International visitors to New Zealand will now be charged a levy of $100. A $35 fee was introduced in 2019 as a tool to ensure international visitors contributed to the infrastructure they use, including that linked to conservation such as the Great Walks. The levy was originally forecast to raise roughly $80 million a year. […]
Kuataika and Smyth Ridge tracks, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Lake Stream Hut, Victoria Forest Park
In search of greatness
Maungatautari Over the Mountain Track, Waikato
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