While it's still early days, with many communities still working hard to get things back up and running, some are doing a particularly good job of attracting more Kiwi visitors in the absence of international visitors. Plus, we tend to think its top attractions – geothermal sites, farm experiences and Māori cultural performances – are aimed at international visitors. Facing stiff competition from other South Island ski towns, Mt Hutt’s targeting budget-conscious parents with free lift passes for kids aged 10 and under. John Kirk-Anderson/Stuff Akaroa is urging Kiwis visitors to stick around longer to discover lesser-known gems in the town and surrounding area. Suffering from the lack of international visitors, Akaroa is urging Kiwi visitors to “delve a little deeper” (ie stay longer).

Source: Stuff June 24, 2020 04:07 UTC