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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.

The subtropical Northland experience remains unspoilt. This aquatic playground offers extensive adventure activities. Promising shopping, dining and entertainment possibilities that stem from the distinctive local culture, which embraces art and creativity.

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. Hire an Aquacykl from Pupurangi Hire and Tour to explore the Town Basin. Its a fun, unique and inexpensive way to see the Marina.
  2. Join a Milestone tour today. They offer small intimate tours, covering four iconic areas in the North Island.
  3. Spend the Day on Urupukpuka Island in the Bay of Islands. Fascinating nature & history with great snorkeling, kayaking, walking & cafe with scrumptious food

The best kept secrets:

  1. Whale Bay on the Tutukaka Coast is a gorgeous secluded spot to relax under the shade of the puriri trees on a hot day!
  2. Scopes on Waipapa Road, Kerikeri will amaze you with their unique collection of Kaleidscope.
  3. If Fire Engines are your thing you will be in heaven at the Northlands Firehouse Museum in Okaihau.

Great food & wine:

  1. Head to the new Paihia Farmers Market held on the Village Green every Thursday from 4:30pm - 8:00pm for the freshest fruit & vegetables & amazing pizza & coffee
  2. Darryl's Dinner Cruise in Paihia is a great evening in a relaxed & sociable atmosphere. Friendly crew & a sumptuous dinner as the sun goes down!
  3. Sample the best wine and food in the Far North at the Bay of Islands Wine Trail

Hot deals:

  1. Visit both the Hole in the Rock & Cape Reinga with Fullers Great Sights Tours and save up to 25%. Bookings available at the Bay of Islands i-SITE.
  2. One Day Surf Lessons around Whangarei's Best Beaches. Pick up/drop off, two surf lessons & lunch, all for $99! A fantastic start to your new surfing career!
  3. See the beautiful Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga for the low price of $155! Bookings available at the Bay of Islands i-SITE

Today:

  1. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 07:00pm to 10:00pm
    At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin - What better way to spend a winter’s evening out than a delicious three course meal in an intimate ambience with a crackling fire, followed by an exciting light hearted whodunit?
    Venue: Octagon Theatre, Whangarei District
  2. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 07:30pm - Late
    The Thing About Men: CANCELLED - Based on a 1985 German film by Doris Dorrie, "The Thing About Men" is written by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, the team responsible for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change".
    Venue: Riverbank Centre, Whangarei District
  3. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    Rainbow Warriors and Remainders - The Whangarei Art Museum presents 'Rainbow Warriors and Remainders', an exhibition of photographs by Gil Hanly and memorabilia loaned by Greenpeace NZ and private collections.
    Venue: Whangarei Art Museum, Whangarei District

This week:

  1. Sat 4 Sep 10, 09:00am to 04:00pm
    Northland Floral Art - Designer of the Year - Northland Floral Art invite you to be inspired and enjoy the magnificent talent of their national award winning floral art design.
    Venue: The Centre at Kerikeri, Kerikeri
  2. Sat 4 Sep 2010 - Sun 5 Sep 2010, 08:00am to 06:00pm
    Northland Performing Arts Ballet/Jazz Dancing Competitions - Northland Performing Arts Ballet & Jazz dance competitions will be held in September 2010.
    Venue: Forum North, Whangarei District
  3. Sat 4 Sep 2010 - Sun 5 Sep 2010, 09:00am to 04:30pm
    Tracey Tomtene (Canada): Encompass - “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.
    Venue: Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei District

This month:

  1. Sun 19 Sep 10 - Mon 20 Sep 10, 10:30am.
    The Northland Lunch Carrington Resort Whatuwhiwhi Doubtless Bay Sunday 19th September. Eight of Northland's Top Chefs have been lined up.
  2. Sun 5 Sep 10, 12:00pm to 04:00pm
    Blast! - Whangarei Art Museum invite you to view 'Blast!
    Venue: Whangarei Art Museum, Whangarei District
  3. Fri 17 Sep 10, 08:30pm - Late
    Scarlet Rage - Scarlet Rage returns to Mozart's. Back by popular demand.
    Venue: Mozart's Cafe & Restaurant, Whangarei District
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Rugby World Cup 2011

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

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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.

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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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