Wellington's art is featured online. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Wellington's art is featured online. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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The interactive Sea Chest Secret exhibition at Palmerston North's Te Manawa centre provides the chance to unlock the mystery of an intriguing diary found washed up in a sea chest, while learning many maritime marvels. Associated Pirate Adventures happen every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30am, and need tobe pre-booked. The exhibition runs until October 12.
Backpackers' bible BBH is a long-established, New Zealand- based organisation bringing together over 370 backpacker properties throughout the country. A free annual guide comprehensively describes each property, and gives ratings from previous guests. Anyone can stay at a BBH property but membership gives discounts and other special deals.
Artistic capital Public art in Wellington includes sculptures, statues, memorials, urban and landscape design, fountains, mosaics and murals. An online gallery details the works, and shows where to find the real thing.
Get walking Walk Gisborne is a private two- or three-day walk which crosses magnificent east coast stations stretching from the Waimata River to the white sands of Makorori Beach. Your gear is transported to each overnight point, and catering and massages can be arranged. It's open Labour Weekend until May 31.
On a mission in Marlborough Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim has a world-class collection of historic aircraft. One of the world's few remaining Bristol Freighters was recently restored to working order ready for Omaka's Classic Fighters at Easter next year. Open daily 10am-4pm. Admission $18 (adult), $7 (child 5-14), under 5s free. Concessions available.
