Good airport, nice size (small but has everything ...

Good airport, nice size (small but has everything you need). Domestic and international departs from same building. Modern and clean inside - toilets immaculate. A few souvenir shops (not too expensive), icebreaker merino, bookstore (both expensive) and plenty of range for food and coffee. No oneworld lounge sadly. Never much of a queue for check in. Parking is expensive, but up to ten minutes free for dropoffs. Downstairs is arrivals, upstairs departures. Public bus to airport is #91 (airport express) but it may be cheaper for you to just get a day ticket ($9.50) for travel to cbd and the hutt valley. Takeoff is usually beautiful. Lookout for the model eagles from Lord of the Rings suspended from the departures hall roof!! Undergoing expansion as we speak.