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The Official Airline of Winter Games NZ
Air New Zealand is the national airline and flag carrier of New Zealand.
Air New Zealand operates extensively within New Zealand and to 26 international destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Pacific region. It is also the only airline that currently flies round the world. Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance global airline group. We recommend you book your travel through Air New Zealand. Click here to check out flights. |
The majority of international travelers will arrive in Auckland or Christchurch then take a domestic flight to Queenstown, Wanaka or Dunedin. There are direct flights from Australia to both Queenstown and Dunedin.
Auckland
Auckland International Airport is New Zealand's largest airport and a hub for many international flights.Official Website: www.auckland-airport.co.nz
Christchurch
Christchurch Airport is the South Island's major air gateway. Some international visitors enter New Zealand and the South Island through Christchurch.Official Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz
Queenstown
Queenstown Airport boasts one of the most scenic landing strips in the world and is a breathtaking introduction to New Zealand's "adventure capital". Queenstown Airport is located in Frankton, approximately 10kms from central QueenstownOfficial Website: www.queenstownairport.co.nz
Wanaka
A small airport serviced daily by Air New Zealand flights from Christchurch International Airport. It is located approximately 10km from central Wanaka with a shuttle bus service available.
Official Website: www.lakewanaka-airport.co.nz
Dunedin
Dunedin Airport is a small airport, servicing the lower South Island. It is located approximately 30kms south of Dunedin City.Official Website: www.dnairport.co.nz
Rental cars / road transport
There are a wide selection of rental car and campervan companies that operate throughout New Zealand. Most have offices at major airports.The official Rental car company of Winter Games NZ is Jucy Rentals, a fun, low cost, reliable and very friendly company covering both the North and South Island.
Bus trips
Another option for getting to Winter Games NZ is to jump on a Kiwi Experience bus when you arrive. You can then wind your leisurely way around the country, stopping off for as long as you like at various points before ending up in Queenstown or Dunedin. We thoroughly recommend you check this out.
Kiwi Experience Adventure bus tours
Accommodation
New Zealand offers a wide variety of quality accommodation to cater for the most discerning travelers to budget conscious backpackers.The Accor Hotel Group is the official accommodation sponsor of Winter Games NZ.
Queenstown
Hotel Novotel Queenstown LakesideHotel Mercure Queenstown Resort
Wanaka
Grand Mercure Oakridge ResortDunedin
Mercure Dunedin
Mercure Dunedin Leisure Lodge
Maybe this section should be called "what isn't there to do". New Zealand is famous for its breathtaking beauty, world class wine and food, art and culture and a list of great outdoor activities a mile long. But hang on to your hats because the Otago region is also know as the "Adventure capital of the World"!
Check out the websites listed below. If you can't find at least 100 things to get you excited, check your pulse - you may be dead.
NZONE "The Ultimate Jump" - Tandem Skydive
Tourism stuff
Maniototo Tourism
Tourism Dunedin
