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Te Papa is the museum of New Zealand. Located on the waterfront in Wellington, a trip to Te Papa is a must on a visit to the capital city. For those who have never had the pleasure, we highly recommend taking the Introducing Te Papa Tour – as a valued GO Play partner, Te Papa …

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Rotorua is GO Play central. If you are looking to maximise your discounts with your exclusive GO Play card, head to Rotorua. We have no less than 19 GO Play partners based in the geothermal capital and that means two things: There are loads of awesome activities to get involved with in Rotorua You will …

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New Zealand is without a doubt one of the friendliest countries in the world. We love to welcome visitors from all around the world who flock to our shores each and every year. Before arriving in New Zealand, a lot of hours are spent planning trips; from booking rental cars to deciding which route to …

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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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  Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s best places to visit when it comes to tourist attractions. The geothermal capital of NZ is renowned for the geothermal attractions that bring tourists flocking every year. Whether it’s the stunning champagne pools at Wai-O-Tapu or maybe the famous Pohutu Geyser, there is a lot going on when …

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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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Next week kicks off the start of one of New Zealand’s largest FREE festivals and one that has become a popular addition to many people’s calendars over the last 18 years. Balloons over Waikato is a truly spectacular event that will this year be celebrating its 18th year. The event runs for 5 days from …

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