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New Zealand is not short on thrill-seeking, adventure activities. From bungy to whitewater rafting, skydiving to zorbing, jet boating to canyon swinging…there’s something for even the most hardened adventure enthusiast. If you’re looking to try something a bit different then canyoning is really taking off. Canyoning lets you get up close and personal with New …

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As summer fast approaches, one of the most popular destinations for visitors and locals alike is Southland. Well, to be more precise, Milford Sound. It’s up there with the most popular destinations in New Zealand and for good reason. Exploring Milford Sound can be done in lots of different ways. Cruise, scenic flight or simply …

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New Zealand is without a doubt one of the friendliest countries in the world. We love to welcome visitors from all around the world who flock to our shores each and every year. Before arriving in New Zealand, a lot of hours are spent planning trips; from booking rental cars to deciding which route to …

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Here at GO Rentals, we like to make your trip around New Zealand as easy and as much fun as possible. From our awesome road trip itineraries to our informative blog posts (like this one!), we like to give you as much information as we can to make planning your trip of a lifetime as …

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Updated 6 March 2017 Golf is not everyone’s cup of tea – we get it. “A good walk spoiled” is something you’ll often hear from non-golfers. However, if you live in New Zealand, the chances are that you play golf, or you know someone who plays golf – it’s the highest participation sport in the …

The ISPS Handa NZ Golf Open – celebs and pros Read More »

Updated: 27 February 2017 It seems to be that time of year. Crazy challenges over mountain ranges in New Zealand. Following hot on the heels of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and GODZone comes the annual Macpac Motatapu. Held in the stunning high country between Wanaka and Queenstown, this iconic one-day event has quickly made …

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  As many of our regular followers will know, New Zealand lays claim to Adventure Capital of the World and nowhere epitomises this more than Queenstown. So, when GODZone, arguably the world’s toughest multi-day, non-stop, expedition-style adventure race was looking for a venue for Chapter 6 of their epic event, Queenstown seemed like the most …

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There’s something pretty magical about an airshow. It could be that it takes us back to our younger days when we were taken around the various airshows of New Zealand or it could jog memories of running around the back garden with outstretched arms pretending to be a fighter jet. Either way, Warbirds Over Wanaka …

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