The CBD and Britomart if you arrive without a car, since the airport buses and ferries land there; Ponsonby for something quieter ten minutes out; Christchurch's rebuilt Central City is walkable from the bus interchange.
- Auckland's CBD and Britomart is the choice if you arrive without a car, with the airport buses and the ferries landing there, at NZD 180 to 350.
- Ponsonby is the quieter option ten minutes out, with boutique hotels and cafés at NZD 160 to 300.
- Christchurch's rebuilt Central City is walkable from the bus interchange at NZD 120 to 250, with Merivale the quiet motel district north of the centre.
- Check-in needs your passport and a card, with a pre-authorisation of NZD 50 to 200 against damage.
- There is no obligation on providers to register foreign guests with any immigration authority.
Accommodation
For your first nights after landing, these neighbourhoods work well:
- Auckland:
- CBD / Britomart: Ideal if you arrive without a car - excellent access to airport buses and ferries. Indicative price: NZD 180–350 per night.
- Viaduct Harbour / Wynyard Quarter: Modern waterfront district with upmarket hotels. Indicative price: NZD 250–550 per night.
- Ponsonby: Residential area with boutique hotels and cafés, 10 minutes from the centre. Indicative price: NZD 160–300 per night.
- Christchurch:
- Central City / Cathedral Square: The fully rebuilt centre, walkable from the bus interchange. Indicative price: NZD 120–250 per night.
- Merivale: A quiet district north of the centre with good motels. Indicative price: NZD 140–280 per night.
What check-in usually involves: You will be asked for your passport and a credit or debit card. Properties take a pre-authorisation of NZD 50 to 200 against damage. There is no special obligation for accommodation providers to register foreign guests with any immigration authority.
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