Parking Near Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland, Newmarket
Where Can I Park for Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland?
Casual campus parking operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with a flat rate from 5pm until closing at 11.30pm. The building car park at 16 Grafton Road costs $5 an hour and has mobility parking spaces. Nearby Parksy options range from 70 m to 450 m away, including a $2 an hour lot 260 m away.
- Address
- 368 Khyber Pass Road
- Closest listed space
- Old Brewery Auckland Car Park in Newmarket, 70 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Maungawhau railway station, 1.3 km (17 min walk)
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A university campus building Photo: Pexels / An Vuong
Campus Parking at Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland
The campus provides casual hourly parking from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with a flat rate applying from 5pm until closing at 11.30pm (auckland.ac.nz). The university’s parking information lists operating hours of Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 11.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 11pm (auckland.ac.nz).
Casual parking costs $5 an hour in the building car park at 16 Grafton Road, where mobility parking spaces are available (auckland.ac.nz). Access to the Sir Owen G Glenn Building car park is via Grafton Road, opposite Stanley Street (auckland.ac.nz). The university publishes general parking enquiries at 0800 616263 (auckland.ac.nz).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Newmarket Campus
The closest priced Parksy option is the Old Brewery Auckland Car Park in Newmarket, a few steps away at 70 m, priced at $5 an hour. Its location suits visitors who want the shortest walk to the campus. A secure outdoor lot at 260 Khyber Pass Road is 260 m away and costs $2 an hour, making it the lowest-priced option for students and staff parking for part of the day.
A space at The Khyber Pass Road is 290 m away at $4 an hour, while secure parking at 35 Teed Street is 360 m away at $4 an hour. Secure parking at 2 Ngaire Avenue is 410 m away at $3 an hour. Secure 24/7 parking at 118 Broadway is 450 m away at $4 an hour, giving visitors an option in the wider Newmarket area.
Busy Parking Periods Around 368 Khyber Pass Road
Parking is likely to be most competitive during university term-time weekdays, when campus demand overlaps with Newmarket activity. The university’s casual hourly parking window runs from 7am to 5pm on weekdays, which covers the main daytime arrival period for students and staff (auckland.ac.nz).
Drivers approaching from Grafton Road should note that the Sir Owen G Glenn Building car park entrance is opposite Stanley Street (auckland.ac.nz).
Shopping and Public Parking Around Newmarket
Newmarket’s shopping area provides an alternative to the campus car park for drivers combining university visits with errands. The Parksy options at 35 Teed Street, 2 Ngaire Avenue and 118 Broadway place parking within the shopping district, with hourly prices of $4, $3 and $4 respectively.
The secure outdoor lot at 260 Khyber Pass Road is another nearby choice at 260 m and $2 an hour. The Khyber Pass Road space is 290 m away at $4 an hour. These options are useful for visitors who prefer to leave the campus car park free for university-related trips, while the lower-priced Khyber Pass Road lot is suited to longer student or staff visits.
Walking and Rail Access From Maungawhau Railway Station
Maungawhau railway station is the nearest station to the campus, at 1.3 km and a 17-minute walk. The route connects the station with the Newmarket campus without requiring a parking space, which can be practical during busy weekday periods.
The campus is 180 m from Newmarket centre, so rail passengers can combine the station trip with the surrounding shops and services before walking on to 368 Khyber Pass Road. Drivers using a Parksy space in Newmarket can also reach the campus on foot, with the listed spaces ranging from 70 m to 450 m away.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Waipapa Taumata Rau / University of Auckland?
Casual campus parking operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with a flat rate from 5pm until closing at 11.30pm. The building car park at 16 Grafton Road costs $5 an hour and has mobility parking spaces. Nearby Parksy options range from 70 m to 450 m away, including a $2 an hour lot 260 m away.
What Are the Campus Parking Hours?
The university’s parking information lists operating hours of Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 11.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 11pm. Casual hourly parking is available Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm, with a flat rate applying from 5pm until closing at 11.30pm.
How Much Does Campus Parking Cost?
Casual parking costs $5 an hour in the building car park at 16 Grafton Road. Mobility parking spaces are available there. Access to the Sir Owen G Glenn Building car park is via Grafton Road, opposite Stanley Street. General parking enquiries can be made at 0800 616263.
What Is the Closest Nearby Paid Parking Option?
The closest priced Parksy option is Old Brewery Auckland Car Park in Newmarket, 70 m away at $5 an hour. The secure outdoor lot at 260 Khyber Pass Road is 260 m away and costs $2 an hour. Other listed spaces are between 290 m and 450 m away.
When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest?
Parking is likely to be most competitive during university term-time weekdays, when campus demand overlaps with Newmarket activity. The casual hourly parking window runs from 7am to 5pm on weekdays, covering the main daytime arrival period for students and staff. Drivers approaching from Grafton Road should note the entrance opposite Stanley Street.
Can I Arrive by Train Instead of Parking?
Maungawhau railway station is the nearest station, at 1.3 km and a 17-minute walk. The route connects the station with the Newmarket campus without requiring a parking space. The campus is 180 m from Newmarket centre, and nearby Parksy spaces range from 70 m to 450 m away.
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