Christmas is near

If you're considering Christmas across the Tasman, special "Summer Holiday" airfares are already available from Freedom Air.

The airline's summer flights programme to Australia takes off on December 16 and runs until January 31 next year.

Flights from Auckland to the Hunter Valley and from Hamilton and Palmerston North to Melbourne and Sydney start at $529 return. Auckland and Hamilton flights to the Gold Coast cost from $579 return. You can also get to Brisbane and back from Hamilton or Palmerston North for $579.

Contact: Freedom Air, freephone 0800 600 500.

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