Middlemore Station has one primary purpose — to serve Middlemore Hospital, one of New Zealand's largest and most comprehensive public hospitals, which sits directly outside the station entrance. The train is by far the most practical way to reach the hospital for visitors, patients and staff, avoiding the considerable difficulty and cost of parking on the campus. The bus stop and train station are both located directly outside the Hospital Road entrance.
🚗 Parking at Middlemore Hospital is expensive and limited. Only 30 minutes of free parking is available — after that, visitor rates apply. The train takes 32 minutes from Waitematā, and the station is right at the hospital entrance. We strongly recommend taking the train.
Middlemore Hospital
One of New Zealand's largest public hospitals — a comprehensive tertiary facility serving the Counties Manukau region from Ōtāhuhu to Port Waikato.
Middlemore is the largest hospital operated by Te Whatu Ora in the Auckland region — a major public tertiary hospital with approximately 980 beds and 24 operating theatres across two sites, serving a catchment area of over 500,000 people stretching from Ōtāhuhu to Port Waikato. The hospital provides both secondary and tertiary care, and is internationally recognised for several specialist services.
Open 24 hours · Emergency Department always open · Access from Hospital Road
Emergency Department & Kidz First
Middlemore has a 24-hour Emergency Department for adult patients and a separate Kidz First Emergency Care unit for children and young people — one of New Zealand's busiest paediatric emergency services. Both are accessed from Hospital Road. If you are unsure whether to attend the ED, call Healthline free on 0800 611 116 at any time for clinical advice.
Open 24 hours, 7 days · Kidz First: paediatric ED 24/7
Specialist Services
Middlemore is home to several nationally and internationally significant specialist services: the National Burns Centre (the only dedicated burns centre in New Zealand), and internationally acclaimed orthopaedic and plastics surgery. Also provides: renal dialysis, neonatal intensive care, reconstructive and maxillofacial surgery, general surgery, acute care, paediatrics and the Tiaho Mai adult mental health service.
By referral and appointment · 24-hour inpatient care
Maternity & Kidz First Children's Hospital
Middlemore has a full birthing facility and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature and unwell newborns — discuss your birthing preferences with your midwife. Kidz First Children's Hospital provides comprehensive paediatric inpatient care, covering everything from general paediatrics to specialist children's surgery. One of the most comprehensive children's hospital services in New Zealand outside of Starship.
Maternity: 24 hours · Outpatient by appointment
Outpatient Clinics & Day Services
A wide range of outpatient and day surgery clinics operate Monday to Friday — cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, respiratory, diabetes, rheumatology and many more. For outpatient appointment enquiries, contact the customer service team. A free shuttle operates between Middlemore Hospital and the Manukau Health Park (SuperClinic) for patients with appointments at either site — ask your appointment letter for details, or call Te Whatu Ora customer services.
Mon–Fri · Hours vary by clinic · Booking requiredBus Routes
Bus stops are directly outside the Hospital Road entrance — shared with the train station.
| Route | Serves | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | Middlemore ↔ Britomart via Ōtāhuhu, Penrose, Ellerslie, Greenlane & Auckland City Hospital · Hospital Road stop | Connector |
| 325 | Māngere Town Centre ↔ Manukau Station via Ōtāhuhu, Ōtara & Bairds Rd · Gray Ave stop | Connector |
| 314 | Mission Heights Primary School ↔ Middlemore Station via Ormiston & East Tāmaki · Hospital Road stop | Connector |
⚠️ Hospital service information was current at the time of writing. Always check Te Whatu Ora for current services, hours and clinic locations. Bus route information sourced from Auckland Transport — always check at.govt.nz for current timetables.