Visitor arrivals to New Zealand climbed 8.0% year-on-year to 288,546 in April 2026, slowing sharply from a 15.1% rise in March, driven largely by gains from China. However, the number of visitors was the smallest since January, with growth slowing to its weakest pace in three months, underscoring the impact of rising oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Arrivals from China surged by 11,100, followed by Australia (up 5,500), the United States (up 3,100), Japan (up 1,500), Taiwan (up 1,300), India (up 1,200), and Malaysia (up 1,000), while those from the United Kingdom declined (down 3,300). Overall, total overseas visitor arrivals reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels, compared with 307,400 in March 2019. Australians remained the largest source of visitors, accounting for 49% of the total, followed by China (11%), the US (9%), the United Kingdom (3%), and India (3%), highlighting a continued recovery in international tourism demand. source: Statistics New Zealand

Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand decreased to 358911 in March from 408142 in February of 2026. Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand averaged 72824.72 from 1921 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 529255.00 in December of 2018 and a record low of 40.00 in April of 1942. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Tourist Arrivals - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. New Zealand Tourist Arrivals - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand decreased to 358911 in March from 408142 in February of 2026. Tourist Arrivals in New Zealand is expected to be 232000.00 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the New Zealand Tourist Arrivals is projected to trend around 591000.00 in 2027 and 625000.00 in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-13 10:45 PM
Visitor Arrivals YoY
Mar 15.1% 15.2% 17.0%
2026-06-11 10:45 PM
Visitor Arrivals YoY
Apr 8% 15.1% 7.9%
2026-07-09 10:45 PM
Visitor Arrivals YoY
May 8% 4.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 800.00 1598.00 NZD Million May 2026
Capital Flows -6107.00 2082.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Current Account -1008.00 -5639.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.70 -4.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 8877.00 8268.00 NZD Million May 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 4029.00 2003.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Imports 8077.00 6670.00 NZD Million May 2026
Terms of Trade 1561.00 1593.00 points Mar 2026
Tourism Revenues 7035.00 4617.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Visitor Arrivals YoY 288546.00 358911.00 Apr 2026


New Zealand Tourist Arrivals
In New Zealand, visitor arrivals measure the total number of overseas visitors which intended length of stay is less than 12 months.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
288546.00 358911.00 529255.00 40.00 1921 - 2026 Monthly
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News Stream
New Zealand Tourist Arrivals Rise the Least in 3 Months
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand climbed 8.0% year-on-year to 288,546 in April 2026, slowing sharply from a 15.1% rise in March, driven largely by gains from China. However, the number of visitors was the smallest since January, with growth slowing to its weakest pace in three months, underscoring the impact of rising oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Arrivals from China surged by 11,100, followed by Australia (up 5,500), the United States (up 3,100), Japan (up 1,500), Taiwan (up 1,300), India (up 1,200), and Malaysia (up 1,000), while those from the United Kingdom declined (down 3,300). Overall, total overseas visitor arrivals reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels, compared with 307,400 in March 2019. Australians remained the largest source of visitors, accounting for 49% of the total, followed by China (11%), the US (9%), the United Kingdom (3%), and India (3%), highlighting a continued recovery in international tourism demand.
2026-06-11
New Zealand Tourist Arrivals Rise 15.1% in March
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand increased 15.1% year-on-year to 358,911 in March 2026, easing slightly from a 15.2% rise in February, driven largely by gains from Australia. Arrivals from Australia jumped by 24,100, followed by China (up 4,200), the United States (up 4,100), the United Kingdom (up 3,500), Hong Kong (up 1,600), Canada (up 1,600), India (up 1,500), and Japan (up 1,200). Overall, total overseas visitor arrivals reached 95% of pre-pandemic levels, compared with 738,300 in March 2019. Australians remained the largest source of visitors, accounting for 39% of the total, followed by the United States (15%), China (7%), and the United Kingdom (6%), highlighting a continued recovery in international tourism demand.
2026-05-13
New Zealand Tourist Arrivals Soar 15.2% YoY
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand surged 15.2% year-on-year to 408,142 in February 2026, accelerating from a 4.1% rise in January. The stronger growth was largely driven by the timing of the Chinese New Year, which fell in mid-February this year. Arrivals from China jumped by 41,700 to a record February high of 61,100, leading the overall increase. Other key markets also posted gains, including Australia (up 6,500), Taiwan (up 6,100), the UK (up 1,400), and Hong Kong (up 1,400). In contrast, arrivals from the U.S. declined by 7,600, while those from South Korea fell by 1,200, partially offsetting the broader gains. Overall, total overseas visitor arrivals reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels, compared with 417,900 in February 2019. Australians remained the largest source of visitors, accounting for 31% of the total, followed by China (15%), the U.S. (14%), and the UK (8%), highlighting a continued recovery in international tourism demand.
2026-04-13