In September 2017 compared with September 2016 visitor arrivals were up 7,700 to 252,700.

The biggest changes were in arrivals from:

• Australia (up 4,800)

• China (up 3,500)

• United States of America (down 1,900)

• Republic of Korea (up 1,400)

Overseas trips by New Zealand residents were up 5,600 to 273,600.

The biggest changes were in departures to:

• Australia (down 7,200)

• United States of America (down 2,800)

• Fiji (up 2,100)

• United Kingdom (up 2,000)

• China (up 2,000)