Transport
Transport Information
Public transport in Auckland is run by Auckland Transport. The best way to plan your journey is using their journey planner webpage or app. See link below:
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/#!/journey-planner
The best way to pay for public transport is using an AT HOP card. For information click on the link below:
https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/at-hop-card/
Buses
Auckland's North Shore is service by a bus network. The nearest bus station to the conference venue is Albany Bus Station and is located off Cornerstone Dr Upper Harbour Auckland 0632. Buses that connect from Albany Bus Station to Massey University include: 83, 861, 917 and 986. For more information, see links below.
North Shore bus network map:
https://at.govt.nz/media/1977846/north-shore-new-network-map-29-august.pdf
83 bus route:
861 and 917 bus routes:
https://at.govt.nz/media/1979628/nn08_albany_nov-2018-web-v2.pdf
986 bus route:
https://transitapp.com/en/region/auckland/auckland-transport/bus-986
Ferries
There are ferries from various location on Auckland's North Shore into Auckland CBD. These include: Bayswater, Beach Haven, Birkenhead, Devonport, Hobsonville Point and Northcote Point. Use the Auckland Transport journey planner website to plan your trip (see website link above).
Trains
There are no trains on Auckland's North Shore. There is, however, a train network that goes south, east and west from Auckland CBD. Use the Auckland Transport journey planner website to plan your trip (see website link above).
Taxis
There are various private taxi firms operating in Auckland including Uber. These can easily be found using a web search.
Getting to and from Auckland Airport
Getting between Auckland Airport and Albany by public transport is unfortunately not very easy. If you wish to use this method of transport, use the Auckland Transport journey planner website to plan your trip (see website link above). There is also information on the Auckland Airport website here: https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/transport/public-transport
There is a Skydrive bus that takes you from Auckland Airport to central Auckland: https://www.skydrive.co.nz/ From central Auckland you would need to use the Auckland Transport journey planner to get to Albany via public transport (see the website link above).
The best way to travel to Albany from Auckland Airport is by taxi this should take between 35mins-1hr depending on traffic. Auckland Airport has recommended taxi services which can be found on their website: https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/transport/taxis-and-shuttles You can also order an Uber or equivalent, information on pick points is found here: https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/transport/rideshare
