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This section provides an overview of public transport options for getting to and from Spark Arena.
Spark Arena is a busy venue featuring major international concerts, family shows, conferences, business and sporting events. It is located in Mahuhu Cres on the edge of Auckland city centre and is accessible from Beach Rd and Quay St.
- Check out upcoming events at Spark Arena
- View public transport options for getting to Spark Arena
- Walking and mobility parking
Upcoming events at Spark Arena
Use the Journey Planner to check the times of regular scheduled bus, train and ferry services to Spark Arena and for the times of available services after the event.
For some large events, services in addition to those regularly scheduled may operate. Please see below for details.
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.
| Event | Date | Additional services |
|---|---|---|
| Skycity Breakers | Thursday 11 October 2018 - Thursday 7 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Shania Twain | Tuesday 18 December 2018 Wednesday 19 December 2018 |
View the Southern and Western Line timetable for 18 December Normal timetable operates 19 December |
| Twenty One Pilots | Friday 21 December | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| FOMO By Night | Wednesday 9 January 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Anderson .Paak | Saturday 12 January 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Slash | Saturday 26 January 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Florence + The Machine | Wednesday 30 January 2019 | View the Southern Line timetable for Florence + The Machine View the Western Line timetable for Florence + The Machine |
| Lily Allen | Saturday 2 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| George Ezra | Monday 4 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| So Pop | Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Ms. Lauryn Hill | Saturday 16 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Eagles | Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Eddie Izzard | Friday 1 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Arctic Monkeys | Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Bryan Ferry | Thursday 7 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Red Hot Chilli Peppers |
Friday 8 March 2019 Saturday 9 March 2019 |
Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Bryan Adams | Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Ozzy Osbourne | Saturday 16 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| John Mayer | Saturday 23 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Anne-Marie | Thursday 28 March 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Boyzone | Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Hozier | Sunday 28 April 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Star Wars: Film Concert Series (A New Hope) | Saturday 4 May 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Star Wars: Film Concert Series (The Empire Strikes Back) | Sunday 5 May 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Post Malone | Saturday 11 May 2019 Sunday 12 May 2019 |
Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Michael McIntyre's Big World Tour | Thursday 20 June 2019 Friday 21 June 2019 |
Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| The 1975 | Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| Shawn Mendes | Saturday 9 November 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
| KISS | Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Normal timetable and fares apply. |
General public transport options
Spark Arena is a short 10-15 minute walk from the Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. The arena is conveniently signposted from Britomart Transport Centre.
Bus
Regular services leave Britomart Transport Centre to destinations across Auckland. Final services are in general between 11pm to 12am. For specific service times please check by using the Journey Planner.
For events on Friday and Saturday night the Night bus service operates from 1am to 3.40am (Saturday and Sunday mornings).
InnerLink
InnerLink buses leave via Victoria St West, Queen St and Customs St. Find out more about the Link bus services
The Beach Rd stops on the InnerLink bus route is approximately 100m from the arena. Stop number 7182 is located opposite 87 Beach Rd for the InnerLink travelling anticlockwise (towards Parnell). Stop number 7179 is located at 69 Beach Rd for the InnerLink travelling clockwise (to Britomart).
The InnerLink service operates:
Monday to Friday
Every 10 mins from 6.30am to 8.00pm *
Every 15 mins from 8.00pm to 11.00pm *
Saturday
Every 15 mins from 6.30am to 11.00pm *
Sunday & public holiday
Every 15 mins from 7.00am to 11.00pm *
*Actual frequency may vary.
Train
An exit at the eastern end of the Britomart Transport Centre (at Takutai Square) brings patrons onto a walkway leading to Britomart Place. There are signs directing patrons from Britomart Transport Centre to Spark Arena.
Train services travel to the Eastern, Southern and Western suburbs.
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Note: For safety reasons, balloons are banned on the Auckland Rail Network and should not be carried on board train services or within the station environment or they will be confiscated/deflated. This is due to the risk of contact with high voltage overhead power lines which operate the electric trains.
For specific service times please check by using the Journey Planner.
Ferry
The Downtown Ferry Terminal is next to the Britomart Transport Centre.
Ferry passengers can easily make their way to Spark Arena.
From the terminal, cross the road opposite the Downtown Ferry building, turn left and walk along Quay St. Turn right onto Tapora St then left onto Mahuhu Cres or continue pass Tapora St and take the stairs/ramp access over the train tracks to the front of Spark Arena.
Please use the Journey Planner to check ferry times to and from Downtown Ferry Terminal.
Walking
Spark Arena is within easy walking distance from Auckland city centre and central suburbs such as Grafton, Parnell and Newmarket.
Mobility parking
Spark Arena has a limited number of nearby carparks designated specifically for mobility pass holder parking. These spaces must be pre-booked and an event ticket is required. Timings vary from event to event. Contact Spark Arena directly to book via phone on 09 358 1250 or by email. For more information visit the Spark Arena website.
Last updated 14 December 2018
Information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change