Biosecurity is taken seriously here - any plants/foods you take may damage local flora and fauna. Make sure to throw most foods away before control. Chocolate and cookies are ok though ;)

Good airport to be in with great environment, and even better if you have lounge access. However the resting area has been improved these last few years and are quite comfortable now.

Clean , open, efficient and airy space. Lovely people. Good security approach that doesn’t make you want to murder everyone. If you’re going to the US get to the gate a bit early for extra security.

Very busy airport at peak times. If you're meeting international arrivals, it can take between 10-75 minutes for them to clear immigration, customs and biosecurity depending on number of flights .

POWER POINT!! To the right of Burger King, to the left of Cafe Espresso opposite Think New Zealand just below the window you will find it.

Need a PowerPoint post check I and bag check? Head upstairs to espresso past above 1 drink stand up the escalator. On your right is espresso behind it there are two black plugs by the window lking out

Great modern design airport . Lots of comfortable sitting spaces, big windows, view over the airport . Much better than SYD, MEL and SIN

The lounges are fantastic and the Kiwis are even better. Learn a few greeting in the native Maori language to show respect for the indigenous peoples. Kia Ora

The Emirates A380 gates 15 and 16 (usually used for the Sydney and Melbourne flights ) are far away - make sure to account for around 15 minutes of walking.

If you're following the green line to get to the Domestic Terminal don't get confused when it stops suddenly. Check the opposite side of the road . The line continues there.

Use SmartGate if you have an NZ or AU ePassport. It is so much quicker. No longer will you have to buy something from duty free just to skip the queue. Those were the days.

Need to extend lounges for overnight layovers (24hr lounges ) as it’s not always convenient to check into hotels for just a couple of hours in the middle of the night. Currently they close about 12-1am

Overnight waiting for a connectiong flight ? Head upstairs to the observation deck but bring warm clothes and a small cushion to sit, as it is cold and seats are mostly occupied by people sleeping.

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Good place to buy Rotorua mud products, Icebreakers, possum fur and All Blacks apparel before leaving New Zealand! Limited free wifi .

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Remember, a departure tax is levied on international flights . The fee is NZ$25 for travellers aged 12 or over, and NZ$10 for those aged 2-11 years.

The nicest designed airport I've been in. Hong Kong is grand but not as comfortable and relaxing. Even the view here is nice.

If your going away and holiday you can buy duty free to take with you and also leave the rest to be collected when you return. :-)

If you are a tourist and need a local sim card for the stay go to the information Centre, here or in the domestic airport . The give you one for free. The just buy a voucher for top up at a shop.

If you are leaving the airport , leave enough time for clearing customs and the biosecurity checks. Immigration is a breeze.

Be sure to take the Airbus Express if you want to head to the city and you're car-less. Runs every 10mins between 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri.

Shop large. Travel light. Buy on departure and pick up on arrival. Available at Duty Free . :)

Everything about this country is wonderful. Aucklands airport is no exception

Very nice airport , clean and a wide variety of food to choose from here.

really nice airport , but don't stress when they say "final call" for your international flight , you still have a lot of time from our experience.

Clean , well organized and good size for the city movement.

Breakfast on a budget at international Burger King wrap is 5 dollars 20 jake pearce

QANTAS tip: If you only got carry-on and are a silver/gold/platinum frequent flier you can skip the queue and use the machine.

If you're running outta power on your cellphone or laptop, there's a power in gates 30-32 area. Rear far-left seats. Great for charging up before that long flight ;)

Pretty amazing place to have an extended layover. Hang out both before and after security!

Pleasant small airport . Easy to navigate and customs was a breeze with a UK passport.

Retro coffee (the caravans outside door 4 and 8) makes the best coffee in the whole terminal. $4.50NZD for a large coffee . A++

The Blue Orb chairs are simply fantastic, comfy & sound proof. Now it's not often you get that at an airport ! Top banana !

Best coffee in arrivals - @RetroEspresso caravan outside door number 8. They serve AllPress Espresso the best tasting bean in the land!

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Best coffee through departures - AllPress Espresso - head through immigration early and grab a cup of AllPress @BookMarque on the right

Great place for star gazing, caution: beware of the moving stars, if the star becomes as large as a sun it's a good time to duck

Customs lines get kinda long so be prepared but once you're done... Hello New Zealand!

The Air New Zealand lounge is lovely and it has hammock chairs!

Waiting area is an added convenience... Just sucks when it’s rush hour... Commuters and passengers are everywhere... it’s insane

Now that you're here, be sure to check out Great Lake Taupo on your travels! Lots to see, do and experience, the North Islands adventure capital!

Passport control can take forever depending what time you arrive. Security control is fast. Downside - only 30 minutes free internet. Seriously ???

If you have an early flight : immigration and security only open at 04:30 so don't show up too early.

Parking at the airport is expensive ! But worth every penny spent to send a love one off.

There are powerpoints on the white pillars in the foodcourt before security

Chicken Burger @ Burger King is great! ????

Transferring to a domestic flight was a huge pain to get the bags rechecked in. Not very organized . The walk to the domestic airport was nice though.

I'm at the international Auckland airport for the first time - since two years - to go overseas.

Make sure u use the new check in system it's very quick the way it scans & checks your passport