Straight to the Heart is back with your free festive taxi service with one destination…the heart of Christmas in Auckland City!

Step inside and let the season sweep you away. From twinkling lights to late-night shopping and festive surprises around every corner, the city centre is the most magical place to celebrate Christmas.

Hop in, buckle up, and get ready to fall in love with Christmas in the city all over again.

Our fleet of distinctive, Christmas-branded taxis roam nearby neighbourhoods around Central Auckland, ready to whisk you away on a one-way trip into the sparkle and excitement of the season.

Just hail one down (yes, just like in the movies), climb aboard and enjoy the ride. Each journey ends at a festive mystery drop-off point somewhere in the city centre - an invitation to explore, discover and see the city glow in a whole new light.

Every trip is a little different - part Christmas adventure, part surprise and completely unforgettable.

Straight to the Heart — where the magic begins and Christmas truly comes alive.

Get Whisked Away To Festive Magic

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it free?

Yep!

Is it really  free?!

We can absolutely guarantee it!

Where are some of the drop off points?

You can get dropped off in city centre locations bursting with Christmas magic, like the Christmas Pavilion in Aotea Square, Santa's Studio and the Giant Christmas tree in Commercial Bay, festive shopping hot spots on High Street, Santa's Magical Wonderland in SkyCity and more!  Browse the map below to explore your options!

When and where am I most likely to find a taxi?

The free taxi is available to hail in Central Auckland Thursday & Friday from 4pm-10pm and Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from 10am-7pm. Simply hail the taxi down the old-fashioned way and hop in for an adventure!

What about getting back home?

Each passenger will be eligible for a $10 credit to return home using a fellow co-op taxi, powered by YourRide.

How long is this available?

Our free taxis will be running until the 21st of December - so keep your eyes peeled!

Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the City Centre Targeted Rate