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Freedom Camping. It just sounds exciting doesn’t it? It sounds like something right out of the Lord of the Rings. Find a spot, pitch up in your campervan and enjoy a free night of accommodation under the starry night sky. A post shared by Camping New Zealand (@campingnz) on Jan 25, 2018 at 6:06pm PST …

Freedom Camping in New Zealand – The Dos and Don’ts of Enjoying our Beautiful Country Read More »

Before we start, let’s just say that this is not a post bashing our Aussie neighbours. We do in fact love our Aussies neighbours (most of the time) which is why we welcome so many of them to our beautiful country every year. We also like to head across the ditch ourselves from time to …

9 reasons why Australians love New Zealand Read More »

You will often find us writing about the best places to visit in New Zealand. It’s our job to keep you up to date with all the hot spots that you need to check out on your trip to New Zealand. However, we’re also about the adventure. We’re not called GO Explore for no reason. …

7 of New Zealand’s most underrated places you should visit this summer Read More »

Like every city in the world, Auckland has some hidden gems that not that many people know about. Those who are in the know tend to keep things under their hats. Well, as much as we feel bad for letting the cat out of the bag, we’re all about ‘exploring’ and we don’t want to …

10 of the Best Secret Spots in Auckland You Need to Visit this Summer Read More »

As summer fast approaches, one of the most popular destinations for visitors and locals alike is Southland. Well, to be more precise, Milford Sound. It’s up there with the most popular destinations in New Zealand and for good reason. Exploring Milford Sound can be done in lots of different ways. Cruise, scenic flight or simply …

Exploring Milford Sound and saving money with GO Play Read More »

We decided it was time to shake things up a bit! Whilst we’re known for providing awesome car rentals in New Zealand, we thought it was time to try something new. Our GO Glamper is a super nifty Camper Trailer that you can lock and leave …wherever you like – from the top of the …

Introducing the GO Glamper – the newest member of the GO Rentals team! Read More »

It’s true. The whole world seems to be a little obsessed with New Zealand. It’s easy for us to see why. It’s a pretty special place that’s for sure, but just what is it that gets people worked up into a tizz about our beautiful country? Well, we decided to take a look at the …

17 Reasons Everybody is Obsessed with New Zealand Read More »

Do you think it’s ever possible to tire of New Zealand’s amazing scenery? Er, nope! Whether it’s the towering snow-capped mountains, the lush forest, the sandy beaches or the starry night sky, we are constantly amazing by the stunning scenery from every corner of New Zealand. We’re also pretty lucky to get to see some …

17 Times New Zealand Took Things Too Far Read More »