Kaikōura Sees Strong Visitor Numbers Despite Cruise Ship Decline
Kaikōura experienced a robust tourism season thru the latter half of the year, with significant growth in domestic visitor spending and overnight stays, even as cruise ship arrivals saw a decrease. A representative from the cruise industry cited rising costs as a contributing factor too the decline in cruise ship visits.
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Kaikōura’s coastline.(Source: Local Democracy Reporting)
The town of Kaikōura experienced a vibrant summer and autumn tourism period.Key holiday weekends, including King’s Birthday, Matariki, and the July school holidays, saw a significant influx of visitors.April was a standout month, with domestic visitor spending increasing by 15% and accommodation bookings rising by 7% compared to the previous
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