Shed 10, Queens Wharf
Primary cruise berth since 2013; dual-purpose venue with check-in, customs and X-ray on the upper level.
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, sits on the Waitemata Harbour and is the country's main cruise exchange port, where many cruises start or finish. More about Auckland →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (New Zealand Time)
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Cruise Ships in Auckland
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Today · Fri 23 OctNo ships
0 people in port
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Auckland day.
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Where is the Auckland cruise port?
Since 2013 Shed 10 on Queens Wharf has been Auckland's primary cruise berth, a dual-purpose events venue whose upper level becomes a check-in, customs and X-ray area on ship days; Both are a few minutes' walk from downtown and transport links. Queens Wharf is reached only by a left turn from Quay Street, and there is no public parking on Queens Wharf and very limited parking on Princes Wharf.
Terminal
Princes Wharf has no map position yet.
Getting to the Auckland cruise port
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Queens Wharf (Shed 10)
26.8 km · ~25 min by car
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
~25 min
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Auckland Cruise Terminals
2 terminals
Princes Wharf
Passenger exit outside Shed 21.
Not on the map yet
Parking at the Auckland cruise port
Private parking
NZD 15.50–75/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
There is no public parking on Queens Wharf and Princes Wharf parking is very limited; the Port of Auckland points drivers to nearby public car parks. Downtown Car Park (31 Customs Street West) charges NZD 6/hour on weekdays up to NZD 24.50 per day, and NZD 2.50/hour on evenings and weekends up to NZD 15.50.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Downtown Car ParkDowntown Car Park
Queens Wharf (Shed 10), Princes Wharf
~NZD 6/hour – ~NZD 24.50/day
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Serves Queens Wharf (Shed 10), Princes Wharf · Reservation: —
Monday–Friday 06:00–18:00. · Weekday maximum, 5 hours or longer (entry 06:00 until 05:30 next day). · Weekend/public-holiday daytime maximum.
Princes Wharf Car ParkWilson Parking
Princes Wharf
~NZD 60–75/day
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Serves Princes Wharf · Reservation: —
24 hours.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Auckland CBD
NZD 119–429 / night
Walking to the cruise wharves.
Typical hotel
NZD 119–429 / night
Port ~7 minAirport ~25 min
City-centre hotels.
Hotels here
- Hotel Indigo Auckland
- M Social Hotel Auckland
- Crowne Plaza Auckland
Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter
NZD 222–388 / night
Waterfront.
Typical hotel
NZD 222–388 / night
Port ~8 minAirport ~29 min
Hotels around the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter.
Hotels here
- The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
- SkyCity Auckland
- Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
Ponsonby
NZD 141–256 / night
Cafe and boutique district.
Typical hotel
NZD 141–256 / night
Port ~12 minAirport ~27 min
Boutique hotels in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.
Hotels here
- The Great Ponsonby Arthotel
- Ponsonby Manor
- Quest Ponsonby
Parnell
NZD 142–210 / night
Village area east of the CBD.
Typical hotel
NZD 142–210 / night
Port ~8 minAirport ~25 min
Boutique and mid-range hotels.
Hotels here
- The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre
- La Quinta by Wyndham Parnell
- Rose Park Hotel Auckland
Eating in Auckland
- Coffee per item
- NZD 5
- per item
- Breakfast per person
- NZD 10–80
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- NZD 20–100
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- NZD 20–100
- per person
- Soft drink per item
- NZD 5
- per item
- Bottled water per item
- NZD 10
- per item
- Street food per item
- NZD 18.90
- per item
Prices are approximate.
Where to eat
Britomart and Commercial Bay
Restaurants by the cruise wharves.
Viaduct Harbour
Waterfront restaurants and bars.
Ponsonby Road
Cafes and restaurants.
Destination
About Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, sits on the Waitemata Harbour and is the country's main cruise exchange port, where many cruises start or finish. The cruise wharves are in the downtown waterfront, steps from Britomart, the Viaduct Harbour and the ferry terminal for Waiheke and Devonport, with the Sky Tower a short walk uphill. Shed 10 on Queens Wharf has been the main cruise berth since 2013; on ship days its upper level becomes the check-in, customs and X-ray area.
Princes Wharf is the second berth. Waiheke Island's vineyards are a ferry ride away.
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time
- Currency
- NZD
Things to Do in Auckland
Sky Tower
Observation tower in the CBD.
Waiheke Island
Wine island by ferry from downtown.