When Will New Zealand Allow Tourists Again?
I hate to start on a negative note, but I’ll be honest: You probably won’t be able to visit New Zealand until the end of 2021.
New Zealand, like Vietnam and nearby Australia, is a victim of its own success in fighting Covid-19. Having almost eliminated the virus, it has everything to lose by allowing foreigners (who could potentially import cases), in spite of also having a lot to gain: New Zealand, prior to the pandemic, had one the world’s most vibrant and dynamic tourism industries.
The next few paragraphs will not only be filled with hard truths and tough love, but inspiration. New Zealand will eventually be open again, after all!