Explore NZ Travel Blog

Hi there GO Explore fans! We regularly post up on our GO Explore Facebook page to find some top tips on the best places to visit in New Zealand and the best things to do in our beautiful country. With over 450,000 fans across the world, we get some fantastic recommendations and some top tips […]

We’re excited to share that GO Rentals has teamed up with Mobil to bring you a fantastic fuel discount! Rent a car with GO Rentals and save 8 cents per litre at participating Mobil stations across New Zealand. We understand how quickly expenses can add up when you’re out exploring, especially with so many incredible […]

New Zealand consists of 2 similarly-sized islands, both jam-packed with things to do. This can be slightly frustrating for travellers planning their itineraries, especially if you intend to rent a car for your trip. When planning a self-driving itinerary around New Zealand, you might think you need to develop 2 separate plans for each island […]

New Zealand has a well-established reputation for world class wine. The combination of climate, geography and winemaking talent has seen its wine recognised all over the globe. Wineries in the regions of Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago have been particularly successful with vineyards there attracting many visitors, both local and international, every year for […]

The ultimate way to make the most of both the North and South Islands is to embark on a classic Kiwi road trip. With stunning remote mountainous areas, picturesque ski fields, and breathtaking coastal views, you’ll have the power to create an epic adventure that suits your preferences. Check out our trip planning tool for […]

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 […]

Summary: The Top 12 Things To Do In Wellington at Night Craft Beer Trail Maori cuisine at Hiakai Restaurant Sleepover at Wellington Zoo Space Place at Carter Observatory Mount Victoria Sunset Wellington Night Market Time Cinema Nostalgic Film Counter Culture Board Game Cafe Comedy Clubs Live Music Gig Zealandia by Night Glow Worm Tunnel at […]

Summary: 14 Things to do in Auckland on a Rainy Day Art Galleries Theatre Bowling Putt-Putt Cinema VR Experience Escape Room Go Karting Karaoke Indoor Rock Climbing Trampolining Snow Planet Ice Skating Laser Tag Bad weather days suck. They’re cold and wet, and they make you feel like you should have just stayed in bed.  […]