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It’s that time of year again. With summer just around the corner, New Zealand is beginning to ‘green up’ once again and in the wine-growing region of Marlborough, the vines are starting to burst into life with colour and the early buds of the harvest yet to come. We are lucky here in New Zealand …

5 of the Best Marlborough Wine Tours and Cellar Doors Read More »

We all know that Wellington is one of the coolest little capital cities in the world and whilst there is lots to do in and around the city, sometimes there’s nothing better than turning up the radio, winding down the windows and heading out for a drive. If you are down in Wellington, you’re in …

8 of Wellington’s Best Scenic Drives to Explore Read More »

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 »

November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

6 of the Best Events in New Zealand in November Read More »

We love a good festival here in New Zealand and it’s something we like to think we’re pretty good at. Over the course of a year, there are literally hundreds of festivals that take place all across the country from huge food and wine festivals to smaller community events that even include gumboot throwing! In …

13 New Zealand Festivals to add to your bucket list Read More »

October is usually the month that many look forward to in New Zealand. As we enter the final quarter of the year, Christmas seems like it is just around the corner and the early signs of summer are upon us as we head into warmer days and lighter nights! 2020 is going to be a …

6 of the Best Events in New Zealand in October Read More »

Queenstown is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to visit if you’re an adventure junkie. Known as the adventure capital of New Zealand (and quite possibly the world), Queenstown has been raising the pulses of locals and visitors alike since the 1960s when jet boating first arrived to the city. Since then …

AJ Hackett – A GO Play Partner Read More »