Auckland airport is 21km south-west of the city centre. A free shuttle service operates between the international and domestic terminals. The Airbus Shuttle runs a scheduled service every 20 minutes between the airport and Downtown Auckland and calls at most major hotels. The approximate cost is $13 per person. Door-to-door shuttles also operate to and from the airport for approximately $15 for one person and $20 for two. A taxi to/from the airport will cost around $40.
With someone in the passenger's seat to navigate, driving yourself to the city or around Auckland is quite straightforward. You can rent almost any type of vehicle, from budget compacts to stylish convertibles. There are plenty of rental car companies within a 10 minute stroll of the downtown area. If you're not collecting your rental car at the airport, catch a taxi or book yourself onto an airport shuttle bus. Ask at the Visitor Information Centre.
Transport around the heart of Auckland is as easy as jumping on the Link Bus. Circulating both clockwise and anticlockwise around the inner city area, the Link Bus service can take you from the city to Parnell, Newmarket, Grafton, Karangahape Road, Ponsonby and back. Hop on the Explorer Bus for sightseeing and to see the big 14 attractions in Aucklandcity.
To get to the seaside suburb of Devonport, or to one of the Hauraki Gulf's beautiful islands, catch a ferry from the historic Ferry Buildingat the bottom of Queen Street. Renting a motorhome is a great way to get transport and accommodation rolled into one. There are excellent, inexpensive camping grounds throughout the Auckland region - they all welcome motorhomes. Shop around to get a good deal.
Auckland has an extensive public transport system. You can reach any suburb by catching a bus from the central city. There's also a train network, which can be accessed from the railway station at the bottom of Parnell.
