Maungawhau Station First Look

Be among the first people to explore Maungawhau Station, the gateway to Auckland's transformed rail network.

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  • Words by Auckland Transport
  • Last updated 03 Oct 2026

This striking new station combines world-class transport infrastructure with thoughtful design inspired by the surrounding volcanic landscape and deep cultural connections to nearby maunga. Its dramatic architecture, natural materials and spacious platforms create a station experience unlike anything else in Auckland.

During your one-hour First Look session, you'll have the rare opportunity to walk through this impressive station before trains begin carrying passengers. Enjoy entertainment and activities celebrating the local community while discovering how the City Rail Link will make journeys faster, easier and more connected for generations to come.

On the day, check out local businesses in Uptown when you visit the neighbourhood. Special offers are running thanks to Uptown Business Association, including the chance to win free travel on Auckland Transport. Visit uptown.co.nz to find out more.

A pre-booked ticket is required for everyone attending this event. You can book up to six free tickets at a time through iTicket. Tickets will not be available at the event, so please book before you arrive.

For more information, here are the event FAQs

Please ensure you have read the event Terms & Conditions

Location

Te wāhi

Maungawhau Station
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Local tip

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Maungawhau is an interchange for the East West and Onehunga West lines, so check the platform screens and your train’s destination before boarding. Look out for the station’s water wall and volcanic-inspired artwork as you pass through.

Getting there

Te huarahi ki reira

Take the train from Waitematā Station to Maungawhau Station. The journey takes around 10 minutes. You can also reach Maungawhau Station directly from any of the other two central city stations - Karanga-a-Hape and Te Waihorotiu.

Maungawhau Station’s main entrance is on Ruru Street, accessible from both Mount Eden Road and New North Road. Nearby buses connect with Mount Eden Village, Dominion Road and surrounding neighbourhoods. The station does not have a commuter car park.

For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.

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Uptown Business Association July 31, 2026

Uptown is making sure you remember First Look Day, August 8th 

What's happening

On Saturday 8 August, Maungawhau Rail Station is holding a "First Look" event.  This is the public's very first chance to see inside any of the new stations.  Auckland Transport is expecting thousands of visitors across the day (8am–6pm).

Entry's free, but ticketed to keep the flow steady.

In and around Maungawhau Station, we will have a great line-up of performances:

10:00 - 10:20 AM Ōrākei School Kapa Haka 

10:30 - 11:15 AM New Zealand Opera School

11.15 - 12.00 PM Eliettes Music School

12.15 - 12.30 PM Lucy Martin School of Dance


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Station First Looks FAQs

Yes. A pre-booked ticket is required to attend a First Look event. You can book up to six tickets at a time through iTicket. Please make sure everyone attending has a ticket before arriving, as tickets will not be available at the event.

The events are free.

Aucklanders can pre-register their interest in these events now. Tickets will be available one week ahead of each event. Those who pre-register will get an email alert as soon as tickets are available to sign up for. 

The CRL First Look Events are free public open days that give Aucklanders the opportunity to explore Auckland's new City Rail Link stations before they open for passenger services.

Each event runs throughout the day, with ten one-hour sessions scheduled between 8am and 6pm.

The events give Aucklanders an opportunity to become familiar with the stations and learn more about how the future rail network will operate before services begin.