On the Buses
Trains & Ferries
The first day of the rest of our lives
“ON THE BUSES” - trains & ferries
Welcome to a new world of discovery and challenge, free to the adventurous.
Wet or fine, we can shake of lethargy, partake in some light exercise called walking and enjoy the sights, sounds
and smells of our super city “Auckland”.
If you can walk from Pinesong reception to one of the bus stops at our main entrance then you can embark on
many of the day trips.
Should a trip require just a bit more energy you will be warned.
Check out our Q&A section which will help to dispel any reservations.
Bus stop No. 5142
Pinesong to New Lynn train station, Lynn Mall. Bus No. 195
Walk up to the Pinesong main entrance turn left and there you are.
Then Auckland is your oyster you will have no reason to be bored sitting inside.
Hint: Don't be shy to ask the driver for help, experience has shown they are usually only too happy to guide you along the way.
Pinesong to New Lynn and return.
From bus stop No. 5142. Bus route 195 approx. time 9:57 am return time 2:57 pm
Walk up to our main entrance a bit earlier. Buses, trains and ferries wait for no man or lady.
Turn left at the entrance and your bus stop is straight ahead.
At the New Lynn interchange have a wander around, check out the train station (cs) perhaps visit Lynn Mall (cs) for lunch.
But most importantly decide which bus you will return on to Pinesong, lets say after lunch at 2:57 pm.
After an enjoyable lunch, walk back to the train station, catch your bus from bus stop no. 5910, thats the one under the big blue 4A sign.
When to get off? Ask the driver to let you off at Pinesong in Avonleigh Rd. Or, as you travel along Castleford St. past the dairy on your right, the bus will climb the rise then slow down at the “Give Way” sign before turning left. At this point press the stop button.
Bus stop No. 5131
Bus stop No. 5131 Pinesong to Green Bay, Blockhouse Bay, Britomart. Bus No. 195
Walk up to the Pinesong main entrance cross over Avonleigh Rd. and once again there you are.
Pinesong to Middlemore Hospital
Walk up to our main entrance turn left to Bus stop No. 5142 catch bus No.195 to New Lynn(cs) train station. Catch the next train to Britomart, but get off the train at Newmarket(cs). Walk to platform No. 4. Catch the next train to either Papakura or Pukekohe (stopping at all stations) get off at the Middlemore station. Walk over the road to the Middlemore Hospital(cs) entrance.
To come home. From the Middlemore Hospital entrance walk back over the road to the train station, use the overhead pedestrian walkway to cross over the railway line to the opposite plarform (a lift is available). Catch the next train to Britomart, but get off the train at Newmarket(cs). Walk to Platform No. 1, (you may have to use the overhead pedestrian walkway, a lift is available), catch the next train to Henderson or Swanson, but get off at New Lynn. At New Lynn walk to Bus stop No. 5910 under the big blue 4a sign and catch Bus No. 195 home to Pinesong.
Pinesong to Auckland City Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Gillies Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre
NB. This service runs Monday to Friday only.
From our bus stop No. 5131 (out the main entrance cross over the road ). Catch bus No. 195 into Britomart train station (cs). Looking at the Britomart train station cross over Queen Street then turn left and walk to the end bus stop No. 7040, on the corner of Tyler and Queen Streets and clearly marked Hospitals. Catch bus No. 283 and get off at whichever Hospital you want.
Alternative route to Auckland City Hospital which runs 7 days a week.
Once again looking at the Britomart train station cross over Queen Street turn right to Galway St. walk down Galway Street to bus stop No. 7012, you can then catch any of the following buses, 500,502,532, or 550.
To get home, when you have completed your Auckland Hospital visit, come out of the main entrance onto Park Road, cross over Park Road turn right and walk
to the bus stop, flag down any bus with Britomart as the destination. At Britomart standing with your back to the train station, cross Queen Street, turn right
and your bus stop No. 7041 is the last one before Quay St. Catch Bus No. 195 home to Pinesong.
Pinesong to Greenlane Clinical Centre
Walk up to our main gates, cross over the road to our bus stop #5131 and catch bus #195 to Britomart. As you come through Waterview and just before the Pt. Chevalier lights press the stop button, get off at the Pt. Chevalier shops. Walk back to Pt. Chevalier Road turn right and walk to bus stop # 8018. Catch bus #007 to St. Heliers, as the bus turns into the Hospital gates press the stop button, when the bus stops, walk around the corner to the main entrance of the Greenlane Clinical Centre Building17. As you walk around note the bus shelter across the car park for your return trip. To return, walk over to the bus shelter catch bus #007 to Pt. Chevalier. As you go over the motorway press the stop button, get off at stop # 8019. Walk across Pt Chevalier Rd.to the shops, then cross over the Great North Rd. turn left and walk to bus stop # 8130 outside the “Kentucky Fried” chicken outlet, catch the next bus #195 to New Lynn and Pinesong.
Pinesong to North Shore Hospital
A convenient or wet weather route.Approx 2hrs. At approx 9:26 am catch a #195 bus to Britomart. As you approach the lights at the corner of Albert & Swanson Streets press the red stop button, get off here. You should be opposite the Stamford Plaza Hotel & apartments. From this same bus stop #7075 at approx. 10:42 catch bus #858 to Takapuna. The bus will arrive opposite the Hospital main entrance. As you cross on the pedestrian crossing, note the bus stop for the trip home. Coming home. Go to bus stop # 3998 at the main entrance, catch bus #858 to Midtown. After you have travelled over the harbour bridge, on your left you pass the old Auckland Municipal tepid pools, press the red stop button, get off at the bottom of Albert street, walk through to the Britomart Transport Centre and catch a bus # 195 back home to Pinesong from stop #7041.
Pinesong to Waitakere Hospital
Walk up to our bus stop # 5142. At approx 9:27am catch a bus # 195 to the New Lynn Transport Centre. Walk across the road to the big blue 4b sign. At 10:23am catch bus # 130 to Takapuna. After the bus has turned into Lincoln road press the stop button and get off at Waitakere Hospital.
Pinesong to Silverdale/Waiwera
Walk up to the main gate, cross over the road to our bus stop #5131. At approx. 9:26am catch a #195 bus to :. Get off the bus at the corner of Vincent St. & Mayoral Drive. Give the driver a chance, press the stop button just before you get to the Rendezvous Grand Hotel on your right, and before the traffic lights. As you alight from the bus turn right and walk around to Wellesley Street, cross over, turn left up Wellesley Street to bus stop # 7091. At approx. 10:57 catch bus #895 to Waiwera . At Silverdale(cs) no confusion here, there is only one bus stop, that's right, where you get off, is where you get back on for the return journey. Or stay on the bus and continue to Waiwera(cs) again only one bus stop. Return bus times, check with the driver. Returning, stay on bus #895 to Wellesley St. Get off here, walk down to Albert St. cross over to the “Glengary Wines” shop, turn right, walk along Mayoral Drive to the next bus stop #7076, catch the next #195 bus to Green Bay and you are on your way home to Pinesong.
Warning: Bus #895 to Waiwera, does not go to the Orewa town centre. But ask the driver to stop at their Orewa depot, then its a short two block walk to the Orewa town centre.
To check timetables. Call 09 366 6400 or visit AT.co.nz.
Pukekohe by bus and train, easier than you think
Walk up to our bus stop No. 5142. Correct, turn left at the main entrance.
At 9:57 am catch bus No. 195 to the New Lynn train station. Catch the 10:27 am train to Britomart, but get off at Newmarket. At 10:58 am catch the Britomart to Pukekohe train. At Pukekohe you can either stay on the train and return, or get off and walk to the Pukekohe main street. (N.B. There are no facilities at the Pukekohe train station. The walk will take approx.15minutes and you have a ramped overbridge to negotiate). Time your visit to be back at the station at either 1:08, 2:08 or 2:53 pm. Lets go for 2:08 and have lunch in the main street.
Negotiate the ramped overbridge and turn left onto Station Road, walk to East St. turn left. On the rail bridge cross over East St. then follow the footpath around to King St. and your there.
Back at the train station. Catch the 2:08 train to Britomart but get off at Newmarket.
At Newmarket use the overbridge to cross over to the other platform and catch the 3:18 pm train to Swanson. Get off at New Lynn, walk up to bus stop 5910 under the big blue 4a sign, at 4:05 catch bus No. 195 and home to Pinesong.
Pinesong to Central Business District and Karangahape Road
Just a quiet jaunt into the CBD. Walk up to our bus stop No. 5131. That's right the one on the other side of the road. Catch a bus No.195 and ride on it all the way to Britomart (cs).
Walk over the road to the bus stops right outside the train station. From bus stop No. 7042 catch a Red Link bus, they run about every 7 – 8 minutes, this will take you up Queen St., Mayoral Drive, K'road then back down Queen St.. Remember you can hop off at any stop have a look around, hop back on at the same stop and continue your journey all for free. Back at Britomart catch a No 195 from stop No. 7041 and you are on your way back home to Pinesong.
Pinesong to La Rosa Gardens
A pleasant short outing. Monday – Friday. Catch a No. 195 bus at bus stop No. 5131 to Britomart. As the bus turns from Avonleigh Rd. into Godley Rd. press the red stop button. Get off at this stop (note the bus stop on the opposite side of the road for the return journey). Walk back to La Rosa Street turn right and walk up the street, (not far) until you reach the gardens (cs). To return to Pinesong, walk back to La Rosa Street, down to the bus stop on the other side of Godley Rd. and catch a No. 195 bus home, at approx. 9:54 am 10:54 am 11:54 am 12:54 pm 1:54 pm 2:54 pm 3:14 pm.
Pinesong to Britomart (Auckland City Centre) and return
From bus stop No. 5131. Bus route 195 approx. time 9:27 am return time 2:57 pm
Walk up to our main entrance in time to catch the bus at approx. 9:27 am.
Cross over Avonleigh Rd. to the bus stop on the otherside.
The bus trip terminates at the Britomart train station (cs), however the buses sometimes terminate this trip in Customs St. Simply get off the bus, turn right, walk to Queen St. turn left and you are headed to the waterfront, Harbour City Mall (cs) and the Britomart train station a facinating area to explore or simply watch the birds (seagulls that is) go by.
Your bus stop for the return journey is No. 7041. As you come out of the Britomart train station cross the road, turn right and your bus stop is the last one before Quay St.
When to get off? Ask the driver to let you off at Pinesong in Avonleigh Rd. Or as you travel up Avonleigh Rd. wait until you pass the first stop and have come to the start of the Pinesong fence. At this point press the stop button.
Hint: (cs) after a name indicates there are comfort stop facilities available.
Pinesong to Laingholm and return
A short pleasant trip through the bush clad slopes of the Waitakere ranges.
Catch the 12:57 pm Bus No.195 from our bus stop No. 5142 to New Lynn train station (cs).
At the New Lynn train station walk to the bus stop under the big blue 4a sign.
At 1:40 pm catch the Bus No. 171 to Laingholm via Titirangi. This is a round trip so just sit back and enjoy. On your return to the New Lynn train station, once again walk to the bus stop under the big blue 4a sign and catch the next Bus No. 195 home to Pinesong.
Cautionery note. If you get off the Laingholm bus at any point after the Titirangi village shops, you will have at least an hour to fill in before the next bus arrives.
Q: How many bus services pass our main entrance?
A: Only one. Route No. 195.
Q: Which bus stop do I use to go to New Lynn / Lynn Mall ?
A: Use bus stop No.5142. Walk up to the Pinesong main entrance, turn left and the bus stop for New Lynn is straight ahead.
Q: Which bus stop do I use to go to Green Bay / Blockhouse Bay / Britomart ?
A: Use bus stop No.5131. Walk up to the Pinesong main entrance, cross over
Avonleigh Rd. to the bus stop on the otherside.
Q: Can I use my “Gold Card” ?
A: Yes your Gold Card will be accepted by all Auckland Transport (AT) buses, trains and most ferries, just ensure you receive a paper ticket. Remember on AT bus services the Gold Card concession starts at 9:00 am and continues through until midnight.
Q: What timetable should I use ?
A: The “Western Bus Timetable”. Timetables are available from the buses that go past our main entrance and the Customer Service counters at both the New Lynn train station and the Britomart train station. You can check timetable information for buses, trains and ferries by a phone call to 366 6400. Or for those with internet access visit AT.co.nz
Q: On the trip descriptions what does (cs) mean ?
A: Indicates a comfort stop is available.
Q: When I use my Gold Card on the buses, trains or ferries why do they issue a ticket for a free ride.
A: Supergold travel is funded by central government - via a fixed, national administration pot. So when a Gold Card holder uses a bus, train or ferry in Auckland, Auckland Transport has to record that travel by issuing a ticket and then submit a claim to Central Government to be reimbursed. Ensure your ATHOP card is loaded with your Gold Card concession, you receive a free ride and your trip is then electronically recorded for inclusion in the claim for reimbursement.
Q: What is an ATHOP card ?
A: An ATHOP card is a reusable prepaid smart card for travel on Buses, Trains and Ferries around Auckland.
Q: What does ATHOP mean?
A: Lets split it in two. AT is the abbreviation for Auckland Transport. HOP is a word that Auckland Transport selected when the first smart cards were introduced and represents the ability to hop on and hop off a bus without having to interact with the driver. You must however tag on and tag off using the card readers at entrances and exits.
Q: Do I have to have an ATHOP card
A: The short answer is NO, but it is more convenient even if you only use it occassionally.
Q: How do I get an ATHOP card.
A: The simplest way is to walk up to the Pinesong main entrance, catch a bus (at the stop this side of Avonleigh road) to the New Lynn rail station. Walk inside to their Ticket sales counter and buy a card for cash. If you go to the Customer service counter they only accept eftpos. Present your Gold Card and the sales person will load the details and you will always receive the Gold Card concession. Remember on AT bus services the Gold Card concession starts at 9:00 am and continues through until midnight.
Q: What will an ATHOP card cost ?
A: The AT HOP card costs $5 until at least 31 January 2015. The minimum top up is $5, there is no longer a top up fee.
Q: Where do I park to pick up people arriving at the New Lynn train station.
A: When dropping off or picking up passengers there are two 2 minute public stopping spaces in front of the bus stops on the Clark St. side of the station, just before the corner of Clarke St. and Memorial Drive.
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
If you park at Lynn Mall in order to use the buses or trains, there are various time limits for Mall parking and you will get towed. An unwanted experience
after a pleasant day in the City or wherever.
Mike Hogben Villa 404, ph 817-1464