12 Oct 2022

Stark decline in visitors to NZ's natural landmarks

From Morning Report, 6:50 am on 12 October 2022

A new report by the Department of Conservation shows a stark decline in visitors to some of New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks. DOC says places that have seen the largest decline in visitors include Milford Sound, Punakaiki, Franz Josef Glacier and Roys Peak Track - all down over 80 percent compared to 2018 and 19 levels. DOC Heritage and Visitor Director Tim Bamford says international visitors will return this summer, but not at pre-pandemic levels. He spoke to Kim Hill.