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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.

Discover new memories on the mountain, in the water, or exploring colourful gardens and invigorating art. It's one of the few places where you can go snow boarding in the morning and surfing the same afternoon, followed by an evening relaxing in a restaurant with great food and wine.

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. It’s been asked "Where in the world can you snow ski in the morning & sea surf in the afternoon?" The answer is in the Taranaki Region - so much to see & do!
  2. Take the Jurassic falls adventure flight landing at the base of the falls and check out the ancient fossils - fantastic!
  3. At Lake Rotokare, Eltham you can hear native birds calling as you walk this predator proof reserve. A beautiful spot. Open daily.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Ahu Ahu beach villas. Unique accommodation located by the sea and only a few minutes from Oakura township. Stunning views and only a short stroll to the beach
  2. Nowell’s Lake Walkway in Hawera is a pleasant short walk that leads you to a lake through farmland and native trees that have been planted by local schools.
  3. Follow the ruggeed coast between Ohawe and Waihi Beach. It can only be done around low tide, but there are amazing views of the southern coastline.

Great food & wine:

  1. For a great dining experience try II Chefs Steakhouse on High, Hawera. Fabulous food and giant steaks! Open Tuesday - Saturday.
  2. On your way around Surf Highway 45 make sure you stop at Sugar Juice Cafe in Opunake - their chicken pies and homemade salsa are great!
  3. Marracbo Cafe in Hawera has great coffee and a fantastic menu to match. Try the salads on the lunch menu...delicious!

Hot deals:

  1. Spend $150 with i-SITE New Plymouth and receive a 30% discount off quality Puke Ariki Books
  2. Climb the 215 steps to the top of the Hawera Water Tower for some fantastic views. You will receive a free certificate to commemorate your climb.
  3. Windwanderer, Pukekura Park boat ride and Aquatic centre swim all on one pass! Great value - fantastic fun!

Today:

  1. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 04:30pm
    Marty Jestin: Surreal Adornments for the Body & Mind - Kina is proud to showcase an exciting range of contemporary jewellery by ‘Surreal Silversmith’ Marty Jestin on show at the KINA Gallery from 19th February 2010.
  2. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    Creative Juices 11 - This exhibition involves the largest collection of artists ever hosted by the Fritz Reuter Gallery.
  3. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Alberto Baraya: An Expedition To New Zealand - Taking the role of a 19th century botanical explorer, Colombian artist Alberto Baraya collects and catalogues artificial plants and botanical tattoos from some of the most fertile places on earth.

This week:

  1. Sat 20 Mar 2010 - Sun 21 Mar 2010, All Day
    Relay For Life 2010 - What is Relay for Life?
  2. Thu 18 Mar 10, 08:30pm to 10:30pm
    Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out: CANCELLED - Australia’s favourite ladies night is back, with an all new show that will turn up the heat in across New Zealand once again!
  3. Wed 17 Mar 10, 09:00am to 04:30pm
    Claire du Bosky: Being There - Huts, Barns & Beehives - KINA Gallery is proud to host the work of Claire du Bosky, in her solo show titled: Being There - huts, barns & beehives which opens Friday 19th February 2010.

This month:

  1. Wed 24 Mar 10, 10:00am to 02:00pm
    Classic Hits Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010 - Take to the skies with the "Classic Hits Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010", meet the pilots, their crew & see the aircraft when the Safari arrives in your town!
  2. Wed 24 Mar 2010 - Thu 25 Mar 2010, 08:30am - Late
    Stratford Mountain Town Foursomes - Ladies 72 hole match play foursomes two day tournament.
  3. Sun 21 Mar 2010 - Mon 22 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 10:00pm
    Taranaki ReGeneration Tour - The Taranaki Re-Generation Tour is an eight day community action & entertainment festival travelling around Mount Taranaki from the 20th to the 27th of March.
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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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