Explore NZ Travel Blog

If you’re planning your Kiwi ski trip this ski season and hiring a GO Rentals car, you’re in for a real treat. We say that because every GO Rentals customer receives a GO Play Card, which entitles you to great deals and discounts at attractions all around the country. It means you can add a […]

Queenstown is the place to be this winter and arguably every winter. There is nowhere in New Zealand quite like Queenstown with the snowcapped mountains and the smell of logs on the fire wherever you walk. Whilst most people head to Queenstown to get involved in the heady mix of thrills, spare a thought for […]

Tipping is one of life’s conundrums. Wherever you travel in the world, there is always that awkward moment when you’re not 100% sure whether you should leave a tip or not. Here in New Zealand, tipping is definitely not expected in any sector but like most places, if you receive some truly outstanding service, a […]

On the sunny East Coast of the North Island, you’ll find the coastal city of Napier and a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. We thought we’d talk about our favourite things to do in Napier so you can start planning your next trip there! 1. Art Deco Guided Walks One of the most devastating […]

The Queen Charlotte Track is without a doubt one of New Zealand’s most beautiful tracks. It’s also one of the most accessible walks for people of all fitness and abilities and deserves to be on everyone’s bucket list! The Queen Charlotte Track stretches between the breath-taking Queen Charlotte Sounds and Kenepuru Sounds at the top […]

New Zealand has some of the most naturally wild and stunning natural landscapes in the world. There’s no finer way of enjoying the unrivalled, jaw-dropping views than from one of the lovingly restored steam trains in New Zealand. There’s a wide variety of steam train excursions to choose from so we thought we’d share our […]

It’s no secret that New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, a fact that’s obvious to anyone who steps foot on our shores. What you may not know is that one of the best ways to appreciate it is by hot air balloon! This gentle and romantically nostalgic form of transport gives you an absolutely […]

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 […]