spring 2025 Getting There

Auckland Showgrounds - 217 Green Lane West, Greenlane, Auckland 1051

The Auckland Showgrounds (formerly known as the ASB Showgrounds) is located at 217 Greenlane Road - about 10 minute’s drive from the city center.
Take either the Market Road or the Greenlane exit from the Auckland Southern Motorway.

GIFT MOBILE AIRPORT SHUTTLE

There will be a free morning and afternoon Gift Mobile transport service provided by the Gift Fairs to and from Auckland Airport. Seats are subject to availability. More info

PLEASE NOTE: The process for booking the Gift Mobile airport shuttle has changed. We are no longer taking bookings for the airport shuttle and the shuttle will run on a continuous loop.

PARKING

Parking at Auckland Showgrounds is available for a rate of $6 for the first hour then $2 each hour after to a maximum of $18. Enter through Gate 2 on Greenlane West.

An alternative option is available at Alexandra Park Raceway at a daily rate of $10 cash only (these rates are subject to change and charged directly by the respective venues). Entry is via Campbell Cres (behind the Mobil Station). From there you can access the Auckland Showgrounds through Gate 4 and start your visit at Hall 1. 

Limited Free Parking is also available in Puriri Drive.

Please note that car parking charges are managed by Auckland Showgrounds and are out of the control of XPO Exhibitions.

TAXIS, RIDE SHARE AND SHUTTLES

Available on request at the Info Desk in the Foyer or prior to the Fair.

Airport transfers for multiple passengers 

Super Shuttles: +64 9 522 5100

Green Cabs: 0508 447 336

Taxis and Ride share should be advised to collect passengers from Gate 2 on Greenlane Rd.

BUS

Frequent bus services run past the Auckland Showgrounds.

From Pt Chevalier and Glen Innes

• Route 650 travels from Pt Chevalier via UNITEC, St Lukes, Greenlane and Glen Innes and return

• If travelling from Pt Chevalier get off on Greenlane Road outside the showgrounds

• If travelling from St Heliers/Glen Innes get off on Greenlane Road opposite the showgrounds 

From City/Newmarket

• Route 321 travels from Britomart to Middlemore Hospital and departs from bus stop 1338 on Commerce Street between Quay and Tyler. Alight from bus on Greenlane Road near the showgrounds.

• Route 70 is a frequent service that travels from Britomart to Botany Town Centre via Newmarket and then along Great South Road. This bus departs from stop 1420 at 50 Customs Street East. Alight at stop 7612 opposite 205 Great South Rd – just before the intersection with Greenlane Road.

• Route 30 is a frequent service that travels from the CIty Centre to Onehunga Transport Centre via Newmarket then along Manukau Road. This bus departs from stop 7055 on Queen Street outside The Civic. Alight at stop 8714 at 384 Manukau Rd – just before the intersection with Greenlane Road.

• The OuterLINK departs from Midtown stop 7088 on Wellesley Street East near the Art Gallery and stop 1094 at 10 Wellesley Street West approximately every 15 minutes 7 days a week. Get off at stop 8065 on Greenlane West near Manukau Road just before the

TRAIN

The nearest train station is Greenlane, approximately 25-30 minutes walk to Auckland Showgrounds.

Post-event: You may experience delays between trains when transferring to another line. We recommend checking the timetables and planning your journey to and from events in advance.

You can check the train times by using the Journey Planner or view the full train timetables in PDF format.

For more information, please visit the Auckland Transport website