Strict rules for adventure tourism in New Zealand
Following the death of 39 adventure tourists in New Zealand, local government has decided it needs to set up strict rules for the industry and plans to launch an audit and compulsory registration of all companies offering adrenalin activities.
Ensure you have backpacker travel insurance before undertaking any activities and also over 75 travel insurance if you are older.
Adventure tourism belongs to one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Travelers are spending thousands on adrenalin activities and each year brings more and more inventions and new daring attractions. While the great news means the industry is doing well, the downside of it are many unfortunate incidents, and in worst cases deaths caused by the lack of health and safety regulations and their fulfillment.
New Zealand Labor Minister, Kate Wilkinson, is currently working on a new scheme which will completely shake up the rules around adventure tourism providers in the country.