Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in auckland. Oct 28, 2011 over 1,000 guests gathered for a subterranean dinner on thursday night as auckland s new victoria park tunnel was opened. The first of these projects, thevictoria park tunnel, completed in march 2012, paved the way for a new era in auckland s intracity commuting. Ackland park is a park in victoria and has an elevation of 63 meters. It lies on reclaimed bay land in freemans bay, a suburb directly west of the auckland cbd. The victoria park tunnel project was designed to remove the last major traffic bottleneck on auckland s central motorway network and unlock the potential of other significant investment in recent years to improve travel reliability to and around the auckland. Construction began in 1959, and the bridge was opened on 5 april 1962. Touristlink members rank homer tunnel, lyttelton rail tunnel and otira tunnel as the top tunnels in new zealand. To improve safety and efficiency of access by road between the north shore. See the best attraction in auckland printable tourist map.
Urban design initiatives are included to improve the amenity and connectivity of the local area. Victoria park tunnel, auckland 2 waitemata street, st marys bay 2 armitage, angela 1 auckland harbour bridge 1 auckland waterfront 1 brown. Auckland city street map auckland city new zealand mappery. The victoria park tunnel is a motorway tunnel completed in 2012 on new zealand state highway 1 in auckland, new zealand, taking northbound traffic off the victoria park viaduct, which was converted to all southbound traffic. Hotels near victoria park tunnel, auckland hotelmap. In particular the land is required for a sliplane for traffic exiting the motorway onto beaumont street and for temporary occupation during construction of the victoria park tunnel project. Three northbound lanes were constructed in a cutandcover tunnel next to the existing fourlane viaduct. There are 6 ways to get from sylvia park to victoria park tunnel by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Improving the efficiency of the network by enabling more reliable journey times. The new tunnel has reduced congestion on the victoria park section of state highway 1, at the victoria park viaduct, an area where delays are becoming more common even between morning and afternoon rush hours. For more information doc auckland area office north head. All items 12 view gallery 0 view map 0 favourites 0 related topics 337,501 showing results 112 of 12 for jacobs ladder, auckland. Developers plan to turn auckland underground tunnels into subterranean city. Traffic between the auckland harbour bridge and central motorway junction is flowing freely at all times of the day for the first time in many years.
Supposed to be a 2 hour tour, but was longer thanks to the enthusiastic volunteer. Brief article on iconic birdcage hotel which has been successfully moved twice during construction of the victoria park tunnel. The victoria park tunnel community drop in sessions held on the 29th and 31st of august were well attended, with around 5 members of the public or residents stopping by to. The waterview tunnel supersedes the lyttelton road tunnel as new. Auckland city contains one third of the countrys population.
The land is required for road for the victoria park tunnel project in auckland. Victoria park is a park and sports ground in auckland city, new zealand. Detailed and highresolution maps of auckland, new zealand for free download. Developers plan to turn auckland underground tunnels into. Most heavy guns and equipment were either sold or scrapped some of the guns in albert park and newmarket are from north head. The victoria park tunnel project increases the vehicle carrying capacity over the 2. A governmentfunded upgrade to state highway 1, the victoria park tunnel provides increased safety and reliability for trips on auckland s central motorway system for 150,000 vehicles each day. Albert park tunnels the albert park tunnels are found largely beneath albert park, in central auckland, new zealand. Edit this map auckland city street map near auckland city, new zealand. Aucklanders will get their first look at the waterview tunnels from this weekend, with a series of public open days. Nov 16, 2012 victoria park, victoria st west, auckland. The project involved construction of a 450m cut and cover tunnel for three lanes of northbound traffic, reconfiguration of the victoria park flyover for four southbound lanes, and widening the motorway through st marys bay by one more lane in each direction.
Albert park tunnels, auckland, new zealand tourist information. The epsom campus is the main campus for the faculty of education and social work and is home to. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Compare the latest deals from all hotels nearby and the 235 hotels throughout auckland. Marys bay and victoria park area communities, after years of uncertainty about when the project would happen.
The event a gala dinner which raised funds for ronald mcdonald house. However, it does not have direct connection to the foreshore anymore, as the western reclamation and the viaduct basin quarter lie between it and the. The tunnels under albert park could house a wine bar and. The auckland motorway aliance and victoria park alliance will be hosting a visit to the victoria park tunnel where delegates will be taken deep into support tunnels viewing the extensive fire.
Currently 2007, the plan is for a tunnel to be built underneath the park to carry the additional lanes. Victoria park markets have been upgraded and the last time we were there 2014, they were starting to look interesting. By providing more capacity, it helps ensure that the auckland harbour bridge can be used to its full capacity. Reducing barriers by providing stepfree access to auckland university and albert park via lifts. Why i love the albert park tunnels greater auckland.
Mount victoria tunnel, wellington, north island 6011. There are 7 ways to get from sylvia park station to victoria park tunnel by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Book your tickets online for mount victoria reserve, devonport. Aucklands south is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. The victoria park tunnel vpt project in central auckland is now complete. Large auckland maps for free download and print high. Great north rd and emerging in waterview park as per previous options. Mount victoria tunnel map of cities in mount victoria. Apr 07, 2016 a map of auckland likely from the early 1940s based on the level of development in places like glen innes and mt roskill. The auckland region is renown for its marine environments, but more importantly, it is home to new zealands biggest city, auckland, making it the main gateway to new zealand as well as the main centre of commerce in the country. This is the type of project that makes auckland stand out from the crowd. The waterview connection is a motorway section through westcentral auckland, new zealand.
Walks in auckland western park and victoria park market. Aucklands albert park tunnels part 1 urbex nz youtube. Victoria park tunnel construction short walks in auckland. The albert park tunnels are found largely beneath albert park, in central auckland, new zealand. In 1939, it was converted into an airraid shelter to protect hundreds of newcastle citizens during world war ii. Maintain social distancing of 2 metres from other users. Two lanes of the tunnel will open on 7 november 2011. Foden, mackenzie, auckland one of mackenzies fodens. Memorial park and extension 4 precedent for nzta retaining a heritage building in its existing location. Welcome to our victoria map, clicking on the areas on the map below will take you to the appropriate region where you can view and book your accommodation, tours and rentals, and transfers. In 1989 auckland city receives ownership of victoria park from the auckland harbour board, exchanging it for stub roads used for wharf access in viaduct basin. Waitemata harbour crossing study auckland transport.
There are 7 ways to get from auckland airport akl to victoria park tunnel by bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar. Self guided short circular walks in auckland for health, fitness and fun. Nov 08, 2017 fire in tunnel stops traffic to auckland s north shore. It was opened in 1905 and named after the queen who had died four years earlier. At the same time, alpurt b1 was upgraded to motorway standard to complete the northern motorway from central auckland to puhoi. Victoria tunnel map picture of victoria tunnel, newcastle. The tunnels were constructed as air raid shelters during the second world war. Originally called the harbour bridge to city project. View map 0 favourites 0 related topics 337,276 showing results 110 of 10 for victoria park tunnel, auckland, st marys bay, auckland. Harbour link and auckland s victoria park tunnel projects before tackling his complex and challenging job at waterview.
North head became a base for the armys compulsory military training programme during the 1950s. Through consultation with iwi, auckland council and the alliance design team, a number of these concept ideas have been brought through to inform the design. Or add an attractive location map to your real estate flyer. Great first visit to the victoria tunnel with family, and thoroughly enjoyed it. One thing that you can notice is how closely the majority of street network is to the old tram routes in yellow. The victoria park tunnel is a motorway tunnel completed in 2012 on new zealand state highway 1 in. Jan 01, 2020 the victoria tunnel runs beneath the city from the town moor down to the tyne.
That nzta and the victoria park alliance consider the impact of its traffic management plans for the victoria park tunnel project on the operations of the northern busway. This is one of the busiest sections of road in new zealand for both personal and business trips and will carry 6000 vehicles per hour at peak times. Aug 24, 2015 exploring auckland s most hidden secret, under citys cbd is more then 3 kms of tunnel system. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. The navy is leaving st marys bay to make way for a motorway tunnel. Auckland council district plan central area section schedule a. Pdf version of the birdcage tavernrob roy hotel report. It would provide a direct, flat, route for walkers and cyclists, avoiding the climb up and down over the steep hills of albert park. View map 0 favourites 0 related topics 337,600 showing results 120 of 31 for birdcage tavern, auckland. Detail from a 1950s auckland city council planning map.
Fire in tunnel stops traffic to aucklands north shore. Comments by parties in response to letter from the acting. Use our maps in your image brochures and travel catalogues, or on your website. The victoria park tunnel project was designed to remove the last major traffic bottleneck on aucklands central motorway network and unlock the potential of other significant investment in recent years to improve travel reliability to and around the aucklands central business district. Victoria park tunnel the victoria park tunnel is a motorway tunnel almost completed on new zealand state highway 1 in auckland, new zealand. Jul 19, 2017 their plan is to reopen the main tunnel running from victoria st to beach rd, plunging two sets of elevators into the tunnel from princes st and symonds st. The nz transport agencys preferred option was a pair of two lane tunnels. Sylvia park to victoria park tunnel 6 ways to travel via. Based at 314390 khyber pass road and spanning park road to kingdon street, the newmarket campus joins the city and grafton campuses to create an integrated innercity campus cluster. The victoria park tunnel project was completed in early 2012 having been opened earlier in the year. Public transport in auckland, the largest metropolitan area of new zealand, consists of three modes. It connects state highway 20 in the south at mt roskill to state highway 16 in the west at point chevalier, and is a part of the western ring route the waterview connection is 4. The victoria park tunnel project will increase the vehicle carrying capacity over the 2. Our vision for reopening the main albert park tunnel as a transport link features heavily in the auckland city centre masterplan refresh.
You can walk or run in your local park, but do not use playgrounds, toilets, drinking fountains, equipment, bbqs, park benches or picnic tables. Construction director stefan hanke describes greg and his colleagues as the projects quiet achievers. Victoria park tunnel auckland, new zealand park, landmark. Central auckland, auckland port and surrounding areas. The already proposed victoria park tunnel links northbound traffic from the. Tunnellers this afternoon fired the shot which finally pierced a tunnel 2000 feet long under albert park, extending from victoria street to constitution hill. View details of the victoria park tunnel programme diagram pdf, 231 kb. Built in 1942 as air raid tunnels, but by 1946 the tunnels where shut and sealed with 8 million. Victoria park, auckland wikipedia republished wiki 2. New zealand nzta major road tunnels state of the nation. Memorial park and extension 4 precedent for nzta retaining a heritage building in its existing location 4. Waitemata harbour crossing map recommended option 2c pdf 222kb. Get the free printable map of auckland printable tourist map or create your own tourist map.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the cars engine. It was built in 1842 to transport coal from leazes main colliery to riverside staithes jetties ready for loading onto ships. Find information on tunnels in new zealand as well as 11 tunnels in. Do you sell tickets for an event, performance or venue. Foden, mackenzie, auckland one of mackenzies fodens moving a portacom at the victoria park tunnel site in auckland. The most popular nearby hotel is the quest on beaumont. Auckland city district plan designation conditions for vpt. The victoria park viaduct is a major motorway viaduct carrying the auckland northern motorway state highway 1 over the victoria park area in auckland city, new zealand. Victoria park tunnel auckland ventilation services ltd. Sh1 victoria park tunnel waka kotahi nz transport agency. Ruffell volcanic origins north head is one of the oldest. Notice of intention to take land and other interests for.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Britomart transport centre is the main transport hub. Auckland airport akl to victoria park tunnel 7 ways to. Apr 30, 2011 walks in auckland takes you on a circular selfguided walk from victoria park markets up to western park and the shops and cafes on ponsonby road. Google maps auckland s victoria park tunnel was temporarily closed after a car in it burst into flames. Victoria park, auckland wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Its unique as a young city, we have an extreme disadvantage in that we dont have many landmark selling points. A tour bus runs from the ferry to north head and mount victoria seven days a week, meeting the ferries from 10am to 3pm.
Victoria park viaduct wikimili, the free encyclopedia. It is a vibrant multicultural city, set around two big natural harbours, and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. Victoria park tunnel, auckland update victoria park tunnel, auckland update victoria park tunnel, auckland update november 2011 northbound through january 2012 the tunnel northbound traffi c will shift off the victoria park. St marys bay association 65 st marys bay, auckland 34 skelton, tony 28 transit new zealand 23 auckland city council 19 motorways 16 western bays community board, auckland city council 14 hill, john 9 victoria park tunnel, auckland 9 victoria park viaduct, auckland 9 auckland regional council 7 westhaven marina, st marys. It also gives tourists something to really do in the city if they cant stray too far from the cruise ship. Victoria park tunnel vpt, running through victoria park reclamation site r11 2374 and the. The victoria park tunnel is a motorway tunnel completed in 2012 on new zealand state highway 1 in auckland, new zealand, taking northbound traffic off the. Did you know that these buildings started life as the destructor. Sylvia park station to victoria park tunnel 7 ways to.
At the conclusion of the war they were sealed to prevent vandalism or misuse by the public, and as a protection against carbon dioxide buildup or tunnel collapse. Victoria park tunnel, auckland, new zealand tourist. Park, the north head historic reserve is now managed by the department of. Head north and discover the ultimate laidback lifestyle, where great food and wine is always close at hand and the sea is your constant companion. Services are coordinated by auckland transport under the at metro brand.
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