Air New Zealand has announced its schedule for direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, which will begin on April 22.
The twice weekly service will connect Tasmania with Aotearoa by air for the first time since 1996.
The airline will operate its A320 fleet between the two cities on Thursdays and Sundays, hoping to make the most of domestic connectivity and provide more long weekend options for travellers.
Air NZ's CEO Greg Foran says adding a tenth Australian destination to its network was a "terrific" achievement.
"It's really exciting to be launching a new route alongside reopening our other Australian ports after a year of being predominantly a domestic airline," he says.
"Hobart offers a range of experiences that differ from the rest of Australia and there is much more to see beyond the city. It has a dynamic art and culture scene, and its stunning walks and landscapes are world-renowned."
Flights will depart Auckland at 9am and arrive in Hobart at 11am (local time).
Auckland - Hobart schedule:
Thursday:
- NZ197: Departs Auckland at 9am, arriving in Hobart at 11am
- NZ198: Departs Hobart at 12.30pm, arriving in Auckland at 6pm
Sunday:
- NZ197: Departs Auckland at 9am, arriving in Hobart at 11am
- NZ198: Departs Hobart at 12.30pm, arriving in Auckland at 6pm
