Regional tourism highlights: November

A company has launched direct flights to Hobbiton, which is predicted to further boost tourism to Matamata.

At the end of each month, we bring you regional tourism highlights so you can stay up-to-date with airline, travel, and tourism news from around New Zealand.

With just a few days until the start of summer, more and more tourists are flocking to regional New Zealand to experience the best this country has to offer.

Here are some of November’s top headlines. 

NZ flight to take Hobbiton fans on a journey to Middle Earth by plane

Hobbiton visitors can now journey through the sky, with two daily flights available to and from Middle Earth.

AJ Hackett takes over Taupo bungy operation

AJ Hackett Bungy’s purchase of Taupō Bungy is set to take effect in late November.

Redwoods Tree Walk working on $1.5m expansion

Yet another example of Rotorua tourism businesses at the top of their game.

Whakatane tourism film captures people and place

A new film showcasing Whakatane to visitors hopes to give viewers a glimpse of the true essence of the Eastern Bay of Plenty town, by featuring locals enjoying what they love about the place.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst enroute to New Zealand

Hollywood megastars Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst are poised to brighten up the South Island over the summer holidays.

Christchurch named among best places to visit in 2020

The Garden City is the only New Zealand destination to make a popular travel guide’s list of the top 52 places to visit in 2020.

That’s all for this month. We’ll be back at the end of November with more updates. If you want to stay up-to-date in real time, please subscribe to our Industry News Bulletin.