Auckland Airport ( +64 9 275 0789 / http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/ ) is New Zealand's largest and busiest airport and is located 21 km ( 14 mi ) from downtown Auckland. The airport provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations from the following airlines:
Bus:
Airbus ( +64 9 375 4730/ http://www.airbus.co.nz/ ) offers service to and from the airport and Auckland City every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes after 6p.
Taxis & Shuttles:
Taxis and shuttle buses are located at the western side of the International Terminal and in front of the Domestic Terminals. A taxi from the airport to the city center of Auckland is approximately NZD40.
Tranz Scenic ( +64 4 495 0775 / http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/ ) is New Zealand's only passenger rail service. The Overlander route offers service to Auckland from Wellington.
By Bus
InterCity Coachlines ( +64 9 913 6100 / http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz/ ) offers frequent daily coach service throughout all of New Zealand. The bus stops are located at the Sky City Coach Terminal on 102 Hobson Street and outside the main doors of the Auckland International Airport. Northliner Express ( +64 9 307 5873 / http://www.northliner.co.nz/ ) has frequent routes throughout the Northland area with the Auckland stop located at 172 Quay Street.
Getting Around
Public Transport
The Link ( +64 9 366 6400 or +64 9 309 6269 / http://www.stagecoach.co.nz/ ) provides bus service between central Auckland locations including Downtown, University, Victoria Park, Sky City, Queen Street and more. Fare is NZD1.30. Rideline ( +64 9 366 6400/ http://www.rideline.co.nz/ ) provides public transportation throughout the Auckland region via bus, ferry and train.
Ferry
Kawau Kat Cruises ( +64 9 425 8006 / http://www.kawaukat.co.nz/ ) offers daily Harbour cruises as well as ferry service to Waiheke Island and Ragitoto Island in Auckland.
Travel Bag
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