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All this stress is not only impacting Australians’ spontaneity while on holiday (24%), it is also causing post-holiday regret – with 1 in 5 (20%) admitting they did not have an authentic experience.
Australians are craving a more enriching experience while travelling.[2] The missing ingredient? A local recommendation – with the majority (86%) wishing they had these before their trip. It may seem obvious, but surprisingly more than half (57%) of Australians don’t consider this while planning their trip.
When local recommendations were given, Australians felt it made their trip better and they were able to discover more hidden gems (69%) or try an experience they wouldn’t have otherwise (68%).
The Local Lens Series
It’s undeniable – Australians would love a local lens or recommendation before their trip (86%). Only a 3-hour flight away, New Zealand is ready to invite manuhiri (visitors) to discover unexpected gems, often thanks to a local recommendation, and the manaakitanga (a Māori expression of deep hospitality and reciprocity) of locals.From top tips for road tripping the Central North Island to the ultimate guide of the South Island’s West Coast – Kiwi locals have insider knowledge that is ready to be unlocked when planning or booking a trip to Aotearoa.
To avoid those post-holiday regrets here are some Kiwi insider tips and secret spots in Aotearoa:
To uncover more about New Zealand, visit newzealand.com OR @purenewzealand.
To avoid those post-holiday regrets here are some Kiwi insider tips and secret spots in Aotearoa:
- On the North Island – grab a lamb & gravy toastie at Kai Nui in Taumarunui OR walk the poignant Bridge to Nowhere in the 'valley of abandoned dreams'
- On the South Island – try rock fossicking at Constant Bay and Doctors Bay– for the budding geologists
To uncover more about New Zealand, visit newzealand.com OR @purenewzealand.
*Source: Hailee Amalfi, Eleven PR Sydney, hailee.amalfi@elevenpr.com.au
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