Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is situated in the upper half of the North Island. The Auckland area has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The city is divided into a number of areas with the CBD nestled in the centre.
Where is Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport is situated next to Manukau Harbour and is a 20 minutes drive from Manukau City and a 40 minute bus ride from the CBD. The Airport bus into Auckland central runs every 15 minutes and the one to Manukau runs half hourly.
Facts about Auckland Airport
Over 13 million passengers pass through Auckland Airport every year. The international side handles approximately 70 percent of foreign visitors as they enter or leave New Zealand. The airport is served by over 20 international airlines and is the second busiest airport in Australasia. Sydney is the busiest.
Auckland Domestic and International Terminals
Auckland Airport is divided into two terminal buildings that are almost one kilometre apart. Passengers can follow a walkway between the two areas or a free bus transfers people every 15 minutes.
Facilities at Auckland Airport
The airport in Auckland offers a range of facilities at both terminals including the following:
· Foreign currency booths
· ATM’s
· Luggage storage
· Free wireless internet booths
· Retail stores
· Food court
Retail Outlets at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport offers a number of top stores that sell anything from books to beach-ware to sunglasses and luggage. Gift shops sell New Zealand souvenirs and duty free stores offer a wide selection of goods.
Dining at Auckland Airport
Both terminals have a food court as well as standalone restaurants and coffee shops. There is something for everyone with a choice of reasonably priced burgers, international dishes including Indian and Asian and traditional Kiwi food.
Auckland Airport is spacious, well set out and offers much to visitors who have a few hours to fill between flights.
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