Services to help you combine travel options
Not sure how to meet your travel needs through other forms of transport? Check out these services and facilities that are designed to help you reduce your need for a car.
'Park and ride'
Park and ride facilities make it easy to park close to bus stops and train stations.
Find out where you can park and ride in:
- Auckland (external link)
- Wellington (external link)
However, you can 'park and ride' almost anywhere. If you're coming into the centre of town, you could drive part fo the way and then walk the rest of the way.
Bikes and public transport
You can take your bike on some buses, trains and ferries, and secure cycle parking and lockers are available at many major bus and train stations.
Find out about the facilities in:
- Auckland (external link)
- Auckland - North Shore 'park and ride' and bike storage (external link)
- Wellington - cycle lockers at railway stations (external link)
- Wellington - cycles on trains, buses and ferries (external link)
- Christchurch - bikes on buses (external link)
Car share clubs
Car share clubs rent out cars by the hour. The cars are usually located in the central city or suburbs, close to public transport, making it easy to combine different forms of transport. To participate in the car share club, you pay an annual membership fee and then rental fee anytime you rent a car. This means you don't have the responsibility or costs associated with car ownership, but can have access to a car when you need one.
What are your travel choices?
Check out our advice on options and how to keep safe while travelling:
Using your car is a necessity?
Consider carpooling. It can still cut your travel costs and help to reduce congestion and harmful emissions.
