The line graph compares the number of visitors from China and New Zealand to Australia between 1990 and 2019.
In 1990/91, Chinese visitors were very few, at only **7,300**, while New Zealand already contributed **204,100** visitors. Over the years, Chinese arrivals grew dramatically, especially after 2005, showing a steep upward trend. By 2018/19, the number had surged to around **1,432,800**, overtaking New Zealand.
In contrast, New Zealand visitors showed steady but moderate growth. The numbers increased consistently from about 200,000 in 1990/91 to over **1,407,200** in 2018/19. Despite this rise, the growth was slower compared to China’s sharp acceleration.
Overall, the data highlights a major shift: while New Zealand was the dominant source of visitors to Australia for most of the period, China experienced rapid growth and eventually surpassed New Zealand by 2019, becoming the leading source of visitors. This indicates Australia’s increasing popularity among Chinese tourists.