Overseas visitor numbers reach 95% of pre-pandemic levels
New Zealand welcomed 201,900 international visitors in June, up 8.1% year-on-year and nearly matching pre-pandemic arrival rates.
International visitor arrivals to New Zealand continue to recover, with June 2026 figures showing 201,900 overseas visitors entering the country. This represents an 8.1% increase compared to June 2025. The monthly total now stands at 95% of pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the ongoing rebound in international tourism to New Zealand.
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Overseas visitor numbers reach 95% of pre-pandemic levels
The number of overseas visitors to New Zealand continues to rise, with international arrivals in June reaching 95% of pre-pandemic levels. According to figures from Statistics NZ, 201,900 international visitors arrived in the country in June 2026, an 8.1% increase…