Regional Koru Lounge
★3.0(2 reviews)IVC · Domestic
Invercargill's only lounge — relaxed, regional and right by the gates.
The Air New Zealand Regional Koru Lounge is the single lounge at Invercargill Airport, New Zealand's southernmost commercial gateway. It sits in the domestic terminal near the departure gates, with views across the runway, and is built around Air New Zealand's regional network rather than international travel. Access is tied to the airline: eligible Airpoints and Koru members and Star Alliance premium passengers can use it when departing on an Air New Zealand flight, with standard Koru guest rules applying. There is no walk-in day pass and no Priority Pass or DragonPass route here. Inside, it keeps things relaxed and regional — complimentary snacks and drinks including soft drinks and house wine and beer, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and workstation facilities, and comfortable seating to settle into before you board. As a quiet southern airport, it rarely feels crowded, making it a calm spot to wait for your flight.
Crowding · usually quiet
A workable spot before a short flight, with Wi-Fi and a workstation area for clearing email. It's a small regional lounge rather than a dedicated business space, but the usually-quiet atmosphere helps you focus.
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A relaxed regional spread rather than a large buffet: complimentary snacks alongside a self-service bar with house wine, beer and liquor, plus soft drinks, tea and coffee. It's designed to keep you comfortable before a short domestic hop rather than to serve a full meal.
The lounge is in the domestic terminal, on the ground floor near the departure gates, with views across the runway. Follow the airport signage to the Koru lounge after check-in.
- 01Check in at the Invercargill domestic terminal
- 02Follow signage toward the departure gates
- 03Look for the Air New Zealand Regional Koru Lounge near the gates
- 04Present your membership or boarding pass at the door
Landmarks: Departure gates · Runway-facing windows
ℹ 1st Floor,See airport signage
Star Alliance GoldMake the most of it.
This is the only lounge at Invercargill, so access depends on your Air New Zealand status rather than a Priority Pass or DragonPass card.
There's no walk-in day pass here — if you don't qualify, plan to wait in the main terminal.
The lounge opens about an hour before the first flight and runs until the last departure.
Grab a window seat for views across the runway while you wait.
Invercargill is domestic only, so onward international travellers connect via Christchurch or Auckland.
Quick answers.
Eligible Air New Zealand Airpoints and Koru members and Star Alliance premium passengers can enter when departing on an Air New Zealand flight. Present your membership or boarding pass at the door.
No — there's no walk-in day pass at Invercargill. Access is tied to eligible Air New Zealand Airpoints, Koru and Star Alliance passengers.
No. The Regional Koru Lounge is not part of the Priority Pass or DragonPass networks; entry runs through Air New Zealand status.
The lounge typically opens about an hour before the first flight of the day and stays open until the last departure, so hours follow the flight schedule.