If you are on a narrow body (e.g 737) note that you would still have to pay for row 4 which is the best in economy IMO. I think it is $35AUD for the that route. Perhaps worth it.

And as it is not domestic you will be have access to the Qantas lounge in the international terminals. SYD lounge is passable, but due an upgrade, and the central area is nicest IMO, although see you will likely be going from MEL (only tried F lounge there but it was very nice).

Note, the AKL lounge is AWFUL! Probably one of the worst airline lounges I’ve been in. If you have third party lounge access (e.g. Priority Pass) then I’d recommend the Strata lounge.

Also, speaking as a Pom(!), the Aussies love QANTAS, it’s their pride and joy 😉, so come on, get the name right 😂