American billionare and adventurer Steve Fossett, with his copilot Einar Enevoldson take in magnificent views of the Southern alps and Mt Cook (Aoraki) as they have their first test flight in the DG505 sailplane. Barry Harcourt/Getty Images
The West Coast of New Zealand is witnessing an outstanding surge in tourism, with visitor spending numbers for 2023 exceeding those of the previous year by over 30 percent.
The impressive growth far exceeds the national average increase of 11.6 percent, marking an impressive milestone for the region’s tourism industry.
