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Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages welcomed by e-mail to Steve. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.  Please note I am an airline pilot, not a travel agent and cannot provide any travel services or flights.   Legal Disclaimer    Last Update 06May05
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Auckland Intl (AKL):  Location: 22 km/14 Miles S of the City centre.  By Taxi: To the centre NZ$45-50/35 mins.  
By Bus:
Airbus Tel (0)9 275 7685 provides a shuttle service between the airport and city centre 0530-2330, with buses leaving every 20 mins during the day and every 30 mins during the evening. NZ$45/40 mins.
Auckland Airport Service A regular service is provided by Auckland Airport Service between the Downtown Terminal and the Airport (Intl and Domestic Terminals), to the following timetable: Coaches depart city from Downtown Terminal every half hour 0645-2045 daily, and from the Airport (Intl Terminal) on the hour and half hour 0630-2000 daily. Adults NZ$ 10 Child NZ$ 6 (35-40 mins by bus).
Eastern Bus A bus runs to the city 0700-1800. NZ$5, 60 mins.
Pakuranga Bus There is also an airport to Pakuranga service  (0)9 366 6400.
Inter-Terminal Transfer: The 2 domestic terminals are almost 1 km/0.6 miles away from the Intl Terminal. A free shuttle bus runs between the terminals every 20 mins 0600-2200; alternatively passengers can walk between the terminals.  Rental Cars: AVIS, Budget, National & Hertz. ●Car Hire Auckland Airport & argus Car Rentals.  Dep Tax: Intl Departure Tax: Children under 12 years Nil, all other passengers NZ$25. Passengers transiting for 24 hrs or less are not required to pay tax. Security tax NZ$5.  Notes: Left luggage facilities available.  Airport Website: .  Airport Tel No: +64 9 275 0789.  Updated Apr05 ADV.  VISITED AIRPORT  [back].[top]

Christchurch (CHC):  Location: 7 Miles/12 km NW of the City.  By Taxi: To the city ~NZ$20/15 mins.  By Bus: A regular service is provided by CANRIDE, to the following timetable: Coaches depart from Cathedral Square hourly 0600-2000 daily. On Saturday, buses leave Cathedral Square hourly 0700-2000 and from the Airport hourly 0730-2030. On Sunday buses leave Cathedral Square hourly 0800-1900 and from the Airport hourly 0830-1930. Adults NZ$2.70 Child NZ$1.50/30 mins.  By Shuttle Van: There is a shuttle service that runs to points all over the city for NZ10/15-30 mins.  Rental Cars: AVIS Budget Hertz Thrifty & Maui (Intl Terminal only). ●Car Hire Christchurch Airport & argus Car Rentals.  Dep Tax: Intl Departure Tax: Children under 12 years Nil, all other passengers NZ$25. Passengers transiting for 24 hrs or less are not required to pay tax. Security tax NZ$5.  Notes: Left luggage facilities available.  Airport Website:  .  Airport Tel No: +64 3 358 5029.  Updated Apr05 ADV.  [back].[top]

Dunedin (DUD):  Location: 21 km/34 Miles WSW of the City.  Driving Directions: Follow State Highway 1 south until reaching the Allanton turn off. Turn right onto Centre Road passing over the Allanton Bridge. Follow the signs to the airport turning right at Momona Garage.   By Taxi:  To the city NZ$55-60. City Taxis 477 1771, Corporate Cabs 477 7000, Dunedin Taxis 477 7777, Gold Star Taxis 477 6655, Mosgiel Taxis 489 3344 & Southern Taxis 476 6300.  By Shuttle Bus: Shuttle services operate from a common rank after each scheduled arrival. All shuttles charge NZ$15/person one way to the city centre. Group rates may be negotiable. Kiwi Shuttles Limited 473 701 or 025 204 0598, S M Clark Shuttles 479 2070, Super Shuttles 488 1224, J C’s Shuttles 466 7090 or 025 301 674, Morehu Tours Shuttles 455 3776 or 021 257 3368, O’Brien Shuttles 488 2658 or 0274 394 323, B D McBeath 488 0470 or 025 344 560 & L & G A Scoullar 488 2480 or 025 398 092. Rental Cars: AVIS +64 3 486 2780, Budget 3 486 2660, Hertz 4 486 2778, National 3 486 2358 & Thrifty 3 486 1993.  Airport Website: .  Updated Oct03 www.  [back].[top]

Invercargill (IVC):  Location: 4 km/2 Miles WNW of Invercargil.  By Taxi: ~NZ$7 to the city. City Cabs +64 3 214 4444 & Blue Star Taxis 218 6079 or Freecall 0800 321 860.  By Bus: Shuttle services run into town for ~NZ$7. Spitfire Shuttle +64 3 214 1851.  Rental Cars: AVIS +64 3-218-7019, Budget 218 7012, Hertz 218 2837, Thrifty Freecall 0800 737 070, Rent-a-Dent/First Choice Rent-a-Car 214 4820 & New Zealand Rent-A-Car 214 5179.  Airport Website: .  Airport Tel No: +64 3 214 0769.  Updated Nov03 www.  [back].[top]

Napier (NPE):  Location: 5 km/3 Miles NNW of the city on Hawke’s Bay.  By Taxi: Available.  By Shuttle Van: The Airport Shuttle provides transport to and from the airport.  Updated Jul04 www.  [back].[top]

Nelson (NSN):  Location: 3 km/2 Miles SW of Nelson, on South Island.  By Shuttle Van: The Super Shuttle (0800 SHUTTLE or 0800 748 885) runs from the airport to the city centre for ~NZ$10.  Airport Tel No: (250) 354-1456.  Updated Jan05 GW.  [back].[top]

New Plymouth (NPL):  Location: 12 km/7 Milers ENE of New Plymouth.  By Taxi: To the city centre ~NZ$20/20-25 mins.  By Shuttle Bus: Withers Coachlines (0800 751 177 or ) run an airport shuttle service picks up and drops off at hotels etc.  Updated Jul04 www.  [back].[top]

Palmerston North (PMR):  Location: 4 km/2 Miles NNE of town.  By Taxi: There is a free taxi phone in arrivals. Manawatu Taxi Services 3555111, Taxis Palmerston North 355 5333 and Gold & Black Taxis 355 5059.  By Shuttle Van: ◊Jet Shuttle runs between Central Taranaki and the Airport for all intl flights subject to prior booking at least 2 days before the date of travel. Tel +64 6 278 7171 or NZ freephone 0800 278 717. ◊Coachlines Jet Shuttle runs between Napier/Hawke's Bay and the Airport for all intl flights subject to the previous 2 day booking. Tel +64 6 878 4554 or NZ freephone 0800 878 455. ◊Taxis Palmerston North Airport Shuttle runs to the lower North Island from the Airport with bookings needed 24 hrs before flight. Tel +64 6 355 5333. ◊All Shuttles operate from the Bus Stop at the western end of the Terminal.  Rental Cars: Available.  Dep Tax: The International Departure Receipt is NZ$25 and can be bought at the Service Desk at the flight Check-in counters. The Domestic Departure Development Levy is NZ$5 and can be bought at either the Airport Bookshop or Skywards Cafe on the first floor. These taxes are required for all passenger aged 5 years and over.  Airport Website: .  Updated Jul04 www.   [back].[top]

Queenstown (ZQN):  Location: 6 km/4 Miles E of town.  By Taxi: Alpine Taxis +64 3 442 6666 or 0800 442 6666. Queenstown Taxis +64 3 442 7788 or 0800 788 294.  By Bus: The Airport/Shopper Bus runs 0630-2300 daily. Runs to & from all major Hotels, the Airport, Sunshine Bay, Fernhill, Frankton, Remarkables Park Shopping Centre & downtown Queenstown. Tel +64 3 442 6647.  By Shuttle Van: Super Shuttle Queenstown provide a door to door service. They are in arrivals at the Airport Information Desk. Tel +64 3 442 3639 or 0800 748 8853.  Rental Cars: Apex Car Rentals +64 3 442 8040 or 0800 531 111.  Airport Website: Updated Jan05 www.   [back].[top]

Taupo (TUO):   Location: 6 km/4 Miles S of Taupo.  By Taxi: Taupo Taxis (378 5100) & Top Cabs (378 9250).  By Bus: Many local hotels and ski resorts provide shuttles buses.   By Shuttle Van: The Airporter meets all flights and drops at Hotels and Homes. Tel +64 7 378 5713 or Mobile 0274 978 699.  Rental Cars: AVIS Budget Hertz & Rent a Dent.  Car Parking: Free Parking is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Gates are locked at night.  Airport Website: .  Updated Jul04 www.  [back].[top]

Wellington (WLG):  Location: 5 Miles/8 km SE of the City.  By Taxi: To the City NZ$17-25/15-20 mins. Taxis leave from taxi stands outside the ground floor entrance to the terminal. There are 2 taxi ranks: one for Wellington Combined Taxis and one for all other companies.  By Bus:  Stagecoach Flyer runs a bus service between the airport, Wellington & Hutt Valley. Buses stop on the ground floor, southern end, outside the terminal entrance and are bright orange. Buses leave the airport every 30 mins 0720-2020 Mon-Fri and every hour 0750-0950, every 30 mins 0950-1850 and every hour 1850-2050 Sat-Sun. Buses leave Hutt Valley every 30 mins 0625-1925 Mon-Fri, and every hour 0655-0855, every 30 mins 0855-1755 and every hour 1755-1955 Sat-Sun. NZ$4.50/20 mins. Details are available from Ridewell Service Centre 4801 7000.  By Shuttle Van: A door-to-door shuttle service is also available. Regular services are provided Mon-Fri only by Super Shuttle (0)800 727 747), who operate services from the Railway Station to the Airport every 30 mins 0715-0915; hourly 1015-1515 and every 30 mins 1545-1745. Adults NZ$10-12/20-30 mins. ◊AP Shuttles (0)4477 5059) leave from the ground floor outside the southern end of the terminal.  Rental Cars: AVIS Budget Hertz & Thrifty. ●Car Hire Wellington Airport.  Dep Tax: Intl Departure Tax: Children under 12 years Nil, all other passengers NZ$25. Passengers transiting for 24 hrs or less are not required to pay tax. Security tax NZ$5.  Notes: Left luggage facilities available.  Airport Website:  .  Airport Tel No: +64 4 385 5100.  Updated Aug04 ADV. 

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