There are a number of hotels located close to the airport. Many of the hotels have free shuttle services and free phoning services from the airport.

Taxis are available outside the domestic terminals or to the left of customs in the international terminal. The trip to the city centre costs between NZ$50 an d NZ$65.

There is plenty of parking adjacent to both terminals, with fees ranging from NZ$9 per hour to NZ$39 per day. There are also cheaper long-term parking options located off site with free shuttle services to the terminals.

There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals.

An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city centre and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nzfor details. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65.

Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).

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Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical centre, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.

The official languages in New Zealand are English and Maori.

Local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), divided into 100 cents. Most businesses accept MasterCard and Visa, and while Diners Club and American Express are also widely accepted in the main tourist centres, they might have limited acceptance elsewhere. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. ATMs can be found in all towns and cities.

A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Passengers are also able to walk between the terminals by following the blue and white lines painted on the ground, the walk takes about 12 minutes.