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ZQNMain Terminal (International)International departures airside Level 1 above Gates 8 and 9 after aviation security and CustomsWorth it

Manaia Lounge

Only international soft lounge (~150 seats) with chef-prepared hot/cold food, local wines, business centre, Wi-Fi, and Remarkables views. No showers on the airport, Priority Pass, or LoungeKey amenity lists. Live PP/LK hours are 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily.

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Priority PassPriority Pass, digital card accepted. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 admitted free. Live hours 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily. Ski-season crowding can restrict entry when full.
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ZQNMain Terminal (International)International departures airside Level 1 above Gates 8 and 9 after aviation security and CustomsWorth it

Manaia Lounge

Only international soft lounge (~150 seats) with chef-prepared hot/cold food, local wines, business centre, Wi-Fi, and Remarkables views. No showers on the airport, Priority Pass, or LoungeKey amenity lists. Live PP/LK hours are 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily.

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Priority PassPriority Pass, digital card accepted. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 admitted free. Live hours 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily. Ski-season crowding can restrict entry when full.
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Air New Zealand Domestic Koru Lounge

Main Terminal (Domestic)Domestic departures airside after domestic security screening — panoramic runway / Remarkables views

Compact domestic soft lounge (~230 capacity) with self-serve buffet, bar, Air NZ app barista ordering, Wi-Fi, and mountain/runway views. Air NZ’s Domestic Koru facilities list for Queenstown does not include showers. Entitlement only.

Access: Airpoints Elite / Gold / Elite Partner / Koru · Star Alliance Gold · No independent lounge-network entry

Hours: Opens about one hour before the first eligible Air New Zealand departure until the last (airport / Air NZ lounge pages)

Amenities: Self-serve food buffet and bar · App-enabled barista coffee · Wi-Fi / business facilities · Runway and Remarkables views · Bathrooms (no showers listed on Air NZ Domestic Koru page)

Best for: Air New Zealand domestic premium cabin and Koru / Airpoints Gold+ guests · Travelers who want Remarkables views without clearing international CIQ

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Air New Zealand Domestic Koru Lounge

Main Terminal (Domestic)Domestic departures airside after domestic security screening — panoramic runway / Remarkables views

Compact domestic soft lounge (~230 capacity) with self-serve buffet, bar, Air NZ app barista ordering, Wi-Fi, and mountain/runway views. Air NZ’s Domestic Koru facilities list for Queenstown does not include showers. Entitlement only.

Access: Airpoints Elite / Gold / Elite Partner / Koru · Star Alliance Gold · No independent lounge-network entry

Hours: Opens about one hour before the first eligible Air New Zealand departure until the last (airport / Air NZ lounge pages)

Amenities: Self-serve food buffet and bar · App-enabled barista coffee · Wi-Fi / business facilities · Runway and Remarkables views · Bathrooms (no showers listed on Air NZ Domestic Koru page)

Best for: Air New Zealand domestic premium cabin and Koru / Airpoints Gold+ guests · Travelers who want Remarkables views without clearing international CIQ

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Mastercard Airport Experiences provided by LoungeKey. Live finder loungecode ZQN lists Manaia at Queenstown Intl with hours 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily, international flights only, max stay 3 hours.

DragonPassLive DragonPass lounge page for Manaia at Queenstown Airport (international departures Level 1 after screening and Customs). Maximum stay 3 hours; children under 2 free. DragonPass hours currently 10:10–17:30 and 18:30–21:00 — confirm the app.

Plaza Premium LoungeAirport Manaia page lists Plaza Lounge / Plaza Premium alongside the independent lounge networks. Confirm membership in the Plaza app.

International walk-upNZ$65 adult / NZ$42 childPay-in for international passengers travelling on any airline, up to three hours, when space allows (airport Manaia page, 13 Mar 2026).

Qantas Club / Frequent Flyer (partner lounge)Qantas treats Manaia as a partner lounge for eligible Qantas-operated international departures. From 1 Jul 2026 Qantas Club / Gold / Platinum lose lounge access on international Jetstar (JQ) metal; Platinum One is excepted. Virgin Australia states it does not have a lounge or third-party lounge agreement at Queenstown.

The honest take

Manaia (Māori for protector of land, sea and sky) is the only passenger lounge in Queenstown’s international departures area. It sits on Level 1 above Gates 8 and 9 after aviation security and Customs, with about 150 seats, a business centre, and Remarkables views. Access is via Priority Pass, LoungeKey (Mastercard finder loungecode ZQN), DragonPass, Plaza Premium, or a walk-up of NZ$65 adult / NZ$42 child for up to three hours. Live Priority Pass and LoungeKey hours on 26 Sep 2026 are 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily; a 10:10–17:30-only restriction applied 14–18 and 21–24 Sep 2026 and has ended. Airport, Priority Pass, and LoungeKey amenity lists do not include showers.

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At a glance

Hours: Live Priority Pass and LoungeKey: 10:10–17:30 and 18:20–21:00 daily. Confirm the app — Immigration opening and ski-season crowding can still constrain access. Airport pay-in follows international departure banks.

Finding it: Airside Level 1 above Gates 8 and 9 after international security and passport control; short walk downstairs to the international gates

Food & drinks: Gourmet hot and cold food prepared on site plus premium local wines and soft drinks (airport Manaia page).

Showers: No

Amenities: Hot / cold food prepared on site · Premium local wines and soft drinks · Business centre / desktop PCs / Wi-Fi · TV / reading areas / dedicated bathrooms · Remarkables mountain views

Best for: Priority Pass / LoungeKey holders on daytime or evening Trans-Tasman departures · Guests who want food and a quiet seat after CIQ before a Trans-Tasman hop

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Last verified Sep 26, 2026

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