Franz Josef .
Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
A week ago the two communities sent Tourism Minister Stuart Nash a $35 million wishlist of what they need to survive.
Yesterday he visited Franz Josef with Rural Communities Minister Damien O Connor but didn t make any promises.
Across Country Quad Bikes used to run four fully booked tours a day, closing for a few months over winter after a hectic summer.
Manager Dora Falconer said international visitors made up nearly 80 percent of their business.
She remembers when 10 tour buses a day lined the main street and restaurants were full. With lockdown and everything that s been happening, there hasn t been so many people travelling so we are literally running at under 20 percent. So a massive hit.
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