Airport Information
Airports
Key gateways are Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Arrival Declaration Card
To limit the spread of animal and plant diseases and pests, there are strict regulations about what can be brought into the country. Visitors must fill in an Arrival Declaration Card, stating whether they are carrying:
- Any type of raw or cooked food
- Dirty footwear, sports gear and camping equipment
- Plant materials, i.e. flowers, herbal medicines, potpourri, seeds, straw bags or hats, gardening equipment
- Products made from wood and curios
- Items made from animal products, i.e. leather goods, feathers, bones, sea shells
- Equipment used with animals, i.e. saddles, fishing equipment
- Endangered Species protected by CITES, i.e. turtle shells, ivory, coral
- Or whether they have visited a farm, rural area or abattoir
Luggage will be x-rayed or physically searched and if any of the above items are found and have not been stated on the card, an instant fine of at least $200 may be imposed. For further information see www.protectnz.co.nz or www.maf.govt.nz.
Connecting Transport
All airports have taxi stands. Major airports also offer shuttle services and airport-to-city bus services.
Customs Allowances
Visitors must declare goods that may be restricted, e.g. weapons; goods or currency in excess of allowances; and goods for commercial purposes. See www.customs.govt.nz.
Duty Free Shopping
Goods may be purchased at airport stores on arrival and departure, and downtown duty free stores will deliver purchases to airport collection points.
Major NZ City Codes
- Auckland - AKL
- Christchurch - CHC
- Dunedin - DUD
- Queenstown - ZQN
- Rotorua - ROT
- Wellington - WLG