Enjoy the serenity of the Daintree Rainforest. Photo / Supplied
Enjoy the serenity of the Daintree Rainforest. Photo / Supplied
Escape to Tropical North Queensland in Luxury
Indulge in the ultimate Far North Queensland escape with this luxurious twin-stay journey combining vibrant Cairns with the serenity of the Daintree Rainforest. Fly return Economy Class from Auckland with Air New Zealand and spend four nights at the 5-star Crystalbrook Flynn ina Harbour Room, complete with an exclusive room upgrade, a bottle of wine on arrival, late checkout, private airport transfers and more.
After this, you’ll continue by private transfer to the 5-star Silky Oaks Lodge for three nights in a Rainforest Retreat, with tropical breakfasts and four-course dinners, evening drinks and canapes, morning yoga, and a shuttle to Port Douglas. Packages start from $4999 pp twin share for selected travel dates: April 28–May 12 and May 26–June 9, 2026. Airfares are Economy Class and room rates are dynamic, subject to change.
A Kiwi favourite, The Edgewater Resort & Spa delivers unbeatable value in a relaxed beachfront setting, with room styles ranging from studios to lagoon-view and beachfront options. Perfect for families, couples or anyone needing a tropical reset, the resort offers a huge range of activities, plus easy access to cafes, bars and markets with the island bus stopping right at the door.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Rarotonga. Photo / Supplied
House of Travel has a five-night package from $2129 pp twin share, including return Air New Zealand Economy Class airfares from Auckland, five nights’ accommodation, return airport transfers, tropical breakfast daily, free shuttle between Edgewater and Club Raro (adults only), cultural activities and more. Valid for sale until January 6, 2026, unless sold out prior, for trips taken June 1-30, 2026.
Indulge in Western Australia’s vibrant food and wine scene with a three-night gourmet retreat at the 5-star InterContinental Perth City Centre. From $645 pp twin share, this short-break includes three nights’ accommodation and a full-day Swan Valley Gourmet Wine Cruise featuring scenic river cruising, onboard wine tasting, seasonal lunch, winery tastings, and live entertainment with WA wines and beers on the return journey. Valid for sale until March 24, 2026, for travel between December 15, 2025, to January 19, 2026.
Enjoy a wine tasting during a full-day Swan Valley Gourmet Wine Cruise. Photo / Unsplash
Save on your bucket-list luxury cruise
Ponant has brought the holiday cheer with an additional 10% saving on nearly 190 Ponant Explorations and Paul Gauguin Cruises departures across 2025, 2026 and 2027. Valid on new bookings made between December 8 to January 9, 2026, the offer spans destinations from Antarctica, the Arctic and the Kimberley to French Polynesia, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Aerial view Hunter River and Prince Frederick Harbour. Photo / Ponant, Nick Rains
The extra 10% saving is combinable with Ponant Yacht Club benefits and the Ponant Bonus, offering exceptional value on select dream itineraries. Sail aboard the 184-guest Le Jacques Cartier in French Polynesia from September 2026, or explore aboard the newly refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin – a Polynesian favourite for over 25 years.
The deal applies to select departures; terms and exclusions apply. Visit au.ponant.com for details.
