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Updated: 15 April 2021 Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations all year round. Whilst there are so many things to see and do in and around Rotorua, one of the best reasons to visit Rotorua, especially in the colder months, is the hot pools. As we look to welcome back international …

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

Updated: 7 April 2021 Taupo is one of the North Island’s all-year-round destinations and that’s because there are so many things to do in Taupo. Whether you visit in the summer months and spend some time in, on or around the lake, or you visit during the winter months and base yourself in Taupo for …

15 things to do in Taupo (the epic, exciting and extreme) Read More »

Updated: 19 March 2021 That’s right people, the Queenstown Ski Season is nearly upon us. This is not a drill! Whilst summer here in New Zealand is what attracts so many visitors to our beautiful country, for many, winter’s where it’s at! At the heart of this is Queenstown. New Zealand’s adventure capital is also …

Queenstown Ski Season – everything you need to know Read More »

Updated: 8 February 2021 Summer has officially landed. As we head into February, it feels like summer has really arrived here in New Zealand and what a summer it has been so far. Following the crazy year we all had in 2020, it felt like 2021 owed us an awesome New Zealand summer and so …

12 places you have got to visit in New Zealand this summer Read More »

Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations and for good reason. This place is jam-packed full of amazing things to do. Whether you want to investigate some of the amazing geothermal attractions, get stuck into some adventure activities, do some mountain biking or simply kick back and relax, Rotorua has it all. …

Heading to Rotorua this summer? It pays to rent with GO Read More »

As well as providing a wide range of super-helpful travel resources for anyone planning a trip around New Zealand, we also like to throw in the occasional posts packed full of useless facts! You never know when you might find yourself in a pub quiz wondering just how far it is from the top of …

The Length of New Zealand [and 5 other fun facts] Read More »

We’re lucky enough to be a great destination for so many things. Culture and scenery are a given but what’s sometimes missed is the delicious New Zealand food you can enjoy. With some amazing fresh seasonal produce and seafood and some seriously talented chefs, there are some great opportunities to dine well. Very well! Before …

19 New Zealand Foods and where you can try them! Read More »

New Zealand has some stunning natural sights, geothermal and geological wonders, cultural experiences and adventure activities to visit but it also has some pretty amazing museums too. That’s why we’ve gone up and down the country to highlight the best museums in New Zealand that you can visit, no matter where your road trip takes …

10 Best New Zealand Museums Read More »