What is the easiest way to get around Auckland?
What is the easiest way to get around Auckland? Auckland buses Departing regularly between 6am and midnight, they're a quick and convenient way to get around the city: The CityLink (red) bus transports you around the city centre, running from the Wynyard Quarter through Britomart and up Queen Street to Karangahape Road.
What is the best time to visit New Zealand?
The best time to visit New Zealand is during the summer months of December to March. Expect long, bright, sunny days and temperatures between 61?F and 75?F. It's an ideal time to visit the lovely beaches or enjoy the many outdoor activities available, such as hiking and mountain biking.
Is 10 days enough for New Zealand?
For a 10-day trip, we recommend visiting up to four or five different destinations. Our 10-day itinerary locations are some of the most popular: Auckland the City of Sails, Wellington the cultural, art and food capital, and Queenstown the home of world-class adrenaline activities.
Is taxi or Uber cheaper in Auckland?
All taxis are metered and prices vary between companies. A cheaper more convenient option is Uber and Zoomy who both operate in Auckland, order a ride through your smartphone for pick up and drop off at exact locations requested in the app.
How do tourists get around New Zealand?
You can self-drive, join a guided tour, book flights, or take a train or bus. Passenger and vehicle ferries offer services between the North, South and other islands too.
How long does it take to get through the Auckland Airport?
Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge said passengers take an average of 30 minutes from the time they leave their plane to when they greet family and friends in the arrival hall. During that time they pass through immigration, biosecurity and pick up their luggage.
How can I see New Zealand without a car?
New Zealand Bus Passes All New Zealand bus companies have some kind of pass system. Kiwi Experience and Stray NZ work ONLY on a bus pass system. If you want to travel with them, you will need to purchase one of their hop-on hop-off bus passes. They range in price, length of time, and destinations.
How much is an AT HOP card?
Buy AT HOP card online Buy card online The purchase price for an AT HOP card is $5. When you order online your HOP card online, you need to top up the card with $5. Cards purchased online are delivered within New Zealand only and free of charge.
Can you bus in Auckland without a hop card?
To travel on buses, trains and ferries in Auckland, you need an AT HOP card, which is a reusable prepaid travel card to use on public transport.
Is Auckland public transport expensive?
Auckland Transport HOP monthly passes vary from $150 for ferry services to the North Shore to $325 for use on Gulf Harbour ferry services. A bus and train monthly pass is $215.
Can I catch a train from Auckland to the airport?
As there are no train direct to Auckland airport (as yet), there is no airport Hop surcharge, as Skydrive is not accepting Hop.
Is Auckland a walkable city?
So how do New Zealand cities rate? Wellington is the most accessible, with 61% of residents living within 15 minutes' walk of the amenities we studied. But this pales next to New York (88%) and San Francisco (73%). Auckland has only 43% of residents within 15 minutes of core amenities.