Parking and Transport | Te tūranga waka me te ikiiki

Parking and transport | Te tūranga waka me te ikiiki

Everything you need to know about getting to our shows and venues in Auckland 

Whether you're using public transport or driving, we have some handy information to help you get to your events and shows on time. 

 

Road Closures:

Important Travel Update 11/11/25
Vincent Street and Mayoral Drive is undergoing road resurfacing and line marking which will result in some temporary road closures.
During this time, access via Mayoral Drive to and from the Aotea Centre, and the Civic Carpark (beside Herald Theatre) will be closed. We recommend allowing extra time for your journey and considering alternative routes. 

Check out the latest road works and disruptions in Auckland to minimise delays to your travel plans, or consider using public transport. 

Public Transport: 

Use Journey Planner to plan trips on the go or choose a future date and time. Compare routes and transport options, and see departure times and how much your trip will cost.

To use Journey Planner and check live departures on your smartphone, download the AT Mobile app.

Find out more information on how to pay for public transport.

Find out more information on travelling with children on public transport.

Car Parking

Auckland Transport manages the carparks close to our venues, such as Civic carpark. 

If you are driving in to see a show, please come early, and consider using alternative car park options in the central city. The Civic Carpark can fill up very quickly on show nights.

Visit Auckland Transport’s Parking in Auckland webpage for location information, rates and closing times.

We recommend downloading the AT Park app to avoid queues at the payment machines. 

Auckland Transport City Carpark Availability

The Civic
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Downtown
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Victoria St
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For all public transport and carparking information, please visit Auckland Transport.

Which car park is closest to Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and The Civic?

Auckland Transport manages the carparks close to our venues such as Civic carpark. 

Civic Car Park is closest to Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and The Civic.

It is located beneath Aotea Square, entry is via Lower Greys Avenue off Mayoral Drive.

Payment:

 

  • You need to pay before you leave 

  • From 28 May 2024, cash payments are no longer available for Auckland Transport car parks, including The Civic Car Park. 

  • To save queuing after your event, prepay for your parking at the pay machines from 6pm weekdays, or anytime Saturday and Sunday.

  • Pay at the payment machines (Visa, Mastercard, Diners card, EFTPOS) or via the AT Park app (as there is no internet reception in the underground car park, finish the parking session in-app prior to entering the car park to leave). 

Key info:

  • Paper tickets are no longer required 
  • When you drive in, your number plate will be scanned and the gate will open
  • Cell phone coverage is patchy in some areas
  • Vehicle height clearance is 2.08m
  • Lift access is available from Aotea Square

Visit Auckland Transport’s Civic Car Park webpage for information on location, rates, opening times and more.

Which car park is closest to Bruce Mason Centre?

Auckland Transport manages the carparks close to our venues.

Killarney Street Car Park is closest to Bruce Mason Centre. It is located on 2 Killarney Street, Takapuna.

Note: the parking machines do not take cash notes. 

Visit Auckland Transport’s Killarney Street Car Park webpage for information on location, rates, opening times and more.

For more parking options, visit I Love Takapuna's website and Auckland Transport's Parking in North Auckland webpage. 

Which car park is closest to The Cloud and Shed 10?

Downtown Car Park is closest to The Cloud and Shed 10.

It is located on Queens Wharf, entry is at 31 Customs Street West, corner of Lower Hobson Street and Customs Street West.

Visit Auckland Transport’s Downtown Car Park webpage for information on location, rates, opening times and more.

Where can I find mobility parking in Auckland?

Mobility parking spaces are available across Auckland for Mobility Parking Permit holders.

You can find mobility spaces near our venues at these Auckland Transport car parks:

Civic Car Park

Civic Car Park is closest to Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and The Civic.

There are 20 mobility spaces available. 

Locations: 

  • Level 1 opposite Aotea Centre entry doors - 5x spaces, numbers 244 -248
  • Level 1 opposite Aotea Centre entry doors (next to the yellow booth) 4x spaces, numbers 207 - 210
  • Level 1 Town Hall corner 1x large space, number 271
  • Level 1 Sky Metro corner 5x spaces, numbers 9-13
  • Level 2 Town Hall corner 2x spaces
  • Level 3 Town Hall corner 3x spaces

Payment:

  • First 2 hours free
  • Free after 6pm, and on weekends

Key info: 

  • Display your Mobility Parking Permit
  • Vehicle height clearance is 2.08m
  • Lift access is avialble from Aotea Square

Visit Auckland Transport's Civic Car Park webpage for more information. 

Downtown Car Park

Downtown Car Park is closest to The Cloud and Shed 10.

  • 19 mobility spaces
  • First 2 hours free
  • Free after 6pm, and on weekends

Visit Auckland Transport's Downtown Car Park webpage for more information. 

Killarney Street Car Park

Killarney Street Car Park is closest to Bruce Mason Centre.

  • 6 mobility spaces
  • First 2 hours free

Visit Auckland Transport's Killarney Street Car Park webpage for more information. 

More information

Visit Auckland Transport’s Mobility Parking webpage for more information.

Where can I park near Auckland Stadiums?

Public parking is limited at Auckland Stadiums. Traffic can also be a challenge for big events, with tens of thousands of people arriving at the same time.

We recommend driving to a train or bus station and getting a train or bus to the stadium.

Free public transport is often available for big events at Mt Smart Stadium and Western Springs Stadium. Visit Auckland Transport’s events page to see if public transport is included with your event ticket.

Where can I find out what roads are closed?

There are several transport projects in development around Aotea Arts Quarter as the city prepares for the City Rail Link (CRL) and the new Aotea Station. This includes changes to Wellesley Street for improved bus access and a people focused midtown.  

We encourage you to factor in extra travel time if you are driving into the city or consider using public transport. The Auckland Transport Journey Planner will help you plan public transport across bus, train and ferry in Auckland. 

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