Good Things Take Time
Globe writer, Leigh Turner, believes NZ’s value as a holiday destination lies in eco rather than adventure tourism. “In the last six years, international visitor numbers have risen 41%. But that success poses challenges for a country whose unique selling proposition in the global tourism market is spectacular, unspoiled nature.” Turner’s leisurely South Island itinerary includes Akaroa, Oamaru, Lake Manapouri, and Fiordland.