Strong demand over the summer months has led to the seasonal direct route between Christchurch and Adelaide being extended.
Air New Zealand began flying the new route in late October last year, with the seasonal service originally planned to cease in late March. The service is being extended through to autumn, making it even easier for Kiwis in the South Island to explore South Australia.
Regional Manager, New Zealand, for the South Australia Tourism Commission, Stacey Kerr, said the extension reflects how much Kiwi travellers are enjoying everything that South Australia has to offer.
With 58 percent of Kiwi travellers looking for new destinations to discover and a buzzing festival season about to commence, including LIV Golf Adelaide, Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide, Adelaide is the perfect destination for an easy and enticing getaway.
Kerr said that the extended flight season is fantastic news for mainlanders as it means they can enjoy the convenience of the new direct flights for longer.
The Friday and Monday four-hour flights make South Australia perfect for a long weekend, and even more appealing for Kiwis looking for a ‘something different’ holiday.
Kerr went on to say that Kiwi travellers enjoy exploring Adelaide city and its wide array of arts, culture, and sporting events, along with the famous wine regions like the Barossa and Clare Valley. They are also discovering the beauty of destinations further afield, like the Flinders Ranges, Outback and Kangaroo Island.
Air New Zealand General Manager Short Haul and Domestic, Lucy Hall, added that the airline is excited to see the route extended beyond the originally planned season.
