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Bloomberg
05-08-2025
- Bloomberg
New Zealand Joins Growing Trend to Charge Foreign Tourists More
By and Tracy Withers Save New Zealand is joining a growing list of countries that charge foreigners more to visit popular tourist sites. The government plans to levy a fee of as much as NZ$40 ($24) on foreign visitors to key natural attractions such as Milford Sound, the majestic fjord reputedly described by the writer Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world. The charge, which could be introduced in 2027, won't apply to New Zealand residents.
Bloomberg
02-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
New Zealand to Charge Foreign Visitors at Popular Tourist Sites
New Zealand will begin charging foreign tourists up to NZ$40 ($24) to visit its most popular tourist destinations such as Milford Track and Mount Cook as the government seeks ways to help spur economic growth. The country's pristine national parks and great walks are 'truly special to New Zealanders' and foreigners should pay a fee at high traffic sites, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a speech Saturday. The NZ$62 million in annual revenue generated will be re-invested into those locations, he said.
