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- John T1 contributionHOP card stress freeWent to AT customer service at Auckland Britomart to organise Gold AT HOP cards for my wife and I. Great customer service, the young lady couldn’t have been more obliging and helpful in sorting the HOP cards out. Well done Auckland Transport, specially the cheery young lady who is a great ambassador for them.Visited April 2023Written April 7, 2023
- park-sleepAuckland Central, New Zealand42 contributionsA Construction zone mixed with pedestrians.At the present moment, Britomart Precinct looks like a bomb site. There is a huge amount of construction going on. It is quite off-putting. The trains leave from the station below street level. I am a bit put off by construction Which has some years to complete. Allow till mid-2021 before visiting the tiles in the square might be finished.The Americas Cup Base is my preference at Wynyard Quarter.Visited October 2020Written October 27, 2020
- KMBH NZMasterton, New Zealand154 contributionsBritomart train station is very goodGreat easy to use experience. The helpful & friendly staff from the security guards, information team at the trains & the friendly message from the train manager all made for a great Britomart experience. Cool building too- both inside and out.Visited July 2020Written July 27, 2020
- ChristineC_831Santa Cruz, California282 contributionsSubway styled transitGreen line gets you to where you need to be. Lift for buggy and luggage. Lovely staff. Clean and civilized for transit. Bravo Auckland, a real feat of human transport ala construction a mess outside your doorstep.Visited February 2020Written March 7, 2020
- walkersVancouver61 contributionsTrain stationVisited the station a couple of times. First on our way to Mt. smart stadium. Couldn’t believe that the trains were free when a ticket to the concert was shown. Trains are fast and comfy, the two times we travelled. Excellent system and a nice big station.Visited February 2020Written February 12, 2020
- Pixiehat472 contributionsStorage lockers moved at Britomart Rail StationI used to love leaving gear, in the lockers for the day, under the escalator on the lower ground floor of the Auckland Britomart Railway Station. So handy, central, safe. Now they've been moved to what feels like kilometres away to the far end of the station in most difficult place to find and get to. You actually have to beg to get onto a platform without a ticket, then trundle a very long way to a lift or escalator, then to a deserted sparse area that looks rarely visited. In the end, I wasn't too sure about my safety coming back to retrieve my stuff later on - I would have been scared - so I retraced my steps and left Britomart. I had to explain again to the platform guy why I didn't have a ticket to exit the platform. Take your bags to the ferry information kiosk over the road (just through the main ferry building entrance). The actual Britomart station has a nice cafe and a few small shops. It's a pleasant train ride out to Sylvia Park shopping mall. The outside of the building was originally the old General Post Office, very impressive architecture, the inside is modern and, again, very good architecture. My two star review is based solely on my storage locker problem. It's little things like this, on my last day in Auckland, hat sour a whole city for me.Visited April 2016Traveled soloWritten April 7, 2016
- Sharronr5bEllerslie, New Zealand362 contributionsGrumpy staffMachine when buying a ticket broke down a very grumpy lady pushed us over to a counter. Mumbling under breath about the machine. Not our fault. Buy a hop card that way you don't have to see grumpy staffVisited October 2017Traveled as a coupleWritten November 2, 2017
- Paul LegateUnited Kingdom20,367 contributionsTransformation from Chief Post Office to major transport hubThe Britomart building was originally the CPO - Chief Post Office and was built on reclaimed land. It was designed by Claude Paton and architect John Campbell and was opened in 1912. For many years the building was the main postal hub but over the years it fell into decline and was saved from being demolished a number of times. It was not until recently that Britomart became the main transport hub that it is now and is still growing. The old building has been combined with new architecture with a railway station where the platforms and lines are underground, there is also a bus interchange. I have used Britomart a lot in the past and on our recent visit we used the station when using the suburban trains and is a convenient station for the CBD and harbourVisited January 2017Traveled as a coupleWritten January 29, 2017
- AnnahM87London, United Kingdom67 contributionsWonderful vibe hereHad a wonderful time just wandering around this area. The market was on when we were there. What a beautiful array of fresh produce-herbs in buckets, fish, salmon, bread, baking and on and on. Lovely coffee, very quick and friendly service. Also had a divine crepe!!!!Mouthwatering!!!!!! These are a must!!Some beautiful shops to browse, shop in. MAC is there. The station for tickets to Sylvia Park and New Market is right there too.Very helpful ticket people.Underground for trains. Very similar to London underground but I have to say, very disappointed in the lack of seating places in the station. Other than that I would say this area is a must to visit.Visited January 2017Traveled with friendsWritten January 28, 2017
- GraceySt Clair, Australia28 contributionsNewly revampBritomart is amazing to wonder as most places, lane ways have been revamped, upgrade and alot of new shops and eatery. Although some areas are still being constructed, can't wait to go back when completed as I think this is where the night life starts!Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 6, 2020
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ChristineC_831
Santa Cruz, CA282 contributions
Feb 2020
Green line gets you to where you need to be. Lift for buggy and luggage. Lovely staff. Clean and civilized for transit. Bravo Auckland, a real feat of human transport ala construction a mess outside your doorstep.
Written March 7, 2020
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walkersVancouver
Vancouver61 contributions
Feb 2020
Visited the station a couple of times. First on our way to Mt. smart stadium. Couldn’t believe that the trains were free when a ticket to the concert was shown. Trains are fast and comfy, the two times we travelled. Excellent system and a nice big station.
Written February 12, 2020
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Pixiehat
New Zealand472 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
I used to love leaving gear, in the lockers for the day, under the escalator on the lower ground floor of the Auckland Britomart Railway Station. So handy, central, safe. Now they've been moved to what feels like kilometres away to the far end of the station in most difficult place to find and get to. You actually have to beg to get onto a platform without a ticket, then trundle a very long way to a lift or escalator, then to a deserted sparse area that looks rarely visited. In the end, I wasn't too sure about my safety coming back to retrieve my stuff later on - I would have been scared - so I retraced my steps and left Britomart. I had to explain again to the platform guy why I didn't have a ticket to exit the platform. Take your bags to the ferry information kiosk over the road (just through the main ferry building entrance). The actual Britomart station has a nice cafe and a few small shops. It's a pleasant train ride out to Sylvia Park shopping mall. The outside of the building was originally the old General Post Office, very impressive architecture, the inside is modern and, again, very good architecture. My two star review is based solely on my storage locker problem. It's little things like this, on my last day in Auckland, hat sour a whole city for me.
Written April 7, 2016
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Sharronr5b
Ellerslie, New Zealand362 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Machine when buying a ticket broke down a very grumpy lady pushed us over to a counter. Mumbling under breath about the machine. Not our fault. Buy a hop card that way you don't have to see grumpy staff
Written November 2, 2017
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom20,367 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The Britomart building was originally the CPO - Chief Post Office and was built on reclaimed land. It was designed by Claude Paton and architect John Campbell and was opened in 1912. For many years the building was the main postal hub but over the years it fell into decline and was saved from being demolished a number of times.
It was not until recently that Britomart became the main transport hub that it is now and is still growing. The old building has been combined with new architecture with a railway station where the platforms and lines are underground, there is also a bus interchange. I have used Britomart a lot in the past and on our recent visit we used the station when using the suburban trains and is a convenient station for the CBD and harbour
It was not until recently that Britomart became the main transport hub that it is now and is still growing. The old building has been combined with new architecture with a railway station where the platforms and lines are underground, there is also a bus interchange. I have used Britomart a lot in the past and on our recent visit we used the station when using the suburban trains and is a convenient station for the CBD and harbour
Written January 29, 2017
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AnnahM87
London, UK67 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Had a wonderful time just wandering around this area. The market was on when we were there. What a beautiful array of fresh produce-herbs in buckets, fish, salmon, bread, baking and on and on. Lovely coffee, very quick and friendly service. Also had a divine crepe!!!!Mouthwatering!!!!!! These are a must!!Some beautiful shops to browse, shop in. MAC is there. The station for tickets to Sylvia Park and New Market is right there too.Very helpful ticket people.Underground for trains. Very similar to London underground but I have to say, very disappointed in the lack of seating places in the station. Other than that I would say this area is a must to visit.
Written January 28, 2017
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Gracey
St Clair, Australia28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Britomart is amazing to wonder as most places, lane ways have been revamped, upgrade and alot of new shops and eatery. Although some areas are still being constructed, can't wait to go back when completed as I think this is where the night life starts!
Written February 6, 2020
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Vacation275996
Levin56 contributions
Dec 2019
The name Britomart became well-known for the site of the new underground railway being built as well as the terminius of the city rail and bus systems. Numerous cafes and restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world - my count is 12 in the immediate area with another 6 close by. There is a variety of high class shops in an attractive atrium plus a farmers market on Saturdays. With summer almost upon us the large green grass area equipped with bean bags will become very popular.
Written December 26, 2019
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Ken R
Sydney, Australia122 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
A good starting point for your travels. We decided to just catch a train to a random location to see the city. Manukau was our random destination. We went to Britomart as the starting point. The staff were pleasant, although clearly not geared for the tourist. The centre was good with the style of shopping that you would expect from a public transport destination.
Written January 27, 2018
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Marie-Jeanne
Montevideo, Uruguay33 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Correct center with lots of attractions, shops, cafes and more.
Very cozy environment that invites for a drink and a walk to see and enjoy the place.
Very cozy environment that invites for a drink and a walk to see and enjoy the place.
Written October 22, 2017
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Relax597254
909 contributions
Any idea roughly what time is the last train in Auckland?
stevelotte
Montville, NJ506 contributions
No but transit website is a great place to check.
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