Key points
This indicator measures the number of international visitors who visited the Waikato Region and the average number of nights they stayed in the Region. Information on the demand for accommodation is used in policy planning at the regional and local level.
Number of international visitors visiting Waikato Region and nights spent
| Year ended March |
Number of people |
Number of nights in area |
Average number of nights in area per person |
| 1998 |
319,519 |
1,490,167 |
4.7 |
| 1999 |
324,324 |
1,649,296 |
5.1 |
| 2000 |
352,285 |
1,734,651 |
4.9 |
| 2001 |
387,670 |
1,677,495 |
4.3 |
| 2002 |
398,143 |
2,294,830 |
5.8 |
| 2003 |
467,045 |
2,901,054 |
6.2 |
| 2004 |
477,255 |
3,074,324 |
6.4 |
| 2005 |
574,979 |
3,595,409 |
6.3 |
| 2006 |
527,908 |
3,187,880 |
6.0 |
| 2007 |
506,730 |
3,226,036 |
6.4 |
Source: Ministry of Tourism: International Visitor Survey (IVS)
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More information
More detail on this indicator, including how and where this information is collected, is available here.
What we want to achieve
The community outcome we are seeking to achieve by increasing international visitors is:
- We have a tourism industry that recognises the region’s cultural and environmental heritage and values, and supports economic growth.