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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. Check out Waipahihi Botanical Gardens located off Shepherd Road in Taupo. It is a haven of forest trees & feature plantings with great views & picnic spots
  2. Buzz in to the Honey Hive Taupo for free tastings of honey, mead, liquers & fruit wines. Live beehive viewing, interactive displays, skin & wellness products.
  3. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a great one day walk with dramatic scenery over steep volcanic terrain

The best kept secrets:

  1. Journey by jetboat on the Whanganui River to Lauren's Lavender Farm for a leisurely coffee.
  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. Pureora Forest Park west of Taupo is a hidden wonderland of podocarp forest, abundant birdlife & sites of historical & ecological interest.

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. 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.
  3. L'Arte Cafe on Taupo's Mapara Road has delectable delights, unique New Zealand art, a mosaic garden & the best eggs benedict ever!

Hot deals:

  1. Book a thrilling Kawarau Jet Boat Ride at the Rotorua i-SITE & receive free entry to Rotorua Museum!
  2. Gain entrance to Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland & Waimangu Volcanic Walk for only $55 per adult or $15 per child. Visit the Rotorua i-SITE to find out how.
  3. Bayview Chateau Tongariro is offering an amazing deal including a room for 2, dinner, breakfast, chocolates & wine for $360! Book at Taumarunui i-SITE.

Today:

  1. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    Never a Dull Moment - Hamilton Stories - Never a dull moment!
    Venue: Waikato Museum, Hamilton
  2. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 07:00pm - Late
    Children of the Poor - A funny, gritty and totally gripping version of Mervyn Thompson's masterpiece, being performed by a group of dedicated and talented senior drama students.
    Venue: Matamata College , Matamata
  3. Fri 3 Sep 10, 06:00am - Late
    Spin Fit - Spin Fit: Total cardiovascular 45-minute workout performed on a freewheeling cycle.
    Venue: Waterworld, Hamilton

This week:

  1. Sat 4 Sep 2010 - Sun 5 Sep 2010, 07:30pm - Late
    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Joseph is a timeless tale for the whole family.
    Venue: Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton
  2. Sat 4 Sep 2010 - Sun 5 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    Beyond My Door - To recognise the door and step beyond – eight textile artists explore what this means for them.
    Venue: ArtsPost, Hamilton
  3. Sat 4 Sep 10, 07:00pm to 10:00pm
    Jersey Shore Night Out - MTV is bringing Jersey Shore to the big screen in association with Event Cinemas.
    Venue: EVENT Cinemas Chartwell, Hamilton

This month:

  1. Tue 7 Sep 10, 08:00pm - Late
    Shannon Brown - Everyone knows him, everyone loves him, now love him up close!
    Venue: Diggers Bar, Hamilton
  2. Sun 5 Sep 10, 08:00pm to 11:00pm
    Karaoke - Come down to Vue bar and find the hidden talent in you!
    Venue: SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton
  3. Mon 6 Sep 10, 09:00am to 10:30am
    Nordic Walking Heath Classes - Every Monday or Thursday.
    Venue: Hamilton Lake Domain, Hamilton
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Rugby World Cup 2011

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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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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