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When it comes to New Zealand icons, the Wellington Cable Car is right up there. It must be one of the most photographed attractions in the country and for good reason. Not only does a trip up the cable car in Wellington offer up amazing views, it is also packed with history. For over a …

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Milford Sound is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand and was once described by Rudyard Kipling at the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ – high praise indeed! It’s certainly one of the most popular destinations with GO Rentals’ customers if our monthly Snap Happy entries are anything to go by. The …

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If you’re planning the ultimate road trip in New Zealand (in a GO Rentals car hopefully) you’ll be covering some decent distances during your adventures. Your fuel costs are going to be something you want to keep an eye on so we thought we’d help by passing on a few local tips so you can …

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Whether you’re heading off in your own car or you’re renting a car for a New Zealand road trip, there are some essential items that you need to pack to make sure the trip runs smoothly and everyone is comfortable and entertained at all times! Whether it’s a short hop to see friends in another …

Road Trip Travel Essentials – Explore New Zealand in comfort Read More »

Updated: 21 May 2019 Crowded House famously sang about ‘Four Seasons in One Day’ and it seems like a pretty good time to talk about New Zealand’s weather as we head out of one of the best summers here in New Zealand for a long time. As seasons go – this summer has been a …

Four Seasons in One Year – the weather in New Zealand Read More »

We’ve been writing about adventuring and exploring different parts of our beautiful country for years now. In all that time, however, we realised we hadn’t published a list of the best things to do New Zealand. We’d covered individual cities and towns through our Complete Guides and blog posts, but not taken on NZ as …

11 Things To Do In New Zealand That Will Amaze You Read More »

Northland is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Kiwis and international visitors alike. From the stunning coastlines to the warm and friendly welcome from the locals, Northland is simply a magical place. There’s plenty of exploring to be had and activities to keep you busy and we thought we’d share our 9 favourite …

9 Things to do in Northland – An Explorer’s Paradise Read More »

New Zealand is known as one of the best countries in the world when it comes to adventures and adventure activities. We have written heaps of posts about all the amazing things there are to do right here in New Zealand, from bungy and skydiving to tramping and cruising. Everyone loves an adventure – whether …

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