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Auckland International Airport (AKL) Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.Time: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March). Contacts: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only). Transfer between terminals: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Getting to the city: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city centre and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nz for details Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65. Car rental: There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals. Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical centre, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered. Departure Tax: None. Website: www.auckland-airport.co.nz Christchurch International Airport (CHC) Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.Time: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March). Contacts: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029. Getting to the city: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city centre. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city centre for NZ$30. Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty. Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureaux de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage, mobile and sim rental, showers, a business centre, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance. Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available. Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 11 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to six hours. Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz Wellington International Airport (WLG) Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.Time: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March). Contacts: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours). Getting to the city: The Stagecoach Flyer bus will cost around NZ$3.50 and NZ$10 for an adult fare, depending on where you are going. Shuttle services and taxis all go to the city centre for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively. Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty. Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars, shops and restaurants, a parent's room, post office and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: Long and short-term parking is available. Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25 (adults) and NZ$10 (children). Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz |
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