Te Waihorotiu Station
Te Waihorotiu Station is a new station created as part of the City Rail Link. When it opens in 2026, it’s expected to be the country’s busiest train station.
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About the station
Station name
The name Te Waihorotiu has been gifted by mana whenua in recognition of the Waihorotiu Stream and wetlands that flowed past the Horotiu pā into Te Waitematā. It was a place of cultural significance that provided a vital source of wellbeing and sustenance to local iwi over many generations.
Accessing the station
Te Waihorotiu Station is located right into the heart of the central city, with entrances on Wellesley Street and Victoria Street.
Station design
At the Wellesley Street entrance, hanging rods mimic the flow of the Waihorotiu Stream and the flow of people as they travel through the station. Nestled in the middle is a kaitiaki (guardian) looking after the people and supporting the abundance of life-giving energy in the area. From one end of the concourse, you can see the curve of Te Waihorotiu’s Station design representing the curve of a waka.
Te Waihorotiu Station area improvements
To prepare for the opening of the station, Victoria Street and Wellesley Street are being upgraded. On Wellesley Street work is underway to upgrade the:
- bus infrastructure
- streetscape
- pedestrian environment.
Wellesley Street will become an important transport interchange. Find out more about Wellesley Street Bus Improvements.
Auckland Council is transforming Victoria Street, between Albert Park and Federal Street, into a linear park with bi-directional cycle lanes. Find out more about Te Hā Noa - Victoria Street on the Progress AKL website (opens in a new tab).
We've also connected the Nelson Street and Victoria street cycleways by adding a cycle lane between Federal Street and Nelson Street on Victoria Street.
Places of interest around Te Waihorotiu Station
From Te Waihorotiu Station you can access nearby places like:
- Auckland’s arts quarter, including Civic Theatre, Aotea Centre, Q Theatre, Auckland Town Hall, and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- the learning quarter, including The University of Auckland, AUT, and Central City Library
- shopping, dining and entertainment: Federal Street, Queen Street, High Street, and Lorne Street.