Australians are travelling across the ditch in growing numbers as New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to recover from the Pandemic.
In the financial year 2023, Australians made for the largest group of international visitors to New Zealand, with over 1.2 million arrivals recorded.
Economists say more competition among airlines flying across the Tasman sea means it’s a cheaper option for international travelers.
Air fairs are reportedly up 40% from this time last year.
New Zealand’s tourism sector contributes 5.5 per cent of the country’s GDP.
During the height of Covid, the industry took a massive hit, but new data shows a full recovery is closer than ever.
