Air New Zealand Intl. Lounge
MEL · International
NZ's Trans-Tasman lounge at MEL — Kiwi hospitality + Star Alliance Gold.
Air New Zealand International Lounge at MEL Terminal 2 is NZ's home Trans-Tasman lounge. Access for NZ Business Premier passengers, Airpoints Elite and Gold members, and Star Alliance Gold travelers on NZ-operated flights. Distinctive Kiwi hospitality — NZ wines (Cloudy Bay, Felton Road rotations), Kiwi cheese board, manned bar. Manned by Kiwi crew. The headline NZ international lounge outside of AKL.
Crowding · busy at peak
Workable. Some workstations. Wi-Fi is fast.
✓ Printer available
NZ + Australian kitchen — distinctive Kiwi-Aussie hot mains rotation. Manned bar with NZ wines (Cloudy Bay sauvignon, Felton Road pinot rotation), Aussie wines, Champagne, premium spirits. NZ + Aussie cheese board.
Dietary: Vegetarian · Vegan options · Gluten-free on request
After international security at T2, follow Air New Zealand Lounge signage.
- 01Clear international security at T2
- 02Follow Air NZ Lounge signage
Landmarks: T2 international airside
ℹ Ground Floor,See airport signage
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from MEL without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at MELMake the most of it.
NZ Sauvignon blanc (Cloudy Bay) is the global Kiwi staple — pour a glass.
NZ + Aussie cheese board is the headline cold spread.
Star Alliance Gold ONLY on NZ-operated flights — Star Gold on SQ uses SilverKris at MEL.
Trans-Tasman peak (5pm–8pm AKL departures) is heavy.
Airpoints Gold is the lowest tier — Elite gets extended privileges.
Quick answers.
Generally no — NZ-operated flights only here. LH may use Marhaba contract.
No — NZ premium / Airpoints Elite+ / Star Gold on NZ only.
