Whether you're seeking a haven of peace and rejuvenation or a thrill-seeking, edge-of-the-seat adventure experience, New Zealand offers it all - as visitors from around the world are rapidly discovering.

The country is proving an irresistibly attractive year-round holiday destination for an increasing number of tourists. International visitor arrivals are at an all-time high. Over the 12-month period, a record 2.227 million travellers arrived, making international tourism a major export earner for New Zealand.