Explore NZ Travel Blog

When it comes to New Zealand landmarks, the first things that spring to mind are places like the Skytower or Harbour Bridge in Auckland or maybe our highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Tourist attractions such as Milford Sound, the bungy jumps in Queenstown or the bubbling thermal pools of Rotorua are all extremely popular New […]

2021 was a record year for new car sales in New Zealand, smashing the previous record set in 2018 and two cars in the GO Rentals fleet also recorded their highest ever years in terms of sales: the Ford Ranger and the Tesla Model 3. Whilst the Ford Ranger remains New Zealand’s most popular vehicle, […]

Looking for ideas for beaches to visit in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We are spoilt here in New Zealand. We have amazing beaches up and down the country, from Cape Reinga to Bluff and everywhere in between. With around 15,000km of coastline, it’s perhaps no surprise that New Zealand has an […]

Looking for ideas for things to do in Hokitika? You’ve come to the right place! Hokitika is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island, 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is the seat and largest town in the Westland District. Hokitika […]

Looking for things to do in Palmerston North? We got you. Palmerston North is located in the Manawatu region of New Zealand on the lower North Island. With scenic landscape, bike trails, roaring rivers and plenty of history, Palmerston North is a bit of a hidden gem and is not always at the top of […]

Stewart Island is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems and for those who make the trip to the deep, deep south, you will be rewarded with an experience quite unlike any other here in New Zealand. Whilst New Zealand is often known for its two islands, North and South, Stewart Island is our third largest […]

Looking for ideas for things to do in Tauranga? Then you’ve come to the right place. Tauranga is located on the east coast of the North Island in an area known as the Bay of Plenty. It is one of New Zealand’s most popular regions for holidaymakers thanks to its perfect mixture of sun, sea […]

New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook, is a marvellous place to visit. Not only do you get the sight of the mighty mountain itself but there are plenty of things to see and do there too. If you have never made the trip to visit this magical mountain, add it to your summer “to-do” list […]