Offers of the week
See Stewart Island on a Discovery Expedition
Embark on a voyage of discovery around Stewart Island in February or March and save 10 per cent on the standard price, which starts from $2450. The four- or fivenight expedition cruise will take you to Oban, isolated bays and inlets, and Rakiura National Park. There are plenty of opportunities to disembark for guided hikes, kayaking, tender craft expeditions.
To book
realjourneys.co.nz/discoveryexpeditions.
Stay at an off-grid luxury lodge near Mt Ruapehu
Set on 1600 hectares of farmland and native bush, Re¯ ta¯ ruke Country Estate is rural New Zealand at its finest. Pay for two nights at the mudbrick lodge and stay for three, and enjoy activities such as horse riding, off-road driving, clay shooting, hunting, and picnics in the hills. Or just relax in the al fresco hot tub, or around the outdoor fire with fine food and wine. It’s from $1790 a couple including meals, wine, beer and on-site activities.
To book
Visiti retarukecountryestate.co.nz or phone (07) 895 9506.
See dolphins en route to a bird sanctuary
Spot Hector’s, bottlenose and dusky dolphins on an E-Ko Tours wildlife cruise from Picton to a Marlborough Sounds bird sanctuary. You’re likely to see fur seals and numerous seabirds before landing on Motuara Island for an hourlong nature walk. Pay for two passengers and the third cruises for free.
To book
Visit e-ko.nz or phone (03) 573 8040.
Bungy jumping three ways
Don’t want to stop at one bungy jump? How about three for $220? AJ Hackett’s new 3-Style Bungy Jump combo enables you to take the plunge off its sole Queenstown freestyle bungy, The Ledge, three different ways. Crew will take you through each jump style beforehand so you’re as well prepared as you can be.
To book
Visit bungy.co.nz or phone 0800 286 4958.
Pricing/discounts were accurate at the time of printing. For current deals, terms and conditions, and more information, please refer to each operator’s website. If you have an exceptional travel offer for consideration, email travel@stuff.co.nz with ‘‘offers’’ in the subject line.