Air Travel

Airports serve the main centers but driving or taking a bus is best for other areas. Air New Zealand operates flights daily from Auckland and Wellington to Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Palmerston North; and from Christchurch to New Plymouth and Palmerston North. Budget carrier Jetstar also serves New Plymouth and Palmerston North, while Originair connects Palmerston North and Nelson.

Contacts

Air New Zealand. 0800/737–000; www.airnewzealand.co.nz.

Jetstar. 0800/800–995; www.jetstar.com.

Originair. 0800/380–380; originair.co.nz.