New Zealand Public Transport

New Zealand has a series of safe public transport systems in all major cities and some towns.

Comprising buses, trains and ferries, public transport in New Zealand is easy to use, and is a reliable and affordable option for exploring NZ's big cities.

 

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Public Transport in New Zealand

Below is some basic information on New Zealand's main public transport networks. For more information on public transport in each region of New Zealand, visit the Maps & Transport page in each of our regional sections.

 

New Zealand Buses

New Zealand’s public bus system is safe, cheap and reliable. All the major cities offer public bus transport – generally costing around NZ$1.50 - $3.00  per sector.

Auckland

MAXX
Timetable Information: +64 9 366 6400
Wellington

Metlink
Timetable Information: 0800 801 7000
Christchurch

Metro
Timetable Information: +64 3 366 88 55

Christchurch and Auckland also run free inner-city bus loops – a great way to see the city and get your bearings!
 

Taxis

Taxis (including mini-vans, shuttle buses and wheelchair-access vans) in New Zealand are cheap and safe, with most drivers belonging to the New Zealand Taxi Federation.

Taxis usually cost between NZ$2 and NZ$3 per kilometre for inner-city travel.

Taxi companies are usually busiest on Friday and Saturday nights – so if you need to travel at these times be sure to book well in advance by phoning the taxi company.
 

Trains

Although New Zealand doesn't offer a comprehensive passenger train network, the train services it does offer are affordable, comfortable and enjoyable.

As well as the famous TranzAlpine and TranzCoastal train journeys in the South Island, passengers can travel between cities on the Overlander that travels most of the length of the North Island. Contact TranzScenic Rail for information on prices, destinations and timetables. 

Metropolitan trains are available in Auckland and Wellington, travelling from the central city to selected suburbs.

Christchurch and Wellington also offer tram and cable-car transport – mainly for sightseeing purposes.

 

Ferries

As well as the interisland ferries that travel between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island, public ferry transport is available between several Auckland suburbs and to most islands in the Hauraki Gulf. More information on Auckland's ferries can be found on the Auckland Maps & Transport page.

 

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Getting on the bus, Christchurch.

 

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