The Hurricanes are keen to get out and about again in 2016, with a much anticipated visit to Levin the first stop on their agenda.

Following a successful, inaugural visit to the bustling town of Shannon earlier this year, the team is heading back to Horowhenua Kapiti to hold an open training, and meet and greet at Levin's Playford Park.

The visit is part of a wider desire for the Hurricanes to continue connecting with the wider communities and provinces that make up their proud region.

Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee said it was great to be able to work closely with the team up at HKRFU to take one of the Hurricanes' gruelling pre-season sessions up there.

"We know they're awesome hosts up in Horowhenua and have a real passion for the Hurricanes, so this visit is something we're really looking forward to.

"The team got such a buzz out of heading to Gisborne, Shannon, Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, the wider Wellington region, and even Taranaki last year, so we're certainly hoping to hit some of those areas and more this season."

HKRFU chief executive Corey Kennett said the union were proud part owners of the Hurricanes and were very excited for their arrival.

"The team is so popular in our region and we're very appreciative they're returning to Horowhenua Kapiti.

"This year's open training in Shannon was a fantastic event that hundreds of fans came to. With some schools breaking up around that date, I am anticipating we will see plenty of young fans in attendance."

The Hurricanes' training session will start at 3pm, with a photo and autograph opportunity to follow at approximately 5pm.

The club will be announcing further visits to the wider region as the season draws near, including one province that hasn't seen the lads for a while.

Story Highlights

• Open training, 3pm, Playford Park