Explore NZ Travel Blog

Planning a trip to Christchurch and looking for some inspiration when it comes to things to do and places to go? We’ve got you covered. In this post, we’re going to give you the lowdown on 10 destinations that are all within 3 hours’ drive of Christchurch and you are going to be surprised by […]

New Zealand’s largest city is a great place to visit on holiday and while many of its most noted attractions are ones you’ll experience during the day, there are also plenty of things to do, long after the sun sets on the city itself. To prove the point, we thought we’d share our favourite things […]

Looking for ideas for things to do on Waiheke Island? You’ve come to the right place! 18 km off the coast of Auckland you’ll find the idyllic little sanctuary that is Waiheke Island. It’s a destination that’s quickly become a popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Known for its tropical subclimate, world-class vineyards […]

New Zealand is an amazing place for visitors with so many tourist-friendly activities. We’ve covered pretty much all of them in our blog, city and activity guides and trip itineraries but one thing we’ve never really looked at before is family-friendly activities in New Zealand…until now! A trip to New Zealand is very popular with […]

GO Explore fans – we need you! It’s been a couple of years since we last updated our ‘Best Waterfalls in New Zealand’ blog so it’s time for a refresh. We know all of the falls in our top ten are absolute crackers, but we want to hear about the ones we don’t already know […]

If you have a full Australian licence, you can drive in New Zealand for up to 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). After 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence. You can drive on an Australian provisional drivers licence, providing you […]

You don’t need an international driving permit to drive in New Zealand, you can drive on your full US current driver’s licence for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). If you stay longer than 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence. […]

You can drive in New Zealand on your full Canadian licence for up to 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), after this point, you will need to apply for a New Zealand driver’s licence. If your Canadian licence is in French, you must obtain an accurate […]