NZ: flights from Christchurch to Auckland then LAX

All good things must end, and so it was with our New Zealand trip.

Checking in to Air New Zealand in Christchurch:

Our plane from Christchurch to Auckland:

In Auckland International Airport, love NZ with Buzzy Bees:

Last meat pie, caramel slice, and L&P soda:

Our international flight:

Menu:

Seat selfie:

The flight was delayed over an hour:

Dinner:

Breakfast:

Arriving over Los Angeles:

LA freeway:

Looking back at our plane:

Welcome to the United States:

Welcome to Los Angeles:

Shuttle back to the parking garage:

Our truck was still there!

We then drove to pick up our coach from storage, which will be in tomorrow’s post. But this concludes the posts about our New Zealand trip. It was great to visit my family, see old and new places, eat favorite foods, and try van life.

As discussed in the 2026 travel plans post, this year will be a bit different than previous ones, including another big trip, this time through Canada to Alaska (twice!). Stay tuned for our continuing adventures!