The Kimberley down $3800
Get in quick for Mercedes Maguire’s pick of the best and last-minute bargains
The Kimberley, WA
4-DAY PACKAGE $7299 (FOR TWO) Check out The Kimberley’s El Questro Homestead over three nights and save up to $3895 when you pay from $7299 for two adults twin share. Stay in a Homestead Room and also receive breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, an El Questro visitor permit, an Ord River sunset cruise and Kununurra road transfers. Book by March 27, 2024 for travel from April 1 to October 2, 2024.
Japan
8-DAY PACKAGE $4799 (FOR TWO) Two people can explore Japan over eight days for the price of one with a package priced from $4799 for two adults twin share, including return Qantas flights. See Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace, enjoy panoramic views from Mt Fuji’s Fifth Station, and stroll the ancient capital of Kyoto. Departures throughout 2024.
Bali, Indonesia
6-DAY PACKAGE $1349
Set your sights on Bali and get $1300 in bonus value when you pay from $1349 a person twin share for a five-night holiday, including return flights from Australia. Stay at The Stones Hotel Legian and get return airport transfers, buffet breakfast daily and bonuses such as a dinner or lunch, 60-minute massage, minibar replenished daily and more. Book by February 29, 2024 for travel on select dates until September 30, 2024.
Canberra, ACT
OVERNIGHT RATE $199 (FOR TWO) Stay at the Hotel Kurrajong Canberra with an overnight special from $199 for two adults twin share – a 15 per cent saving. The rate includes Wi-Fi, breakfast and a noon checkout. Book and stay before December 31, 2024.
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4-DAY PACKAGE $6750 (FOR TWO) Save 25 per cent on stays of three nights or more at Saffire Freycinet. Pay from $2250 a night for an all-inclusive stay for two adults twin share at the luxury lodge (a total of $6750 for three nights) on stays from April 1 to September 30, 2024.
Melbourne, Vic
OVERNIGHT RATE $335 (FOR TWO) Make Valentine’s Day last beyond February with a romantic package at Pan Pacific Melbourne priced from $335 a night for two adults twin share – a 10 per cent saving. Book before February 29 and stay until June 30, 2024 with overnight accommodation and breakfast for two. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY members receive a 25 per cent saving with overnight rates from $302 for two adults twin share.
Portugal/Spain
8-DAY PACKAGE $4995
Travelmarvel has launched its Europe River Cruising and Coastal Cruising tours with a range of journeys for 2025 slashed by up to $1400. For example, the eight-day Douro Discovery is now priced from $4995 a person twin share and takes you on a cruise of the Douro River stopping at Porto, Salamanca and more.
New Zealand
11-DAY PACKAGE $10,795
Sail away to New Zealand for 10 nights aboard the luxe Le Soleal and save $1000 when you pay from $10,795 a person twin share for the coastal expedition that includes Zodiac excursions.. Based on a November 23, 2024 departure.
Fiji
6-DAY PACKAGE $FJ1650 (ABOUT $1121 PER FAMILY)
Check in at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort in February or March 2024 and save up to 25 per cent on five-night stays, now from $FJ1650 (plus tax) per family (about $1121). The price includes buffet breakfast daily for all, kids aged 3-12 eat free and the choice of either $FJ300 credit (about $204) towards spa treatments or nanny service. Book and stay before March 27, 2024.
Hanoi, Vietnam
OVERNIGHT RATE $260 (FOR TWO)
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Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre with a special rate of $260 a night for two adults twin share. Guests also receive a $VN 1,000,000 resort credit (about $62), buffet breakfast, daily chocolate hour at Lounge 83, Wi-Fi and parking. Valid for stays until the end of March 2024.
Noosa, Qld
8-DAY PACKAGE $949
Live it up in Noosa for eight days with a package holiday that includes flights from Sydney or Melbourne discounted by 50 per cent. Pay from $949 a person twin share and stay in a Two-bedroom Townhouse at Ivory Palms Apartments, Noosaville. Stay on select dates until September 10, 2024.
Australia/Asia
25-DAY PACKAGE $2999
Board the Crown Princess in Sydney for a 24-night package that includes an 18night cruise, five-night Bali stay and return flight to Australia discounted by $750 and now from $2999 a person twin share. Visit ports in Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Darwin, Lombok, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Based on a September 26, 2025 departure.
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