Review: Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane

Prior to my departure from Australia, I visited the Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane before hopping on my EVA Air business class flight to Taipei.

This lounge has a unique schedule, as it operates in the morning, closes temporarily, and then reopens in the evening to accommodate the nighttime bank of departures.

With this in mind, I figured it’d be worth reviewing, especially since passengers on morning departures in Air Canada business class from Brisbane to Vancouver would also have access to this lounge.

Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane – Access

The Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane is located in the International Terminal of Brisbane Airport. It’s situated near Gate 82 on the fourth floor of the airport, just past the security checkpoint.

To find the lounge, simply head right after the duty-free area. You’ll find a number of signs throughout the terminal to point you in the right direction.

As you approach the lounge, an escalator or elevator will take you up to the lounge level.

Upon reaching the top, you’ll immediately spot the Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane to your left, directly opposite the airport’s Plaza Premium Lounge.

The lounge is accessible to Star Alliance business class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold members flying with Air New Zealand on the same day.

Additionally, Gold or Elite members of the Air New Zealand Frequent Flyer program with a same-day Air New Zealand ticket are granted access.

In my case, I gained access with my EVA Air business class boarding pass.

I arrived around 7pm, and the lounge hadn’t opened just yet, so I hopped over to the Plaza Premium Lounge to kill some time.

Later, around 8:30pm, I headed over to the Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane, as soon as its doors opened.

Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane – Seating

The Air New Zealand Lounge Brisbane is relatively spacious, and can accommodate almost 200 guests. It’s worth noting that it’s a bit smaller than smaller than its counterpart lounge in Sydney.

Upon arrival, the lounge’s sliding door reveals a striking landscape display, which leads the way to the main lounge beyond. The large New Zealand-inspired display adds a beautiful touch, complemented by local messmate wood and jet black finishes.