Motorcycle parking at Auckland Airport

[chocobo_ff]

Need to go the airport sometime next week to see someone off, and because the car's already got 4 passengers, I thought I'd get there myself instead of trying to carpool (I swear, this is not an excuse to go for a ride in the middle of work :whistle:)

Anyway, reading on the Auckland Airport's website (http://auckland-airport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/ParkingAtTheAirport/MotorbikesAndBicycles.aspx), this is what it says about parking for bikes:



Motorbikes can park in the spaces dedicated to cars. If you are unsure where to park upon your arrival, please speak to a parking attendant who will point you in the right direction. Motorbikes are not permitted to park on any footpaths, walkways or in front of entry/exit doors. Motorbikes that are parked illegally will recieve an infringement notice and may be towed away.


Does it mean that I just go into the short-term, uncovered parking as I normally would if I was in my car, take a ticket as I go in, and then when I want to leave, I just go around the barrier? (I'm assuming there's enough space for a bike to get out? I've been meaning to find this out but never had the chance to park my bike in an covered parking where there are barriers...). Thanks!

[sAsLEX]

I park in the covered car park right by the Domestic terminal. Free and covered.

[chocobo_ff]

I park in the covered car park right by the Domestic terminal. Free and covered.

Hmm... don't know my way around the airport well enough but at the risk of sounding like a lazy bastard... does that mean I have to walk more than 10 metres to get to the international terminal from the domestic terminal parking? :doh:

I'll only be there for 0.5-1 hour max, so not too concerned about cover/security (have a chain + disc lock... plus it's a Yamaha Scorpio :p), that's why I thought I'd park in the uncovered parking :)

[chocobo_ff]

Just saw this thing in the Auckland Airport's website (http://auckland-airport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/ParkingAtTheAirport/LowEmissionVehiclesPriorityParks.aspx) too... the low emission parking for vehicles with engines under 1.6L, maybe if I should park my bike there, it's apparently a lot closer to the terminal :devil2:

[ital916]

If you try ride round the barrier you will soon find out how fast the airport police can arrive haha. For internationl, take ticket park in car park space, pay ticket..leave. It's the way it is. With domestic you could probably squeeze in somewhere.

[chocobo_ff]

If you try ride round the barrier you will soon find out how fast the airport police can arrive haha. For internationl, take ticket park in car park space, pay ticket..leave. It's the way it is. With domestic you could probably squeeze in somewhere.

Ahh, alright, guess I'll just pay for parking then, thanks for the advise :)

[BM-GS]

Forgive me, but isn't never paying for parking one of the reasons people ride bikes? It's a bit like queuing at lights...

There must be a way around this one, either on government-supported congestion-busting grounds or the herding cats theory.

Then again Auckland Airport must be one of the least friendly corporations to deal with as a user.

[sAsLEX]

If you try ride round the barrier you will soon find out how fast the airport police can arrive haha. For internationl, take ticket park in car park space, pay ticket..leave. It's the way it is. With domestic you could probably squeeze in somewhere.

Yeah good advice......

But it says on the Airport website it is free?

Bunch of idiots.

[chocobo_ff]

Forgive me, but isn't never paying for parking one of the reasons people ride bikes? It's a bit like queuing at lights...

There must be a way around this one, either on government-supported congestion-busting grounds or the herding cats theory.

Then again Auckland Airport must be one of the least friendly corporations to deal with as a user.
Can't comment on the queuing at lights part since... being a relatively new rider, I filter a lot less than I should :pinch: But yes, parking, that's why I thought I'd ask for some advise here... don't think I'm brave enough to try to go around the barriers and find out though, so guess it's back to paying when I go to the airport :oi-grr:


Yeah good advice......

But it says on the Airport website it is free?

Bunch of idiots.
It does? Where does it say that it's free??? :confused:

[roy.nz]

Just saw this thing in the Auckland Airport's website (http://auckland-airport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/ParkingAtTheAirport/LowEmissionVehiclesPriorityParks.aspx) too... the low emission parking for vehicles with engines under 1.6L, maybe if I should park my bike there, it's apparently a lot closer to the terminal :devil2:

Man that eco parking rocks, took my missus to the airport on thrusday her cage is a 1.5 so parked in the eco parking right outside the departures, never been closer. :headbang:

[Winter]

Go round the barriers or over a footpath somewhere to get out. Everyone does it you'll be fine.

[bsasuper]

Its a wonder you even manage to get your bike out at all, christ its only a trip to the airport carpark,bikers are bikers.

[chocobo_ff]

Its a wonder you even manage to get your bike out at all, christ its only a trip to the airport carpark,bikers are bikers.

Hey everyone's gotta start somewhere, and in my defense, I'm still on my 6R so I'm still learning the "ways of the bikers" ;)

[portokiwi]

I am interested as well. I have to pick up my son on boxing day. I have seen a few bikes in the short tearm park. I wounder how they got in there and if they had to take a ticket do they pay.
I know at Christchurch airport They had dedicated parks for bikes which were free.
I wait with baited breath lol:sweatdrop

[Swoop]

Instead of going straight into the carpark where the barriers are, go left and that takes you nearer to the terminal in the "drop-off" parking area. Go just past the arrivals area and on your right there is a nice place to ride through the pedestrian access into the carpark. A couple of bollards to keep cages from driving through, but most suitable for a bike to get through. Ride across and park in a space as per their requirements.:woohoo:

[Slyer]

Hahaha @ the "Low emission vehicles priority parks".
Bikes make a lot more pollution than cars. :bleh:

[portokiwi]

Instead of going straight into the carpark where the barriers are, go left and that takes you nearer to the terminal in the "drop-off" parking area. Go just past the arrivals area and on your right there is a nice place to ride through the pedestrian access into the carpark. A couple of bollards to keep cages from driving through, but most suitable for a bike to get through. Ride across and park in a space as per their requirements.:woohoo:


:dodge: I can see me now riding through that gap and having the traffic boys waiting to ping me when I leave out that same gap with my boy on the back:lol:

[chocobo_ff]

:dodge: I can see me now riding through that gap and having the traffic boys waiting to ping me when I leave out that same gap with my boy on the back:lol:

Yeah might not be a bad idea to ride through that gap on the way out (I'm assuming this is the section with the pedestrian crossing?), but I think I'll avoid attention on the way in :cool:

[BM-GS]

Filtering is a personal preference thing, mainly to do with balancing hurry, safety, confidence in what others are going to do and one's ability to avoid it. Or just "what are the odds". Safe is good, as one's family would appreciate.

Have just found that I may get to spend a pleasant couple of hours catching up with friends in the international terminal in a while. Are there "suitable" bike parks at International? Bugger that idea of paying...

Already dropping off the inlaws that day, not really willing to drag the family back there again, esp over dinnertime - sprogs get cranky if dinner not provided when required.

[chocobo_ff]

Filtering is a personal preference thing, mainly to do with balancing hurry, safety, confidence in what others are going to do and one's ability to avoid it. Or just "what are the odds". Safe is good, as one's family would appreciate.

Totally agree - the way I see it, I'd rather be home 30 minutes late than not being able to go home at all.



Have just found that I may get to spend a pleasant couple of hours catching up with friends in the international terminal in a while. Are there "suitable" bike parks at International? Bugger that idea of paying...

Already dropping off the inlaws that day, not really willing to drag the family back there again, esp over dinnertime - sprogs get cranky if dinner not provided when required.

I reckon I'm just going to go around the barrier or maybe try that place that Swoop mentioned... :)

[Swoop]

It is merely looking for a small access that a bike can get through. Nothing more.
The carpark staff will want to keep things as simple as possible, (as is most common with human nature). If you take a ticket from the machine, and raise the barrier arm on the way in, this creates more work for them. Either causing them to have to cancel a ticket because of their "bikes park for free" policy or by having to review security camera footage if you choose to disappear via a different "exit".

As for the "low-emission vehicle parking" bollox, I smell the putrid festering stench of inbred green-party retards.

[Howsie]

At the international terminal you can go to the manned booth at the exit and enquire there. I have not specifically seen any dedicated bike parks like there should be. They have just recently opened the new parking area so ther could be some place in there for bikes?

In the new covered building at the Domestic terminal (the 3 story one) you can go around the barriers no problem, level 3 has the best parking and view.

[Forest]

If you try ride round the barrier you will soon find out how fast the airport police can arrive haha. For internationl, take ticket park in car park space, pay ticket..leave. It's the way it is. With domestic you could probably squeeze in somewhere.

I used to go around the barriers constantly.

It was never a problem.

[Rcktfsh]

I have to park a car at the Auckland domestic airport for 4 days, do any members have any tips on the best deals. thanks.

[jmk]

We used breakaway think it was $6 a day, you drop your car off to their depot they shuttle you to the airport and you call them once you return http://www.breakaway.co.nz/

[Sparrowhawk]

I have to park a car at the Auckland domestic airport for 4 days, do any members have any tips on the best deals. thanks.

I recommend these guys:

http://www.aeroparks.co.nz/

$6 per day plus free shuttle. :done:

[portokiwi]

Aeroparks are good. We have used ANZ parking 3 times little bit more expensive. Both are very good you drop vech of at there yard and they take you to the airport and pick you up on your return.
anz number is 2753063
Just check on those firms when they say daily charge I know ANZ is 24hrs as a daily charge.

[portokiwi]

It dosnt mater who you are flying with either... :Oops:

[slopster]

If by chance its a 4wd you can get out of the main carpark over the big curb without having to pay. Or if its a little tiny car theres a gap in the concrete wall big enough to fit through.

[prettybillie]

We use skyways - same deal as all the others recommended

[90s]

I recommend these guys:

http://www.aeroparks.co.nz/

$6 per day plus free shuttle. :done:

We used these guys in December and they were great.

We have used some of the others and they were not reliable at 5:00am - ie. we turned up for our early flight and they place was closed, although someone came after repeated calls and we just made our flights. And yes it had been booked and paid for in advance.

[Rcktfsh]

Thanks for the suggestions, sadly i was lacking in the required ground clearance to take up slopsters suggestion so went with plan B and aeroparks.

[3L4NS1R]

So I'm off over the ditch for the long weekend.

Question:
Can I park my bike in the carpark for free?

I've parked there a few times, without charge (mainly because the barrier arm didn't let me get a ticket from the machine), but that was only for about an hour or so while I farewelled people (same people I'm going to see this weekend). Are there any issues with a longer stay?

[Patch]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/search.php?searchid=4779518

or ask someone (who lives close to the landing strip) if you can park your bike in their garage and have them drop you off.

It ain't difficult.

[3L4NS1R]

Hmmm. And that is why I should've searched...

[MarkH]

Are there any issues with a longer stay?

Will it still be there when you get back?


or ask someone (who lives close to the landing strip) if you can park your bike in their garage and have them drop you off.

This would be a safer option, thefts from closed garages are less likely than from public car parking areas.

[marty]

$8 a day at aerorparks. they drop you at the gate. well worth it.

http://www.aeroparks.co.nz/

[antmax]

Care using Aeroparks - dodgy -we used in june and car had unexplained extra 31kms on clock. One of the staff presumably took car home or for joy ride. Manager useless at sorting. Will use park Fly who don't take your keys

[antmax]

Care using Aeroparks - dodgy -we used in june and car had unexplained extra 31kms on clock. One of the staff presumably took car home or for joy ride. Manager useless at sorting. Will use park Fly who don't take your keys

[Jizah]

Care using Aeroparks - dodgy -we used in june and car had unexplained extra 31kms on clock. One of the staff presumably took car home or for joy ride. Manager useless at sorting. Will use park Fly who don't take your keys

Did you ask for a refund?

[vifferman]

We use AirNZ every time - the staff are very friendly (at least one of them is a KBer!), they're efficient, they're always waiting for us when we walk out of the terminal after a trip, and they also have a valet service.

[SPman]

Obviously Perth airport needs some competition. The last two times we've been away, it's been $110 for a week! And find your own car when you get back.......

[DEATH_INC.]

If by chance its a 4wd you can get out of the main carpark over the big curb without having to pay. Or if its a little tiny car theres a gap in the concrete wall big enough to fit through.
Yeh,:laugh: you do know they have security camera's that can read you wristwatch at 1000 meters don't you :yes:

[Donzzz]

Greetings bikers.

One of the wonders of owning a bike, I was told, was that you save on parking fees. I'm endeavouring to demonstrate this magical property of motorcycles by overcoming the most formidable opponent of all - The Auckland Airport!

Anyone know of any places that would offer free parks to motorcycles within walking distance to the domestic terminal? I dont suppose there are any designated motorcycle parks in and near the airport is there?

Cheers
Mihir
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Gixxers rock!

[Blinkwing]

Just park inside the bloody airport itself. :Punk:

[Cayman911]

sidewalks are your friend ? as long as its not in the way. i guess

oh right, unless you're actually taking a trip somewhere. then thats a bad idea

[Swoop]

Undercover area, North East there is a good area for bike parking.

[Donzzz]

Yea Cayman, I'm traveling for 5 days.

Is that a public carpark swoop?

Wish I could BW!

[marty]

http://202.175.135.195/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/MotorbikesAndBicycles.aspx

[disenfranchised]

There are dedicated motorcycle parks at the International terminal.
There are some barriers around that section, so perhaps they're supposed to be for staff only...but the public are still allowed in there, as it's near the lost and found office

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-37.005586,174.784327&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=20&sll=-37.00559,174.784406&sspn=0.000768,0.001737&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=20

[Usarka]

http://202.175.135.195/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/MotorbikesAndBicycles.aspx


Motorbikes can park in the spaces dedicated to cars

In other words, you pay full price! you pay full price!

[Pogo2]

There are dedicated motorcycle parks at the International terminal.
There are some barriers around that section, so perhaps they're supposed to be for staff only...but the public are still allowed in there, as it's near the lost and found office

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-37.005586,174.784327&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=20&sll=-37.00559,174.784406&sspn=0.000768,0.001737&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=20

When I worked at the airport I used to see bikes parked there. Undercover too IIRC. Cant remember if there are any signs or not saying who can or cannot park there.

[Usarka]

if you do park there make sure you're wearing a turbin.

[p.dath]

I need to go to Auckland International Airport for a couple of hours to meet someone.

Do they have any special motorcycle parking? Can't see any on there website.

[p.dath]

Doh, just found the apparent answer:
http://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/MotorbikesAndBicycles.aspx

You have to use a normal car park ...

[p.dath]

Aha! I see they have 21 priority parks for "low emission vehicles, or vehicles with any engine size of 1.6l or less". Sounds like motorcycle parking to me!

http://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/LowEmissionVehiclesPriorityParks.aspx

[p.dath]

Well I went to the airport. I drove around for a while and couldn't spot these 21 special car parks. I asked one of the parking wardens and they have never head of them. I asked another parking warden and they have never heard of them. I used an ordinary car park, and went and ask airport information - never heard of them. I asked the iSite (info site) people - never heard of them.

It seems these car parks are the Airport's best kept secret.

[Gremlin]

Opposite the domestic terminal is some parking, both undercover and uncovered. I popped down to Christchurch earlier this year for a day of work, parking cost almost $40 :gob:

Inside the undercover section was a small area for bikes, at the end of rows, not sure what the costs were with parking there...

[varminter]

$40 a day, FFSfor that price I'd want a naked lady draped over the bike to keep the rain off. There must be some cheaper than that....I hope, otherwise it's not worth taking the bike. C'mon there must be someone who knows the cost, I'm interested specificaly in parking at the domestic airport.

[Swoop]

I need to go to Auckland International Airport for a couple of hours to meet someone.
International parking.
Ride towards the "taxi pick-up" area. Ride across the footpath to the parking area. Park in an "appropriate" area (I choose to create such an area).
Do whatever is required.
Ride out of the parking area in such a manner that avoids the need to use anything resembling a barrier arm.

Done.

[Zedder]

International parking.
Ride towards the "taxi pick-up" area. Ride across the footpath to the parking area. Park in an "appropriate" area (I choose to create such an area).
Do whatever is required.
Ride out of the parking area in such a manner that avoids the need to use anything resembling a barrier arm.

Done.

Yeah, take that Auckland City Council preferential hybrid parking!

[Latte]

Yeah, take that Auckland City Council preferential hybrid parking!

You mean Auckland International Airport preferential parking. Not that the Auckland City Council exists anymore anyway, but the airport is it's own private company with it's own parking policies etc.

Just saying, is all...

[Zedder]

You mean Auckland International Airport preferential parking. Not that the Auckland City Council exists anymore anyway, but the airport is it's own private company with it's own parking policies etc.

Just saying, is all...

No I don't mean that, it's actually a reference to a post Swoop made earlier about the preferential hybrid vehicle parking in the Downtown carpark building in Auckland City not the Airport. Those carparks were set aside for hybrids under the then named Auckland City Council hence my reason for using the title.

[RocknRolla]

Did anybody tried their fortune in parking near domestic terminal under cover for 2-3days? I have done it for 4-5 hours and it was ok. I wonder would it be a problem for a longer term?

[p.dath]

You can park in the low emissions vehicle parks.
http://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/LowEmissionVehiclesPriorityParks.aspx

[Marmoot]

In other words, you pay full price! you pay full price!

Your bike cannot fit to go around the barrier?

[rachelrayon]

I have to park a car at the Auckland domestic airport for 4 days, do any members have any tips on the best deals. thanks.Auckland Airport Parking (http://www.skyway.co.nz)

[Bassmatt]

Auckland Airport Parking (http://www.skyway.co.nz)

:facepalm:

[FROSTY]

Op-I know you are hamilton based but will you be staying a night in auckland on your way out? if so then most of the airport hotels/motels have free valet parking/airport transfers for up to a week when you stay even one night

[Bassmatt]

Op-I know you are hamilton based but will you be staying a night in auckland on your way out? if so then most of the airport hotels/motels have free valet parking/airport transfers for up to a week when you stay even one night

:facepalm::facepalm:


:corn:

[FROSTY]

ok ok I diddn't check the date of the origonal post

[Marmoot]

Anyone knows where (and how much) to park motorcycle in the morning and pick up in the evening for Auckland domestic airport (for a wellington day-trip) ?

[paturoa]

I'm flying to Welly next week.

Does anyone know if we still leave our bikes in the coverred car park for free, including overnight?

EDIT: Found this, but couldn't find anything on prices (free?). http://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/ToAndFromTheAirport/Auckland-Airport-Parking/MotorbikesAndBicycles.aspx

[Gremlin]

I only do day trips, but head towards domestic terminal, as you turn left and into the arc (where the arc joins back to your lane) on the inside of the left turn is the cycle rack. Space there for motorcycles as well (edge of undercover) and also on the ends of lanes.

Obviously if you take a space you need to pay for parking.

[aum108]

Hi Guys,

I'm flying out of Auckland in the next day or so for my mum's funeral.

Can anyone please suggest the best option for parking a bike at the airport for a week. Need something cheap, secure and reasonably convenient, where I could also safely leave my helmet and wet gear. I'm aware there are some 'park and ride' services. But is there anything more ideal for bikes?

Cheers for your help
David

[nodrog]

Make some friends and get one of them to drop you off?

[R650R]

Hi Guys,

I'm flying out of Auckland in the next day or so for my mum's funeral.

Can anyone please suggest the best option for parking a bike at the airport for a week. Need something cheap, secure and reasonably convenient, where I could also safely leave my helmet and wet gear. I'm aware there are some 'park and ride' services. But is there anything more ideal for bikes?

Cheers for your help
David

You could prob go via bus from ham via manukau and leave bike at home???

[tamarillo]

Hi, what step current situation - is there any place to park my bike for 8 days that is cheaper for bikes. Long term park does not seem to have lower rate which is crazy. Anyone please?

Heard there are bike parks in main undercover building and you can just ride past barriers - anyone done this and will i make it on large bike with panniers?

I don't mind paying but won't pay same as car...

Thanks

[tamarillo]

email back from Flyaway

$5 per day for undercover.We dont park bikes outdoor.


Regards
Naushaad Shamim
Reception/Accounts – Flyaway

I think that is reasonable, bit of a fluff using courtesy coach but $5 day for safe undercover park is good.

[chasio]

There would be space to park up a bike with panniers in the covered park nearest the terminal and I've never had an issue there. But never parked more than one night and not for a year or two.

$40 is not bad for peace of mind IME. Even better value if they have space to store your gear. Or maybe that will all lock away in your luggage? (Not so great locked up for 8 days if it's wringing wet, though.)

[Gremlin]

I've often parked in the nearest covered carpark, there's even space for bikes allotted.

However, no way would I park there overnight...

[jonnyk5614]

Was seeing a friend off at international last night - there for just over an hour.
I just went straight round the barrier - no sweat! (the left hand lane is a bit wider for busses....)

[Toledo]

I have a few domestic trips planned over the next few months and im wondering about this too.... will be leaving the bike for a few days and probably cant take my helmet so will have to leave it there...

Anyone live near the airport with a bit of spare space for a bike ?

[pritch]

Of no use to the Jafas but... Some of the hotels near the airport allow a few days parking for guests. So if you stay overnight before you fly out (and again when you return?) you can park there for maybe a week and use their shuttle to get to the terminal.

Last time I was flying in and out of Auckland so I didn't need that service, but I did note that there were covered bikes in the carpark.

[veldthui]

sidewalks are your friend ? as long as its not in the way. i guess



Yep, Until a parking warden spots it then you are paying more than you would have by parking in the main park.

[Navy Boy]

Hi There

I shall be commuting to and from AKL Airport, using my bike to get to and from there. Having looked on the website it simply states that bikes can use car parking spots however are there any other areas/spots where bikes can park there? I've done a search on here but the posts are a few years old now so I'm wondering if there's any newer intel out there.

Thanks, :niceone:

[Moi]

Commuting as in going to work there?

If you're working there, does your work place have a corner where you could pop the bike while you're at work?

[Navy Boy]

Sorry - Perhaps I should explain a little more clearly.

I shall be travelling to and from the South Island on a weekly basis. Generally I'll be flying down South on a Friday and coming back again on Monday morning.

[The End]

There is undercover parking in this building:

https://goo.gl/maps/gV3dKex8wMy

There are a few spots around the ground level for motorbikes.

[Navy Boy]

Thanks for the info. Do you have to pay for these? If so how does one go about it?

[jellywrestler]

Sorry - Perhaps I should explain a little more clearly.

I shall be travelling to and from the South Island on a weekly basis. Generally I'll be flying down South on a Friday and coming back again on Monday morning.

found a nice bit of stench trench down there eh?

[The End]

Thanks for the info. Do you have to pay for these? If so how does one go about it?

Free. Ride around the barrier arm to get inside. You do not need to get a parking ticket.

[Navy Boy]

Free. Ride around the barrier arm to get inside. You do not need to get a parking ticket.

:2thumbsup

[caspernz]

found a nice bit of stench trench down there eh?

Sounds dodgy. Might come back with something that no amount of dobey dust will wash out of the gruds...

[Icemaestro]

I do this fairly regularly with no issues..left bike there for a long weekend before no worries


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[Navy Boy]

Went and did a recce this weekend. A few different M/C areas including one that is actually marked as such.

Thanks for the info all.

[Mogwa]

Can bikes get away with parking in a corner overnight and not pay?

[jellywrestler]

yes they can

[Mogwa]

thank you kiwibikers. those dam parking vultures won't takes my moolah Aahhaaahaha

[Old Steve]

Main thing is I get to ride the bike. I've parked the car in those carparks and noticed bikes parked in the triangular spaces at the ends of the angle park rows and thought, "That's for me!" So Wednesday, around the barrier I go and take advantage of Auckland Airport's free M/C parking.

[Old Steve]

Rode to AKL Airport this morning, rode around barrier arm and straight up the ramp on to the roof, parked in a striped off space at the end of a row right above the stairs which go down to the payment machines and the pedestrian crossing. Piece of the proverbial.

We'll see how it is tomorrow evening when I fly back in and go looking for my bike.

To be continued ....

[Old Steve]

Flew in tonight, hopped on the bike and rode out.

One tip. I parked in carpark B, closest to the domestic terminal, up the on the roof. Coming into the carpark, the left hand lane takes you up to the roof and has a shorter barrier arm, the right hand lane has a longer barrier arm and takes you into the ground, undercover level.

Another tip. Leaving, don't go to the exit at the back right hand corner, these have longer barrier arms and I had to ride out close behind a leaving car. There's also is a manned booth at this exit. I think it's better to ride to the exit in the middle of the back fence of the car park as these have shorter barriers and they are easier to ride around. Saw them from the road after I'd left, and thought, "Should have done that."

[nzspokes]

Think I saw you yesterday riding in 7.30ish

[Old Steve]

Think I saw you yesterday riding in 7.30ish

Yeah, I would have been probably close to the airport by then, on the SW m/way from the Pah Road on ramp or even on the link road out to the airport.

Unless it was some other good looking guy on a Blue Boulevard M50.

Actually heard a bit of a rhythmic thump from the front wheel just before getting home last night, checked and there's a bulge on the front tire about 75 mm across x 50 mm, maybe 10 mm high. So a new tire being fitted in the weekend. The ride to the airport and the free parking wasn't so cheap after all.

[nzspokes]

Yeah, I would have been probably close to the airport by then, on the SW m/way from the Pah Road on ramp or even on the link road out to the airport.

Unless it was some other good looking guy on a Blue Boulevard M50.

Actually heard a bit of a rhythmic thump from the front wheel just before getting home last night, checked and there's a bulge on the front tire about 75 mm across x 50 mm, maybe 10 mm high. So a new tire being fitted in the weekend. The ride to the airport and the free parking wasn't so cheap after all.
Yeah I rolled past on me old red VTR. I work just down there.

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[FROSTY]

Hey guys lately Ive been in and out of Auckland airport domestic on a regular basis. Parking is easy.
Just past the roundabout one street back from the actual terminal you turn into the carpark entry on your left. Ride on into the covered part and there are several "end or row" triangles with plenty of room for bikes.
You park. stroll past the pay booths across the ped crossing and into the domestic deparures area.
leaving you just follow the arrows to the ticket operated barrier arms and ride out.

[LinkNZ]

Bump.

I'm heading off to the South Island for 10 days in a few weeks. Anyone ever parked in the motorcycle spots in the airport parking for a similar or longer duration?

Got this response from Flypark, seems reasonable for $5/day for covered parking.

"all motor cycles are parked inside. Just book as a car outside and that is the price. Most guys leave their stuff on their bike but your choice."

And this one from Flyaway, previously a KBer mentioned they had $5/day covered parking but looks like not anymore and they charge the same as a car..

"Sorry, at our new yard we only have open air parking. If you are happy with outdoor parking I'd be happy to book your bike in. We charge $6.00/day with a min of $30.00."

[Navy Boy]

I've parked in the cover short stay for some 9 days without any issues.

[TFox]

I have recently had an email conversation with someone from Auckland Airport parking (parking@aucklandairport.co.nz) and they told me the following:

You can park your motor bike in Domestic Car Park Q or international Car Park D. Both of these car parks are covered. They are free if you park in designated motor bike parking. If you want to park in the standard space then you need to pay for the parking.

Maps to these car parks are here:
https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/parking/Long_Term_Covered_International.pdf
https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/parking/Short_Term_Covered_Domestic.pdf

Motorbikes are not permitted to park on any footpaths, walkways or in front of entry/exit doors. Motorbikes that are parked illegally will receive an infringement notice and may be towed away.

To exit the car parks just drive around the barriers.

I have used both of these car parks with no problems. The international car parking only has one small motorcycle park area that I could find (pic attached). It was suitable for about 4 bikes, but there was only one other there so it was fine for me. Domestic seems to have more space.

[jessyjames]

Great info people. Just left my bike in the international park for 16 days. Hit some rain on the ride up so just chained all my wet leathers to the bike,& out of there.
everything sweet on the return.
I found the entry barrier all good,but the exit one looked like it has a longer arm so just rode out the pedestrian crossing .
Excellent,saved a couple hundred dollers

[Murrayafc]

Hey been reading this and somebody said park in Q for domestic but i cant see a car park Q. anybody parked at the airport lately and can nail down witch car park to use? ive been there afew times recently but always had a case so took the car and the AIR NZ shuttle, flying out again next week but just for an overnighter so was going to take the bike this time because im fed out spending money on parking.

[Swoop]

Hey been reading this and somebody said park in Q for domestic but i cant see a car park Q. anybody parked at the airport lately and can nail down witch car park to use? ive been there afew times recently but always had a case so took the car and the AIR NZ shuttle, flying out again next week but just for an overnighter so was going to take the bike this time because im fed out spending money on parking.

Probably meant "O".