TNZ, Emirates and Christchurch Airport Promote South Island Road Trips

Tourism New Zealand has partnered with Emirates Airline and Christchurch Airport to promote the South Island as an ideal road trip destination for travellers.

Under the “100% Pure New Zealand Road Trips” campaign, a host of road trip options from Christchurch are available. These range from visits to natural attractions and national parks such as Abel Tasman and Kahurangi; scenic boat cruises in the Marlborough Sounds; whale watching in Kaikoura; stargazing in Mt Cook; or checking out seasonal activities in Christchurch and Queenstown.

“South Island’s summer and fall seasons are full of colour, treating holiday makers to dramatically changing landscapes as they travel around the regions. These months showcase New Zealand at its finest, and driving around is the best way to experience the full glory of the seasons,” said Emirates Sales Manager Thailand & Indochina, Mr Virasakdi Vongkositkul.

Matthew Findlay, General Manager Aeronautical Business Development, Christchurch International Airport, said, “Christchurch is a great first stop to discover the rest of the South Island. The iconic Christchurch trams back on track, the transitional ‘Cardboard’ Cathedral has opened and we have four central city hotels offering more accommodation options before travellers set off on their road trip vacation. Choices from Christchurch are limitless, whether journeying south down the beautiful coast to Dunedin and Invercargill, circling through Fiordland and the Southern Alps to Queenstown, or north through the vineyard country of Marlborough, with whale and dolphin spotting at Kaikoura.”

Thai arrivals in Christchurch for October were up 104% to 1,108 for the month – 12 months rolling, up 17.9%.