Te Waihorotiu Station First Look

Experience Te Waihorotiu Station, the centrepiece of the City Rail Link, which is set to become the country’s busiest railway station.

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  • Last updated 24 Aug 2026

Located beneath Auckland city centre, this world-class station draws inspiration from the historic Waihorotiu stream that once flowed through the area, blending cultural narrative, innovative engineering and stunning architectural design into a truly remarkable public space.

During your one-hour First Look session, explore this landmark underground station before it opens to passengers and see firsthand how it will transform the way Auckland moves. With entertainment, performances and activities throughout the day, this is a chance to stand at the future heart of Auckland's rail network and experience a once-in-a-generation city-shaping project up close.

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

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The beauty of Te Waihorotiu Station is that the best of central Auckland’s art and entertainment district is just a short walk away. World-class theatres, public art, galleries, landmark attractions and some of the city's best dining all share the same neighbourhood, and now the Auckland train network brings you straight into the heart of it.

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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.