response for all countries; survey response rates by market:response for all countries; survey response rates by market: Australia 20%, China 15%, Germany 28%, Japan 23%, UK 27%, United States 21%, Korea 16%, Canada 32%, Other 21%.
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Only the top 15 factors are represented.
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International tourists' most popular outdoor activities New Zealand Q1 2025
According to a survey of international visitors to New Zealand conducted in the first quarter of 2025, the leading activity undertaken by international tourists was walking or hiking, with around ** percent of respondents saying they had done this type of activity. Swimming, surfing, and boating were also popular choices among those surveyed.
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