New Zealand: How to get there

So how are you going to get to New Zealand?

Getting to New Zealand is so easy with a choice of airlines flying from the United States every day.

• Air New Zealand
Passenger Reservations & Enquiries
USA Phone: 1 800 262 1234
USA Freephone: 1800 262 1234
http://www.airnewzealand.com

• Quantas
Passenger Reservations & Enquiries
USA Phone: 1 800 227 4500
USA Freephone: 1 800 227 4500
http://www.quantas.com/us

• Air Tahiti Nui
Passenger Reservations & Enquiries
USA Phone: 1 310 662 1860
USA Freephone: 877 824 4846
http://www.airtahitnui-usa.com

• Air Pacific
Passenger Reservations & Enquiries
USA Phone: 310 568 8676
http://www.airpacificusa.com

Major Airports
New Zealand has a network of international and domestic airports.
While Auckland Airport serves the largest number of international arrivals and departures, airports in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Queenstown also receive flights from other countries.

Domestic airports make every part of the country accessible, from Kaitaia Airport in the far north to Ryan’s Creek Aerodrome on Stewart Island. Airport facilities vary according to the size of the local population.


Cruise on In
With 9000 miles of coastline and hundreds of islands New Zealand is a great cruise destination. All aboard!

Here are a few Cruise lines to get you on your way:

• Coral Princess-www.coralprincess.com
• Crystal Cruises-www.crystalcruises.com
• Cunard- www.cunardline.com.au/
• Hapag- Lloyd-www.hl-cruises.com
• Holland America Line- www.hollandamerica.com
• Oceania Cruises -www.oceaniacruises.com


ONE LAST THING: Is your passport ready to travel?

Before you travel to New Zealand, check that your passport is ready for the trip. Your passport must be:
• Valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date.
• Not damaged, defaced or excessively worn.
• Showing a visa or permit, if you require one.

Do you need a visa or permit?
USA has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand. If you hold a USA passport, you don't need a visa to enter New Zealand for up to three months. However, you are still required to provide:
• Travel tickets or evidence of onward travel arrangements
• Evidence that your can support yourself in New Zealand (approximately NZ$1000 per month per person).