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Queenstown is the place to be this winter and arguably every winter. There is nowhere in New Zealand quite like Queenstown with the snowcapped mountains and the smell of logs on the fire wherever you walk. Whilst most people head to Queenstown to get involved in the heady mix of thrills, spare a thought for …

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Home grown rental company takes out prestigious award GO Rentals were today announced as the proud recipients of the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award in the car hire category for 2020. This is the company’s second win in three years, both times achieving a perfect score of five stars across every measurement rated, beating out …

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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 »

There’s no getting away from it. No matter where you go in New Zealand, people are out with their phones, cameras, tablets – anything that will take that perfect shot and deliver you the most likes, shares, comments and double taps! Instagram has changed the way we see the world. For those who are not …

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Is there anything better than a great food and wine festival? Gourmet food, quality wines and (in New Zealand’s case) picturesque settings. Just the mention of those things together brings a smile to your face. Since we’re all about the smiles, we thought we’d pull together a list of the best food and wine festivals …

13 Food and Wine Festivals to add to your bucket list! Read More »

Whether you’re a local or one of the many thousands of international visitors we welcome to our shores every year, one question that seems to get asked more frequently than any other when road-tripping throughout New Zealand (other than ‘are we nearly there yet?’!) is ‘Where shall we go for dinner tonight?’ Food dominates our …

Where do Kiwis love to eat? 12 of the Best Places to eat in New Zealand 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 …

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Tipping is one of life’s conundrums. Wherever you travel in the world, there is always that awkward moment when you’re not 100% sure whether you should leave a tip or not. Here in New Zealand, tipping is definitely not expected in any sector but like most places, if you receive some truly outstanding service, a …

Tipping in New Zealand – what’s the deal? Read More »