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Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations and for good reason. This place is jam-packed full of amazing things to do. Whether you want to investigate some of the amazing geothermal attractions, get stuck into some adventure activities, do some mountain biking or simply kick back and relax, Rotorua has it all. …

Heading to Rotorua this summer? It pays to rent with GO Read More »

As well as providing a wide range of super-helpful travel resources for anyone planning a trip around New Zealand, we also like to throw in the occasional posts packed full of useless facts! You never know when you might find yourself in a pub quiz wondering just how far it is from the top of …

The Length of New Zealand [and 5 other fun facts] Read More »

Wanaka is one of New Zealand’s premier holiday destinations. It started out as one of the country’s best-kept secrets where people in the know would visit for a day trip or weekend away. As time has gone on, however, it has quickly become a sought-after destination in its own right, rivalling the tourist hotspot of …

Wanaka – Queenstown’s Chilled Out Little Bro Read More »

If you’re planning your Kiwi ski trip this ski season and hiring a GO Rentals car, you’re in for a real treat. We say that because every GO Rentals customer receives a GO Play Card, which entitles you to great deals and discounts at attractions all around the country. It means you can add a …

15 GO Play Card Attractions For Your Next Ski Trip! Read More »

Updated: 23 June 2020 The Mount Hutt Ski Field in New Zealand’s South Island is an award-winning ski resort known throughout the country for its great snow, fantastic facilities and the stunning scenery of the Southern Alps. In addition to this, the surrounding area is rich with incredible natural features and has some amazing things …

Mount Hutt Ski Field – Our Guide for Snow-filled Fun! Read More »

Updated – 24 May 2020 Cardrona is known throughout New Zealand for its renowned Alpine Resort and its awesome ski area. While the resort is world-class and the skiing on Mount Cardona, equally so, there are plenty of other great things to see and do there. To help you make the most out of your …

Cardrona – All You Need To Know For Your Ski Trip And More! Read More »

New Zealand movies have always punched above their weight winning fans here and all over the world. We thought we’d share some of our favourite kiwi films along with the places where they were filmed so you can visit the locations and relive the magic! 1. Lord of the Rings We begin with the biggest …

17 New Zealand Movies & Where They Were Filmed! Read More »

Nothing is more soothing, relaxing and mesmerising than gazing upon a magnificent waterfall. Luckily, the City of Sails has a number of spectacular waterfalls, all within about an hour’s drive of the CBD (where you can pick up your Auckland car rental!). We thought we’d pick and select our favourite 11 Auckland waterfalls so you …

11 Amazing Waterfalls in Auckland to Discover Read More »