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Ferry

Ferry – Taking the ferry is a scenic, peaceful change from the hectic mayhem that often comes with commuting. It’s also a great way to explore the beautiful islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Here are the following services (click on each service’s web link for fare & schedule info):     Sealink Waiheke Island (transport […]

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Bus

Bus – Auckland’s bus system consists of three lines (red, green, and yellow). The following link shows a map, which indicates the coverage of this bus network:   https://at.govt.nz/media/648792/link-route-map-full.jpg   Like the local metro train lines, bus fares are charged based on the distance one travels. Distance-based stage points are used to calculate the fare […]

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Auckland Transport (AT)

Auckland Transport (AT) – the local metro train system, known as Auckland Transport (AT), has four lines (Western Line, Eastern Line, Southern Line, Onehunga Line) that covers the metropolitan Auckland area – getting commuters into and out of the city’s CBD (central business district).     Most train cash fares are charged on the distance […]

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TAXI

TAXI – unlike other cities (where rates are set by a local government), there are a number of taxi companies functioning in Auckland, who are free to set their own rates. This makes using a taxi here among the most expensive and unpredictable in the world (especially when taking a taxi from the airport to […]

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CAR RENTALS

CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Auckland: Avis Rent a Car +64 (09) 443 1501 Budget: +64 (09) 256 8447 Europcar: +64 (09) 379 5080 Smart Car Rental: +64 (09) 307 3553 Thrifty: +64 (09) 309 0111