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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 »

Looking for things to do in Wanaka? Look no further – we’ve got you covered. There aren’t too many destinations like Wanaka in New Zealand, or anywhere in the world for that matter. We say this because it’s pretty much the perfect holiday destination. Picturesque, peaceful and with plenty of things to see and do. …

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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 things to do on a rainy day in Queenstown? Look no further. We have a comprehensive list of rainy day activities in Queenstown that are perfect, no matter what time of year you are visiting. Whilst the winter months tend to produce more wet weather days throughout New Zealand, the good news for …

11 of the Best Indoor Activities in Queenstown Read More »

Looking for ideas for things to do in Taupo? You’ve come to the right place. Taupo is one of New Zealand’s premier tourist destinations and we are excited to be welcoming back visitors from Australia and the rest of the world – we have missed you! The good news for those planning a trip to …

15 things to do in Taupo (the epic, exciting and extreme) Read More »

When people are planning a trip to New Zealand, one of the most popular questions we get asked is ‘What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?’ People seem to love exploring the mountains when they visit and discovering the highest is at the top of people’s list. The highest mountain in New Zealand is, …

The Highest Mountain in New Zealand and 7 Others You Need to See Read More »

When it comes to New Zealand landmarks, the first things that spring to mind are places like the Skytower or Harbour Bridge in Auckland or maybe our highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Tourist attractions such as Milford Sound, the bungy jumps in Queenstown or the bubbling thermal pools of Rotorua are all extremely popular New …

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