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Must do's:

  1. First Thursday on K'Road - 02 June 2011
  2. Heading south out of Auckland? Call into Mercer Cheese shop for a sample of their award winning cheeses!
  3. Visit Franklin Zoo Wildlife Sanctuary in Tuakau for an exciting wildlife experience for all ages! Open 7 days 9.00am - 5.00pm

The best kept secrets:

  1. Have a round of golf at Kaye Maxwells golf retreat. The best and challanging 9 hole golf course in the area.
  2. Adventure Waikato is a great venue for a family adventure or team building session. Everything from caving to swamp crossing and archery.
  3. In the heart of the city, Elliott Stables has chic boutique eateries & cute stores. Reminiscent of an old European cobbled lane, it's a must see in Auckland.

Great food & wine:

  1. Check out some of Pukekohe& Frankin cafe's for scrumptious food and coffee. Try Moccha, Autobahn & Canvas Cafe plus any more.
  2. If you are coming to Orewa and like Thai food, try Thai"d Up, great menu great service ,on main highway into Orewa.
  3. For a taste of Polynesia, head down the Southern Motorway to Otara Market. 6am - noon every Saturday.

Today:

  1. Sun 5 Feb 12, 02:00pm to 06:00pm
    Sunday Jazz, Rock, Reggae Session - Mosey on down and enjoy a mean party environment on weekends with live music, drink & food specials for guests on our own sandy beach area (not a natural beach).
    Venue: Shooters Saloon, Kingsland
  2. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 09:00am to 05:00pm
    Exhibition 2012 - Set against the backdrop of the Kaipara Harbour, visitors can view 63 inspiring sculptural works as they walk the winding 1km trail through a secluded valley containing a slice of almost every type of iconic New Zealand ...
    Venue: Kaipara Coast Plants & Sculpture Gardens, Kaukapakapa
  3. Sun 5 Feb 12, 01:30pm to 03:00pm
    Black Sticks Men v Korea Test Series - Proudly supported by Hawke's Bay, principal partner of the Black Sticks.
    Venue: Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

This week:

  1. Mon 6 Feb 12, 06:00pm to 07:00pm
    Adult Ballet for Beginners - Timothy Gordon provides beginners' level ballet class in 4-week courses on Mondays.
    Venue: 14B Studio, Grey Lynn
  2. Mon 6 Feb 12, 10:00am to 06:00pm
    Toi o Manukau Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2012 - Toi o Manukau and Auckland Council partner to deliver this Waitangi Day commemorative event.
    Venue: Barry Curtis Park, Botany Downs
  3. Sun 12 Feb 12, 06:00am to 12:00pm
    Browns Bay Market - The Browns Bay Sunday Market is held every Sunday morning until midday in the carpark on Anzac Rd (opposite Countdown), Browns Bay.
    Venue: Browns Bay, North Shore

This month:

  1. Sun 12 Feb 12, 01:00pm to 06:00pm
    Clevedon Jazz, Food and Wine Festival - Come and enjoy a great family day out!
    Venue: The Log Cabin, Clevedon
  2. Sun 12 Feb 2012 - Mon 13 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    T.L. Rodney Wilson: Mo’s Kitchen: An Anthropology - “Assailed as we are by gastro-pornography, assaulted by the used car salesmen of the kitchen whenever we pick up the television remote, bombarded by libraries of cooking books spewing out onto the pavement on ...
    Venue: The Depot, Devonport
  3. Mon 13 Feb 2012 - Tue 14 Feb 2012, 12:00am to 11:45pm
    A.D. Schierning: Tane Mahuta - The vision of artist A.
    Venue: Bledisloe Light Boxes, Auckland CBD

Hot Deals

  1. Free bottle of wineExperience Matakana at Sandpiper Lodge1 night stay includes a bottle of Matakana wine.  2 night stay includes bottle of Matakana wine and a picnic hamper lunch
    Free giftSkywork Helicopters - scenic toursFree gift with every scenic flight booked through the i-SITE during the Rugby World Cup
    Save $300.00Pakiri Point Boutique LodgeStay at fabulous Pakiri Point, 1 hour from the Auckland Harbour. Enjoy golf, fishing, arts, crafts, walks, wine trails & ...
  2. Free tourKawau Island ExperienceBook a 2 night mid week package at Kawau Lodge & Captain Dave will take you on a one hour free sightseeing tour of the island
    From $120.00Auckland City HotelAuckland City Hotel - Non game day special
    More for lessYouth Hostel Association New ZealandTake advantage of YHA Member discounts in any of our NZ YHA hostels
  3. Save $500.00Stray NZ$500 off any Stray NZ Travel Pass over $1100. Get further off the beaten track
    20% offSpaceships Campervan RentalsBETA 2 berth. Pick up from now until 15 November 2011
    Free hireOmega RentalsRent a car for 3 or more days and receive a free rugby ball while stocks last
  4. Free hireOmega RentalsRent a car for 4 days and the 5th day is free
    Free upgradeOmega RentalsRent a budget car from Omega and we will upgrade you to the economy car free of charge
    From From $205.00Amora Hotel Auckland1 nights accommodation in a deluxe king suite including breakfast for two and a bottle of bubbly
  5. Free drinkExplore NZ Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari tours receive free drink
    Outlet Shopping in AucklandFor great deals, take the free shuttle to Dressmart, Auckland's outlet shopping mall and enjoy up to 70% off retail from ...
 

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