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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 […]

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 […]

GO Explore fans – we need you! It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our ‘Best Waterfalls in New Zealand’ blog so it’s time for a refresh. We know all of the falls in our top ten are absolute crackers, but we want to hear about the ones we don’t already know […]

Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua Geothermal Park and Mud pools Raft down Tutea Waterfall Zipline at Redwoods Forest Learn about Maori culture Skyline Rotorua Waimangu Volcanic Valley Mountain Biking Rotorua Lake Tours Secret Spot Hot Tubs Velocity Valley Adventure Volcanic Hills Winery Go Zorb Is Rotorua worth visiting? The simple answer? Absolutely […]

Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua at Night The Pig & Whistle Geothermal Pool Rotorua Night Market Redwoods Treewalk Lake Rotorua Night Cruise Night Luge Maori Cultural Experience Rotorua Sunset Mount Ngongotaha Stargazing Eat Street Paddle Board through glow worms What makes Rotorua so special at night? Rotorua (pronounced row-tuh-roo-uh) is famous for […]

Summary: The Top Rotorua Things to do: Family Fun Rotorua Duck Tours Agrodome Farm Show Geothermal Park and Mud pools Skyline Rotorua Lakefront Playground Waimangu Volcanic Valley Learn about Maori culture Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park Motion Entertainment Rotorua Mini Golf Native Birds at Wingspan Government Gardens Redwood Forest Giant Maze Bike Trails Is Rotorua […]

Summary: The Top 20 Things to Do in Wellington with Kids Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Zealandia Te Mara a Tane Weta Workshop Cable Car Kapiti Island Wellington Museum Wellington Botanic Gardens Staglands Wildlife Reserve Wellington Zoo Mount Victoria Space Place @ Carter Observatory Oriental Bay Park City Gallery Frank Kitts Park Waitangi […]

There’s no question that Auckland is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. So here are our top 62 fun things to do in Auckland city — guaranteed to make your stay unforgettable from the […]