COMMUTING TO WQ

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COMMUTING TO
WYNYARD QUARTER

How to ease commuting pains and save money

If you are looking for solutions for easy commuting to Wynyard Quarter you’ve come to the right place. There is no one size fits all when it comes to commuting, but no one likes spending hours stressed out in traffic jams.

Commuting sustainably can help reclaim precious time plus it's good for the environment. This guide will give advice on how to use various transport options to commute to Wynyard Quarter.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Getting started

If you haven't used public transport for your commute before we want to make it easy for you. Auckland Transport (AT) has a great journey planner, information on fares and a step-by-step guide on how to use public transport. Visit the AT website here.

Plan your commute

The AT journey planner makes planning your commute really easy. This can be done online or download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play The app allows you to track your bus, train or ferry in real time, so no wasting time standing at the bus stop. You can also find shared cars and scooters on this app. Check out this video on how to use the AT mobile app.

Paying for your trip

You can use an AT HOP card or contactless payment options, such as credit card. Read more about ways to pay here.

If you want to load a concession you will need to buy a HOP card – check out more about that here.

Fare Cap

AT have a Fare Cap scheme where no one pays more than $50 for PT trips taken over 7 days. Ride with your AT HOP card and enjoy unlimited travel on AT buses, trains and inner harbour ferries. See here for conditions and details.

For access to the Fare Cap scheme you will need to pay with an AT HOP card, it won't work when using contactless payment options.

Subsidised Public Transport

Some businesses offer their staff subsidised public transport. This could be via the AT Fareshare scheme, or Extraordinary. You can find out more by clicking on the links and ask your employer if they offer these benefits.

Accessible public transport travel

Auckland Transport strives to improve services for people with access challenges and those with limited mobility. Click here to view information on bus, train and ferry accessibility along with details of the concessionary fares available.

Watch a video (with sign language) that outlines the measures that have been put in place to make using public transport easier for people with accessibility issues.

For more on bus accessibility click here

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Planning your commute by bus

The easiest way to plan your trip by bus is to check out the AT Journey planner. This gives you departure options, route plans and prices – it will even tell you how long it will take you to walk or cycle to your bus stop.

Check out this bus video which shows which buses come from where and their designated stops in Wynyard Quarter.

Park and ride facilities exist at several bus stations around Auckland see more here. Be aware the car parks do get full quite early.
Albany Park and Ride offers some pre-bookable parking spaces at $9 per session - read more about this here. Bookings must be made via the AT Park app - terms and conditions apply.

If you are commuting from the Warkworth area, consider using the Mahu Express service. This is a private coach service running from Snells Beach direct to the city centre. For Wynyard Quarter you get off at Fanshawe Street.

The Link bus services are an easy way to get around the city. Services operate every 7-15 minutes (depending on the route). Simply head to the appropriate bus stop and wait for the right coloured bus. The routes that the Link buses cover can be seen here.

The City Link bus is bright red this the route connects Wynyard Quarter and the city centre via Queen Street. You can use this bus to connect to trains and ferries. City Link is free when transferring from another bus or train using an AT HOP card.

Bikes & scooters on buses

Only compact folding bikes and scooters are permitted on buses. They must be folded down before boarding. Full size bicycles and non-collapsible scooters (including electric) cannot be taken onto buses.

There is currently a trial enabling bikes to be taken on some NX1 buses. Bike racks have been fitted on certain buses, and you can identify these on the AT app. Read more on the bikes on buses trial here.

Check out information about bike parking at bus stations here

Planning your commute by train

Trains cater for those commuting from the East, South and West of Auckland dropping passengers at the Britomart Station, at the bottom of Queen Street. From Britomart it's a 19-minute walk along the waterfront, or you could rent an e- scooter. You can also catch the red City Link bus to Wynyard Quarter, from stop 1325 on Queen Street. The City Link bus route and the walking options are shown on the map below:

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The easiest way to plan your commute by train is to check out the AT Journey planner. This gives you departure options, route plans and prices – it will even tell you how long it will take you to walk or cycle to the train stations.

Click here to see a map of the Auckland train network and find out which station is closest to you, and how they connect to get you into the office.

Check out the details of Park and Ride facilities at several train stations around Auckland here

Bikes on trains

Bikes can be taken on trains free of charge provided there is enough space, and at the discretion of staff. It is best to avoid travelling with bikes at peak times – try off peak instead. Folding bikes can be taken at any time if they are folded and stored under the seat. Check out information about bike parking at train stations here

Planning your commute by ferry

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Commuter ferries use the Downtown Ferry terminal on Quay Street. From there it’s a 16-minute walk along the waterfront into Wynyard Quarter or you could rent an e-scooter for this part of your journey. You can also catch the red City Link bus to Wynyard Quarter, from stop 1325 on Queen Street. The City Link bus route and the walking options are shown on the map below:

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The easiest way to plan your trip by ferry is to check out the AT Journey planner. This gives you departure options, route plans and prices. It will also show you what bus or train connecting services will work best for your ferry journey.

Park and sail facilities are available at Devonport, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Bayswater, West Harbour, Pine Harbour and Half Moon Bay. Check out the details here

Bikes and scooters can travel on most ferry services for free, subject to available space.

Check out information about bike parking at ferry facilities here

See a map of the full ferry network here

BIKE, WALK OR SCOOT

Bike, walk or scoot

Walking, cycling and scootering is a great way to get exercise and also means you won’t get caught up in any traffic jams. Your commute will take you pretty much the same time every day, it is easier on your pocket and the environment. You won’t have to worry about traffic congestion or parking fees. There is a wealth of information on the Auckland Transport website, including details of safe routes, cycling events, courses and much more – see here for details.

Bike or scoot

A bike, electric bike or scooter might be a good option and most work places have secure spaces to store and charge your electric powered rides. Most employers offer staff showers, lockers and drying rooms free of charge for those who wish to use them.

Wheel Deal and Workride are schemes that help staff buy a bike, e-bike or scooter for their commute, through salary sacrifice schemes. Staff can then enjoy savings of 32-63% using the ride to work benefit deals. Workride is approved by IRD and you can watch a short video on how it works here. Ask your workplace if they offer Workride or Wheel Deal.

Bike or scooter share schemes such as Beam or Flamingo give you short term hire options. These can be handy for the first and last part of your commute or for getting to / from meetings in and around the area.

Getting around Auckland

Maps showing all the cycle paths across Auckland can be viewed online here. This shows shared paths, dedicated cycleways, protected cycle lanes as well as quiet routes.

Visit AT’s Cycling and Walking homepage for more information about cycleways, bike courses, events and other information for cyclists.

Cycling / scootering distances from Wynyard Quarter are shown in the map below:

Bike parking details can be found here, there are also some handy security tips here to help keep your bike safe. Locky Docks allow you to securely park any bike but also charge your electric bike or scooter if you wish – free of charge. You can see all the Locky Dock locations in the city here

Walk or run

Almost every journey starts and ends with a walking trip. Walking or running to work is a low-cost way of keeping fit. By getting off the bus a stop early you can get some exercise and this can help clear your head before a busy day. You can calculate how far you have walked or run on this free website

Getting around Auckland

AT has lots of information and maps on walking - see here for more. You can read about the benefits of walking, find out more about walking to work, check out hints on pedestrian safety and discover new walkways and paths around Auckland on an interactive map.

Walking catchment area can be seen below:

Ask your workplace about showers, lockers and drying rooms which you can use to make your commute more comfortable. These are called end of trip facilities and are free for staff to use.

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COMMUTING BY CAR

Commuting by car

There are public car parks and limited paid on-street parking available in Wynyard Quarter.

Jellicoe Street car park has a maximum 4 hour stay at $7 per hour

Wynyard car park is $6 per 30 minutes ($54 max per day).

Wilson Parking have a couple of options with rates from $14 per hour

Parking rates for on-street parking are $4.50 per hour for the first 2 hours then $8 per hour for each subsequent hour. All on-street parking spaces are covered by pay by plate or you can use the AT Park app

Accessible Car Parking

Accessible parking is available in the Jellicoe Street carpark at the end closest to Silo Park.

If using public transport just won’t work for you, and you live too far out to walk or cycle then you could consider carpooling with others. Ask your HR team if there are any carpool groups, or if they could set one up for staff.

You can all share the fuel costs and the parking fees. If you are carpooling you can use the T2 and T3 transit lanes which will speed up your commute. Check out the rules around transit lanes here

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FREE STUFF

Well almost free!

Pay $50 per week for all your public transport travel

The AT Fare Cap scheme means that no one pays more than $50 for PT trips taken over 7 days. Ride with your AT HOP card and enjoy unlimited travel on AT buses, trains and inner harbour ferries. See here for conditions and details.

To access Fare Cap, you need to pay with an AT HOP card.

You won't get the Fare Cap discount if you use contactless payment options.