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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.

Sign up to receive i-SITE's email newsletter full of things to do in your town and you automatically go in the monthly draw to win a 3 day Jucy Rental car hire.

Must do's:

  1. Visit the famous Piha Beach, where you can get some fish n chips or go for a swim...just remember to swim between the flags!
  2. Enjoy Auckland harbour at your leisure with the Harbour Discovery Hop-on-Hop-off cruise. Visit 4 different spots around the Hauraki Gulf.
  3. Walk 45 minutes into the bush and you'll get to the Kaitoki Hot Springs. Dam up a bathing pool for yourself & relax surrounded by the beauty of the forest.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Join the Bush Runners social runners club in the Waitakeres for a 6km run three times a week at no cost. Contact Stuart on 09 811 8990 to arrange pick up.
  2. Gaze up at the stars, step into the 360° digital dome theatre & buy real astronaut ice cream at the Stardome Observatory, Auckland!
  3. You haven't fully experienced chocolates until you have had a Devonport Chocolate or Truffle! These handmade chocolates are the best in town!

Great food & wine:

  1. Waiheke Island is easily accessible for a day trip or a well deserved holiday. Take the Sealink car ferry from Halfmoon Bay or jump on a ferry from downtown.
  2. Auckland is home to great food and wine. You have to check out some of the Metro Top 50 Restaurants in Auckland: Meredith's, SPQR, The Engine Room & Te Whau
  3. Charlie Farley's on Waiheke Island has a great atmosphere & brilliant food, wine & beer.

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. Fri 3 Sep 10, 07:00am - 04:00pm.
    View the turbulent waters and shifting shoals of the Manukau Heads from the Manukau Heads Lighthouse.
  2. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 05:30pm to 09:00am
    Zumba Classes - Come and Zumba at Contours Henderson (women only gym), with lots of free parking, fantastic instructors and enthusiastic participants.
    Venue: Contours Henderson, Henderson
  3. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 05:30pm - Late
    Sean Kerr: Bruce Danced - Public Events - Saturday 4 September, 1pm Kate Montgomery discusses the temperamental interactions of Sean Kerr’s recent work.
    Venue: Gus Fisher Gallery, Auckland CBD

This week:

  1. Sun 5 Sep 10, 03:00pm - Late
    Sentimental Sound System - From Motown classics of the '60s to funktastic '70s grooves, classic '80s power ballads to '90s hip hop 'n' pop.
    Venue: Chapel Bar & Bistro, Ponsonby
  2. Sun 5 Sep 10, 07:00pm to 10:00pm
    Traditional Irish Session - Every Sunday 7pm - 10pm an enthusiastic group of musicians gather for a traditional Irish session.
    Venue: The Bog, Parnell
  3. Sun 5 Sep 10, 08:00pm to 11:00pm
    Salsa On Sunday Social Night + Brazilian Room - Looking for a place to master your salsa skills?
    Venue: Viva Latino Studio, Newton

This month:

  1. Sun 5 Sep 10, 04:00pm to 05:00pm
    Jephte - Carissimi - Jephte - Carissimi Viola da gamba suites - Polly Sussex Harpsichord suites - Chalium Poppy Soprano - Jayne Tankersley Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon concert in the unusual venue of historic St Kevin's ...
    Venue: St Kevin's Arcade, Newton
  2. Sun 5 Sep 10, 06:30pm - Late
    Funk Sunday witH DJ Zane:Tee & guests - Beats and Burritos...
    Venue: Toro Bar, Kingsland
  3. Sun 5 Sep 10, 06:30pm to 09:30pm
    Originals Open Mic - Singer/songwriters perform as solo, duo or band.
    Venue: The Kingslander, Kingsland
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Rugby World Cup 2011

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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