Getting Here

Auckland Museum can be easily reached from any part of the city, by car or public transport.

The Museum is close to the motorways and the city centre and in easy walking distance from the popular shopping and cafe areas of Parnell Village and Newmarket.


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By car and parking

Less than five minutes from Auckland city centre.   The Museum underground carpark is available with free parking for up to one hour.  Free Parking for up to three hours is also available in the domain carpark, along with disabled spaces. Find out more

Travelling by public transport

The LINK bus serviceClick here for the Link Bus

The bright green, environmentally friendly LINK bus is one of the smartest ways to get around Auckland's inner city.  The LINK ($1.80 per ticket) will take you to Newmarket, Parnell, Queen Street, Ponsonby, Karangahape Road, Auckland Hospital and everywhere in between, every 10 to 15 minutes from 6am and 11.30pm.

The nearest stop to the Museum (5 minutes walk) is on Parnell Road outside the Parnell Community Centre, and slightly further away (15 minutes walk) at Auckland Hospital.

The Explorer bus Click here for the Auckland Explorer Bus

Hop On Hop Off Auckland sightseeing tour with commentary visiting the "Big 14 Attractions" of Auckland - stops outside the Museum front entrance.  Buses leave every 30 minutes from the Ferry Building, end of Queen Street (hourly in Winter). Motel pick-up number: 0800 439 756 or 0800 4 EXPLORER.  

 MAXX Regional Transport

Visit the MAXX website where you'll find everything you need to know about getting around Auckland on buses, trains and ferries.

 

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