Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

Discover the top Travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for 2026 and meet the New Zealand wanderlust Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

Explore the top Travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover New Zealand Instagrammers in the Travel niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Israel Adesanya

    @stylebenderInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    🃏Please don’t take this seriously 💖✨ • @ENGAGE is the plug 🔌 @Stake for the DUBS 🥩 @myprotein for the gainz‼️

    Hashtags#gizaturn#usa#secretservicewasabouttoslide#throwback
    Followers8.7M
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes111K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States17.3%
    United Kingdom6.2%
    Nigeria6.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner12.0%
    Fitness12.0%
    Music10.7%
  2. 2. Lily Adrianne ليلي

    @lily.adrianneInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland

    Auckland, New Zealand @FashionNova ambassador

    Followers7.8M
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes55.5K
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States19.4%
    Mexico11.1%
    United Arab Emirates8.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner11.6%
    Music10.1%
    Fitness8.7%
  3. 3. Sonny Bill Williams

    @sonnybillwilliamsInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    2 x Rugby World cup & NRL winner 🏆 Family. Mindset. Faith. @sonnyseats 📧-

    Hashtags#rwc2015#sonnys
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes34.2K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201820202021202320242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand10.0%
    South Africa8.6%
    United Kingdom7.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Rugby18.6%
    Dog Owner10.7%
    Fitness10.0%
  4. 4. Jacinda Ardern

    @jacindaardernInstagramNew Zealand

    Former PM of New Zealand. Photos are my own except the ones I'm in-they're acts of kindness.

    Hashtags#adifferentkindofpower
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes16.6K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand47.9%
    Australia12.5%
    United Kingdom10.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.9%
    Mommy10.7%
    Dancer6.0%
  5. 5. Luke Stackpoole

    @withlukeInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    𖤥 Photographer / Filmmaker ✉︎ ↓ My Lightroom Presets & Masterclasses ↓

    Hashtags#faroeislands#worksh#usa#redwoods
    Mentions
    @lexarmemory@lexarmemory
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes13.5K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany16.5%
    United States11.4%
    United Kingdom6.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography57.7%
    Travel27.4%
    Dog Owner8.2%
  6. 6. Aesha Scott

    @aesha_jeanInstagramNew Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Western Bay of Plenty, n.a. ( 134)

    Happy Kiwi 🥝 @drinkdrop.au @drinkdrop.us💧 @aeshas_merch 👚 Inquiries US - Inquiries AU/NZ -

    Mentions
    @vulture@vulture@brianjmoylan@brianjmoylan@savannahlinnphoto@savannahlinnphoto+5@ingiliz_official, @stolengirlfriendsclub, @cldstyle, @nbcuniversal, @bravotv
    Followers998K
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes35.7K
    Audience quality score35/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States48.3%
    New Zealand13.8%
    Italy5.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner23.9%
    Mommy10.4%
    Travel9.3%
  7. 7. Seb Madera

    @sebmaderaInstagramNew Zealand

    Photographer from New Zealand, based in LA, always travelling Worldwide. I like taking photos of beautiful people. Co-founder of @catnipent

    Hashtags#ibiza#catnipibiza2018
    Mentions
    @delllifts@delllifts@paradisechallenge@paradisechallenge@misshawaiiantropic@misshawaiiantropic+4@bianca_richards, @catnipent, @arielleveldhuizen, @kianaoxo
    Followers871K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.5K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States36.2%
    Australia13.0%
    France4.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography30.9%
    Fashion22.3%
    Model18.7%
  8. 8. Bradley Blair Osteopath

    @bradley_blair_osteopathInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    Helping people out of pain for over 18 yrs. Based in Auckland, New 🇳🇿 BSc (Hons) Osteopathy

    Hashtags#700kfollowers#osteopathy#osteopaths#osteopath
    Followers778K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.2K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India26.7%
    United States23.3%
    New Zealand21.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.5%
    Photography12.7%
    Dog Owner9.5%
  9. 9. Robbie Maddison

    @robbiemaddisonInstagramNew Zealand

    • Chasing dreams with my wife and three boys • Subscribe to our YouTube 👇

    Hashtags#freestylekings#southafrica#builtfordtough#ad
    Mentions
    @twitchthis8@twitchthis8@beardegidio@beardegidio@jaxxonpodcast@jaxxonpodcast+2@freestylekings, @kruzmaddison
    Followers739K
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes521
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.9%
    Australia20.8%
    France8.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Automotive28.1%
    Cycling21.4%
    Sports12.9%
  10. 10. Aly Michalka

    @iamalyInstagramNew Zealand, Nelson, Tasman, n.a. ( 279)

    1/2 @alyandaj Sirens out now 🎶 National Suicide Prevention hotline 1-800-273-8255

    Mentions
    @cyndilauper@cyndilauper@itssophiadimartino@itssophiadimartino@harris_reed@harris_reed+1@auhasardspr
    Followers620K
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes7.7K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.9%
    Italy7.1%
    Argentina5.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music15.2%
    Dog Owner13.9%
    Photography11.4%

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How We Rank the Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand is Israel Adesanya with 8.7M followers, followed by @lily.adrianne and Sonny Bill Williams. This ranking lists 921 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 921 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.0%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do travel influencers on Instagram in New Zealand charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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