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Looking for ideas for things to do in Kumeu and around? Look no further – we’ve got you covered. Kumeu is home to Auckland’s oldest winery and is located just a short 20-minute drive from our downtown Auckland car hire branch or 45 minutes from our car rental location at Auckland airport. Kumeu is home …

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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 …

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Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s premium tourist destinations and as you would imagine, you will not be short of things to do in Hawke’s Bay. Renowned for its wine-growing, the Hawke’s Bay region is about so much more than wine, however, if you are into wine, then you will find few finer places …

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If you are looking for the best hot springs in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t just Google “hot springs near me”. Instead, check out the top tips from Kiwis and international travellers that have enjoyed some of New Zealand’s best hot springs, located all across the country. New Zealand is an …

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Havelock North is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. Located in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island, the town often gets overlooked by bigger, more popular tourist destinations like Napier and Hastings. We’re here to change that. We absolutely love Havelock North and as well as being a great gateway to some …

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New Zealand is world-famous for our fantastic fishing opportunities, and we welcome thousands of visitors every year who can’t wait to get out on the water and do battle with some of the amazing fish that live in our streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. The best fishing in New Zealand is a hotly debated topic …

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With the summer just around the corner and Kiwis in need of something to look forward, now is as good a time as ever to start planning your summer holidays and we definitely recommend adding glamping to your list of activities to try this summer. Glamping in NZ has become super-popular and for good reason. …

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Our Top List of New Zealand Facts (Including 15 Fun Facts Too) New Zealand is a country steeped in culture and endowed with a rich geographical landscape. From its longstanding Māori history to the allure of the Milford Sound—New Zealand holds a distinct charm that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Despite being …

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