Hobbiton Movie Set
International
Hamilton Airport is delighted to announce we have partnered with Jetstar to bring international flights back to the mighty Waikato!
Your gateway between the mighty Waikato and Australia
It’s been twelve years since we had an international service out of Hamilton Airport, so let’s give it 100% support!
From June 2025, you can head over the ditch from Hamilton Airport to explore the magical, laid-back beachside locations of the Gold Coast. Or immerse yourself in the nightlife, stunning coastlines and natural beauty of iconic Sydney.
Hamilton | NZ
Gold Coast | AUS
Sydney | AUS
Gold Coast
Fly to the Gold Coast from Hamilton Airport three days a week:
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
From laidback beachside villages in the south to the buzzing central suburbs, and fresh energy of northern Gold Coast, discover the depth and diversity of this seaside city. Cruise the coastline for beautiful beachside locations or head up into the Hinterland for secluded hideaways, national parks and untouched wilderness. Take a wander and you'll find pleasant surprises waiting around every corner. Explore an enticing array of venues, eateries and destinations and discover a different side of the Gold Coast.
For more information on what to see and do on the Gold Coast, please visit https://experiencegoldcoast.com/
*Subject to government and regulatory approval.
Sydney
Fly to Sydney from Hamilton Airport four days a week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
This is Sydney: wildlife, nightlife, the good life. Hidden restaurants down historic laneways, famous icons on Sydney Harbour, an endless calendar of events. Stunning coastlines and natural beauty.
For more information on what to see and do in Sydney, please visit https://www.sydney.com/nz
Don't forget to invite your Aussie mates back to the mighty Waikato.
Enjoy a slice of middle-Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, visit the stunning black-sand surf beaches at Raglan; experience organic award-winning tea and a world-leading destination for art and hospitality at Zealong Tea Estate and visit the world-renowned Hamilton Gardens!
Of course, the proximity of the Waikato region to other destinations makes this the perfect base for exploring the wider central North Island. Click here to find out more about the mighty Waikato.
Hamilton Airport goes international
Watch out Australia – we’re on our way! WRAL chief executive Mark Morgan, board chair Barry Harris and the Hamilton Airport team celebrate the announcement that direct flights between Hamilton and Australia will resume in mid-2025.
