Hot deals: Feel the Vibe of the Gold Coast

Melbourne boasts a bustling and colourful Chinatown. Photo / Visions of Victoria

Two-night accommodation and Melbourne International flower and Garden Show packages are priced from $345 each, twin-share. You'll get a day's pass to the show, which runs from March 24 to 28. Flights from New Zealand are additional.

Contact: Harvey World Travel, 0800 80 84 80
On the web: harveyworld.co.nz

Under $750
Three nights at Vibe Hotel Gold Coast, in central Surfers Paradise, and return airfares from Auckland to Brisbane are priced from $739 each, twin-share. Book by November 30. Travel by October 19 or between October 27 and December 24.

Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz

Under $1100
Return Air Vanuatu airfares from Auckland to Port Vila and four nights at Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu are priced from $1099 each twin-share and $430 for each child. Transfers in Port Vila and daily breakfasts are included.

Or, make it a seven-night holiday from $1499 each adult. Book by November 15. Travel by March 31, though a closeout applies from December 19 to January 9.

Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 500 598
On the web: ourpacific.co.nz

Under $3000
Seven nights at Club Med Phuket and return airfares from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, start at $2888 each. Travel by November 17. Book by the end of this month.

Accommodation is "superior" and the price includes "all day dining", an open bar, entertainment, sports and activities.

Contact: United Travel, 0800 46 86 48
On the web: unitedtravel.co.nz