Do you need hop card Auckland?

The first thing you and your child should do is purchase and load money onto an AT HOP card, a reusable prepay smart card Aucklanders use for travel on trains, ferries and buses around Auckland. The card itself costs $5 and can be bought online, at the Britomart customer service centre or an AT HOP retailer.



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To travel on buses, trains and ferries in Auckland, you need an AT HOP card, which is a reusable prepaid travel card to use on public transport.

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You can self-drive, join a guided tour, book flights, or take a train or bus. Passenger and vehicle ferries offer services between the North, South and other islands too.

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Buy AT HOP card online Buy card online The purchase price for an AT HOP card is $5. When you order online your HOP card online, you need to top up the card with $5. Cards purchased online are delivered within New Zealand only and free of charge.

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Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland's buses, trains, and ferries. This will enable customers to tag on and off with contactless payments (debit/credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay) alongside the current AT HOP card.

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Purchasing Tickets Onboard Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.

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Catch the bus The InterCity bus network is the cheapest way to travel around New Zealand. The buses are reasonably comfortable with big windows, charging ports and regular stops.

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The best time to visit New Zealand is during the summer months of December to March. Expect long, bright, sunny days and temperatures between 61?F and 75?F. It's an ideal time to visit the lovely beaches or enjoy the many outdoor activities available, such as hiking and mountain biking.

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