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Here at GO Rentals, we like to make your trip around New Zealand as easy and as much fun as possible. From our awesome road trip itineraries to our informative blog posts (like this one!), we like to give you as much information as we can to make planning your trip of a lifetime as …

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Updated – 20 April 2017 Anzac Day is nearly upon us and as well as bringing a much welcomed day off, for many New Zealander’s it’s a chance to commemorate and honour the lives of Kiwis killed in war as well as honouring returning servicemen and women. The date itself marks the anniversary of the …

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Updated 20 March 2017. Marchfest is celebrating its 10th birthday! On Saturday 25 March, one of New Zealand’s favourite beer festivals hits double figures and it’s definitely one not to be missed! Marchfest, as the name would suggest, is held every year in the month of March in New Zealand’s sunniest city, Nelson. It’s a …

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The Franz Josef glacier is one of, if not the best glacier environment in the world which is available to the general public. There has also never been a better time to take a tour of the Franz Josef glacier as it currently goes through its biggest state of change since records began. Exploring the …

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Updated 6 March 2017 Golf is not everyone’s cup of tea – we get it. “A good walk spoiled” is something you’ll often hear from non-golfers. However, if you live in New Zealand, the chances are that you play golf, or you know someone who plays golf – it’s the highest participation sport in the …

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Updated: 27 February 2017 It seems to be that time of year. Crazy challenges over mountain ranges in New Zealand. Following hot on the heels of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and GODZone comes the annual Macpac Motatapu. Held in the stunning high country between Wanaka and Queenstown, this iconic one-day event has quickly made …

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  As many of our regular followers will know, New Zealand lays claim to Adventure Capital of the World and nowhere epitomises this more than Queenstown. So, when GODZone, arguably the world’s toughest multi-day, non-stop, expedition-style adventure race was looking for a venue for Chapter 6 of their epic event, Queenstown seemed like the most …

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Hi 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 …

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