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Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards …

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Looking for the best events in June in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve uncovered six of the best events taking place in June with a little bit of something for everyone. From art lovers to family fun to winter adventures, June is a great month to get out and do something …

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As we head into the winter once more, a small debate broke out amongst the team about the seasons in New Zealand and the best time to visit NZ. There were some strong opinions though about the best time to visit New Zealand. The skiers and snowboarders amongst the team were fighting hard for winter …

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Looking for the best museums in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Whilst New Zealand is blessed with a huge range and variety of museums, in towns and cities throughout the country, we reached out to our GO Explore family to find out which were their favourites and we have curated a list …

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If you’re looking for things to do in Rotorua this winter, you’ve come to the right place. Better still, if you’re looking for free activities in Rotorua this winter, this post is really going to float your boat. Rotorua is an awesome hotspot for things to do with a wide range of adventure, cultural and …

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Looking for the best events in New Zealand in May? You’ve come to the right place. Like many of our event posts over the past few months, sadly there have been a few cancellations to some of the biggest events that usually take place in May. We have left these events in the calendar, however, …

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Auckland is an amazing city to visit and one of the first places that many international visitors experience and we can’t wait to welcome back people from all around the world to the City of Sails. After exploring the city, however, many people are looking to get out and explore the country and it’s amazing …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Taupo? You’ve come to the right place. Taupo is one of New Zealand’s premier tourist destinations and we are excited to be welcoming back visitors from Australia and the rest of the world – we have missed you! The good news for those planning a trip to …

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