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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.

Taste the finest cuisine and explore creative culture in Wellington City. Porirua is home to rolling hills, tranquil waterways, sandy beaches, walkways, art & culture. Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua – The Nature Coast is New Zealand’s favourite playground. For outdoor activities, cafes, galleries and unique shopping, visit the Hutt Valley. Visit the Wairarapa for boutique wineries, food experiences & quaint townships to explore.

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Must do's:

  1. Gasoline Heaven, just south of Carterton is a fabulous automobile museum that's not just for petrol heads!
  2. If you're looking for a beautiful place for a picnic dont miss the Otaihanga Domain. It has a river to swim in, ducks to feed & a grassy area for a family game.
  3. Take the interesting Pipi Walk. Pick up the guide from any of the 3 information centres in Paraparaumu, Otaki & Levin & walk around the historic heart of Otaki.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Unwind with a glass of wine at the winery in the heart of the factory area of Paraparaumu. You must try the ginger & fejoa, my favourite!
  2. Kapiti Bird Tours will take you on a an informative & interesting walk through the Waikanae Estuary and view some 63 species of birds in their natural habitat
  3. Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton has an amazing playground, mini golf, miniature train and boats for hire - all in one place!

Great food & wine:

  1. Come and sample free olive oil tastings at the Martinborough i-SITE every weekend. Then go and visit their groves!
  2. Unwind with a glass of wine at the winery in the heart of the factory area of Paraparaumu. You must try the ginger & fejoa, my favourite!
  3. For mouth watering traditional Romanian food visit La Casa Romana in Otaki. Retail, Restaurant & takeaways of all things Romanian!

Hot deals:

  1. The Highwayman's Triple M package is the cheapest weekend package in the Wairarapa - it includes movie, meal and mattress for only $150 per couple!
  2. Book the Kapiti Island Overnight Package & spend a night with the Kiwi's. Prices from $335 Per Adult. Book at Paraparaumu i-SITE or Otaki i-SITE.
  3. Stay at Martinborough Village Camping. You can hire bikes to explore the area and enjoy fantastic hospitality on a budget.

Today:

  1. Thu 11 Mar 10, 10:00am - 07:00pm.
    Unearth the story of daily life in Pompeii in this blockbuster exhibition at Te Papa Museum, Wellington, featuring more than 250 priceless treasures.
  2. Thu 11 Mar 10, 12:00am.
    Banks Shoes ShapeShifter Exhibition in Lower Hutt showcases some 60 sculptures from some top NZ artists in a beautiful setting.
  3. Thu 11 Mar 2010 - Fri 12 Mar 2010, 05:00pm - Late
    The Letter Writer - Juliet O’Brien / France A young exile engages the services of a professional ‘Letter Writer’ to write love letters to the wife he has left behind, and to assist him in an application for political asylum.

This week:

  1. Sun 14 Mar 10, 12:00am.
    Learn about the marine environment at the Fish Fest at Foxton Beach. Great fun & activities for the whole family promoting sustainable fishing
  2. Sat 13 Mar 10 - Sun 14 Mar 10, 09:00am - 05:00pm.
    The RaboPlus two day mountain bike ride will take you through some of Wellington region's magnificent scenery
  3. Sun 14 Mar 10, 09:00am to 12:30pm
    Letters from Italy – Brunch with Julie Biuso - Take an exclusive tour of A Day in Pompeii, then join acclaimed food writer Julie Biuso for brunch and stories of her travels in Italy.

This month:

  1. Sun 21 Mar 10, 09:30am - 04:00pm.
    See the 7 Eastbourne Bays compete against each other during the Eastbourne 2010 Community Games
  2. Sat 20 Mar 10, 08:00pm - 10:00pm.
    Celebrating 40 years of Nature, the 60's pop group Fourmyula perform live at the Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt
  3. Fri 19 Mar 2010 - Sat 20 Mar 2010, 10:00pm to 03:00am
    shake and pop - Every Friday at Good Luck basement a selection of DJ beats including, electro, funk, hip hop, booty bass and bounce.
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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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