Five New Zealand destinations in TripAdvisor's top ten
New Zealand has made a splash in a list of the South Pacific's newest holiday hotspots, with five national destinations being named in TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Destinations on the Rise for 2016.
The tranquil landscapes of Taupo and Wellington - New Zealand's "coolest little capital" - both make the top ten for must-see South Pacific destinations.
Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch also made the top ten list, with booking interest consistently growing in 2015.
Taupo has seen the biggest jump in booking interest on the popular travel website, up 35 per cent, closely followed by Wellington, with a 34 per cent spike.
Much of this growth was coming from increasing numbers of Aussies hopping across the Tasman, said Tourism New Zealand general manager Australia, Tony Saunders.
"Holiday arrivals from Australia to New Zealand are up 10 per cent compared to this time last year.
"Natural landscapes and scenery are the top factor for influencing visitors to choose New Zealand, along with Maori culture and local people."
Across the ditch, Brisbane, Hobart, Margaret River, Broome and Surfer's Paradise rated a spot in the top ten.
"Natural landscapes and scenery are the top factor for influencing visitors to choose New Zealand, along with Maori culture and local people."
Across the ditch, Brisbane, Hobart, Margaret River, Broome and Surfer's Paradise rated a spot in the top ten.
First appeared on Stuff.co.nz.
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