Australian Tourism to New Zealand Sets July Record

Statistics New Zealand figures showed total arrivals from Australia were up 14.6 percent, almost 10,000 extra visitors in July, compared with July 2006. Arrivals for those visiting on holiday from Australia increased 21.5 percent in July 2007, compared with the same month a year earlier. July visitation from Australia surpassed the previous record for the month, set in July 2004. The ski season has enjoyed a strong start backed by promotions from Tourism New Zealand, the regional tourism organizations, airlines and operators that have been running since later February, said George Hickton, Tourism New Zealand chief executive.