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Experience New Zealand like a local – wherever your travels take you.

We know all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there. Plus we’ll take care of the bookings. Start with i-SITE today.

From Urban fun to island sun. The natural assets of Auckland have made it a dream destination for all kinds of travellers. Alive with culture and a vibrant city life.

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Must do's:

  1. Waiheke Island Community Cinema is a must do on Waiheke. One screen, comfortable preloved sofas, and oozing character typical of Waiheke
  2. Dolphin and Whale Safari cruises depart daily. Enjoy a leisurely cruise around the harbour, one of the world's richest habitats for marine mammals.
  3. Visit the trendy suburb of Ponsonby in Auckland & enjoy delicious cuisine & indulge in superb lattes or yummy cocktials!

The best kept secrets:

  1. Located 30 minutes from central Auckland, Kumue is one of New Zealand’s wine gems with a fascinating history.
  2. Newmarket has fantastic shopping & is home to many great NZ designers: Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Alannah Hill, Kate Sylvester, Zambesi, Taylor & Storm
  3. If it is cafés, bars and restaurants you're after, the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland has a great selection.

Great food & wine:

  1. You haven't fully experienced chocolates until you have had a Devonport Chocolate or Truffle! These handmade chocolates are the best in town!
  2. Waiheke has free gas BBQs at all the main beaches. Buy some locally made sausages from Steve at the Humble Pie butchery in Oneroa & cook up a feast!
  3. Art of Cheese in Puhoi provides a delightful country setting for tasting and buying award winning cheeses. Enjoy the cafe in a country setting.

Hot deals:

  1. Visit Parnell, Newmarket, Ponsonby, K-Road, and Queen Street for just $1.60 every time you get on the bus, or $7.50 for a day pass.
  2. For great deals, take the free shuttle to Dressmart, Auckland's outlet shopping mall and enjoy up to 70% off retail from famous brands
  3. Visit 4 of Aucklands top attractions for $99 - Rangitoto Island, Kelly Tarltons, Rainbows End and Observation Deck of the Sky Tower.

Today:

  1. Tue 16 Mar 10, 08:00am - 05:00pm.
    View the turbulent waters and shifting shoals of the Manukau Heads from the Manukau Heads Lighthouse.
  2. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 06:30pm to 09:00pm
    ATC presents: The Importance Of Being Earnest - By Oscar Wilde With Elizabeth Hawthorne • Lisa Chappell • Adam Gardiner • Laurel Devenie • Glen Pickering Direction Colin McColl • Design John Parker, Tony Rabbit, Elizabeth Whiting Under his suave ...
  3. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    'Waters Edge' by the Auckland East Arts Council - The Auckland East Arts Council presents a range of styles and media, a selection of paintings celebrating our magnificent shoreline; from beaches to rivers and seascapes.

This week:

  1. Wed 17 Mar 2010 - Thu 18 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    The 4th Auckland Triennial, Last Ride in a Hot Air Balloon - A ‘Singing Cloud’ made up of 4000 microphones, love letters staged as political protests, sailing, surfing, birds flying, performance, an eco-friendly home and over 20 works newly commissioned to fit the theme…and ...
  2. Wed 17 Mar 10, 07:00pm to 10:00pm
    Jameson Jazz Club - with the Issac Crandle Tanner Trio from 6.
  3. Sun 21 Mar 10, 09:00am to 10:15am
    Heritage Walk: Judges Bay - Rendell McIntosh will cover historic aspects of the area including its geology, Maori and European history.

This month:

  1. Sun 28 Mar 10, 09:30am - 04:00pm.
    Karaka's biennial Vintage Day is a must for all the lovers of vintage machinery. Featuring steam engines, army trucks, chainsaws and more....
  2. Sun 21 Mar 10, 08:00pm to 10:00pm
    Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out: CANCELLED - Australia’s favourite ladies night is back, with an all new show that will turn up the heat in across New Zealand once again!
  3. Sat 27 Mar 2010 - Sun 28 Mar 2010, 10:00pm to 05:00am
    DJ Uncle Phil - Live DJ Every Friday and Saturday from 10pm.
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Experience New Zealand like a local – wherever your travels take you.

We know all the best things to do, places to stay and ways to get there. Plus we’ll take care of the bookings.

Start with i-SITE today.

Every person who works at i-SITE is a travel expert for their own home town, so they can help you to find the sort of activities, attractions, accommodation and transport that only a local would know.

They’ll take the time to talk to you and find out your needs, your expectations, and your budget. Then they’ll help you to put together an itinerary that meets your individual requirements – taking care of the bookings then and there.

i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network, and with over 80 branches, you can be sure that once you have experienced the latest and greatest of what one place has to offer, i-SITE will help connect you with their equally friendly i-SITE colleagues at the next stop on your journey.

So, whether you’ve come from around the world or down the road, start your travel planning at i-SITE today.

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