Explore NZ Travel Blog

We may be a little bit biased, however, we think that living in New Zealand is pretty flipping awesome. Life in NZ is pretty cool no matter where you live. With over 15,000 kilometres of coastline, you are never too far from the ocean no matter where you live and we have an abundance of […]

Looking for the best white water rafting spots in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. New Zealand is well known as a global leader in adventure tourism. One of the main reasons for that is the number of high-adrenaline activities people can do here, one of which is the thrilling, fun and popular […]

New Zealand’s North Island is the entry point for most visitors coming to the country from overseas (or at least it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and we are hoping it will be again soon). No matter what trip itinerary you are on, we recommend setting aside at least a week (but more […]

Looking for things to do in Whitianga? You’ve come to the right place. The small coastal town of Whitianga is a great place to visit and base yourself during your travels around the Coromandel Peninsula. We thought we’d talk about some of the best things to do in Whitianga to get you excited about your […]

Updated: 20 April 2021 Mountain biking, or MTB as it is often referred to, is one of New Zealand’s most popular sports. Whether you’re a local who loves getting out and exploring your backyard, or you are looking to try something a bit different on a weekend away, New Zealand has some pretty amazing mountain […]

With summer just around the corner, it’s time for us all to get out and explore our beautiful country. With so many amazing things to do here in NZ, it’s a tough call what to do each and every day. Beach, regional park, bungy jump, skydive, geothermal attraction, skiing, golf, surfing…the list goes on! One […]

Home grown rental company takes out prestigious award GO Rentals were today announced as the proud recipients of the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award in the car hire category for 2020. This is the company’s second win in three years, both times achieving a perfect score of five stars across every measurement rated, beating out […]

Tipping is one of life’s conundrums. Wherever you travel in the world, there is always that awkward moment when you’re not 100% sure whether you should leave a tip or not. Here in New Zealand, tipping is definitely not expected in any sector but like most places, if you receive some truly outstanding service, a […]