Accessing the station
There is one main entrance to Maungawhau Station, on Ruru Street. You can get to this entrance from Mount Eden Road or New North Road.
You can access the New North Road side from:
- Ngahura Street
- Ruru Street
- Korari Street
- Flower Street.
You can access the Mount Eden Road side from:
- Nikau Street
- Shaddock Street.
Maungawhau Station platforms
There are 4 platforms at the station.
Platform 1
Platform 1 goes toward the city via Karanga-a-Hape Station. The East West (E-W) line trains stop here.
Platform 2
Platform 2 goes west to Kingsland Station. The East West (E-W) line trains stop here.
Platform 3
Platform 3 goes toward the city via Grafton Station. The Onehunga West (O-W) line trains stop here.
Platform 4
Platform 4 goes in two directions, to either Grafton Station or Kingsland Station. The Onehunga West (O-W) line trains stop here.
Check the destination on the front of the train and on digital screens on the platform before boarding to ensure you’re travelling on the right service.
Transport connections
There are several bus stops on Mount Eden Road and New North Road to connect with trains at the station.
- From Mount Eden Road you can connect to the Britomart in the city centre on the 25B, 25L, 27H or 27W, or to Newmarket on the 64.
- From New North Road you can connect to Victoria Park in the city centre on the 22N, 22R, 24B or 24R.
When connecting to or from buses and the train, check Journey Planner for where and when your service departs.
Places of interest around Maungawhau Station
Those getting off the train at Maungawhau Station will have easy access to shopping and hospitality on and around:
- upper Symonds Street
- Mount Eden Road
- New North Road
- Enfield Street
- Normanby Road.
To find out more about what's going on in the area, visit The Uptown Business Association website (opens in a new tab).
The station is perfectly placed for people living in Eden Terrace and it is an easy walk to the Maungawhau / Mount Eden volcanic cone for spectacular views across Auckland. There are easy connections to buses going to Mount Eden Village, Dominion Road and beyond.
About the station
Station name
Mana whenua gifted the name Maungawhau, which translates to ‘mountain of the cork tree’, to reflect its proximity to Maungawhau / Mount Eden.
The whau tree has deep significance to Māori people. Whau trees are used to treat a wide array of ailments in Rongoa Māori (traditional Māori medicine). Whau wood was used to create fishing lures, due to its buoyancy.
Station design
Visitors to Maungawhau Station will be greeted by a giant waterfall at the entrance, referencing:
- Mataaoho, atua of Tāmaki Makaurau volcanic fields
- Parawhenuamea, atua of fresh water, in a narrative that connects with the paved area outside of the station.
Just as fresh water flows between the crevasses of the basalt beneath the station, fresh water will flow continuously down the waterfall. This will greet people and wish them safe travels.
The waterfall includes eight panels, ranging from five to nine metres high. These are complemented by triangular inserts of recycled basalt, and 53 glass triangles. The triangles were made by glass artist Sofia Athineou, and represent the 53 volcanic cones of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Developments around Maungawhau Station
The land around the station is jointly owned by Auckland Council and Central Government. Over time, this land will be developed to provide a mix of:
- homes
- retail
- entertainment
- commercial buildings.
This will cater for the people who, because of the connections created by the City Rail Link, will choose to love, work and hang out in the Uptown area.
Work is underway on a plan for the sites in the interim phase, looking at safety, access, maintenance and activations. Find out more about the Maungawhau Station precinct development plans on the Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) website (opens in a new tab).