Explore NZ Travel Blog

When people are planning a trip to New Zealand, one of the most popular questions we get asked is ‘What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?’ People seem to love exploring the mountains when they visit and discovering the highest is at the top of people’s list. The highest mountain in New Zealand is, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Self-drive holidays are a Kiwi tradition and one of the best ways to explore our beautiful country. Self-drive in New Zealand is by far the most popular way for international visitors to explore New Zealand – visitors from the UK, Australia and the USA typically love to self drive around NZ thanks to the flexibility […]

Who doesn’t love a good lighthouse right? As well as serving as a warning to mariners of dangerous shallows and perilous rocky coasts, lighthouses are also beautiful structures in their own right. As a country completely surrounded by water, it’s no surprise that New Zealand has more than its fair share of lighthouses. From Cape […]

Choosing a rental car can be a tricky business. With so many different companies out there, you can spend a lot of time comparing car rental deals before you even start to think about the actual car you will get to drive! Here at GO Rentals, we like to think we can make your life […]

Canterbury is New Zealand’s biggest region by land area, covering 44,504 km². It is the second-largest region in the country by population, with the latest data showing a population of 649,800 people calling Canterbury home. It will perhaps then come as no surprise that Canterbury is full of amazing things to do. When you have […]