{"id":1683,"date":"2018-11-27T09:31:23","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.compareandchoose.com.au\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2018-11-27T09:31:23","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T09:31:23","slug":"best-deals-in-duty-free-in-auckland-wellington-christchurch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compareandchoose.com.au\/news\/best-deals-in-duty-free-in-auckland-wellington-christchurch","title":{"rendered":"Best Deals in Duty Free in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is duty free shopping really the amazing bargain it\u2019s supposed to be? What is best to buy in duty free in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and how much money can you save?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Duty-free shopping was first introduced in Ireland in 1947. It was designed as a tax loophole that would sell locally produced goods, mostly liquor and cigarettes. Since then, it\u2019s evolved. While it still maintains the tax-free aspect, a huge range of food, cosmetics, fragrances, electronics and alcohol is sold. The best-selling items are spirits and cosmetics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who can buy duty free goods?<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you are travelling internationally, you can buy goods duty-free. This includes both international flights and cruises- if you\u2019ve been overseas, simply present your passport or air travel ticket to be able to spend up large.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can you buy duty free in NZ?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Typically, most people think you can only buy duty free in International airports. This is true, and you can find duty free stores in <\/span>Dunedin<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Queenstown<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Christchurch<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Wellington<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Auckland<\/span><\/a> airports. You can also purchase on board during international flights and cruises. There is also a duty free store in Auckland CDB, DFS Galleria. Even though this store is located far from an airport, the same rules apply- you must present flight details and shop in a certain time-frame of your travel dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also order and pay for your goods in advance and simply pick up when you arrive at your destination – after all, no-one likes to spend extra time at airports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip: It’s worth checking with a <\/span>travel insurance company<\/span><\/a> to make sure your purchases you pick up along the way are covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you buy from duty free<\/span><\/h4>\n

While alcohol and Toblerone are almost ritual purchases, there is so much more to buy. There is an excellent range of luxury fragrance brands, although many can be purchased cheaper online (although in NZ we now have to pay tax on internet shopping, so check the value carefully as you will pay customs extra when your goods arrive). There are also makeup and skincare products from a huge variety of big-name brands. Elizabeth Arden, Loreal, MAC, Benefit, Clarins, O.P.I. and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you\u2019ve run out of your favourite eye cream or left your eyeliner at home, it\u2019s easy to buy your products at discounted prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve been eyeing up electronics, it might be worth doing your research before leaving the country and seeing if you can buy it cheaper duty free. GoPro, Apple products, photography equipment, drones and Fitbits may be cheaper in duty free.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may also find a range of food items to buy – powdered milk, Manuka honey products, a wide variety of chocolates and of course- Toblerone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many duty free stores offer jewellery and watches at discounted prices. Dubai in particular has a great jewellery selection.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much duty free can you buy?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Duty free is there for you to save money on your personal purchases. It\u2019s not designed to bulk buy so you can re-sell, and there are limits to avoid this behaviour. Every country has different limits, so check before you travel. If you buy more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay extra duty on arrival, be detained at screening counters, or risk your goods being confiscated altogether. <\/span><\/p>\n

New Zealand duty free allowances per adult as at 1 October 2018:<\/span><\/h4>\n