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Updated: 15 April 2021 Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations all year round. Whilst there are so many things to see and do in and around Rotorua, one of the best reasons to visit Rotorua, especially in the colder months, is the hot pools. As we look to welcome back international …

Free Hot Pools in Rotorua – where to relax for free this winter Read More »

Updated:  13th April 2021 Ssshhhh! Keep this one under your hats. If you want to save money on a holiday to New Zealand, a great way to do it is to keep an eye on our car relocation deals. You can pick up a car rental from as little as $1 a day and the …

Car Rental Relocation Deals – save money! Read More »

Updated: 7 April 2021 Taupo is one of the North Island’s all-year-round destinations and that’s because there are so many things to do in Taupo. Whether you visit in the summer months and spend some time in, on or around the lake, or you visit during the winter months and base yourself in Taupo for …

15 things to do in Taupo (the epic, exciting and extreme) Read More »

Updated: 29 March 2021 Whilst we’re edging closer to the winter ski season here in New Zealand, if you can’t wait to strap on your ski boots and zoom down the slopes, there’s a place you can ski all year round – Snowplanet. Snowplanet is New Zealand’s only indoor ski slope and is located just …

Snowplanet – A Ski and Snowboard Paradise All Year Round! Read More »

Updated: 1 March 2021 The coastal city of New Plymouth in New Zealand’s North Island is a little gem of a destination with so much to offer. To prove it, we thought we’d share our 11 favourite things to do in New Plymouth! Before we dive in, however, a little bit of history and geographical …

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Updated: 22 February 2021 With over 14,000km worth of coastline, New Zealand isn’t a country short of beaches. As a matter of fact, there are over 600 beaches in New Zealand which come in all shapes and sizes! There are pristine golden sand beaches, rugged black sand beaches, surf beaches, beaches with sand dunes and …

Create your own hot tub at Hot Water Beach Read More »

Updated: 19 February 2021 The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays takes place once again in 2021 in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Round the Bays is easily the largest fun run and walk in New Zealand and is closing in on 50 years since it all began. The iconic run takes runners and walkers …

Round The Bays Auckland – The City’s Most Iconic Run Read More »

 Updated: 15 February 2021 Goat Island Marine Reserve Goat Island Marine Reserve is one of New Zealand’s best snorkelling destinations and for many people, it’s a place they’ve never even heard of! If you’re thinking Goat Island must be a tricky place to get to, or off the beaten track, it is in fact …

Goat Island and Pakiri Beach Read More »