Auckland tops Kiwis’ Labour Weekend getaway list

Recent Booking.com search data has revealed the top destinations Kiwis are eyeing for the upcoming Labour Day weekend, with Auckland taking the lead as the most desired spot.

Following closely behind are the popular tourist hubs of Rotorua and Queenstown.

As the first long weekend of the summer approaches, Kiwis are gearing up for getaways, both locally and internationally, to make the most of Labour Day. Whether heading abroad or staying local, Kiwis are eager to kick off the summer season in style.

Top 10 domestic destinations (Booking.com Labour Weekend Search Data):

1. Auckland
2. Rotorua
3. Queenstown
4. Christchurch
5. Taupō
6. Wellington
7. Tauranga
8. Napier
9. Hamilton
10. New Plymouth

Top international + domestic destinations:

1. Queenstown, New Zealand
2. Gold Coast, Australia
3. Auckland, New Zealand
4. Rarotonga, Cook Islands
5. Tokyo, Japan