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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.

With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, this region is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. The region was the birth place of New Zealand Tourism in the 1800s, when people flocked here from around the world to see the amazing Pink and White Terraces.

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Must do's:

  1. For the best Curry in Turangi go to Curry Night every Thursday at the Bridge Lodge on State Highway 1. $25 per head - a night not to be missed!
  2. On a sunny day in the Taumarunui area, take a Canoe Safari on the fabulous Whanganui River.
  3. Cruise Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings & beyond aboard the Cruise Cat. Departs daily at 10.30am & 1.30pm. Enjoy a free coffee and muffin - bar available.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Whirinaki Rainforest full day tour - Maori guides will tell you of the tribal history of this isolated region and share their knowledge of the flora & fauna
  2. To see spectacular views over the Ohakune basin, rent a mountain bike from TCB from $25 per day and bike the Old Coach Road in Ohakune
  3. Journey by jetboat on the Whanganui River to Lauren's Lavender Farm for a leisurely coffee.

Great food & wine:

  1. Scenic Cellars in Roberts St, Taupo stocks over 3,000 different wine labels in NZ's largest underground retail wine cellar; enomatic tasting machine
  2. L'Arte Cafe on Taupo's Mapara Road has delectable delights, unique New Zealand art, a mosaic garden & the best eggs benedict ever!
  3. Kaffee Eis on Tongariro St, Taupo specialises in gourmet gelato and has an ever changing selection of flavours to tempt the taste buds. Great coffee & food too.

Hot deals:

  1. Mates rates - deals for two people on various activities including bungy, quad biking, rafting, fishing. Phone 0800 Lake Taupo
  2. For only $240 you can get Rotorua's Ultimate Ride which includes a Gondola ride, helicopter flight & a buffet lunch! Head to Rotorua i-SITE to book.
  3. Pick up the Mitai Maori Village & Rainbow Springs Combo. It's $116per adult, $63 per child & it includes a free ticket to Caterpillar Experience

Today:

  1. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 08:30am to 04:00pm
    Artworks by Collette Fergus - Artworks by Waikato Artist Collette Renee Fergus.
  2. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Thu 18 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:30am
    Champions New Zealand Winners - Jessie Casson Photography - Photographer Jessie Casson set out on a journey around New Zealand to take iconic photographs of the people who live here.
  3. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    A Passion for Art - Waikato Society of Arts Annual ArtsPost Exhibition featuring tutors – past and present.

This week:

  1. Sat 20 Mar 10, 09:00pm - Late
    Native Sons with Watson - Native Sons was formed in 1996 under the banner of Nga Mahi Arehia performing arts and windermere polytech in Tauranga with the blessing of tutor Mabel Wharekawa.
  2. Wed 17 Mar 10, 08:00am to 04:30pm
    Driftopia - Drift Expression Sessions - Driftopia drift expression sessions are a regular drift event held at circuits throughout the North Island of New Zealand, with the focus to progress to the South Island over the coming year.
  3. Sat 20 Mar 2010 - Sun 21 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 04:00pm
    TTEAM with Horses with Edie Jane Eaton - TTouch is a gentle, positive teaching method that combines bodywork and ground exercises to improve co-ordination and balance.

This month:

  1. Fri 26 Mar 10, 12:00am.
    Steam Train Excursion to the National Jazz Festival. Travel in style and comfort from Paekakariki to Tauranga
  2. Sun 21 Mar 10, 07:00pm - Late
    The Molenberg SUB Stride or Ride Series - The Molenberg SUB Stride or Ride Series is a nationwide initiative produced by Sarah Ulmer and her team at SUB.
  3. Thu 25 Mar 10, 08:00pm - Late
    Karaoke - Come down and sing with 'Da Groove Dokta', every Thursday down at the local.
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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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