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New Zealand is famed for its picturesque scenery which includes a variety of different landscapes including volcanoes. It’s quite a cool thing to be able to say you’ve stepped foot on a volcano and not something everyone gets the chance to do. We thought we’d make this dream a reality by sharing our favourite active …

10 Active Volcanoes in New Zealand You Can Visit! Read More »

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning out your road trip adventures. If you need a little reminder of some of our most popular tourist destinations (as well as some of our more hidden gems), take our quickfire Top to Bottom quiz and see whether you’re a New Zealand Novice or …

The Top to Bottom Quiz of New Zealand Read More »

As we approach the spring months, it’s not long before you can start to plan your summer holiday. Canterbury is an awesome place to visit during the summer months and Christchurch is a great place to base yourself for exploring the region. Within easy driving distance of Christchurch CBD, you will find a number of …

10 of the best beaches in Christchurch and around Read More »

GO Rentals is pleased to announce that from the 21st August our customers will be able to get fuel discounts at Z service stations across New Zealand saving 6 cents per litre on fuel when renting a car with us. We all know how quickly costs can add up when you’re on holiday, especially when …

Z Fuel Discounts for GO Rentals Customers! Read More »

Milford Sound is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand and was once described by Rudyard Kipling at the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ – high praise indeed! It’s certainly one of the most popular destinations with GO Rentals’ customers if our monthly Snap Happy entries are anything to go by. The …

Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown – your options Read More »

If you’re planning the ultimate road trip in New Zealand (in a GO Rentals car hopefully) you’ll be covering some decent distances during your adventures. Your fuel costs are going to be something you want to keep an eye on so we thought we’d help by passing on a few local tips so you can …

7 Tips for Lower Fuel Costs in New Zealand Read More »

Whether you’re heading off in your own car or you’re renting a car for a New Zealand road trip, there are some essential items that you need to pack to make sure the trip runs smoothly and everyone is comfortable and entertained at all times! Whether it’s a short hop to see friends in another …

Road Trip Travel Essentials – Explore New Zealand in comfort Read More »

Updated: 21 May 2019 Crowded House famously sang about ‘Four Seasons in One Day’ and it seems like a pretty good time to talk about New Zealand’s weather as we head out of one of the best summers here in New Zealand for a long time. As seasons go – this summer has been a …

Four Seasons in One Year – the weather in New Zealand Read More »