Smales Farm Busway Station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smales Farm
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| Busway Station | |
Shortly before opening
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| Location | Shakespeare Rd, Westlake New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°47′04″S 174°45′04″E / 36.78444°S 174.75111°E |
| Owned by | AT Metro |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Parking | 15 minute drop off and pick up |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes; outdoor racks and free lockers |
| Disabled access | Yes |
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| Fare zone | Lower North Shore |
| History | |
| Opened | 2 February 2008 |
Smales Farm Busway Station is a busy bus stop in Westlake, New Zealand. It is part of the Auckland Northern Busway, which is like a special road just for buses.
The station first opened on 2 February 2008. It is one of the closest busway stations to the main transport hub, Britomart Transport Centre.
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About Smales Farm Busway Station
Smales Farm Busway Station has many helpful features for people using buses. You will find shelters to keep you dry and out of the sun. There are also electronic screens that show when the next bus will arrive. This is called real-time information.
The station also has a customer service centre. Here, you can get help or ask questions about your journey. If someone is dropping you off or picking you up, there is a special area for that. You can also park your bike here, with outdoor racks and free lockers.
What's Nearby?
The station is right next to Westlake Girls High School. This makes it easy for students to get to and from school. It is also very close to the Smales Farm Office Park. Many big companies have offices there, like Sovereign, Air New Zealand, and Telstra Clear. North Shore Hospital is also not far away.
Connecting Stations
If you travel south from Smales Farm, the next station you will reach is Akoranga Busway Station. If you head north, the next stop is Sunnynook Busway Station.
Bus Services at Smales Farm
Many different buses use Smales Farm Busway Station. This includes double-decker buses that run on the Northern Express NX1 and NX2 routes. These buses are often used for longer trips.
Popular Bus Routes
As of early 2020, many bus routes stop at Smales Farm station. These include:
- NX1
- NX2
- 83
- 866
- 842
- 845
- 856
- 871
- 901
- 906
- 928
- 941
You can also catch the SkyBus North Harbour Express service here. This special bus goes between Auckland Airport and the Westfield Albany mall. It uses the busway for a faster trip.
