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A parasailing experience combines the thrill of a parachute ride, the speed of a jet ski and eagle-soaring views. With New Zealand’s amazing landscape and thriving industry of adventure tourism, you’ve got some great opportunities to experience parasailing as part of your next road trip adventure in the country. To help you do this, we’ve …

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New Zealand has a lot of great attractions right throughout the country for locals and visitors to enjoy and one of the more unique ones is The Waterworks Coromandel, a water-themed fun park that’s an absolute one-of-a-kind. What is The Waterworks Coromandel? The Waterworks is a playground with a difference. It’s a five-acre water-themed fun …

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There’s nothing more thrilling than rolling the dice on a craps table, revealing a winning hand in poker or striking the jackpot on a slots machine. Only at a casino can you have such experiences and New Zealand has a few world-class gems for you to discover to spend an evening or two and test …

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Last month we were pleased to inform you all that we’d been announced as a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018. This month we’re proud to announce that GO Rentals won the Visitor Experience Award! This year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards were the most competitive yet, with a record number of New …

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For tree top capers that would give Tarzan a run for his money, the stunning setting of Woodhill Forest, a short drive from Auckland, is home to Tree Adventures, the thrilling way to explore nature from above. It’s a great little adventurous excursion to enjoy if you’re staying in the city and after something that is …

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The Kathmandu Coast to Coast Challenge attracts some of the craziest athletes from around the world who make the long journey to New Zealand to participate and test themselves in the ultimate endurance contest. Just reading about the race makes you shudder a little. This is no contest for amateurs or pretenders. This is the …

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Vector Wero Whitewater Park has only been open for a few years and it’s already known throughout the city as a super fun attraction and is an awesome place to visit if you’re a thrill seeker or professional water sports enthusiast! What is the Vector Wero Whitewater Park? The Vector Wero Whitewater Park is New …

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One of the best ways to explore New Zealand is on a self-drive tour. Whether you choose a rental car or a campervan, you need to make sure you’re confident and comfortable driving on our roads. New Zealand’s roads are different from those you come across in countries like Australia, the US and the UK. …

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