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Looking for amazing things to do in Hamilton? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. The riverside city of Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s most underrated cities. Caught in the shadow of the country’s biggest city, Auckland, many people overlook Hamilton for the big city lights of the City of Sails, however, we’re here […]

Cape Reinga is one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations and home to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. It is, however, much more than just a popular tourist destination. Cape Reinga is a Māori sacred site. At the northernmost tip of the Cape is a Pohutukawa tree that is believed to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Looking for ideas for things to do in Te Anau – you’ve come to the right place! Te Anau is often just a blur out of the car window as people make their way to Milford Sound but for those who take the time to get out and take a breath, Te Anau is much […]

Looking for some inspiration for things to do in Kaikoura? Look no further – we are the gateway to all things amazing when it comes to the best attractions in Kaikoura. But before we dig in, let’s talk a little bit more about the very awesome town of Kaikoura. On the east coast of the […]