Every country has a certain amount of natural beauty. New Zealand just happens to have loads of it. Better still, it’s not just concentrated in a few remote corners. The great scenery of our wide open spaces surrounds and inspires us, even in our biggest cities. That’s why nearly 22,000Read More →

Tourism New Zealand works alongside the New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand to capitalise on opportunities generated by films made here, to promote New Zealand as an exceptional travel destination. Research shows us that film can influence travel choices. It is an industry that is growing rapidly in New Zealand,Read More →

New Zealand’s popularity as a cruise destination has skyrocketed in the last few years, with the sector growing five-fold in the last ten years. In 2016-2017 Australians (47%) made up the majority of international cruise arrivals, followed by Americans (21%) and Europeans (13%). In 2017-18 the season is expected toRead More →

A $900k campaign promoting New Zealand as a winter holiday destination, built around a skiing experience, is underway in Australia. For 2018, Tourism New Zealand is taking an overall ‘ski New Zealand’ approach, promoting all three major skiing regions – Canterbury, Southern Lakes and Ruapehu. Working with the ski industry,Read More →