Auckland

The airport is 22 km from the centre.

• Shuttle35 € 1 September 2026

  Price in NZ$, not converted.

• Taxi (fixed rate)35 € 1 September 2026

  Fixed rate between 35 and 65 NZ$ depending on the source (lower bound retained); metered fare between 75 and 90 NZ$. Amount in NZ$, not converted.

• AIR bus + train (via HOP card)simplest60 minprice not stated

  HOP card at 10 NZ$ to buy at the airport, AIR bus from stop A of the international terminal to Puhinui Train Station, then train to Waitematā Station (CBD). Total journey 60 to 90 minutes depending on the time.

Why that one: The cheapest solution and well described by the source, with a reusable HOP card for the rest of the stay; the shuttle or taxi remain simpler but cost the same price (35 NZ$) with no guaranteed speed advantage.

bus · train · ferry · shuttle · taxi · car · electric scooter

Single ticket

2,80 € 1 September 2026

Weekly cap (bus, train, inner harbour ferry)

50 € 1 September 2026

AT HOP card at 5 NZ$ for bus/train/ferry, fares by zones, free transfers within 30 min. Cash is no longer accepted on buses/trains; contactless card accepted at the same rate as the HOP card. The City Link (red bus) costs 0.95 NZ$ with HOP or contactless card. According to the FR source, a downtown trip cost 0.50 NZ$ (adult) / 0.30 NZ$ (child) but this information is dated (Oct. 2015) and contradicted by the more recent EN source.

The sources consulted say nothing about tourist passes. Rather than guess, we say nothing.

No specific tourist pass for Auckland is described in the sources.

Cheap meal

10 € 1 September 2026

Mid-range meal

30 € 1 September 2026

Cheap meals (Asian food courts) around 10 NZ$ in Auckland. Main courses from 30 NZ$ at Viaduct Harbour (upscale restaurants). Big Mac at 6.60 NZ$ according to national average prices (New Zealand, Oct. 2020). Amounts in NZ$, not converted.

Currency

New Zealand dollar (NZD, symbol $ or NZ$)

Languages

English, Māori

Card payments

Debit/credit cards widely accepted via Eftpos terminals; some small businesses only accept domestic cards. Visa and MasterCard universal, American Express in department stores. Contactless payment (Paywave) common, no PIN required under 200 $.

Tipping

Tipping is not part of New Zealand culture, often refused or met with surprise. Some forms exist (taxi fare rounding, tip jar in cafés) but remain marginal.

• South Auckland

  Area considered by locals to be one of the most dangerous in New Zealand, marked by poverty and unemployment; stay alert at night, though this is not comparable to at-risk areas in major American or European cities.

• West Auckland

  Former working-class area sometimes advised against, still subject to occasional burglaries and thefts, although the situation has markedly improved.

• Karangahape Road (K' Road) and Queen Street at night

  Visible presence of drug users in the evening; avoiding eye contact is generally enough to avoid problems.

• Unreliable electronic bus indicators

  The line indicator shown at electronic stops may not match the one displayed on the bus itself; it is better to rely on the colour of the bus.

• Little-frequented restaurants at Viaduct Harbour

  In this upscale dining district, an unusually empty establishment can be a sign of lower-quality food or service.

• Women alone at night

  Women alone are advised to avoid walking around the city on foot at night; prefer to be accompanied or take a taxi (callable from any hotel or restaurant).