Regional lounges

Air New Zealand's regional lounges are conveniently located near the departure gates for Aotearoa's smaller destinations. Relax, meet and recharge with refreshments, entertainment and some business facilities.

Auckland Regional Lounge

Situated on Level 1, the Auckland Regional Lounge boasts the signature modern Air New Zealand lounge design with expansive views out over the runway and offers a number of different zones to suit the needs of our customers.

The Air New Zealand valet service area has also been renovated with the integrated design featuring a new and expanded undercover drop-off zone directly below the lounge, providing valet customers with an easy transition from the drop off area to the lounge and to the regional departure gates.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on Level 1 of the Domestic Airport terminal, above the Air NZ valet parking drop off area.

Size
1060m2, seating for 265 guests.

Food & drinks
Self-serve buffet and refreshments available with bar facilities and barista made coffee.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Hamilton Regional Lounge

Our Hamilton Regional lounge is situated on the upper floor over the boarding gates. The space boasts prime views of the runway and surrounding farmland.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the upper floor of the Airport terminal, above the boarding gates.

Size
238m2, seating for 92 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV. 

Tauranga Regional Lounge

The Tauranga Regional Lounge features large windows with views out over the runway. The lounge has four different zones, with most seats having access to power/USB charging facilities, and is styled in Air New Zealand's signature modern design.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the upper floor of the Airport terminal, accessed by stairs or lift beyond the café.

Size
385m2, seating for 89 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

New Plymouth Regional Lounge

The Regional Lounge at New Plymouth Airport is located on the ground floor of the airport terminal with views out onto the runway. It offers four different zones including a café, as well as business and lounge areas.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the ground floor just down from the Air New Zealand check-in area.

Size
296m2, seating for 102 guests

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Napier Regional Lounge

The Napier Regional Lounge is located on level one of the airport terminal and features four different seating areas. Stay powered up with access to power/USB charging from most seats. Enjoy light refreshments from the self-service buffet and drinks station before your flight departs.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the upper floor of the Airport terminal.

Size
470m2, seating for 128 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk and photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Palmerston North Regional Lounge

Our Palmerston North Regional lounge features large windows offering views onto the runway below, as well as four different seating areas to choose from. Stay powered up with most seats having direct access to power/USB charging and enjoy light refreshments from the new self-service buffet and drinks station before your flight departs.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the first floor of the Airport terminal.

Size
338m2, seating for 102 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at some seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Wellington Regional Lounge

The Wellington Regional Lounge is in a convenient location close to the regional gates, before the security screening point. The large windows allow for sweeping views over the airports public atrium and beyond to the domestic runway and features our popular barista made coffee.

Access

Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests

Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times

Open one hour before the first regional flight departure until the last departure from Monday to Friday, closed on weekends and public holidays.

Location

The lounge is located on the first floor of the airport's main terminal building, before the centralised security screening point, and close to the regional gates.

Size

531m², seating for 162 guests.

Food & drinks

Buffet with light refreshments, bar facilities and barista made coffee.

Business

Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at some seats.

Entertainment

Magazines and TV.

Nelson Regional Lounge

The Nelson Regional lounge is located on the mezzanine floor of the airport terminal above the check-in area. Its large windows offer expansive views out to the Tasman Ranges and over the runway, and the modern signature Air New Zealand lounge design features four different zones including business, quiet, café and lounge.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the mezzanine floor of the Airport terminal, accessed by the stairs just after the Air New Zealand check-in area. Elevator access next to the McCashin's Bar is currently unavailable. Please see check-in staff for assistance. 

Size
427m2, seating for 129 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with beverage facilities including beer and wine.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk, photocopier/printer, USB and power points at some seats. 

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Queenstown Regional Lounge

To give you some more time to relax before your flight, we've made changes at the Queenstown Air New Zealand Regional Lounge. You now proceed through domestic security before entering the lounge. If you're travelling on an international flight, you'll need to allow enough time to exit the lounge, proceed through international security screening and to your departure gate in plenty of time.

The Air New Zealand Queenstown Regional Lounge boasts large windows with views over the boarding gates, out beyond the tarmac to the Remarkables mountain range. Offering five different spaces, customers can relax and refresh or plug in and get some work done before their flight, with most seats having direct access to power/USB charging facilities.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
Located on the upper floor of the Airport terminal, above the boarding gates. The lounge entrance is past the security screening via the domestic departure lounge, with access via a stairwell or lift if required.

Size
748m2, seating for 218 guests.

Food & drinks
Self-service food buffet, two self-service drinks stations and barista coffee.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk and photocopier/printer.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV. 

Dunedin Regional Lounge

Our Dunedin Regional Lounge features large windows with views of the surrounding farmlands, and offers four different seating areas including business, lounge, quiet and café. Most seats have direct access to power/USB charging and a new self-serve buffet and drinks station offers a variety of refreshments.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the upper floor of the Airport terminal.

Size
382m2, seating for 122 guests.

Food & drinks
Light buffet refreshments and self-service drinks station.

Business
Wi-Fi and business desk.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV. 

Invercargill Regional Lounge

Our Invercargill Regional lounge is located at the northern end of the domestic terminal, offering expansive views of the runway.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members can bring in one guest and up to a maximum of three children, accompanying the member, aged between 3 and 17 years (inclusive) on a complimentary basis. Children must be supervised at all times.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are also permitted on a complimentary basis.

Guests/children must enter the lounge at the same time as the member and be departing on an Air New Zealand domestic/regional operated flight. Access for guests and children is always subject to space on the day.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first flight until the last departure.

Location
The Lounge is located on the ground floor, on the right as you enter the Airport terminal.

Size
110m2, seating for 51 guests.

Food & drinks
Buffet and light refreshments available with bar facilities.

Business
Wi-Fi, business desk and photocopier/printer, USB and power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Magazines and TV.

Christchurch Regional Express Lounge

Situated at the Regional departure gates, the Christchurch Express Lounge boasts expansive views over the runway and the majestic Southern Alps. It is a great place to grab a quick bite before boarding your flight, especially if you are short on time.

Access
Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner and Koru members departing on an Air New Zealand flight (no more than four hours prior to flight departure).

Guests
Guests and children over the age of 2 are not permitted in the Christchurch Regional Express lounge.

Children aged 2 years and under travelling with an Airpoints Elite, Gold, Elite Partner or Koru member, are permitted on a complimentary basis.

Opening times
Open one hour before the first Regional flight until the last departure.

Location
The lounge is located on the Ground floor, adjacent to the Regional departure gates.

Size
Seating for up to 35 members.

Food & drinks
Self-serve buffet and refreshments available. Wine and Beer available and barista made coffee.

Business
Wi-Fi, power points at most seats.

Entertainment
Selection of magazines available.