fiogf49gjkf0d Auckland's public transport is in a sorry state and periodic moves to improve it are hampered by the city's vast spread and low population density. That said, you'll find you can get to most places
on foot
, by local
bus
, or with one of the city tour buses that shuttle between the major sights. Out on the harbour,
ferries
connect the city to the inner suburb of Devonport and numerous islands.
Taxis
are plentiful and can be flagged down, though they seldom cruise the streets and are best contacted by phone
. Few visitors will find much use for the Tranz Metro suburban
train
services (for enquiries tel 0800/103 080), which start from the station on Beach Road and call at graffiti-covered and inhospitable stations in places that are low on most visitors' must-see lists; the two lines run south through Newmarket and Ellerslie, and west through Henderson then north to Waitakere.
Parking
isn't a major headache, but Auckland
drivers
aren't especially courteous and really you're better off renting a car once you're ready to leave the city. Hilly terrain and motorists' lack of bike-awareness render
cycling
an unrealistic option through city streets, but the situation is redeemed by a few dedicated routes.
Other useful information
for tourists (each section contains more specific sub-sections):
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