Explore NZ Travel Blog

Summer has officially landed. As we head into the festive period and people are allowed to travel around New Zealand once more, it feels like summer has really arrived here in New Zealand. It felt like 2020 was a crazy year but after the past few months since August, there has never been a better […]

Who doesn’t love a good lighthouse right? As well as serving as a warning to mariners of dangerous shallows and perilous rocky coasts, lighthouses are also beautiful structures in their own right. As a country completely surrounded by water, it’s no surprise that New Zealand has more than its fair share of lighthouses. From Cape […]

Choosing a rental car can be a tricky business. With so many different companies out there, you can spend a lot of time comparing car rental deals before you even start to think about the actual car you will get to drive! Here at GO Rentals, we like to think we can make your life […]

If you are looking for the best hot springs in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t just Google “hot springs near me”. Instead, check out the top tips from Kiwis and international travellers that have enjoyed some of New Zealand’s best hot springs, located all across the country. New Zealand is an […]

Looking for some inspiration for things to do in Kaikoura? Look no further – we are the gateway to all things amazing when it comes to the best attractions in Kaikoura. But before we dig in, let’s talk a little bit more about the very awesome town of Kaikoura. On the east coast of the […]

If you are looking for things to do in the Marlborough Sounds right here in New Zealand, then you’ve come to the right place. The Marlborough Sounds are located at the very northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and are one of New Zealand’s relatively hidden gems. All too often, visitors and locals alike […]

If you are looking for an iconic New Zealand road trip, they don’t get much more iconic than the drive from Christchurch to Greymouth on the South Island.  What makes this drive so iconic we hear you say? Well, in addition to the amazing scenery along the route, this drive is perhaps most famous for […]

New Zealand is world-famous for our fantastic fishing opportunities, and we welcome thousands of visitors every year who can’t wait to get out on the water and do battle with some of the amazing fish that live in our streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. The best fishing in New Zealand is a hotly debated topic […]