With international tourism still rebounding, domestic travellers played a crucial role in supporting New Zealand’s tourism economy this summer.

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☀️ New Zealand's Summer Hot Spots!☀️

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Dot Loves Data reveals that Aucklanders, Wellingtonians, and Cantabrians were the biggest contributors to regional spending between 18 December and 14 January, based on ANZ consumer transactions.

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🌊 Top holiday hotspots for Kiwis

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🏝️ Thames-Coromandel – $13M

☀️ Far North – $11M

🏔️ Queenstown-Lakes – $9M

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🚗 Where did Kiwis go?

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1. Aucklanders spent $20M exploring regional NZ, with Thames-Coromandel, the Far North, and Queenstown being top picks.

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2. Wellingtonians favored nearby destinations like Lower Hutt, Kāpiti Coast, and Porirua.

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3. Cantabrians mostly stayed within the South Island, flocking to Queenstown and Tasman (Cantabs do in fact love Kaiteriteri!).

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4. Dunedin holidaymakers directed 18% of their spending into Queenstown and Wānaka.

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🔄 Inter-island travel trends

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Wellingtonians ventured to the South Island, while Christchurch travellers mostly stayed within the Mainland.

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While international tourism recovers, domestic travel spending continues to fuel local economies - a reminder of the importance of catering to Kiwi holidaymakers - and remember: "Don't leave town until you've seen the country."

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