Explore NZ Travel Blog

Auckland is an amazing city to visit and one of the first places that many international visitors experience and we can’t wait to welcome back people from all around the world to the City of Sails. After exploring the city, however, many people are looking to get out and explore the country and it’s amazing …

10 top destinations within 3 hours’ drive of Auckland Read More »

New Zealand is an amazing place for visitors with so many tourist-friendly activities. We’ve covered pretty much all of them in our blog, city and activity guides and trip itineraries but one thing we’ve never really looked at before is family-friendly activities in New Zealand…until now! A trip to New Zealand is very popular with …

23 Fun Family Friendly Activities in New Zealand Read More »

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 …

30 Kiwi Slang Terms you need to know before you visit Read More »

New Zealand is often referred to as the adventure capital of the world. As the home of bungy jumping and jet boating, it’s easy to see why. New Zealand has been thrilling people for years. Since the first ever commercial jet boat ride in 1958 and the first bungy in 1988, Kiwis have been pushing …

New Zealand Adventure – a week of activities this winter Read More »

As we head into the winter once more, a small debate broke out amongst the team about the seasons in New Zealand and the best time to visit NZ. There were some strong opinions though about the best time to visit New Zealand. The skiers and snowboarders amongst the team were fighting hard for winter …

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Looking for the best museums in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. Whilst New Zealand is blessed with a huge range and variety of museums, in towns and cities throughout the country, we reached out to our GO Explore family to find out which were their favourites and we have curated a list …

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Looking for the best events in New Zealand in May? You’ve come to the right place. Like many of our event posts over the past few months, sadly there have been a few cancellations to some of the biggest events that usually take place in May. We have left these events in the calendar, however, …

6 of the Best Events in New Zealand in May Read More »

If you are planning a trip to New Zealand and looking for adventure activities, make sure you add jet boating to your list. Not only does New Zealand have some of the best jet boating in the world, but we were also responsible for inventing what has become one of the most exciting and thrilling …

9 best places for Jet Boating in New Zealand! Read More »