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Balloons over Waikato – a lot of hot air!
Read moreNext week kicks off the start of one of New Zealand’s largest FREE festivals and one that has become a popular addition to many people’s calendars over the last 18 years. Balloons over Waikato is a truly spectacular event that will this year be celebrating its 18th year. The event runs for 5 days from …
17 March, 2017
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Wai-O-Tapu – a GO Play Partner
Read moreOne of the most photographed tourist attractions in New Zealand has got to be the Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland just outside of Rotorua. This place is truly spectacular and if you have never been, make sure you add it to your New Zealand bucket list as it is absolutely amazing. Formed over thousands …
02 March, 2017
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Best Places to Visit in New Zealand
Read moreHi there GO Explore fans! We regularly post up on our GO Explore Facebook page to find some top tips on the best places to visit in New Zealand and the best things to do in our beautiful country. With over 450,000 fans across the world, we get some fantastic recommendations and some top tips …
16 February, 2017
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves – A GO Play Partner
Read moreIf you are looking for an awe-inspiring experience, then the Waitomo Glowworm Caves need adding to your New Zealand bucket list. The caves are world renowned and are a popular attraction for Kiwis and international visitors alike. The glowworms or Arachnocampa luminosa to give them their Sunday name, are unique to New Zealand. You literally …
07 February, 2017
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Lord of the Rings Filming Locations and Tour
Read moreUpdated: 10 January 2017 Ever wondered what it would be like to take a trip to Middle Earth? Would you have fancied taking the ring back to Mount Doom with Frodo? If you are a Lord of the Rings fanatic then New Zealand is the place for you. All three of the trilogy movies were …
10 January, 2017
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Taranaki named one of best places in the world to visit in 2017
Read moreThe Lonely Planet Guide has named Taranaki as one of the best places in the world to visit in 2017. Following hot on the heels of other popular destinations in New Zealand including Waiheke Island last year and previously Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch and the West Coast, Taranaki has rightly been singled out as one of …
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28 October, 2016
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Find the Open Sanctuary on Tiritiri Matangi
Read moreTititiri Matangi is one of Auckland’s hidden gems, especially for nature lovers. This open sanctuary is a haven for native wildlife, in particular bird life and the place is absolutely humming with activity all year round. The story behind Tititiri Matangi is a great one and there is something very Kiwi about the whole project …
10 August, 2016
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The Spectacular Kapiti Coast
Read moreJust a stone’s throw from Wellington is the spectacular Kapiti Coast, one of New Zealand’s most stunning unspoilt coastlines, home of striking sea vistas, glorious sunsets, untouched native forest and dramatic hillscapes. The Kapiti coast is just a 40 minute drive from downtown Wellington making it the ideal day trip if you are planning a …
19 July, 2016