Have you been dreaming of New York City lights? With the highly anticipated new direct flight option from Auckland to New York with Air New Zealand now in full swing, you can spend less time travelling, and more time enjoying! 

Two of our very own Head Office team members were lucky enough to join Air New Zealand on their inaugural New York non-stop flight celebration. Here are their top tips for YOU and FIVE reasons why you should be adding New York to your next travel plans! Welcomed with a private performance from dusk to evening from Six60 at the Edge, Hudson Yards, this is New York's tallest viewing deck at 110 stories high! 

 

 

In less than 24 hours you can depart the comfort of home and arrive into the centre of New York - ready to hit the ground for a wander around Times Square, a Broadway musical, or a tour of all the city highlights. This is a destination that has so much to offer each traveller, from luxury options to business options and all in between.

From cycling the picturesque Central Park, to exploring the Midtown Manhattan iconic attractions of The Empire State Building, Times Square, Macy’s, Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center… and plenty more! Here are our top picks for you!

Taking in the view is top priority in New York City! From Top of the Rock to Summit One Vanderbilt, there is a great view from so many buildings!

 

 

Museums and art are a huge favourite in New York! MoMA hosts favourites of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Warhol, Kusama, Basquiat, and more. 

Have a bit more time to discover? Head on the Amtrak to Washington D.C. where you can experience history, culture, cuisine, and so much more!

 

Are YOU dreaming of a New York city stay? Here’s 5 reasons why it should be on your list!

1. It only takes just over 16 hours to get into New York, direct! No transfers, no stopovers, just straight to JFK!

2. You will arrive only a short drive from the heart of New York City, meaning you can hop straight in a yellow cab and cruise Broadway!

3. Less time in the air, more time on the ground! Get started with a wander around Times Square, and head out to one of the big buildings to indulge in a city view! From Summit One Vanderbilt to Top of the Rock and all the incredible buildings in between - you will never get sick of the New York skyline!

4. So many activities! From a cruise to the Statue of Liberty, to award-winning shows on Broadway, to all the Michelin Star restaurants, Central Park discovering, Empire State Building exploring in between. New York is not short of things to do. Ask your YOU Travel Expert about the New York Pass, giving you access to over 115 New York attractions from 1 to 10 days with savings of up to 41%!

5. It’s a fantastic welcome back to long haul travel! Getting you to the city you have dreamed of visiting, quicker than ever before!