Visitor spending in Australia’s regions – the 12 months to 30 June 2005

Domestic and international visitors spent $63.5 billion in Australia during the 12 months ending 30 June 2005. 57% of the domestic day visitor expenditure and 53% of the domestic overnight visitor expenditure ocurred in the regional areas which exclude the capital cities and the Gold Coast.

Spending was highest in New South Wales which received 31%, followed by Queensland with 27%, Victoria 19%, Western Australia 10%, South Australia 6%, Tasmania 3%, Northern Territory 3% and the ACT 2%.

Further info is available in the publication ‘Travel Expenditure by Domestic and International Visitors in Australia’s Regions, year ended 30 June 2005’, costs $20 and is available from Tourism Research Australia(02) 6213 6940 or email tra@tourism.australia.com.