As the main gateway to New Zealand, Auckland International Airport is accessible by most major international cities and airlines.
The University of Auckland’s Fale Pasifika complex is situated at 26 Wynyard Street, Auckland City (not accessible by vehicle). Taxis, buses or shuttles can take you to Symonds Street, Grafton or Alten Roads.
There is a commercial car park on Grafton Road under the Owen G. Glen Business School building. The pedestrian exit at the far end of this car park is
directly under the Fale Pasifika.

To and from Auckland International Airport
Buses:
Regular bus services connect the airport to the central city and several other local centres. For timetable and connection information, contact MAXX +64 9 366 6400, or visit www.maxx.co.nz.
A regular 15-minute Airbus Express service is available from the airport for all travellers to Auckland’s CBD and to the city’s waterfront Downtown Ferry Terminal. The bus is bright blue and clearly labelled, simply hop on and buy your tickets directly from the driver. Tickets cost
about NZ$12 each way.
There are similar bus services connecting the airport to other parts of Auckland, like Botany, Pakuranga, Manukau City.
http://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/PublicTransport/Bus...
Taxis and Shuttles:
(Information taken from www.aucklandairport.co.nz)
Auckland Airport licenses specific taxi and shuttle companies to ensure airport visitors and travellers receive a high standard of service. All taxi and shuttle companies are able to drop you off at the airport, however only licensed companies are able to pick you up from the designated
taxi ranks at the terminal buildings.
Taxi and shuttle ranks are located outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal and outside the luggage collection area (door 4) at the domestic terminal. You can pre-book with one of the companies listed below or just turn up at the terminal ranks – taxis and shuttles are
always available.
Indicative fares from the airport into the city is between NZ$60 – NZ$80 one-way for a taxi and between NZ$30 and NZ$40 per person for a shuttle. For specific fare pricing, contact the taxi and shuttle companies directly.
Taxi
Alert Taxis
Phone: +64 9 309 2000 Website: www.alerttaxis.co.nz
Auckland Combined Citicabs Taxis
Phone: +64 9 300 1111 Website: www.citicabs.co.nz
Auckland Co-op Taxis
Phone: +64 9 300 3000 Website: www.cooptaxi.co.nz
Corporate Cabs
Phone: +64 9 377 0773 Website: www.corporatecabs.co.nz
Shuttle
Quality Shuttles
Phone: +64 9 257 0000
Website: www.qualitycabs.co.nz
Super Shuttle
Freephone 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748 885)
Phone: +64 9 522 5100
Website: www.supershuttle.co.nz

Getting around Auckland CBD:
Taxis:
Main taxi companies:
Auckland Co-operative Taxis (the taxi company the University uses) - www.cooptaxi.co.nz - 300 3000
Green Cabs - lower emissions and fuel use, and well priced - www.greencabs.co.nz -
0508 447 336
Discount Taxis - as the name suggests, cheap fares http://www.discounttaxis.co.nz/ (529
1000)
Buses:
City Circuit
The free City Circuit buses move passengers clockwise in a loop around key destinations such as The Edge entertainment area, the University of Auckland, the Viaduct Basin, Britomart and Queen Street every 10 minutes from 8am to 6pm every day, including weekends. You can catch the free bus from the bus stop on Wellesley Street or from outside the General Library at the University of Auckland.
Maxx
Maxx is Auckland's free public transport information service that can help you with timetable and fare information by telling you where to catch your nearest bus, train or ferry service. For free information on buses, trains and ferries, phone Maxx on 366 6400 or visit www.maxx.co.nz
To find out when to catch your next bus, train or ferry around the Auckland region by text message, text Maxx on 3666 from your mobile phone or visit the website listed above.
The Link Bus
Fare: $1.60 for every ride.
The Link travels both clockwise and anti-clockwise at the same time in a loop that includes QEII Square, Railway Station, Parnell, Newmarket, Karangahape Road, Ponsonby and Queen Street.
The Link service has a 10 minute frequency between 6am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday 7am-6pm, and 15 minute frequency in the evenings and at other times on the weekends.
The two stops closest to the University are located outside the General Library on Alfred Street, and beside the AUT campus on Wellesley Street.
For more information go to www.thelinkbus.co.nz

RESTAURANTS
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Café
Not much to look at as a restaurant, but great Chinese-style vegetarian food (including fake amazing vegetarian 'spare ribs' and 'duck' as well as great vegetables), cheap prices and friendly service!
Shop 6
50 High Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 302 0616
Revive
European and fusion style Vegetarian health food. Lots of salads, and a hot food menu which changes weekly.
16 Fort St,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 307 1586
http://www.revive.co.nz/
Rasoi
A range of simple but tasty Indian vegetarian foods & amazing Indian sweets!
211 Karangahape Rd,
Auckland City Centre
http://www.ariake.co.nz/
Japanese
Ariake
In top 50 Restaurants of Auckland. High quality Japanese dining.
Albert/Quay Streets
Auckalnd City Centre
(09) 379-2377.
www.ariake.co.nz
Kura
Also on the top 50 Restaurants in Auckland list for 2008.
315b Queen Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 379-5656.
Tanuki's cave
Good for a relaxed snack-y dinner - Tanuki's is below ground level (hence cave) on. They specialise in lovely things cooked on skewers. Relaxed and fun.
319b Queen Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 379 5151
for both Kura and Tanuki's cave, check out:
www.sakebars.co.nz
Middle Eastern
The Middle East Café
good/cheap Middle Eastern snacks
23 Wellesley Street West,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 3794843
http://www.middleeastcafe.co.nz/
Chinese
Dragon Boat
Good Chinese food.
Atrium on Elliott
737 Elliott Street,
Auckland City Centre,
(09) 3796996
Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
Nice dim sum.
57-59 Wakefield Street,
Auckland CBD
(09) 3585396
Italian/Mediterranean
Gina's
A great and relaxed Italian restaurant, fun wait staff and good food! A good idea to book, though. 15 minutes walk up Symonds Street from The University of Auckland.
209 Symonds Street
Auckland
(09) 302 2061
http://www.ginas.co.nz/
Toto
Good food and lots of entertaining things happening here - like live Opera on Thursday and Saturday nights!
53 Nelson St,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 302-2665.
www.totorestaurant.co.nz
Vivace
Mediterranean, upmarket
50 High Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 302 2303
http://www.vivacerestaurant.co.nz/vivace_menu.html
Wine Chambers – upmarket Mediterranean
33 Shortland Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 309-8191
http://www.winechambers.co.nz/
Formal
O’Connell Street Bistro - upmarket, named by Vanity Fair in 2007 as one of the top 42 dining spots in the world (the only one in NZ), and named best restaurant by Cuisine magazine in 2007 and 2008. Has won many awards for both wine and food. Has only 12 tables, so will need to book.
3 O’Connell Street
Auckland City Central
(09) 377-1884
http://www.oconnellstbistro.com/1.htm
http://www.sakebars.co.nz/
Number 5
Number 5 is a formal dining restaurant with a bit of a New Zealand flavour - local duck, lamb venison and the like. On Metro's top 50 Auckland restaurants list.
5 City Rd, Auckland City Centre
(09) 309-9273.
www.number5.co.nz
Mikano
Waterfront location set on a heli-pad with views of the Hauraki Gulf. Simple high quality food. Upmarket
1 Solent Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 309-9514
http://www.menus.co.nz/mikano/
Cin Cin on Quay – upmarket restaurant & bar:
Ferry Building
99 Quay Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 307-6966
http://www.cincin.co.nz/
French
The French Cafe
This restaurant is consistently ranked Auckland's top restaurant by Metro magazine. Bookings essential. 15 minutes walk up Symonds Street from The University of Auckland.
210 Symonds St,
Auckland
(09) 377 1911.
www.thefrenchcafe.co.nz
Pub Food
Galbraith's
Good, simple old-style pub food and great ales in a relaxed atmosphere. 15 minutes walk up Symonds street from The University of Auckland.
2 Mt Eden Rd
Auckland
(09) 379 3557
http://www.alehouse.co.nz/
Sea Food
Squid Row
A laid back new seafood restaurant 15 minutes walk up Symond's Street from The University of Auckland.
224 Symonds St
Auckland
(09) 379 9344
http://www.squidrow.co.nz/
The Observatory Seafood Buffet Restaurant
Great view. Brasserie-style buffet and cook-to-order.
Top Of The Sky Tower,
Federal Street,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 3636000
http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/skycity/auckland/restaurants-and-bars/t...
the-observatory_home.cfm
Harbourside – seafood, reasonably formal
Ferry Building
99 Quay Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 307-0556
http://www.harboursiderestaurant.co.nz/
Thai
Khao Thai Cuisine
Good Thai food – voted best Thai in Auckland 2006
Cnr Chancery and O'Connell Street
Auckland City Centre
(09) 3775088
http://www.khao.co.nz/
Mai Thai Restaurant
Good Thai food
opposite AA Building,
57 B Victoria Street West,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 366 6258
http://www.maithai.co.nz/
Miscellaneous
Rice
Rice is an Asian/European fusion restaurant getting really good reviews.
10 Federal St,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 359-9113. www.rice.co.nz
Wagamama
Trendy noodle house – good food, part of global chain of noodle houses
1 Courthouse Lane,
Auckland City Centre
(09) 359 9266
http://www.wagamama.co.nz/
Mezze Bar
Serves delicious tapas style food (plenty of options for vegetarians in there), and has a lovely wind-down ambience.
9 Durham Street East (a small alley connecting High St to Queen St)
Auckland City Centre
(09) 307 2029
http://mezzebar.co.nz/
Parnell
10-15 min. walk or short taxi ride
Antoine’s Restaurant – upmarket: 333 Parnell Road, Parnell, 379-8756
Hola! – Mexican: 311 Parnell Road, Parnell, 308-0088
Karin – Japanese: 237 Parnell Road, Parnell, 356-7101
NSP (Non Solo Pizza) – Italian: Voted 2008 best Italian in Auckland by Metro magazine - it's just over the other side of Auckland Domain from University (1.2km from University, all
up) 259 Parnell Road, Parnell, 379-5358