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Transportation
Air
Auckland International Airport ( AKL ) is the largest
international airport in New Zealand. It is located on the
Manukau Harbour, 15 miles southwest of the city center.
There is one international terminal and two domestic
terminals (Air New Zealand and Qantas), all linked by an
Interterminal bus available from 6am until 10:30pm daily.
Airport amenities include: a massive shopping center
including duty free outlets, numerous restaurants, coffee
shops and bars, an interactive flight-themed children's play
area, a nostalgia museum and an arcade. The Bank of New
Zealand provides currency exchange and ATMs are available in
each terminal.
Train
Tranz Scenic manages the country's rails and offers day (the
Overlander) and night (the Northerner) service between
Auckland and Wellington. Fares start at NZD69 one way.
Trains arrive and depart from the recently opened Britomart
Transport Centre, located about 1km east of the city center.
The Tranz Scenic passenger rail service links Auckland to
Hamilton, Rotorua, Waitomo, National Park, Palmerston North
and Wellington.
Bus
There are regular coach services between Auckland and most
larger towns and tourist areas. They serve as much as a
sightseeing vehicle as a form of transportation. The major
bus lines usually compete for passengers by issuing
multitude of pass options and many are designed especially
for backpackers. The major buslines usually operate from the
Sky City Coach Terminal on Hobson Street.
Car
Before renting a car, it is important to keep in mind that
New Zealanders drive on the left side of the road. Driving
is the most popular form of travelling from point to point
on both islands and the roads are generally under good
maintenance in the cities. SH1 (State Highway 1) is the main
north/south artery connecting Auckland with Hamilton and
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Suggested Hotel in
Auckland |
Auckland Central Backpackers Hotel - The
Affluent Suburb Of Ponsonby Lies Two Kilometers
From The Hotel, And The Stylish And Historic
Suburb Of Parnell, Home To Unique Boutiques And
Cafes, Can Be Found Three Kilometers Away.
Auckland International Airport Is Situated 25
Kilometers From The Hotel. The Most
Cost-effective Way To Get From The Airport To
The Hotel Is Via The Airbus Shuttle Service. The
Airbus Stop Lies Past The Taxi Area, And
Vehicles Depart For The City Every 20 Minutes.
Guests Are Dropped Off Right At The Door Of The
Hotel, And They Receive A Discount If They Alert
The Driver They Are Staying At The Auckland
Central.
Guests Staying At The Auckland Central Who Find
Themselves With A Spare Moment Can Visit The
Energetic Globe Bar, Located Underneath The
Hotel. Hungry Guests Will Appreciate The
Complimentary Barbeque Served Daily. |
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