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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.

In their fast-growing city of Hamilton, the serpentine beauty of the Waikato River is maximised at every opportunity. The scenery is green to the extreme.

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Must do's:

  1. 4WD enthusiasts must check out the mud splattering action on Thompson's Track in the Kaimai Ranges. Amazing views & so much fun!
  2. Treat yourself to a private Mineral Spa in Te Aroha and see the world's only hot water soda geyser.
  3. Visit Te Aroha i-SITE Visitor Centre for expert local knowledge and hidden gems - open 7 days

The best kept secrets:

  1. The Aroha Mountain Lodge or historic Goldminers Cottage in Te Aroha are great places to stay on a romantic getaway.
  2. Robinson’s Sport Museum and Gardens in Hamilton, offers a unique display of sporting history and memorabilia in the most beautiful surroundings.
  3. Visit Okoroire Hotel & Golf Course in beautiful parklike surroundings for a game of golf followed by a peaceful drink on the sundrenched deck

Great food & wine:

  1. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the Te Aroha Domain. Pack a picnic lunch filled with your favourite goodies & enjoy the absolutely beautiful roses.
  2. If you're in Te Aroha you must check out the specialty bagels made by an artisan baker at the Domain Cottage Cafe
  3. If you are travelling on SH27 make sure to stop at the Kamai Cafe in Waharoa to sample some of the best cheeses you wil taste anywhere in New Zealand

Hot deals:

  1. Stay 7 nights at the Te Aroha Holiday Park in Waikato and receive a 30% discount! Inquire at Te Aroha i-SITE.
  2. When you book dinner at Berlusconi in Te Aroha on Weds or Thurs nights, each person will receive a complimentary glass of wine.
  3. Stay 2 nights at the luxury villa - Homestead Mountain View in Te Aroha, & receive a complimentary pass to the Te Aroha Mineral Spas

Today:

  1. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    Diaspora - This exhibition brings together the work of six very different New Zealand artists.
  2. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 07:00pm to 04:00pm
    Joy Hillary & Clinton Hawkes: Living Canvas - Sandz Gallery would like to warmly invite you to view 'Living Canvas', a new exhibition of works by Joy Hillary & Clinton Hawkes, on display from 11 - 25 March.
  3. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 09:00am to 05:00pm
    NZ Motorhome & Caravan Expo - Motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, tents or any RV and camping accessories in one location.

This week:

  1. Sat 13 Mar 10, 11:00am - 06:00pm.
    Great food, wine and entertainment will be on offer at the Te Awamutu Food & Wine Festival. Tickets available at the Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre
  2. Fri 12 Mar 10, 07:30pm - Late
    St Paul's Collegiate School Choir Concert - Fund raising concert for Hawaii Tour The choir will present a concert of music to be sung on tour.
  3. Sat 13 Mar 10, 02:00pm to 05:00pm
    Learn To Dowse With The Pendulum - Pendulum Dowsing - a great tool for health diagnosis and intuitive guidance.

This month:

  1. Sat 27 Mar 10, 09:30am - 04:30pm.
    Bring the family along to the Waitomo Caves Sports Day, which will feature horse & pony events, wood chopping, stalls and much more!
  2. Wed 24 Mar 10 - Sun 28 Mar 10, 06:00am - 06:00pm.
    Balloons over Waikato held is a spectacular festival with over 30 hot air balloons filling Hamilton’s skies.
  3. Sun 21 Mar 10, 09:45am - 04:00pm.
    Domain Day is Te Aroha's Big Day Out. Free entertainment, craft stalls and food galore!
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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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