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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 the silvery beaches of the coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is impossible to ignore. Big scenery is the order of the day - huge panoramas of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pasture land and massive amounts of sky. An amazing arena for adventure and indulgence.

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Must do's:

  1. Hot air ballooning with Aoraki Balloon Safaris is without a doubt a must do activity - Book at the Methven i-SITE.
  2. When in Methven, step it up a gear with a high octane skydive or the double thrill of a heli-jet! Contact the Methven i-SITE for details.
  3. Go Punting on the Avon & experience life the way it should be - relaxed, tranquil & enjoyable. Great views of the inner city sights & gorgeous gardens.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Take the family to play in the trees this weekend.Challenge your teenagers & build their confidence on the ropes course at the 'Adrenalin Forest' - Christchurch
  2. Lake Clearwater Camping Ground only half an hour from Mt Somers. Where can you go and camp for only $4.00 per night?! Don't tell too many people.
  3. Hear mystical stories on the Ghost Walk at the Arts Centre in Christchurch each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Great food & wine:

  1. Grab a delicious Big Breakfast at Cafe 131, Methven, from 7.30am, 7 days a week. It will keep you going all day.
  2. Are the kids getting hot & grumpy in the car? Stop in at 'Delicious' in Methven, for an old fashioned Tip Top ice cream cone – the taste of summer!
  3. Step back in time and enjoy a traditional high tea, served daily at the Crowne Plaza on Durham Street, Christchurch.

Hot deals:

  1. Beluga Luxury Lodge offers one night stay, continental breakfast & a round of golf at the Methven Golf Course for $140. Book at the Methven i-SITE
  2. Stay at the Abisko Lodge where you get accommodation, NZ bubbles & a 30 min spa for only $95.00. Book through the Methven i-SITE.
  3. Kaikoura Seafood BBQ on the way to Seal Colony has awesome sandwich's for no more than $10.

Today:

  1. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 08:00pm - Late
    World Class Comedy - Comedy nights at Bailies...
    Venue: Bailies Bar, Christchurch
  2. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Andrew Drummond: Observation / Action / Reflection - The Christchurch Art Gallery presents the first comprehensive survey exhibition of this acclaimed New Zealand sculptor.
    Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch
  3. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 11:45am - Late
    Reeling Back Time: Films From Our Archives - Enjoy a nostalgic look back at our Forces in living black and white!
    Venue: Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch

This week:

  1. Sat 4 Sep 10, 08:00pm - Late
    Tahuna Breaks
    Venue: The Bedford, Christchurch
  2. Sat 4 Sep 2010 - Sun 5 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    Treaty 2U - Te Papa Touring Exhibition - It took 7 days to write, 7 months to sign, 168 years to debate… and counting.
    Venue: Methven Heritage Centre, Methven
  3. Sat 4 Sep 10, 12:00pm to 05:00pm
    The F**k Chairs - Textbook Attack on a Fixed Installation - Opening & performance: 6pm, Friday 3 September Revisiting childhood experiences of fictionalised warfare, The F**k Chairs' installation is a military fortress fabricated from recycled domestic artefacts and handmade ...
    Venue: HSP, Christchurch

This month:

  1. Sun 5 Sep 10, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Operation Papa Pilot - Follow Papa Pilot and his furry family as he leads them on an exciting day out around the museum to celebrate Father’s Day.
    Venue: Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch
  2. Tue 7 Sep 10, 08:30am to 05:00pm
    SME Marketing Assistance Programme - If you’re after practical, actionable advice to successfully market your products and services, you’ll find our free* one-day Marketing Assistance Programme to be invaluable.
    Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch
  3. Wed 8 Sep 2010 - Thu 9 Sep 2010, 07:30pm - Late
    Jungle Fever - Being performed for the first time ever in mid Canterbury with a local cast, this risqué adult musical is full of farcical moments and comedic talent.
    Venue: Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven
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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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If you have secured tickets to Rugby World Cup 2011 and are looking for accommodation, New Zealand offers a huge range of options - from luxury accommodation for those who want to enjoy the Tournament in style, backpackers for fans on a budget, to campervans for visitors with a more adventurous spirit.

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