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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. At Lake Rotokare, Eltham you can hear native birds calling as you walk this predator proof reserve. A beautiful spot. Open daily.
  2. Dam Dropping with Kaitiaki Adventures in Hawera takes you racing down a 30 foot 100 year old dam spillway in a few thrilling seconds with Mt Taranaki in view
  3. Brooklands Zoo’s Capuchin Monkey troop has increased by one after the birth of a baby on September 29th. Check them out!

The best kept secrets:

  1. Imagine a world preserved by time & steeped in history, where nature takes the stage. Find this at the Forgotten World Highway between Stratford & Taumarunui.
  2. When you are driving through Eltham, stop for a fantastic muffin and coffee at Inflame Cafe on the main road. They are so tasty they're hard to resist!
  3. Woolshed Museum, Waverley has an amazing collection of NZ heritage housed in an old woolshed. Open by appointment

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. When you are driving through Eltham, stop for a fantastic muffin and coffee at Inflame Cafe on the main road. They are so tasty they're hard to resist!
  3. Montrose wine bar on Liardet Street has a fantastic selection of international wines to tempt your tastebuds

Hot deals:

  1. 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.
  2. Book and pay for a New Plymouth Historical Walk and second person goes FREE. Offer valid until 30th November
  3. Book a fun five minute ocean view scenic flight over the coast & beautiful marine reserve at i-SITE New Plymouth and receive a FREE brunch or lunch meal voucher

Today:

  1. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Len Lye: The Cosmic Archive - During his career, New Zealand-born artist Len Lye (1901–1980) witnessed a period of tremendous expansion in scientific inquiry.
  2. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 05:30pm
    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.
  3. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 01:00pm to 03:00pm
    If Stones Could Talk - New Plymouth Guided Walk - Explore the use of stone in New Plymouth - from the creation of weapons and buildings through to art.

This week:

  1. Sat 13 Mar 10, 06:00am - Late
    Patea and District Boating Club Annual Fishing Competition - Come join in the fun, try to catch the biggest and most heaviest fish of the day.
  2. Fri 12 Mar 2010 - Sat 13 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 04:00pm
    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.
  3. Fri 12 Mar 2010 - Sat 13 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 month:

  1. Wed 24 Mar 2010 - Thu 25 Mar 2010, 08:30am - Late
    Stratford Mountain Town Foursomes - Ladies 72 hole match play foursomes two day tournament.
  2. Sun 28 Mar 10, 09:00am - Late
    TRI NZ Women's Triathlon - Swim 300m, cycle 10km and run/walk 3km.
  3. Thu 18 Mar 10, 09:45am to 12:00pm
    Secrets of Website Persuasion Seminars - In these challenging economic times make sure you have a highly persuasive website!
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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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