GETTING HERE

Due to the remote location, unfortunately there is no 'public transport' service all the way to Piha...

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For a direct service from Auckland City or Auckland Airport to Piha, you will need to organise private transport such as a shuttle, taxi or uber. (See below for info)

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You can take public transport closer to Piha. The nearest train stations to Piha are Henderson Station and Glen Eden station- from here you could use a taxi or Uber or hitchhike as it is about 30 minutes drive. 

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1. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE

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Please see our recommended route from Auckland City on Google Maps.

It is a 45min drive from Auckland CBD and 60mins from Auckland Airport.

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2. UBER

Use the app or you can contact these Uber drivers directly who have said they wish to service Piha:

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  • Mohammad ph: 021 2051246

  • Jo Lally 020 4666868 "The service I offer is from Piha to City centre or vice versa. $50 (normal Uber can be $70-95) I can take 4 people for that price and $70 to Auckland airport." (from facebook post Nov 21 2021)

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​Note: Generally there is no Uber available from Piha, so perhaps get the contact details from your driver that drops you off.

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  • Auckland International airport to Piha: $75-$100

  • Auckland City to Piha: $63 - $85 

  • Henderson/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $40 -$50

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3 TAXI /SHUTTLE

Prices do vary between the taxi companies:

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  • Auckland International Airport to Piha: NZ$60 - NZ$150 for up to 4 people.

  • Auckland International Airport to Auckland CBD: NZ$38 – NZ$75

  • Auckland City to Piha: Expect to pay between $70 - $90 for up to 4 people.

  • Henderson/New Lynn/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $30 - $40

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TAXI COMPANIES

  • Western Cabs 0800 833 000 

  • Cheap Cabs Phone (09) 621 0505

  • Alert Taxi's Ph: (09) 309 2000

  • Auckland Co-op: (09) 300 3000

  • Corporate Cabs: (09) 377 0773

  • Super Shuttle: 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748 885) | Phone: +64 9 522 5100 | www.supershuttle.co.nz

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4. RENTAL CARS:

 

Renting a car is a great way to see New Zealand as the public transport is not the best at getting you to those remote locations. Cost is approximately $25 - $35 per day.

 

Check out this rental car comparison tool providing service to all of New Zealand.

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5. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus/Train - from Auckland Airport or Auckland City

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There is no public transport all the way to Piha..

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You can take public transport closer to Piha and then take a taxi, uber or hitchhike.

The closest train stations to Piha are Henderson and Glen Eden.

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From the Airport,  you will need to get to Britomart Station in Auckland CBD, and from there to Piha

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(i) Auckland Airport to Auckland City-

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The Skybus service is temporarily suspended due to Covid use the Auckland City Express

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SkyBus is Auckland’s airport transfer service to Auckland City operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

  • The SkyBus is the only 'Public transport' directly from the Airport to Auckland City- 396 Queen Street.

  • The Airbus leaves the Domestic and International terminals - Daytime every 15mins, evenings/nights every 30mins

  • Airport to City transfers take approximately 40-60 min.

  • Adult one way is $18, see their website for more details http://www.skybus.co.nz/

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(ii) Auckland CBD to Henderson/Glen Eden train stations, and then to Piha -

  • Trains depart Britomart Station every 30mins at peak hours on Weekdays, otherwise hourly.

  • The journey will take about 40mins and cost about $5

  • Auckland Transport - Trains, buses, ferries download the Western Guide (.pdf) from their website.

  • Telephone 09 366 6400 or 0800 10 30 80

  • The Contact Centre is open from 6am - 9pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm Saturday and 8am - 6:30pm Sunday and public holidays.

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From the train station you'll need to catch a taxi or Uber to Piha. Expect to pay $30 - $50 for up to 4 people in a taxi from Henderson to Piha

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