Explore NZ Travel Blog

Got no plans for the weekend? A leisurely drive out to explore Auckland’s beautiful suburbs is always a great way to spend a few hours and we have five of the most scenic drives to get you in the mood. From rugged, rolling hills to wild and wet beaches to towering waterfalls – we’ve got […]

We’ll put our hands up. If you’re someone that likes to read everything there is to know about New Zealand, then you may well have heard of some of these places but we had to get you to click on the link somehow! Here at GO Explore, we like to help people plan their journeys […]

Updated 3 August 2017 First founded in 1969 as the Auckland International Film Festival, the New Zealand International Film Festival has now grown to include the cities of Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, and twelve provincial cities, as well as Auckland. From July until September, a programme of over 170 films from nearly 50 countries will be […]

The Tongariro Crossing is one of the jewels in New Zealand’s great walking crown. With so many amazing walks to choose from in both the North and the South Islands, why is it that so many people flock to the Tongariro National Park every year? And why does this 19.4km tramp regularly top the charts […]

Check out some of the most famous filming locations from the Kiwi-Oz TV show that has taken off That’s right. If you’re a fan of the hit TV One (or Channel Seven if you’re in Aussie or the BBC if you’re in the UK) production 800 Words then a trip to Auckland needs to be […]

Te Papa is the museum of New Zealand. Located on the waterfront in Wellington, a trip to Te Papa is a must on a visit to the capital city. For those who have never had the pleasure, we highly recommend taking the Introducing Te Papa Tour. Introducing Te Papa Tour The tour is the perfect […]

New Zealand is without a doubt one of the friendliest countries in the world. We love to welcome visitors from all around the world who flock to our shores each and every year. Before arriving in New Zealand, a lot of hours are spent planning trips; from booking rental cars to deciding which route to […]

Here at GO Rentals, we like to make your trip around New Zealand as easy and as much fun as possible. From our awesome road trip itineraries to our informative blog posts (like this one!), we like to give you as much information as we can to make planning your trip of a lifetime as […]