GO Explore New Zealand
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Go explore the countless bays, the great historical sites from our country’s colonial past; Go marvel at the towering trees thousands of years old, the unique wildlife sanctuaries dotted around our country; Go Explore New Zealand.
19/12/2023
“Look at the stars, look how they shine for you” ✨
Head underground and let the light of thousands of sparkling glowworms guide your way 🤩
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Ahh the Catlins – where every corner unveils another of nature’s masterpieces 🚗😍
Shape up your very own road trip with tall falls, long beaches and rolling farmland. It’s an adventurer’s paradise, where no two days are the same.
📽: Cody Tiger Gray
15/12/2023
Twilight paddles 🛶✨
Auckland is more than just high-rise buildings and multi-lane highways – it’s framed by stunning beaches and a sparkling harbour.
Escape from the hustle and bustle and appreciate the city’s skyline from the water 🏙
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/rental-car-locations/auckland-city/
Fiery skies on Waiheke Island 🔥
Sure, you can hop across to Auckland’s favourite island escape for just a day of wining, dining, and reclining. But those who stay overnight are treated to magical moments just like these 🧡
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www.gorentals.co.nz/rental-car-locations/waiheke/popular-destinations/
Visit Auckland
11/12/2023
Kids really dig this place ♨🏖
Bathtime gets a major upgrade at Coromandel’s Hot Water Beach, where a shovel is the key to unlocking your very own private hot pool – heated by the geothermal activity beneath the sand. BYO rubber duckies! 🛁
📷: 7 Wayfinders
10/12/2023
Don’t you wish you could bottle these views up 💙
Venture to Fiordland’s remote Doubtful Sound and you’ll never know who might make a cameo appearance. The inquisitive bottlenose dolphins are known to enjoy a frolick here 🐬
📸: Austin Sills-Trausch
Fiordland NZ
07/12/2023
Is that a beach in your backyard? 🌊
At Dunedin’s Saint Clair, you can go from the suburbs to the surf in a matter of minutes – perfect for a cheeky lunchtime surf 🏄♂️
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www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/fun-things-to-do-in-dunedin/
05/12/2023
Seeing double 🌙 🌙
The magic of the mighty 2500-metre-tall Mount Taranaki is even more impressive by moonlight. This volcanic peak is popular with hikers and explorers wanting to tick this iconic reflective sight off their camera bucket-list 🏔
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www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/travel-guides/taranaki-complete-guide/
There’s no Golden Arches here at Nugget Point… but you’ll feel like you’ve struck gold when you see these views with your own eyes 🤩
This clifftop lookout point on the edge of the Catlins Coast is a feast for all the senses. Named after its iconic rocks that resemble nuggets of shiny gold, the lighthouse is a must-visit if you’re roadtripping New Zealand’s Southern Scenic Route.
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/10-of-new-zealands-most-photographed-lighthouses/
Is this place real? 🤯
Often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, Milford Sound is one of those locations that’s just as magical on a sunny morning or a moody afternoon.
📽: Kyle Kotajarvi: Photographer
www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/milford-sound-tour-from-queenstown-your-options/
How many of these gems in Nelson Tasman have you ticked off? 😍
📷: Lydia & Harry
www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/travel-guides/nelson-marlborough-complete-guide/
Sunsets are the best out West 🌅
West Coast roadtrippers are rewarded with fiery skies each evening, as the sun gently sets over the wild waves and rugged rocks.
📹: Jamil Slim Photography
West Coast, New Zealand
Have you seen these pretty purple lupins in Tekapo before? Show us your snaps in the comments! 💜
📸: Rach Stewart Photography
Gorgeous golden hour in Kaikoura ✨
Is it just us that’s lost in these mesmerising reflections? 😍 Just two-and-a-half hours from Christchurch lies this charming coastal town: www.gorentals.co.nz/rental-car-locations/christchurch/popular-destinations/
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14/11/2023
No need for I-Spy when you’ve got road trip views like these 🙌
13/11/2023
At 153 metres high, these are some tall falls!
Between Tauranga and Hamilton lies the highest waterfalls in the North Island – a 1.5-hour hike dotted with scenic lookout points for you to appreciate them from every angle.
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📍 Wairere Falls
GO chase waterfalls: www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/10-best-waterfalls-new-zealand/
Sunrises hit different in Kaikoura 🔥
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Lapping up the sea-nery 🌊
Golden beaches, blue waters and green forests – all our favourite colours can be found in sunny Nelson.
www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/travel-guides/nelson-marlborough-complete-guide/
Don’t drive on past these falls on your trip through Arthur’s Pass! 🏞
The Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall is full of angelic scenery – the lush beech forest and fresh mountain falls are a favourite stop for nature lovers along State Highway 73 🛣
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04/11/2023
A cheeky visitor 🐦
Have you ever encountered a mischievous kea in the South Island?
New Zealand’s top sunset spots? Let’s hear them in the comments 📢
📽: Rach Stewart Photography
www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/new-zealand-sunset-spots/
31/10/2023
Living the high life 🚡
This 60-metre-long cableway suspended above the Hokitika River is a unique alternative for hikers looking to cross the mighty awa, without getting their feet wet!
📌 Rapid Creek Hut
📷: .tangiora.nz
25/10/2023
Sailing away to the Bay of Islands… ⛵🏝
📷: Paroa Bay Winery
Get inspired at www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/trip-planner/auckland-to-bay-of-islands-to-auckland-3-day-round-trip-itinerary
24/10/2023
Mt Alford providing a stunning snowy scene 🏔
Just a couple of hours from Christchurch lies this intermediate-graded track, rewarding eager trampers with views of Mt Hutt, Mt Somers, and the Canterbury Plains.
📷 Roady
19/10/2023
Fluffy friends make sunset strolls even more magical 🐕🦺🌅
📸: .nicci
Going loopy for these lupins 💐💜
The iconic pink and purple flowers in Mt Cook and Tekapo symbolise the end of Winter and beginning of Spring. Against the backdrop of the snowcapped Southern Alps, it’s a scene that will make you smile.
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GO explore: https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/travel-guides/tekapo-mt-cook/
West Coast Waterfalls 💙
The Thunder Creek Falls in Haast are even more mighty and ferocious in the cooler months – you can see why cameras are an essential item on the packing list.
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GO Explore Waterfalls in Aotearoa: https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/10-best-waterfalls-new-zealand/
14/10/2023
Tall trees and gorgeous greens 🌲🌲
📍 Rotorua’s Redwoods
📷:.explorer
GO explore Rotorua: https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/12-amazing-things-to-do-in-rotorua/
has captured the best of the best 🗺
Could the Ho**er Valley Track be New Zealand’s best day walk? 🚶♀️⛰
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www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/aoraki-mount-cook-national-park-a-complete-guide/
06/10/2023
Spring has sprung 🌸
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across New Zealand, painting gardens pink and signaling warmer months are ahead.
📍 Waikato
📷: .d.f.photography
03/10/2023
Just chilling ❄
The West Coast’s glaciers are absolute bucket-list material. A heli-hike to these natural wonders will have you in awe of their sheer size and scale.
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www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/glaciers-in-new-zealand/
How’s the traffic today? Baa-d 🐑🐏
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28/09/2023
Embrace the stillness 💙
Find your moment of peace and tranquillity in Te Anau.
📸: Richard Meares Photography
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/13-things-to-do-in-te-anau-with-photos/
365 days a year, we share your beautiful snaps of New Zealand – and today, on , we want to see your fave holiday pics! 🖼📣
This epic reel by Rach Stewart Photography is getting us inspired - share yours in the comments below 👇
25/09/2023
Majestic scenes in Milford Sound ⛵
This might just be the best cruise you take in your lifetime. Cascading waterfalls, colossal peaks and curious marinelife attract curious explorers from every corner of the world to Fiordland NZ.
📸: Tom Gould
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/milford-sound-tour-from-queenstown-your-options/
Warning: this video will spark wanderlust 💚💙
You can see why Raglan’s spectacular 55-metre-high Bridal Veil Falls are a popular short walk. Three platforms offer a variety of views to let your jaw drop at – you’ll be reaching for the camera in no time.
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https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/10-best-waterfalls-new-zealand/
20/09/2023
South Island sunsets 🌄🧡
📷: Jamil Slim Photography
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/things-to-do-in-the-south-island/
17/09/2023
Mud bath, anyone? 🌋
Rotorua’s geothermal mud has been naturally healing and rejuvenating skin for over 800 years. Once used by Māori warriors to heal their battle-scarred bodies, visitors now use the nutrient-rich waters and mud to ease inflammation and arthritis, like at Hell's Gate 🛀
📸: Miles Holden
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/12-amazing-things-to-do-in-rotorua/
14/09/2023
Choose your route: by rail or by road? 🛤🛣
The charming South Island town of Kaikōura is equally as enjoyable on a road trip along the highway, or via Great Journeys New Zealand’s Coastal Pacific train. Whichever you choose, be sure to leave room for a tasty plate of freshly-caught crayfish 🦀
https://www.gorentals.co.nz/explore/blog/kaikoura-whale-watching-season-when-to-visit-kaikoura/
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