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Updated:  3 August 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 …

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Slang is as old as the hills. No matter which country you are visiting, you will always be faced with that awkward situation where you have no idea what someone is talking about. New Zealand is no different. Kiwi slang can be confusing when you first arrive. Knowing your ‘bros’ from your ‘cuzzies’, your hot …

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One of the most mesmerising things to experience in New Zealand is Kaikoura’s whale watching season. Every year, these wondrous creatures journey to this special part of the world to the delight of locals and visitors alike. As fans ourselves, we thought we’d put together this little guide so you can get the most out …

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Wondering about the best route from Christchurch to Picton or vice versa? You’ve come to the right place! Following the powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake to hit the South Island and lower North Island in November 2016, the traditional coastal route SH1 from Christchurch to Picton was completely blocked off. This caused devastation to the towns that …

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Looking for the best white water rafting spots in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is well known as a global leader in adventure tourism. One of the main reasons for that is the number of high-adrenaline activities people can do here, one of which is the thrilling, fun and popular …

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Looking for some inspiration for awesome things to do in the South Island? We’ve got you covered. Here at GO, we’re all about the adventure. We know New Zealand better than anyone – you will find hundreds of great travel tips in our blog, destination guides and partnerships with hundreds of New Zealand’s best attractions …

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Visiting the West Coast on New Zealand’s South Island is a smorgasbord for the eyes, seldom matched anywhere in the world. It’s an area of amazing wildlife, untamed wilderness and mesmerising natural features shaped by the environment over millions of years. Among those features, are two incredible glaciers known as the West Coast’s ‘twin glaciers’ …

11 Things to do in Fox Glacier and Franz Josef in 2021 Read More »

Looking for cheap and free things to do in Queenstown? You’ve come to the right place. We know that there are plenty of people exploring New Zealand on a budget and as well as offering some of the best value rental cars in New Zealand (shameless plug), we also have some amazing tips to make …

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