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Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs

  • Written by: Stephen Espiner, Associate Professor, Department of Tourism, Sport & Society, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costsSanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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