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Manaia Lounge

ZQN·Queenstown (ZQN)·Main Terminal·Independent

Last checked: 27 October 2026

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HoursDaily 10:10 - 17:30 and 18:20 - 21:00
Websitequeenstownairport.co.nz ↗
  • Ticket
    Flying Business Class or above on Qantas
    Only when travelling on a flight on QF.. Qantas First or Business Class on a Qantas-operated international flight. Open from two hours before Qantas departures
  • Status
    Qantas Gold or above status
    One guest. Only when travelling on a flight on QF.. Qantas Gold, Platinum and Platinum One Frequent Flyers on a Qantas flight number, with one guest on the same flight. Open from two hours before Qantas departures
  • Membership
    Priority Pass
    International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 are admitted free.
  • Membership
    DragonPass
    International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours.
  • Membership
    LoungeKey
    International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 are admitted free. Access may be restricted at peak times.
  • Membership
    Amex Platinum
    International departures only. Listed for the US Platinum Card; entry is subject to space.
  • Membership
    Qantas Club member
    One guest. Only when travelling on a flight on QF.. Qantas Club members (1, 2 or 4-year) on a Qantas flight number, with one guest on the same flight. Not Qantas Club Flexible members or the Annual Guest Card
  • Paid entry
    Paid entry
    Open to all international passengers on any airline. $65 per adult and $42 per child for up to three hours.

About

Manaia Lounge is the only passenger lounge in the international departures area at Queenstown Airport. It is on Level 1 above Gates 8 and 9, after security screening and Customs, and holds up to 150 guests with views of the Remarkables. Facilities include a business centre with free Wi-Fi and desktop computers, TV and reading areas, dining areas, dedicated bathrooms, a bar and a selection of local wines with freshly prepared hot and cold food.

Listing last updated Oct 2026.

Common questions

Who can get into Manaia Lounge?
Manaia Lounge admits passengers flying Business Class or above on Qantas; Qantas Gold or above status holders; Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Amex Platinum and Qantas Club member members. Paid entry is also available. Rules from queenstownairport.co.nz, checked Oct 2026.
Can I use Priority Pass at Manaia Lounge?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed as an entry method for Manaia Lounge. International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 are admitted free.
Can I use DragonPass at Manaia Lounge?
Yes. DragonPass is listed as an entry method for Manaia Lounge. International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours.
Can I use LoungeKey at Manaia Lounge?
Yes. LoungeKey is listed as an entry method for Manaia Lounge. International departures only. Maximum stay 3 hours. Children under 2 are admitted free. Access may be restricted at peak times.
Can I pay to get into Manaia Lounge?
Yes. Paid entry at Manaia Lounge. Open to all international passengers on any airline. $65 per adult and $42 per child for up to three hours.
Can I bring a guest into Manaia Lounge?
Yes, with some entry methods: Qantas Gold or above status holders and Qantas Club member may bring one guest.
What are the opening hours of Manaia Lounge?
Manaia Lounge is open Daily 10:10 - 17:30 and 18:20 - 21:00.
Where is Manaia Lounge?
Manaia Lounge is at Queenstown (ZQN), Main Terminal.

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