One Less Car Auckland

Nomiya Japanese Tapas & Bar has got to have the best train watching spot in Auckland. Bonus view of both Maungawhau & Eden Park. Plus the beer is cheap & the food is great! – at Auckland, New Zealand

Done the City Ale Link, but looking for a more relaxing vibe for your next CRL trip? Check out Bar Martin, a lovely neighbourhood wine bar only 3 minutes from Baldwin Avenue station. – at Auckland, New Zealand

After a 3km 40 minute walk from the bus stop, I'm at the beach in Wenderholm Regional Park.

Only 15 minutes walk from the bus stop across Waiwera Bridge, and you're into Wenderholm Regional Park and onto the Perimeter Track. – at Auckland, New Zealand

Now on Route 981 from Hibiscus Coast to Waiwera via Orewa. Operates every 60 minutes through to Waiwera. Scenic route along the old coastal highway. – at Auckland, New Zealand

Made it to Hibiscus Coast station. Gave myself time to have a coffee, cluster of spots 3 minutes walk away across Painton Road. Chose Fa bakery, amazing collection of pastries. – at Auckland, New Zealand

Off to Wenderholm Regional Park this afternoon, by public transport. Train to Waitemata, now on NX1 to Hibiscus Station.

Bus to the beach. Route 83 at Murray's Bay. Runs every 15 minutes from Takapuna to Albany via Campbells, Mairangi, Murrays & Browns Bay. Change from NX1/NX2 at Constellation station. – at Auckland, New Zealand

So easy to transfer between trains and North Shore buses now. From outside Te Waihorotiu Route 82 runs every 15 minutes to Takapuna & Milford, & NX2 at least every 15 minutes to Albany via the busway. – at Auckland, New Zealand

Busy morning at Maungawhau market. Open until 2pm.