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Looking for ideas for beaches to visit in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We are spoilt here in New Zealand. We have amazing beaches up and down the country, from Cape Reinga to Bluff and everywhere in between. With around 15,000km of coastline, it’s perhaps no surprise that New Zealand has an …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Hokitika? You’ve come to the right place! Hokitika is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island, 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is the seat and largest town in the Westland District. Hokitika …

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Looking for things to do in Palmerston North? We got you. Palmerston North is located in the Manawatu region of New Zealand on the lower North Island. With scenic landscape, bike trails, roaring rivers and plenty of history, Palmerston North is a bit of a hidden gem and is not always at the top of …

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Stewart Island is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems and for those who make the trip to the deep, deep south, you will be rewarded with an experience quite unlike any other here in New Zealand. Whilst New Zealand is often known for its two islands, North and South, Stewart Island is our third largest …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Tauranga? Then you’ve come to the right place. Tauranga is located on the east coast of the North Island in an area known as the Bay of Plenty. It is one of New Zealand’s most popular regions for holidaymakers thanks to its perfect mixture of sun, sea …

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New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook, is a marvellous place to visit. Not only do you get the sight of the mighty mountain itself but there are plenty of things to see and do there too. If you have never made the trip to visit this magical mountain, add it to your summer “to-do” list …

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Summer has finally arrived and now we are able to get out and explore New Zealand again, it’s time to take the family on a summer roadie. Whether you are exploring your own backyard or taking a trip to a new destination this summer, it’s always good to travel in comfort. At GO Rentals, we …

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Summer has officially landed. As we head into the festive period and people are allowed to travel around New Zealand once more, it feels like summer has really arrived here in New Zealand. It felt like 2020 was a crazy year but after the past few months since August, there has never been a better …

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