Can you bring alcohol to New Zealand?

• Alcohol

  allowed, within limits

  Duty-free personal allowance for travellers 17 years or older: up to 4.5 litres of wine or beer (equivalent to six 750ml bottles), PLUS up to 3 bottles/containers of spirits or liqueur not exceeding 1.125 litres each.

  Must be 17 or older to claim the concession. Amounts above these limits must be declared and are subject to Customs duty and GST; alcohol is always dutiable regardless of value (the general NZ$1000 duty-free threshold for goods does not apply to alcohol or tobacco).

  Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

  Checked 2026-08-18 — Source: New Zealand Customs Service — Duty-free shopping (personal allowances)

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history