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Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards …

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New Zealand is a small island nation that is mostly known for its two main islands – the North and the South Islands. What many people don’t realise is that there are literally hundreds more dotted around our coastline just waiting to be explored. It is believed there are around 600 islands dotted around the …

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Over the past couple of years, self-drive day trips have become incredibly popular as the getaway of choice. We’re extremely lucky in this country as no matter where you are, you can pretty much hop into a car and a short drive later, be somewhere extraordinary. This is especially true our biggest city, Auckland – …

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Everyone deserves a bit of luxury every now and then. Whether it’s celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary or you’ve been working super hard and you are in need of a break, a little luxury in your life can go a long way. Here in New Zealand, we have some pretty amazing …

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Waiheke Island is a great destination and one of the most popular for those visiting Auckland, the City of Sails. It has its own tropical sub-climate, beautiful scenery, the vibrant Oneroa village, amazing beaches and vineyards galore. Thanks to EcoZip, Waiheke also boasts a thrilling ziplining adventure experience and with your GO Play card, you …

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Way back in March, TripAdvisor published their findings, naming the top holiday destinations in New Zealand and the world. Seeing as we are approaching the summer season and the time of year when Kiwis and international visitors alike start to plan their holidays, we thought we’d see what our GO Explorers thought. Trip Advisor definitely …

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