Plan Your Visit

VENUE

Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive
Auckland

The Centre's position in the middle of the city center means shopping, dining, accommodation and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance, as are public transport options. 

The Centre is located on the edge of Aotea Square at the top of Queen Street, Auckland's main CBD street. The origin of the Centre's name is Motu Aotea, the Māori name for Great Barrier Island which is the largest offshore island of New Zealand and approximately 90km from downtown Auckland. 

The Aotea Centre has undergone a major refurbishment in 2019 and showcases new and fresh décor and technology. 

View a google map of the Centre's location

TRANSPORT

Within Auckland:

Public Transport

The Aotea Centre is a short walk from public transport bus stops located in Queen Street. Visit Auckland Transport to see what public transport options are available for travelling to and from Aotea Centre and plan your trip with Auckland Transport's journey planner. 

Parking

The Civic Car Park is located beneath Aotea Square. Entry is via Lower Greys Avenue off Mayoral Drive. It is the closest parking building to Aotea Centre. Click here for more information.  

-  Electric vehicle charging points: 6 on level 1.  For help and support visit ChargeNet.co.nz.

-  Mobility spaces available

-  Lift access from Aotea Square to all floors

Bike Parking

A double stack bike rack is located outside the Events Cinema Queen Street - 2 minutes walk from the Aotea Centre.

From the Airport

SkyBus - has currently suspended services.  Please visit their website to check if services have resumed.

Taxis and Shuttles

Taxi and shuttle pick up is located outside the domestic airport arrivals area. Indicative fares from the airport to the city is between NZ$38 - NZ$75 one-way for a taxi and shuttles (shuttles are $35 for one person plus $8 for each extra person together in the same group). For specific fare pricing, contact the taxi and shuttle companies directly. Both Auckland Co-op Taxis and Corporate Cabs offset their emissions.

Rideshare  

The Rideshare zone is located behind the multi-story carpark at the domestic terminal. Uber, Ola, and Zoomy drive-partners are available.

DISCOVER TĀMAKI MAKAURAU

Appetite for Auckland

Auckland’s vibrant food and wine scene serves up something for every taste – the freshest New Zealand produce, mouth-watering seafood, Pacific Rim flavours and cuisine from every corner of the world. 

Dine overlooking the water at one of the many harbourside restaurants and enjoy after-dark drinks at a stylish bar in the heart of the city. Pick up fresh local goodies at one of the many weekend farmers’ markets across the region or take a guided tour of Auckland’s best foodie hot spots. Sample internationally acclaimed wines in one of Auckland’s four wine growing regions.

Discover the Ultimate Natural Playground

Watch the sunset from the top of a volcano or sip on fine wine at island vineyards. Auckland’s diverse landscapes offer countless adventures. 

Explore the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, many of them just a short ferry ride away. Sample award-winning wines at one of over 30 boutique wineries on Waiheke Island, the ‘island of wine’. Soak up the best 360-degree views in Auckland from the summit of Rangitoto Island, the youngest of  the region’s 48 volcanic cones. For an unforgettable experience, head out into the gulf on a whale and dolphin spotting safari. 

Experience Unique Culture, Art and Events

Auckland is not only the world’s largest Polynesian city, it’s a melting pot of cultures from across the globe.  From cultural festivals to sporting competitions, Auckland plays host to many domestic and international events annually, offering enriching experiences that are sure to engage you and have you perched on the edge of your seat. 

Immerse yourself in Māori culture – see the amazing collection of Māori taonga (treasures) at the Auckland Museum or take a walking tour of some of Auckland’s volcanoes with a guide from the local iwi (tribe). Visit Te Hana Te Ao Marama, an incredible fortified pa (village) and 17th century Māori village replica, or sail the harbour on a traditional sailing waka. Be sure to visit the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, housing more than 15,000 artworks from the old masters tosome of New Zealand’s best contemporary artists. History buffs can unravel Auckland’s stories at fascinating heritage sites across the region. 

Make Your Own Adventure

Get out on the harbour, canyon down a waterfall, bungy jump off a bridge, have a round of golf or summit one of Auckland’s 48 volcanoes. The list goes on… 

Head up the Sky Tower, the tallest freestanding building in the Southern Hemisphere, for incredible 360-degree views across the city. Climb up and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge or bungy jump off it in New Zealand’s only ocean-touch bungy. Help sail an America’s Cup racing yacht, relax on a harbour dinner cruise, go dolphin and whale spotting or hit the ski slopes any time of year at New Zealand’s only indoor snow resort. Take a spin on the harbour on a thrilling  jet boat ride, go mountain biking or quad biking through the forest, or rumble around Auckland on the back of a mighty Harley Davidson. Auckland Brand Library Image Search: Maunga / Volcanic cones, Bungy, Tourism, Sky Tower, SkyWalk, SkyJump, Attractions and Activities, Activities, Leisure Activities, Outdoor Activities, Whale and Dolphin Safari 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Eloise Barnes 

Sales and Marketing Research Executive Auckland Convention Bureau, Auckland Unlimited 

M +64 21 584 170 

E eloise.barnes@aucklandnz.com