Cast away on a women's fly fishing retreat at the Owen River Lodge. Photo / Supplied
Cast away on a women's fly fishing retreat at the Owen River Lodge. Photo / Supplied
Flying visit to the Chathams
Discoverthe best of the Chatham Islands with a four-night or seven-night accommodation and return flights package, priced from $2630pp, twin-share, orfrom $3440pp, twinshare. The islands are 800km east of New Zealand's mainland and the first place in the world to see the sunrise. The packageincludes a full day's guided tour, daily breakfast and lunch. Single supplements are available. Weekly departure days vary from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Join the sisterhood at Owen River Lodge in April next yearfor a six-night, luxurious fly-fishing retreat for women. Catering for beginners to passionate fly fisherwomen, the retreat's ethos of sustainability means all fishing will be "catch and release". Priced at $5490pp, twin-share, all meals and house wines, five days' guided fishing, equipment, and a massage are included — along with Nelson Airport return transfers. The retreat is from April 8 to 14. Bookings are going fast. Contact: Owen River Lodge, (03) 523 9075, stay@owenriverlodge.co.nz or owenriverlodge.co.nz
Relax at the Taupō Hilton
The Hilton Lake Taupō Winter Getaway Package is all about finding relaxation and rejuvenation. This one-night package is priced from $350 per night and is available for weeknights only until September 30. Luxurious inclusions range from a bottle of red wine and chocolates on arrival to winter-warming cocktails, breakfasts and a languorous noon checkout. Contact: Lake Taupō Hilton, book at hilton.com/ en/book/reservation/rates
Visit the finest gardens on the annual Taranaki Garden Festival during a five-night holiday, from October 28 to November 3, and cap off the trip with a tour of Juno Gin Distillery and a night at the beautiful Chateau Tongariro on the return luxury coach trip to Auckland. Priced at $2625pp, twin-share, the one-way flight from Auckland to New Plymouth is included, as are most meals and all accommodation.
Explore the hidden gem that is Rotoroa Island, with an all-new special family deal on offer by Fullers360. A return Family Ticket starts at $130 for two adults and two children. Add $10 for each additional child. The island is rich in social history and, as it is a wildlife sanctuary, it's great for spotting endangered species. The ferry sailings are every Saturday and Sunday. Contact: Fullers360, 0800 385 5377, enquiries@ fullers.co.nz or book at fullers.co.nz/buy-tickets/
