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Lovers of seafood should head to Bluff for the Oyster and Food Festival on May 24. As well as offering the town's famous delicacy, it will include other dishes and drinks.
Contact: (03) 212 8704
On the web: www.bluff.co.nz
Arrowtown in autumn
Arrowtown will be abuzz with activities during the Autumn Festival, April 24 to May 4. Events include walks, workshops and concerts.
Contact: (03) 442 0809
On the web: www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz
Good life in Coromandel
Food, art and music are the focus of Coromandel's Homegrown Festival, which runs throughout May. Dozens of events are on offer around the peninsula.
On the web: www.homegrownfestival.co.nz
What goes round
Ashburton's annual Wheels Week Extravaganza runs May 3-11 and involves anything to do with the wheel. Expect everything from cars to pottery wheels.
Contact: (03) 308 4001
On the web: www.wheelsweek.co.nz
Taupo erupts
The Erupt Lake Taupo Festival features a range of music, theatre, film, dance, visual arts, comedy and cabaret. It runs May 8-18.
On the web: www.taupofest.co.nz
More than gardens
The Manawatu Garden Festival at Manfeild Park features celebrity chefs, gardens, lawnmower racing and more. May 10-11.
Contact: (06) 323 1956
On the web: www.mangard.co.nz
