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New Zealand is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. From our amazing walks to cruising the waters to skydiving out of aeroplanes – there are so many ways to see our beautiful country. One of the most popular is cycling. Whether it’s on the road or off-road, we love our cycling here in New …

10 of New Zealand’s Best Bike Rides to Check Out This Summer Read More »

Before we start, let’s just say that this is not a post bashing our Aussie neighbours. We do in fact love our Aussies neighbours (most of the time) which is why we welcome so many of them to our beautiful country every year. We also like to head across the ditch ourselves from time to …

9 reasons why Australians love New Zealand Read More »

So, we know how New Zealand is one of the coolest places in the world to live. We are consistently ranked in the top 5 countries in the world to live in which is pretty neat. That’s why it’s easy to understand why so many people head over here to live. Whether you’re a Brit, …

12 Things that will happen if you move to New Zealand Read More »

New Zealand is a pretty special place. No arguments from anyone on that one. We have amazing beaches, beautiful national parks, oodles of wildlife, towering mountains and heaps of green space. We’re not on our own with these things though. Scotland was recently voted the most beautiful country in the world. They were joined by …

10 things you can only do in New Zealand Read More »

Rotorua is GO Play central. If you are looking to maximise your discounts with your exclusive GO Play card, head to Rotorua. We have no less than 19 GO Play partners based in the geothermal capital and that means two things: There are loads of awesome activities to get involved with in Rotorua You will …

River Rats Rotorua – a GO Play partner Read More »

  Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s best places to visit when it comes to tourist attractions. The geothermal capital of NZ is renowned for the geothermal attractions that bring tourists flocking every year. Whether it’s the stunning champagne pools at Wai-O-Tapu or maybe the famous Pohutu Geyser, there is a lot going on when …

Tamaki Maori Village – A GO Play partner Read More »

One of the most photographed tourist attractions in New Zealand has got to be the Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland just outside of Rotorua. This place is truly spectacular and if you have never been, make sure you add it to your New Zealand bucket list as it is absolutely amazing. Formed over thousands …

Wai-O-Tapu – a GO Play Partner Read More »

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Freefall Xtreme, the closest you will come to being Superman this side of the Southern Hemisphere! Fly unattached against a wind speed up to 220kmph for the ultimate thrill and laugh a minute experience. The 20-meter high wind tunnel powered by a V12 diesel engine, …

Freefall Xtreme – The Vertical Wind Tunnel Read More »