Getting to Spark Arena
Spark Arena is located on Mahuhu Crescent at the edge of the CBD. It is both accessible and highly visible from Beach Road and Quay Street and within easy reach of public transport, hotels, and restaurants.
Location Map
Please click the links below to view the carpark maps and transport options for Spark Arena.
For the most up-to-date information on road conditions and closures that might effect your trip to and from the Arena, please visit the Auckland motorways closure page and the NZ Transport Agency homepage before you travel here. Also very useful is the AA Roadwatch website, with live data for motorways and local roads.
Public Transport Options
Click image below to go to the Auckland Transport journey planner:
Bus
Britomart station is a short 10-15 minute walk from the Arena and is on all major bus routes. Stairs and an entrance at the eastern end of the Britomart platform will bring you out onto a walkway that will take you to Britomart Place, which leads to Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent.
Alternatively the Beach Road stop on the Inner Link Bus Route is approximately 100m from the Arena. The Link Bus runs continuously 7-days a week.
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Train
Britomart Station is handy for the venue; just a short 10-15 minute walk along Customs Street East or Britomart Place and Beach Road. Late rail services often run for our larger events; please check with Auckland Transports' Events page nearer the date.
Ferry
The Downtown ferry terminal is a 10-15 minute walk away, either along the waterfront route via Quay Street, or the more sheltered route along Customs Street East and Beach Road. Visit Fullers ( 09 367 9111) for more information about getting there, including timetables, fares and maps.
From The Airport
City to Airport transfers take approximately 40-60 min. Times can vary depending on traffic conditions. Please allow 1 hour travel time.
Public Parking
Spark Arena has no public parking on site, and we encourage the use of public transport! However, for those who choose to drive, there are approximately 7,000 carparks within a 1.2km radius.
The closest carpark buildings are as follows:
(Click on their names to visit their websites)
Arena Car Park (Dockside Lane, off Tapora Street, about 5 minutes walk)
Britomart Car Park (On the corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, about 8 minutes walk)
Railway Car Parks (Te Taou Crescent, off Beach Road, about 5 minutes walk)
Tangihua Street Car Park (Tangihua Street, about 6 minutes walk)
The independent website Parkopedia also has a map of parking that you might find useful (click here).
WE DON'T WANT YOU TO GET TOWED!!! Restrictions on the streets near the arena vary depending on the size of crowd we are expecting, so if you are thinking of parking on the street as opposed to in a parking building, please check signage to avoid getting towed.
Parking for Mobility
We have a limited number of nearby carparks designated specifically for mobility pass holder parking. However, these spaces must be pre-booked, and they fill up quickly. A space can be reserved once you have your event ticket; please submit your request using the Mobility Parking Request form here. Alternatively, you can contact us via email or via phone, on (09) 358-1250, well before the event. Please include the registration number of your vehicle and a contact mobile number when you enquire. For more information on mobility parking as well as how we can cater to special needs, please visit our Special Assistance page.
Passenger Drop-off zone (also suitable for disabled access)
If you need to drop passengers close to the Arena, the designated area is on Quay Street by our pedestrian bridge, which has stairs and a ramp. Directions are below, and you can see it marked on the map (right of page) which can be enlarged:
Coming from State Highway 1 from the South, take the 16 East "Port" exit 429B-C (If coming from the North, it's Exit 426-B). Follow it to the bottom of Grafton Gully and from there continue straight on under the railway bridge, along The Strand until it terminates at the intersection with Quay Street/Tamaki Drive. Turn left onto Quay Street and travel to the drop-off point which is approximately 500 metres along at the base of our footbridge/ramp (You'll see the McDonalds/Mobil complex shortly before it, and then the big Spark Arena banners on your left).
If you're coming from the central city, you will travel past the Arena on your right and then you'll need to turn right into the shops at the McDonalds/Mobil complex in order to turn around and approach the dropoff from the right direction on Quay Street (Try not to miss this turning point as there is no right turn all the way down onto Tamaki Drive).
Driving Directions
Coming from State Highway 1 from the South, take the 16 East "Port" exit (429B-C). (If coming from the North, it's Exit 426-B). Follow it to the bottom of Grafton Gully and from there continue straight on under the railway bridge, along The Strand until it terminates at the intersection with Quay Street/Tamaki Drive. Turn left onto Quay St. and travel to the drop-off point which is approximately 500 metres along at the base of our footbridge/ramp (You'll see the McDonalds/Mobil complex shortly before it, and then the big Spark Arena banners on your left). Entrances to car park buildings in Tapora St., Tangihua St., and Britomart are found a little further along Quay Street as you continue west.
If you're coming from the central city, you will travel past the Arena on your right and then you'll need to turn right into the shops at the McDonalds/Mobil complex in order to turn around and approach the dropoff from the right direction on Quay Street (Try not to miss this turning point as there is no right turn all the way down onto Tamaki Drive).
GENERAL TRAFFIC TIPS
If you're driving to the show, a quick check of the NZ Transport Agency's motorways closure page and the NZ Transport Agency's Auckland info page should alert you to any anticipated travel delays so you can plan your trip accordingly. Also very useful is the AA Roadwatch website, with live data for motorways and local roads.
