most sensible.

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Auckland Transport: Travel by Buses and Coaches - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 366 6400
Buses in Auckland are operated by Stagecoach Auckland and travel in a continuous loop throughout the city. Auckland's buses depart every 10 minutes during weekdays and every 20 minutes at weekends, and travel to many areas of Auckland, including Parnell, Newmarket, K' Road and Ponsonby. Buses in Auckland marked 'Downtown' terminate along lower Queen Street and buses marked 'Midtown' end at the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street.

Bus fares in Auckland, other than Link buses, are calculated using a zonal system, with the inner city areas of Parnell, Mount Eden and Ponsonby being 'Zone 1', Newmarket being located in Auckland's 'Zone 2', right out to Henderson in 'Zone 5'. The Auckland Explorer buses provide a popular alternative way to travel around central Auckland, with convenient hop-on / hop-off tickets.

Auckland Transport: Travel by Train - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 366 6400
Auckland is home to a fairly basic and limited train service known as the Tranz Metro. Featuring two main lines, which travel south the Papakura and west to Waitakere, Auckland's train station can be found on Beach Road.

Auckland Transport: Travel by Ferry Boat - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 367 9111
Ferries in Auckland provide a fast, pleasurable and very scenic way to travel around Auckland. Most ferries in Auckland depart from the central Waitemata Harbour and travel to the Hauraki Gulf islands and to nearby Devonport.

Auckland Transport: Travel by Foot - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Auckland is well pedestrianised and one of the most easiest ways to travel around Auckland's organised city centre is by foot. Walking around the city of Auckland is an excellent way to view many of Auckland's numerous tourist attractions, museums, galleries and landmarks. Finding your way around the city of Auckland is quite straightforward and Auckland's most famous sights and attractions are often situated close to each other.

Auckland Transport: Travel by Taxis - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Taxis in Auckland are one of the most popular ways to travel around the city of Auckland and nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island. Auckland's numerous taxis operate from many central taxi ranks and also travel around popular parts of Auckland, where they can be easily hailed on the street. Taxis in Auckland can also be ordered by telephone and the Auckland Taxi Co-Op is one of the largest taxi firms in Auckland.

Auckland Transport: Travel by Bicycle - Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Cycling in Auckland is a particularly popular way to travel around Auckland's numerous recreational areas of Auckland, although some parts of Auckland can be quite hilly. Much of central Auckland is extremely suitable for cycling and popular cycle trails include the harbourside Tamaki Drive, which is situated to the east of Auckland city centre and forms part of a 50 km / 31 mile cycle route.

 
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