Staying in the heart of Auckland's CBD during autumn just got a whole lot easier, with free parking for guests at CityLife Auckland on Queen St. Valued at $45 a night, the free parking for one vehicle comes with stays at the hotel by August 1. Book a stay at CityLife from $199 a night. The same complimentary parking deal is also available at the Heritage Auckland, which is just up the road from CityLife on Hobson St.
Contact: CityLife Auckland at www.heritagehotels.co.nz/citylife-auckland/special-offers/autumn-break
TAUPŌ AUTUMN COLOURS
Take two thrilling rides on Taupō's original boating adventures – the Huka Falls Jet and the Chris Jolly Outdoors 52-foot catamaran Cruise Cat. You'll travel in comfort from the Taupō Marina through the lake's picturesque bays on a 90-minute journey that takes you for a close-up viewing of the Maori Rock Carvings. The 30-minute Huka Falls jet-boating experience departs later in the day and passengers are advised to bring along warm clothing – and to be prepared to get a little wet. This combo deal is called The Taupō Classic and costs $127pp, $78 a child or $374 for a family booking. (Family groups can be two adults with two children, or one adult with three children).
Contact: Huka Falls Jet, (07) 374 8572 or book at www.hukafallsjet.com/combos/taupo-classic/
LAKESIDE DELIGHTS IN MACKENZIE
In the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, chef-prepared three-course dinners are free for couples each night of their stay at Lakestone Lodge during autumn. This mouth-watering deal is available for guests staying in the lodge's Super King or Suite rooms. Stay by May 31. Lakestone Lodge is accessible by vehicle or helicopter. Nestled on a hill above Lake Pūkaki, it is a 10-minute drive from Twizel. Contact: Lakestone Lodge, (03) 971 1871 or email stay@lakestonelodge.co.nz or book online, using the promotional code Autumn22 at lakestonelodge.co.nz/contact/complimentary-dinner
TEE UP IN WHANGANUI
Considered one of New Zealand's best golf courses, the Belmont Links Golf Course is the destination on a golf enthusiast's two-night holiday in Whanganui. Air Chathams is offering return flights from Auckland to two adults – and there's enough space on board for a suitcase each and your golf clubs. Priced from $984 for two people, this deal includes a two-night stay at Kings Court Motel in a Premium Studio Room, an 18-hole round of golf for two at the Belmont Links Golf Course, where you'll also get to use a golf cart (subject to availability), and two full days car hire from Pegasus Rentals in Whanganui. The four-star motel is just 200m from the centre of Whanganui.
Contact: Book on-line at app.respax.com/public/chats/tourinformation/GOLFWAG?tourDate=2022-03-14
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