AUCKLAND – 11 January 2011: Wotif.com today revealed Kiwi domestic travellers’ favourite destinations in 2010, according to the Top 20 locations booked through the leading accommodation website.

Although Auckland held the top spot again in 2010, Wellington knocked Christchurch from its perch at number two. Christchurch had done the same to Wellington the previous year.

The North and South Islands were equally represented in the Top 20, with 10 destinations from each region.

General Manager Wotif Brands Megan Magill said there was quite a bit of jostling on this year’s list.

“We’ve compiled the list based on bookings made by both leisure and business travellers in New Zealand throughout 2010 and have noticed a few changes compared to last year,” Megan said.

“Franz Josef Glacier was a new addition to this year’s list at number 20, while Paihia, Wanaka and Invercargill all moved upwards. Meanwhile, Te Anu moved down three spots from 12th to 15th.”

Top 20 New Zealand Destinations in 2010

DESTINATION 2010 2009
Auckland 1 1
Wellington 2 3
Christchurch 3 2
Queenstown 4 4
Rotorua 5 5
Dunedin 6 6
Taupo 7 7
Hamilton 8 8
Napier 9 9
Palmerston North 10 10
Nelson 11 11
Paihia 12 14
Tauranga 13 13
Wanaka 14 16
Te Anau 15 12
New Plymouth 16 15
Hanmer Springs 17 17
Invercargill 18 20
Blenheim 19 19
Franz Josef Glacier 20 -

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