Explore NZ Travel Blog

When people think about New Zealand as a destination, a lot of time is spent talking about the South Island. There’s good reason for this (which we’ve already covered) but you’d be doing yourself a massive disservice by not choosing to explore the North Island. We thought we’d make a strong case for this by …

13 Amazing Things To Do In The North Island Read More »

Wanaka is one of New Zealand’s premier holiday destinations. It started out as one of the country’s best-kept secrets where people in the know would visit for a day trip or weekend away. As time has gone on, however, it has quickly become a sought-after destination in its own right, rivalling the tourist hotspot of …

Wanaka – Queenstown’s Chilled Out Little Bro Read More »

Update: 21 July 2020 GO Explore fans – we need you! It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our ‘Best Waterfalls in New Zealand’ blog so it’s time for a refresh. We know all of the falls in our top ten are absolute crackers, but we want to hear about the ones …

Do go chasing waterfalls – 10 of the best waterfalls in New Zealand Read More »

New Zealand’s largest city is a great place to visit on holiday and while many of its most noted attractions are ones you’ll experience during the day, there are also plenty of things to do, long after the sun sets on the city itself. To prove the point, we thought we’d share our favourite things …

13 Things to do in Auckland at Night – Only The Best! Read More »

There are few things better than a great family ski holiday in New Zealand.  The COVID-19 lockdown has meant that many of us have spent a lot of time with family over the past 2-3 months. A big chunk of that time, however, was cooped up indoors, unable to get out and do the fun …

Our Guide To A Great Family Ski Holiday in New Zealand Read More »

If you’re planning your Kiwi ski trip this ski season and hiring a GO Rentals car, you’re in for a real treat. We say that because every GO Rentals customer receives a GO Play Card, which entitles you to great deals and discounts at attractions all around the country. It means you can add a …

15 GO Play Card Attractions For Your Next Ski Trip! Read More »

As we head into the depths of winter, it’s important to take some time out and plan some mini-breaks. And what better way to enjoy a winter’s break than relaxing in the warmth of some of New Zealand’s best hot springs. With no easy alternatives for something similar in your usual overseas destinations due to …

10 of New Zealand’s Best Hot Springs Read More »

Updated: 9 June 2020 Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations all year round. As we head into a post-COVID-19 way of life here in New Zealand following the announcement of our move to Alert Level 1 on 9 June 2020, there has never been a better time to get out and …

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