Explore NZ Travel Blog

Every year, New Zealand welcomes thousands of visitors from Australia. Whilst we’re both perched down here at the bottom of the world, New Zealand and Australia are very different countries. That’s why Kiwis love to head over to Aussie for a holiday and vice versa. We’re obviously super-passionate about our own country, so it’s always …

31 of the best travel bloggers in Australia (who just love to travel to NZ!) Read More »

Here at GO Rentals, we’re passionate about travel. That’s why we set up our amazing GO Explore travel blog which has gone on to include our trip planner tool, city guides, hidden gems and Spotify playlists. We try to share as many amazing tips as we can about travelling in New Zealand. We are super-passionate …

19 of the best travel bloggers in New Zealand to follow in 2019 Read More »

Getting to a destination can often be a stressful and exhausting process. The last minute packing, the almost forgetting your passport, the mad-dash to the airport, check-in lines, airport security and that’s before you’ve even stepped on the plane. The last thing you need having arrived at your destination is a car rental fiasco. The …

The GO Experience: Check-in made easy! Read More »

We’ve always been seen as a small nation but that hasn’t stopped us from contributing on the global stage. With a reputation for punching above our weight against considerable odds, New Zealanders have notched up some incredible achievements over the years, often from humble beginnings. In recognition of this, we thought we’d put together our …

10 Famous New Zealanders and where they were born! Read More »

Last month we were pleased to inform you all that we’d been announced as a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018. This month we’re proud to announce that GO Rentals won the Visitor Experience Award! This year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards were the most competitive yet, with a record number of New …

GO Rentals win big at the New Zealand Tourism Awards! Read More »

The Kathmandu Coast to Coast Challenge attracts some of the craziest athletes from around the world who make the long journey to New Zealand to participate and test themselves in the ultimate endurance contest. Just reading about the race makes you shudder a little. This is no contest for amateurs or pretenders. This is the …

The Kathmandu Coast to Coast Challenge Read More »

One of the best ways to explore New Zealand is on a self-drive tour. Whether you choose a rental car or a campervan, you need to make sure you’re confident and comfortable driving on our roads. New Zealand’s roads are different from those you come across in countries like Australia, the US and the UK. …

Driving in New Zealand – what you need to know Read More »