News
Welcome to our News section. Stay aware of the latest updates impacting your travel plans all over the globe. World events, fuel prices, camping legislation, rising or falling exchange rates, major rental innovations - all the latest news is here. Keep up on current events to make the most of your holiday.
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A wingsuit flight has brought New Zealand’s upcoming winter games (held around some of the most picturesque South Island locations) back to mind.
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West Coast Wetlands Gain Public Protection
Home to rare plants and birds, the wetlands around Okuru on New Zealand’s west coast are now safe from development and will be preserved for the public. -
Reclusive Turtles Have Their Story Told
Those who visit the remote Bare Sand Island in Australia’s Northern Territory will now find their experience enhanced with a little storytelling... -
Wedding Cake Rock In Danger of Collapse
According to experts, Wedding Cake Rock looks like it may soon crumble - much to the dismay of tourists and photographers alike. -
Splore Music Festival Makes Top 25 Auckland Events
The Splore Music and Arts Festival, one of Auckland’s most loved annual events, has been named amongst the city’s 25 biggest events of 2015/2016. -
New Zealand Tops Film Destination Wishlist
In spite of the fact that they’re all done, the Lord of the Rings films are still doing wonders for New Zealand tourism, according to a new UK survey. -
Splendour in the Grass Wants to be Louder Than Ever Before
Music festival Splendour in the Grass is looking to appeal “unworkable” noise restrictions that last year landed the venue with a $3000 fine. -
Kapiti Coast to Receive Biodiversity Boost
Community groups who’ve been hard at work protecting the Kapiti Coast are getting a healthy cash injection via the Community Environment Fund grant. -
Darwin Festival 2015 Program Revealed
The Darwin Festival program for 2015 has just been announced, and the variety of incredible experiences on offer is bigger than ever before! -
Online Booking Comes to Booderee National Park
Book your Booderee camping trip with the same ease that you might reserve a hotel room - and find out what draws 72,500 visitors to the park every year. -
NT Government Launches Fishing App
Life just got a whole lot easier for the tenacious anglers among us, as the Northern Territory Government launches a new mobile app. -
New Jetstar Domestic Flights Herald Cheaper Fares
Looking for a cheaper way to fly to New Zealand’s hidden gems? Thanks to newly announced Jetstar domestic flights, you might just be in luck. -
No Hunting Trials for Western Australia Parks
In a win for campers and tourists, the Government won’t allow recreational hunting in WA parks and reserves in spite of recommendations to the contrary. -
Darwin Set to Become Arts Capital of the North
Darwin’s annual film festival is set to get bigger and better. Discover what’s changed, and what you can do and see around Darwin with a campervan rental. -
New Arts Centre to Boost Arnhem Land Tourism
Visitors to Arnhem Land now have another great reason to stay a while - with a campervan rental from Darwin, the freedom to explore is yours.