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Auckland International AirportCity/Region: Auckland
Airport Code: AKL
Full Airport Name: Auckland International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).
Terminal Transfer: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm.
Ground Transport: An Airbus bus service
leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city center 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.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical center, 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.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered.
Departure Tax: International passengers must pay a NZ$25 departure fee. Children under 12 years of age and transit passengers in Auckland for less than 24 hours are exempt.
Website: www.auckland-airport.co.nz
Christchurch International AirportCity/Region: Christchurch
Airport Code: CHC
Full Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Ground Transport: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. 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 center for NZ$30.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Airport 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 center, 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.
Car 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 AirportCity/Region: Wellington
Airport Code: WLG
Full Airport Name: Wellington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours).
Ground Transport: 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 center for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Airport 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.
Car 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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