Getting There

Most travelers reach Auckland by plane. Auckland Airport is 25km from the CBD, Wellington 8km and Christchurch 11km. Journey times depend on traffic conditions

All of New Zealand's international airports and most domestic ones have shuttle services running from the airport to central business districts via the main hotels. At Auckland there is also a shuttle that runs between the international and domestic terminals. These services are cheaper than taking a taxi, but do take longer. Allow plenty of time when booking a shuttle to the airport, or make sure the shuttle company is aware of your check-in time. There are also regular direct bus services between the airports and the CBD that are even cheaper, but these do not set down at hotels.