Transport Information

Airport

Auckland Airport is located about 20km from the centre of Auckland City. There are a number of options for getting there and back:

Public Transport via bus & train is available from stop 51473 at the airport transport hub. The cost is NZ$6.25 and takes about 1.30hrs. See the Auckland Transport’s Travel Planner for more info. This involves a transfer between services. See the Public Transport section below for more information about using public transport in Auckland.
SkyDrive Express provide a shuttle bus service every 30 minutes between the Airport and downtown for NZ$20. See SkyDrive Auckland to book in advance.
SuperShuttle provides services from the Airport direct to your accomodation in small shared shuttles for about NZ$35. Book at the SuperShuttle website.
Uber is widely available as are standard Taxis. Fares will vary from NZ$60 to NZ$90 depending on traffic. See the Airport information page for locations.

Public Transport

Auckland’s public transport network (buses, trains and ferries) is run by Auckland Transport (AT) and is a convenient, cost‑effective way to get around the city.

Tickets & payment: fares are zone‑based. The cheapest option for multiple trips is an AT HOP card (discounted fares). Many services also accept contactless debit/credit cards and mobile wallets — remember to tap on and tap off where required. AT HOP cards can be bought and topped up at stations, kiosks and selected retailers.
Planning journeys: use the AT Journey Planner or the AT Mobile app for planning your trip and live timetables,. Trains and many frequent buses run on weekdays from early morning until around midnight; frequencies reduce in evenings and on weekends.
Accessibility & luggage: most trains and newer buses are accessible and have space for luggage, but services vary — if you have large bags, consider a shuttle or taxi.
Safety & tips: keep belongings secure, check the last service times late at night, and allow a buffer for transfers.

Other Transport Options

Lime and Flamingo e-scooters can be rented via their apps from various locations in the city.
Uber is ubiquitous and often a cheaper option than standard taxi services.
If you are booking a taxi, we recommend Auckland Co-op Taxi’s. You can order via phone on 09 300 3000
Rental cars are available from Auckland Airport.
Note that car-parking in Auckland CBD is expensive, especially for longer periods.

Getting to the Venue

Our primary venue is the AUT (Auckland University of Technology) campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD. The venue is approximatley 15min walk from downtown Waitematā Train Station.

More Information

For more information see our NZ Travel Guide and our conference Map.