A Wandering Albatross off the Kaikoura Peninsula. Photo / Derek Cheng
Under $200
Two-bedroom apartments at The Fairways at Ocean Ridge near Kaikoura cost $199 a night - down from $295. This four-star accommodation is alongside the golf course and near the ocean.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092 or book online at www.wotif.com/hotelW52480
Under $570
In
Melbourne, Capital City Trail has bikes for hire at Docklands. Return airfares to Melbourne and two nights' accommodation cost from $569 each, twin-share. Travel is November 9 to December 12. Book by September 30.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448
On the web: www.flightcentre.co.nz
Under $700
A three-night Shanghai Stopover, complete with day tours and nightly shows, meals and an English-speaking guide, cost from $699 each, twin-share. Airport transfers and a private vehicle included. Book by October 14 for numerous departures in 2009.
Contact: China Holidays, 0800 92 44 62, email sales@chinaholidays.co.nz
On the web: www.bookchinaonline.co.nz
Under $1200
Book seven nights at Royal Palm Resort at Palm Beach, Queensland, and get two adult passes to a choice of nearby theme parks.
The beachfront hotel is about 10 minutes' drive from the Gold Coast Airport. Seven nights cost about $1195 for two adults. Stay between October 13 and November 30 but not during public or school holidays.
Contact: Royal Palm Resort, 00 61 7 5534 5999
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal
