Explore NZ Travel Blog

Just in case you were thinking we had slipped back to 1997, Pokémon really is back and we couldn’t resist jumping on the bandwagon – there’s such a nice symmetry between Pokémon Go and GO Rentals! What is Pokémon Go? In a nutshell, Pokémon is a Nintendo franchise that launched in the 1990s. In Pokémon […]

It has been quite a start to the year for New Zealand rally superstar Hayden Paddon. After a fantastic start to the New Zealand Rally Championship season with a comprehensive win in the 40th anniversary two day Otago Rally, Paddon then went on to seal his maiden World Rally Championship (WRC) victory in Argentina – […]

If you’re visiting Auckland for a few days, a great place to get out and explore is Devonport. Just a short 15 minute ferry ride from Auckland’s downtown viaduct takes you across the harbour and straight into the heart of Devonport. Exploring downtown Devonport Devonport almost seems a world away from the hustle and bustle […]

It’s not often that you get to gaze into the gaping mouth of an active volcano, which is precisely why a trip to White Island, New Zealand’s largest and most continuously active volcano, is unmissable. Located 48 kilometres from the North Island’s East Cape region, in the Bay of Plenty, White Island offers visitors a […]

We reckon Mission Bay is Auckland City’s favourite beach. It’s not often you can head to one of the world’s major cities and find yourself on a beach so beautiful, with amazing views and clear blue waters. Whether it’s cool beachside dining that you’re after, the perfect picnic spot or a stretch of beach that’s […]

If you want to get back to those glorious days where the simplest pleasure in life came from flying a kite, then get yourself on Netflix, dig out Mary Poppins and sing along! Seriously though, the best way to get out and enjoy some hard core kite flying is to get yourself down to the […]

Following hot on the heels of Auckland’s free Music in Parks event comes Wellington’s FREE Outdoor cinema. Held every Saturday from 31 January through to 22 March on Lagoon Lawn in the heart of Wellington, the outdoor cinema is a great chance to watch your favourite movies under the stars. Free outdoor cinema with a […]

After a tough few weeks back in the office following the Christmas break, Auckland Anniversary Day weekend signals the beginning of a couple of long weekends back to back and the chance to get out and enjoy the New Zealand summer. Celebrated by those living in Auckland as well as Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, […]