Getting to Auckland
Air
Auckland Airport (external link) is a major international airport and a hub for domestic connections throughout New Zealand. Airlines with domestic flights to Auckland include Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Salt Air (external links). You can get to the central city by bus, taxi or shuttle. Rental car counters are available in the terminal, and long and short term parking is available.
Sea
With a prime waterfront location on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland is easily accessed by cruise ship. Cruise ships disembark at the edge of downtown Auckland and terminals provide a range of ferries (external link), taxi and tour services to help you explore the city.
Public transport
All major bus, train and ferry public transport networks (external link) arrive into the Britomart transport precinct in downtown Auckland.
Rail
Britomart is the central rail station for Auckland with services running to various parts of the city. From Britomart you can connect to the Overlander service (external link) a train network which runs the length of the North Island from Auckland down to Wellington.
Road
Auckland is a 10.5 hour, 658km drive from Wellington. Find out more travel times and distances from Auckland.
Want the latest information on road networks in and around Auckland? Check out the up-to-date information on highway conditions, view our real-time traffic webcams or find out information about future delays and detours on Auckland highways.
A range of intercity bus and shuttle services are available. Contact your nearest i-Site (external link) for bus and shuttle service availability and bookings.
Northern Gateway Toll Road
If you’re travelling north of Auckland, you need to be aware of the Northern Gateway Toll Road - a 7.5km motorway extension which, when travelling north, begins just before Orewa and ends after the Johnstone Hills near Puhoi.
The toll road gives motorists a choice between a more direct route or the scenic State Highway 17 via Orewa. For more information about the toll road, payment options (including paying the toll online) and alternative routes, go to Tollroad online.
Getting around Auckland
Auckland is served by bus, train and ferry public transport networks (external link). There are also numerous opportunities for walking (external link) and cycling (external link) around the city.
Visitors taking the self-drive option can go to Automobile Association of New Zealand (external link) for access to Auckland road maps. These maps also have information on parking options and bus stops around Auckland.
