Dust off your skis and head to Mt Ruapehu for Turoa's opening day on June 20. Whakapapa opens on June 27, which coincides with the Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras.
On the web: mtruapehu.com
Birthday bash
Bay of Plenty's Whirinaki Forest Park is a wonderland of majestic trees and native bird life. It boasts an extensive network of tracks, including day walks. The park turns 25 this year, and celebrations start in September.
On the web: doc.govt.nz
Glamour in Gore
Emerging designers from around the country will compete at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore, July 24-25. The event includes the Hokonui Strictly Design Evening on Friday night, and the Fashion Design Awards Gala Evening on Saturday.
On the web: hokonuifashion.com
Free mindfood
Free guided tours around the Canterbury Museum are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 3.30pm. The one-hour tours give an interesting overview of the galleries and collections.
Contact: (03) 366 5000
On the web: canterburymuseum.com
Mind games
The Great Maze, Hologram Hall, the Roman Toilets and the Leaning Tower of Wanaka are some of the attractions at Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World in Wanaka. The collection uses illusion to trick the mind, and even a cuppa in the cafe will be a puzzling experience.
Contact: (03) 443 7489
On the web: puzzlingworld.co.nz
<i>Close to Home</i>: To the mountain
Ruapehu opens for skiing this month. Photo / Sarah Ivey
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