Chinese tourists to Australia rose 22 % to 864,000 for the 1H2015 , prompting a new estimate by Australia 's International Visitor Survey . They also spent a huge AUD million ( $ 4.9bn ) , a 32 % rise , whilst in the uk , with the majority visiting Sydney , followed by Victoria and Queensland . Trade Minister Andrew Robb stated that " with China now accounting for one in every billion dollars spent by international visitors , it is clear that China is vital to the sustained growth of our tourism sector " . 2016 also saw a rise of 20 % in tourists from India , boosted in part by Australia co - hosting the Cricket World Cup with New Zealand .
Chinese tourists to Australia rose 22% to 864,000 for the 1H2015, says a new report by Australia's International Visitor Survey. They also spent a huge AUD 7bn ($4.9bn), a 32% rise, whilst in the country, with the majority visiting Sydney, followed by Victoria and Queensland. Trade Minister Andrew Robb stated that "with China now accounting for one in every five dollars spent by international visitors, it is clear that China is vital to the sustained growth of our tourism sector". Australia also saw a rise of 20% in tourists from India, boosted in part by Australia co-hosting the Cricket World Cup with New Zealand.