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New Zealand is home to some pretty awesome hidden gems. We’ve covered a lot of them in our Guide series, however, one that has slipped through the net (so far!) has been Murchison. Thanks to our friends over at Ultimate Descents, Murchison is getting some well-deserved exposure and hopefully, anyone planning a trip to the …

11 of the Best Things to Do in Murchison Read More »

The City of Sails is a great place to live and an amazing place to visit with so many things to see and do. When the sun is out, the choices are endless but even when it’s not, you still have some great options to make the most out of a day. To prove the …

7 Free Indoor Activities in Auckland Read More »

It’s that time of year again. With summer just around the corner, New Zealand is beginning to ‘green up’ once again and in the wine-growing region of Marlborough, the vines are starting to burst into life with colour and the early buds of the harvest yet to come. We are lucky here in New Zealand …

5 of the Best Marlborough Wine Tours and Cellar Doors Read More »

We all know that Wellington is one of the coolest little capital cities in the world and whilst there is lots to do in and around the city, sometimes there’s nothing better than turning up the radio, winding down the windows and heading out for a drive. If you are down in Wellington, you’re in …

8 of Wellington’s Best Scenic Drives to Explore Read More »

Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations and for good reason. This place is jam-packed full of amazing things to do. Whether you want to investigate some of the amazing geothermal attractions, get stuck into some adventure activities, do some mountain biking or simply kick back and relax, Rotorua has it all. …

Heading to Rotorua this summer? It pays to rent with GO Read More »

As well as providing a wide range of super-helpful travel resources for anyone planning a trip around New Zealand, we also like to throw in the occasional posts packed full of useless facts! You never know when you might find yourself in a pub quiz wondering just how far it is from the top of …

The Length of New Zealand [and 5 other fun facts] Read More »

November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

6 of the Best Events in New Zealand in November Read More »

We love a good festival here in New Zealand and it’s something we like to think we’re pretty good at. Over the course of a year, there are literally hundreds of festivals that take place all across the country from huge food and wine festivals to smaller community events that even include gumboot throwing! In …

13 New Zealand Festivals to add to your bucket list Read More »