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New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure capital of the world. As the home of bungy jumping and jet boating, it’s easy to see why. New Zealand has been thrilling people for years. Since the first ever commercial jet boat ride in 1958 and the first bungy in 1988, Kiwis have been pushing …

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Looking for some inspiration when it comes to places to visit in New Zealand this winter? You’ve come to the right place. Whilst it’s relatively easy to pick a destination to enjoy in New Zealand over the summer months, picking a spot during the winter months is a little more challenging – or at least …

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Can you do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in winter? An excellent question and one we will be answering in this post so that you can plan properly and ensure you stay safe whilst attempting this awesome day walk. Let’s first take it back a couple of steps. You may have read our post talking about …

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Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations all year round. Whilst there are so many things to see and do in and around Rotorua, one of the best reasons to visit Rotorua, especially in the colder months, is the hot pools. As we look to welcome back international visitors from Australia beyond, …

Free Hot Pools in Rotorua – where to relax for free this winter Read More »

The ski season in New Zealand typically runs from early June to late October and after two years of uncertainty for many of our snowfields across both the North and South Islands, there is genuine hope and belief that this could be the first uninterrupted ski season since 2019. With this in mind, we have …

The Ski Season in New Zealand – Ski Fields Opening Dates & More! Read More »

Looking for the best museums in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Whilst New Zealand is blessed with a huge range and variety of museums, in towns and cities throughout the country, we reached out to our GO Explore family to find out which were their favourites and we have curated a list …

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If you’re looking for things to do in Rotorua this winter, you’ve come to the right place. Better still, if you’re looking for free activities in Rotorua this winter, this post is really going to float your boat. Rotorua is an awesome hotspot for things to do with a wide range of adventure, cultural and …

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Looking for the best events in New Zealand in May? You’ve come to the right place. Like many of our event posts over the past few months, sadly there have been a few cancellations to some of the biggest events that usually take place in May. We have left these events in the calendar, however, …

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