Busy summer picked as overseas tourists return

December 2022

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Alpine Crossing visitor numbers have dropped significantly since the pandemic. Photo: Alexis Chavez
DOC is forecasting increasing visitor numbers to some of New Zealand’s most famous natural landmarks this summer as international tourists return. The department’s visitor insights report for the year to June 30, 2022 shows a stark decline in visits to several iconic destinations since the pandemic. “While we know prior to the pandemic high visitor […]

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