Air New Zealand celebrates 30 years flying direct between Auckland and Queenstown

In the past decade alone, the airline has carried over seven million customers between the two destinations and this coming summer will operate up to 116 return services a week, increasing to 156 over the Christmas period.

To celebrate the 30-year milestone, customers travelling today will be treated with a few delights onboard, and the giant lolly jar is in town.

Customers travelling from Auckland to Queenstown could be enjoying a scenic TSS Earnslaw Cruise thanks to RealNZ or a giant swing or bungy jump thanks AJ Hackett Bungy.

It enables efficient, convenient travel for business or leisure, as well as creating long-haul connections with Asia, North America, and Europe.

Image Credit: Queenstown Airport