Explore NZ Travel Blog

We decided it was time to shake things up a bit! Whilst we’re known for providing awesome car rentals in New Zealand, we thought it was time to try something new. Our GO Glamper is a super nifty Camper Trailer that you can lock and leave …wherever you like – from the top of the …

Introducing the GO Glamper – the newest member of the GO Rentals team! Read More »

It’s true. The whole world seems to be a little obsessed with New Zealand. It’s easy for us to see why. It’s a pretty special place that’s for sure, but just what is it that gets people worked up into a tizz about our beautiful country? Well, we decided to take a look at the …

17 Reasons Everybody is Obsessed with New Zealand Read More »

Do you think it’s ever possible to tire of New Zealand’s amazing scenery? Er, nope! Whether it’s the towering snow-capped mountains, the lush forest, the sandy beaches or the starry night sky, we are constantly amazing by the stunning scenery from every corner of New Zealand. We’re also pretty lucky to get to see some …

17 Times New Zealand Took Things Too Far Read More »

Got no plans for the weekend? A leisurely drive out to explore Auckland’s beautiful suburbs is always a great way to spend a few hours and we have five of the most scenic drives to get you in the mood. From rugged, rolling hills to wild and wet beaches to towering waterfalls – we’ve got …

5 Scenic Drives in Auckland You’ve Got to Experience Read More »

We’ll put our hands up. If you’re someone that likes to read everything there is to know about New Zealand, then you may well have heard of some of these places but we had to get you to click on the link somehow! Here at GO Explore, we like to help people plan their journeys …

9 of the best places you’ve never heard of in New Zealand Read More »

Updated 3 August 2017 First founded in 1969 as the Auckland International Film Festival, the New Zealand International Film Festival has now grown to include the cities of Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, and twelve provincial cities, as well as Auckland. From July until September, a programme of over 170 films from nearly 50 countries will be …

New Zealand International Film Festival Read More »

The Tongariro Crossing is one of the jewels in New Zealand’s great walking crown. With so many amazing walks to choose from in both the North and the South Islands, why is it that so many people flock to the Tongariro National Park every year? And why does this 19.4km tramp regularly top the charts …

New Zealand’s Best One Day Walk – the Tongariro Crossing Read More »

Check out some of the most famous filming locations from the Kiwi-Oz TV show that has taken off That’s right. If you’re a fan of the hit TV One (or Channel Seven if you’re in Aussie or the BBC if you’re in the UK) production 800 Words then a trip to Auckland needs to be …

800 Words Filming Locations Revealed! Read More »