transport

Whether you're flying, driving, or taking public transport, Auckland is a large and busy city. Hopefully the information below will help you navigate your way to the Wildlife Conference at the Auckland Zoo.

Address: Auckland Zoo, Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland

Flying

There are multiple options for transport to and from the airport. To find out what best suits you, visit the Auckland airport transport page. Note the traveling times for public transport if you are short on time.

Driving

Whatever direction you're coming from, you'll want to get onto State Highway 16 before getting off onto Great North Road and turning into Motions Road.

There are two large car parks. It costs $2 per hour with a maximum charge of $6. Charges apply between 9am and 5pm each day. For vehicles displaying a current mobility parking permit, accessible parking is available in the Motions Road car park, closest to the main entrance. On-street parking along Motions Road and Old Mill Toad is free but can be time restricted to 3 hours.

Public transport

While this is the cheapest option, it can take a long time, with bus transfers from the airport taking between 80 and 110 minutes depending on the time of day.

If you're traveling from somewhere closer, check out the Auckland transport page to find your best option.

The closest bus stop is 8124 on Great North Road, opposite Motions Road. The walk to Auckland Zoo is 7 minutes.

The closest train stations are Baldwin and Morningside. The walk from both stations to Auckland Zoo is 40 minutes.