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Statistics NZ have released data on New Zealand’s International Travel for July 2024.
The statistics show significant growth for July 2024, with 221,800 overseas visitors arriving—a rise of 8,000 compared to July 2023. Those key increases came from Australia (up 11,400) and China (up 10,000), while arrivals from the U.S. dropped by 13,100, reflecting a decline after the FIFA Women’s World Cup surge in 2023.
Visitor numbers also reached 87% of July 2019 levels, highlighting a steady recovery from the pandemic.
New Zealand-resident travellers numbers also rose, with 314,000 arrivals July 2024, up 25,200 from the previous year, driven by increased travel to Australia, Indonesia, and Fiji. This figure is 92% of July 2019’s numbers.
Annual data showed 3.22 million overseas visitors and 2.94 million resident travellers, both marking substantial year-over-year increases. July 2024 saw 1.07 million border crossings, or 90% of pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the resilience and ongoing recovery of New Zealand’s travel industry.
