Free parking
Parking is available at the following Auckland Transport Car Parks:
Downtown
Victoria Street
Parking will be FREE for vehicles exiting between the hours of 12 noon and 6pm, please note exit after 6pm will incur a fee. Please check https://www.at.govt.nz/driving-parking/ for hours of operation.
Road Closures
All inner city roads are closed between 12.00pm and 4pm on Sunday 30th November 2014. People are advised to get into the city before 12 noon to avoid frustration with traffic and parking.
The Heart of the City blue 'honour' line
This line will be painted along the Parade route. The Police ask that all Parade spectators stay behind the line while watching the Parade!
Join the fun and take the family by bus, train or ferry to the annual Farmers Santa Parade on Sunday 30 November at 2pm.
The parade is one of Auckland's most popular Christmas events so public transport and roads in and out of the city will be busier than usual.
To manage the parade and public safety, roads around the parade route will be closed and there will be parking restrictions.
There is a range of transport options to get you and your family to and from the city so you should plan your journey in advance and set-off early.
Check services by using this link: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/events/farmers-santa-parade/
Travel to the parade by bus:
Buses will operate to a Sunday timetable and normal fares/passes will apply. Due to road closures a number of city centre bus stops will be relocated and some route diversions will be in place. Auckland Transport Ambassadors will be on site to assist passengers.
Travel to the parade by train:
Trains will be operating to a special timetable with services approximately every 20 to 30 minutes on most lines into the city from 10.30. There will also be special services from Pukekohe.
Western Line
Rail buses will depart Waitakere between 10.05am and 1.35pm. These services will transfer to trains at Swanson Train Station.
After the parade, passengers can board trains at Britomart to Swanson and transfer back to rail buses operating between 4.30pm and 7pm to Waitakere.
Britomart Station will be busy, ensure you use the Eastern Entrance in Takutai Square and be there early to board prior to departure time.
Southern Line
Event trains will depart Pukekohe Train Station at 10.30am, 10.58am, 11:30am, 11.58am, 12.30pm.
Return services to Pukekohe depart at 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 4.45pm, 5.13pm, 5.50pm and 6.20pm. Use the Concourse Entrance to Britomart in Queen Elizabeth Square.
Travel to the parade by ferry:
The Downtown Ferry Terminal is located on Quay St, normal fares/passes apply for ferry services. Fullers will be operating additional sailings between Downtown and Bayswater, Birkenhead/Northcote Point, Half Moon Bay and Stanley Bay.
Driving to the parade:
If you are planning to drive, please be aware that road closures parking restrictions will be in place. https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/road-works-disruptions/christmas-event-road-closures/
Public parking is free at the Downtown and Victoria St car parks for vehicles exiting between midday and 6pm.