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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 wild south awaits, with rare animal encounters and a special brand of hospitality. Enjoy space and scenery under Southland's wide skies. You will think you have reached the end of the earth!

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Must do's:

  1. Catch a free 10 minute movie which tells the story of the pioneering spirit of New Zealand outlining Oamaru's history. Shows 9am - 5pm daily at Oamaru i-SITE.
  2. At low tide, go have a look at the Moeraki Boulders. These strange spherical boulders are situated on the beach 40kms south of Oamaru.
  3. Take a one day adventure on Hump Ridge Jet, a wild jet boat ride on the Waitautahiri River!

The best kept secrets:

  1. Bill Richardson's Truck Collection is the best kept secret in Invercargill. It's an amazing collection of over 170 restored vintage trucks.
  2. You can not go through Oamaru with out having a stone grill from the Galleon Restaurant. They are so mouth watering and so affordable!
  3. Dixie & Kay run the gorgeous Lavish Soap Shop, a charming business near Victorian Oamaru which makes a variety of traditionally handcrafted soap.

Great food & wine:

  1. You must try our award winning locally brewed beers at the Invercargill Brewery! Stop in for a tour & taste test or buy from their own bottle shop.
  2. For the best Japanese food in town head to Bonsai. Delicious & a great value!
  3. For the best fresh fish and fresh veggies, go for lunch at Fleur's Restaurant in Moeraki.

Hot deals:

  1. In Dunedin, see Athol's interesting Old Town Heritage Walk & Andrew's Hair Raiser Ghost Walk. Right now it is only $50 for both!
  2. Up and coming events at the Opera House can be be booked through Oamaru i-SITE.
  3. You can get 2-for-1 coffees at Bells Cake Kitchen on Tay Street, Invercargill everyday between 2 - 3pm.

Today:

  1. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 07:30pm to 09:30pm
    Zirka Circus - Zirka Circus is a brand new circus, the first new circus to hit the New Zealand scene in many years.
  2. Thu 11 Mar 10, 07:30pm - Late
    Chamber Music NZ Presents The Borodin String Quartet - Ruben Aharonian violin Andrei Abramenkov violin Igor Naidin viola Vladimir Balshin cello Founded in 1945 and one of the most revered ensembles in modern history, the Borodin Quartet have been singularly devoted ...

This week:

  1. Sun 14 Mar 10, 10:00am - 05:00pm.
    Join in the water activities or shore entertainment at the Oamaru Traditional Boat Day in Omarau Harbour
  2. Sat 13 Mar 10, 11:00am - 03:00pm.
    Bring a picnic & enjoy a day out with the kids at the Waimate Children's Fancy Dress Competition. Entertainment, parade, treasure hunt and lots of prizes!
  3. Sat 13 Mar 10, 08:15pm to 10:30pm
    Piano Recitals Manapouri - Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Liszt.

This month:

  1. Sun 21 Mar 10, 07:30pm.
    For a fun evening out the Oamaru Opera House presents the UK hit comedy 'Grumpy Old Women'. Discounts for groups of 8 or more! Bookings at Omarau i-SITE
  2. Sun 28 Mar 10, 10:30am - 05:00pm.
    Harvest Home festival at the Historic Totara Estate, Oamaru will feature the Topp Twins & the mouth watering Lamburger competition. A great day of entertainment
  3. Sun 28 Mar 10, 12:00am.
    Enjoy the popular back country of North Otago and complete the Over the Tunnels walk, run or bike event
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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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