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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. Take a visit to the Lindale Farmers Markets in Paraparaumu for amazing fresh organic produce, meats and much more!
  2. Take a blast from the past & visit the Kapiti Coast Southward Car Museum, featuring Mickey Cohen's 1950 Cadillac
  3. Paramore will play Wellington for the first time at the TSB Bank Arena on Thursday 7th October! Tickets are on sale from 9am Friday 9th July from Ticketek.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Enjoy a night away at the gracious colonial manor near Levin. Annadale Manor is located on 6 hectares of beautiful gardens and full of character and history.
  2. Kapiti's Miniature Railway has a collection of live steam & battery electric locomotives. The double loop, one station, two tunnel track is a fun day out.
  3. Daysh House Garden is a large beautiful country garden open to the public all year. No need to pre-book, just turn up and pay at the honest box.

Great food & wine:

  1. Kapiti Candies is a must when visiting the Kapiti Coast. All their lollies are made on site and it is truly a sweet tooth's delight!
  2. Taste the unique range of chocolates at Schoc in Greytown & watch the chocolatiers at work. Try strawberry & black peppercorn, lime chilli, seasalt & geranium!
  3. Take a visit to the Lindale Farmers Markets in Paraparaumu for amazing fresh organic produce, meats and much more!

Hot deals:

  1. De Vine Martinborough is made up of luxury apartments & houses to provide accommodation for up to 60 guests at affordable rates!
  2. The Rimutaka Rail Trail runs from Kaitoke to Cross Creek and is a fantastic walk featuring restored railway bridges & historic tunnels.
  3. Take a ride on the wild side down the stunning Otaki River with Captivate Adventures. Pricing starts from $65 per person (minimum of 4). Subject to Availability

Today:

  1. Fri 3 Sep 10, 07:00pm - 08:00pm.
    Come along to Late Lounge at The New Dowse, Lower Hutt. The 1st Thursday of the month from 7pm. Featuring Bella Kalolo - Dynamic Pacific Soul
  2. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    Carving Muskets: Pu Whakairo - 29 May - 29 September.
    Venue: Pataka Museum and Gallery, Porirua
  3. Fri 3 Sep 2010 - Sat 4 Sep 2010, 10:30am to 04:30pm
    Kin and Personals - Kin - Contemporary photographers look to immediate family.
    Venue: Shed 11, Wellington

This week:

  1. Sat 4 Sep 10, 09:00pm to 10:30pm
    Distraction Camp - “Unlike any other show you’ll see this year” - Steph Walker, Programme Manager, BATS Free Theatre Christchurch invites you to a House of Illusions.
    Venue: BATS Theatre, Wellington
  2. Sat 4 Sep 10, 07:00pm to 11:00pm
    Paekakaraoke Sing Your Heart Out - The Lucky Star Club Presents...
    Venue: St Peters Hall, Paekakariki
  3. Sun 5 Sep 10, 07:30pm to 09:30pm
    The James Illingworth Trio - Come down for a drink and/or dinner on the night and be entertained by the James Illingworth Trio.
    Venue: Public, Wellington

This month:

  1. Sun 19 Sep 10, 08:00am - 10:00am.
    The Pelorus Trust Run & Walk starting in Petone and finishing at McEwan Park. 19th September 2010 with race times between 8am-10am.
  2. Wed 8 Sep 10, 07:00pm to 08:30pm
    The Locals - The Locals [NZ Feature] (NZ, 2003, R13 - Contains violence and horror scenes, 90 mins) Two best friends, Grant and Paul, hit the road for a weekend of surfing, booze and maybe - girls.
    Venue: New Zealand Film Archive Mediaplex, Wellington
  3. Sun 5 Sep 2010 - Mon 6 Sep 2010, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    John Pule: Hauaga (Arrivals) - John Pule: Hauaga (Arrivals) 29 May - 12 September 2010 John Pule is not only a significant New Zealand artist, he is a major presence in Pacific culture and plays a pivotal role in the presentation of that culture ...
    Venue: City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
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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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