Valentines Day

Cupid's Quirky Cupid-tastic Guide to the Best Valentine's Day in New Zealand!

Get ready to throw some love (and axes) this Valentine's Day in New Zealand! Here’s how you can spend the day, from travel deals to quirky activities!

Valentine's Day is not just about chocolate and roses; it's also about boosting our economy! According to Hospitality NZ's CEO, the day can ramp-up spending by as much as 10%. That’s right, while you're sharing sweet nothings with your partner, the cash registers are ringing, adding a sprinkle of prosperity to our lovely country! So, this year as you plan your romantic escapades, remember that your love also supports local businesses and the economy.

This Valentine's Day may have thrown some strange surprises our way, and who would have thought that axe-throwing would become a hot date spot? From couples flinging axes to a cheeky R-rated zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are exploring romance in the most unexpected ways! Who needs a candlelit dinner when you can share a laugh, some excitement, and a hearty throw at a bullseye? This quirky approach might just lead you to a love story worth telling at your own dinner party!

In addition to local shenanigans, let’s not forget our international friends! Young lovebirds from Australia are flocking to New Zealand for a romantic getaway, with Auckland topping their travel wishlists. Flight Centre data indicates that bookings for Australian couples between February 14 and 16 have skyrocketed, making our charming little country the number one destination for romance. Let’s hear it for Kiwi hospitality!

And just when you thought Valentine’s Day couldn’t get any sweeter, it turns out that Auckland Airport becomes the landing pad for thousands of gorgeous roses during the month of February. Thanks to Cupid’s Cargo, a prominent strategic partnership, flowers imported from Colombia and India take flight to ensure our loved ones have the prettiest blooms in town this Valentine’s Day. Did you know that New Zealand imports approximately 1.5 million roses each year for this special occasion? That’s a lot of love in bloom!