Auckland Transport Media Release

Wednesday 21 September

Getting To North Harbour Stadium- South Africa v Namibia

Fans driving to tomorrow night's big match at North Harbour Stadium should be aware that if they park on private property they may be towed.

Auckland Transport advises that there is limited free parking near the stadium.

However parking on private property has, in the past, seen vehicles towed by the property owners.

Free car parking is available at the following locations:

§ Bush Road Industrial Estate, where you can catch a shuttle to the stadium.

§ Park'n'Ride facilities, where you can catch a bus to the stadium. These are at Hurstmere Road in Takapuna, Smales Farm and Westgate shopping centre.

§ Car parking is also available at Massey University, a short 10-minute walk to the stadium.

§ If you are dropping people off at the match, the main drop-off point is on Civic Crescent.

People should also leave for the match in plenty of time as the Harbour Bridge and roads near the stadium may be congested.

Buses

Bus is another option for getting to the park. Special event bus trips to and from games are free with your RWC 2011 match ticket.

Travel will be free for 3 hours before the match and about 1 hour after the match (or until the crowd has cleared).

Special event bus services depart from:

§ CBD - the Civic Theatre, Queen Street every 5 minutes stopping at Lower Albert Street. Last bus departs 90 minutes before kick-off

§ Takapuna - 142-146 Hurstmere Road every 10 minutes stopping at all Northern Busway stations. Last bus 60 minutes before kick-off

§ South/East - Manukau town centre (Leyton Way) every 30 minutes on route to Botany town centre (Stancombe Road) and Westfield Pakuranga (Brampton Court). Last bus 120 minutes before kick-off

§ Henderson - Henderson rail station every 15 minutes via Westfield Westgate Last bus 75 minutes before kick-off

§ Orewa - Moana Avenue outside New World every 30 minutes. Last bus departs 90 minutes before kick-off.

The special event buses run to and from a temporary bus hub in the Hooton Reserve carpark, about 300m from the stadium.

Train, then bus

Although there are no train services to the North Shore and North Harbour Stadium, fans can catch a normal scheduled train to Britomart from the western, southern or eastern suburbs. Travel is free for 3 hours before the match, by showing your match ticket.

Then transfer to the special event buses leaving the CBD (every 5 minutes from Lower Albert Street). The last bus departs 90 minutes before kick-off.

Visit maxx.co.nz nearer to match days for train and bus timetables, and to plan your journey.

ENDS

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