Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre has a very convenient position in Albany village, just 20-30 mins from Auckland city centre. Set up in large tract of mature bush land, our centre creates a perfect sanctuary for anyone looking for a break from the city rush but with the option to quickly sneak back to the city buzz.
Address
Kawai Purapura, Retreat Centre
14 Mills Lane, Albany
North Shore, Auckland, 0632
New Zealand
Telephone
(+64) 9 415 9468
Reception open hours:
9:15am-3:30pm Monday to friday
8:30am-5:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Retreats: retreat@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Residential: residentialaccommodation@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Venue Hire & Catering: retreat@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Marketing: marketing@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Festivals: festivals@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Volunteering: volunteer@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Any other Enquiry: reception@kawaipurapura.co.nz
Travelling to Kawai Purapura in Albany
From the AIRPORT
The North Harbour Express from Auckland Airport to Albany Westfield departs every 30 minutes (4am to 10pm). The journey is around 50 minutes and costs NZ$25 one way, NZ$46 return (NZ$21 one way – AT HOP Card). Albany Westfield is a 10 minutes walk away from Kawai Purapura.
The Skybus and Northern Express usually operate regularly between Auckland Airport and Albany Bus Depot. Keep in mind that there is one transfer at Auckland City (Britomart Place).
You can purchase tickets at the International Terminal Bus Stop or from the driver.
From the CITY
Northern Express from Auckland City (Britomart Place) to Albany. Departs every 10 minutes.
The journey is around 25 minutes and costs NZ$7.50 per adult (NZ$4.90 – AT HOP Card). Albany Busway is a 10 minutes walk away from Kawai Purapura.
Taxi or Uber to Kawai Purapura
Auckland Taxis, phone 09) 300 3000
Discount Taxis, phone 09) 529 1000
Uber – Use your smartphone app to book an Uber from outside the terminal – airport staff will point you to the Uber pick-up point.
Prices depend on the taxi company and time of day. Please phone the taxi company for a quote or ask a driver at the taxi stand at the airport terminal.
The route to our centre takes 1 to 1 ½ hours, depending on the traffic. To find out more information about taxi services to Kawai Purapura visit Co-op taxi or Discount taxis websites.
Centre Map
