A newly joined-up, continuous cycleway is now open on Victoria Street in the Auckland CBD, linking Nelson Street and the Lightpath / Te Ara i Whiti routes in the west with Queen Street’s Te Waihorotiu cycleway in the east.
It’s the latest piece of the city centre cycle loop, making it easier to travel by bike into and through midtown.
The two-way cycleway is physically separated from traffic, offering a protected route that’s safer and more accessible for riders of all levels.
This new link runs along the western edge of Te Hā Noa – Victoria Street, Auckland’s emerging green link. With native planting, mature trees, wide footpaths, seating and now a dedicated bike lane, it’s a big step in making the city centre greener, more inviting, and better connected.
Auckland Council says the Victoria Street cycleway fills a critical gap in Auckland’s cycling network and supports the wider city centre vision of a thriving, people-friendly city centre where walking, cycling, and public transport are easy, everyday options.
The project is funded by the city centre targeted rate (CCTR), a special rate paid by city centre commercial and residential property owners to fund initiatives to enhance and revitalise Auckland’s city centre.
