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The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is one of the most anticipated and longest-running cycling events in New Zealand which picks up more enthusiastic participants and supporters every year. From humble beginnings back in 1977 when just 26 people took part in the race, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has grown to become New Zealand’s biggest …

The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – NZ’s Premier Cycling Event Read More »

New Zealand is a beautiful country that attracts visitors from all around the world. Its untouched and rugged beauty is what most captivates people and there’s nothing that quite compares to walking along our endless coasts or hiking through our beautiful mountain ranges. What people don’t often realise is that there’s another way to view our …

The 5 best scenic helitours in New Zealand Read More »

We are super-excited to unveil New Zealand’s first driving simulator, designed to replicate the on-road experience for rental car drivers in New Zealand. It’s just one of the many ways in which GO Rentals is tackling road safety here in New Zealand, for Kiwis and international visitors alike. Rental car simulator that could save lives …

Drive smart, drive safe with our new rental car simulator Read More »

We’re super-proud to have been announced as a finalist in the New Zealand Tourism Awards for 2018. This year saw a record number of New Zealand tourism operators enter the prestigious awards with 32 companies and stakeholders shortlisted across the ten categories. Leading the way in visitor experience We have been shortlisted in the ServiceIQ …

GO Rentals announced as NZ Tourism Awards Finalist Read More »

Visitors and holidaymakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in New Zealand, especially if they’ve rented a car (from GO Rentals of course!) and included a few days in Rotorua as part of their itinerary. With some amazing geothermal wonders and engaging cultural performances, you’ll have a great variety of …

Get zippy with Rotorua Canopy Tours and GO Play Read More »

New Zealand is an awesome place to live and work. So many people come here on holiday, fall in love with the place and eventually move back here to live and work. But how do you ensure that your move to New Zealand is a success? It can be difficult to capture that holiday magic. …

The Best Places to Live in New Zealand – 10 of our favourite destinations Read More »

Rotorua is a major destination for local and international visitors and there’s good reason why. Not only do they have spectacular, out-of-this-world geothermal sights like the Champagne Pools at Wai-O-Tapu and the Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, it’s also the place to discover and experience Maori culture. For those based overseas, you’ll probably have seen …

Experience the Mitai Maori Village with GO Play Read More »

Freedom Camping. It just sounds exciting doesn’t it? It sounds like something right out of the Lord of the Rings. Find a spot, pitch up in your campervan and enjoy a free night of accommodation under the starry night sky. A post shared by Camping New Zealand (@campingnz) on Jan 25, 2018 at 6:06pm PST …

Freedom Camping in New Zealand – The Dos and Don’ts of Enjoying our Beautiful Country Read More »