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Golden Bay – a paradise waiting to be discovered
Read moreNew Zealand has no shortage of paradise destinations to explore – we’ve visited most of them on our GO Explore adventures but one that always comes out close to the top of our list of places you have simply got to visit is Golden Bay at the tip of the South Island. This place is …
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23 June, 2016
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GO Rentals right behind Hayden Paddon
Read moreIt has been quite a start to the year for New Zealand rally superstar Hayden Paddon. After a fantastic start to the New Zealand Rally Championship season with a comprehensive win in the 40th anniversary two day Otago Rally, Paddon then went on to seal his maiden World Rally Championship (WRC) victory in Argentina – …
16 May, 2016
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Historic North Head – Devonport, Auckland
Read moreIf you’re visiting Auckland for a few days, a great place to get out and explore is Devonport. Just a short 15 minute ferry ride from Auckland’s downtown viaduct takes you across the harbour and straight into the heart of Devonport. Exploring downtown Devonport Devonport almost seems a world away from the hustle and bustle …
03 May, 2016
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Explore the Port Hills of Christchurch
Read moreMountain biking, para-gliding and scrambling through war battlements are just a few of the activities on this other-worldly hilltop which separates Christchurch City from Lyttelton Harbour. Sound too good to be true? Read on! Explosive history of the Port Hills Created by the northern rim of the ancient Lyttelton Volcano, the Port Hills are known …
15 April, 2016
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Warbirds Over Wanaka – International Airshow
Read moreThere’s something pretty magical about an airshow. It could be that it takes us back to our younger days when we were taken around the various airshows of New Zealand or it could jog memories of running around the back garden with outstretched arms pretending to be a fighter jet. Either way, Warbirds Over Wanaka …
17 March, 2016
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Exploring White Island
Read moreIt’s not often that you get to gaze into the gaping mouth of an active volcano, which is precisely why a trip to White Island, New Zealand’s largest and most continuously active volcano, is unmissable. Located 48 kilometres from the North Island’s East Cape region, in the Bay of Plenty, White Island offers visitors a …
14 March, 2016
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Mission Bay – Auckland City’s Favourite Beach
Read moreWe reckon Mission Bay is Auckland City’s favourite beach. It’s not often you can head to one of the world’s major cities and find yourself on a beach so beautiful, with amazing views and clear blue waters. Whether it’s cool beachside dining that you’re after, the perfect picnic spot or a stretch of beach that’s …
03 March, 2016
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Otaki Kite Festival – Let’s go fly a kite!
Read moreIf you want to get back to those glorious days where the simplest pleasure in life came from flying a kite, then get yourself on Netflix, dig out Mary Poppins and sing along! Seriously though, the best way to get out and enjoy some hard core kite flying is to get yourself down to the …
26 February, 2016