Offers of the week

Melbourne city break

Sample the cuisine, sip a famous flat white, and finish off with a tram ride to Queen Victoria Market, on a Bites & Sights (with Eureka Skydeck) tour, plus spend three nights at Rydges Melbourne in a standard room from $315 a person. On sale until April 30, for travel between April 25 and June 8. Airfares and transfers are additional.

To book:

Visit travel-associates.co.nz, or call 0800 951 655.

Stay in Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington, in the heart of the central city, is the perfect base to explore the capital, and two adults can now stay from $219 a night. Includes daily breakfast, 20 per cent discount on food and beverages, 25 per cent discount on parking, and late checkout until noon. Valid for stays from May 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.

To book:

Visit travel.stuff.co.nz.

Southern Australia

Experience the Tastes of Southern Australia with Trafalgar, from $5396 a person.

This 11-day guided tour departs from Sydney and gives you a chance to taste some of the best South Australian wines, and to learn more about local brandy, gin and vermouth. The trip includes 10 nights’ accommodation, 18 meals, on-trip transport, and a trip director.

To book:

Visit trafalgar.com, or call 0800 484 333.

Franz Josef kayak tour

Enjoy a scenic paddle across the mirrorlike Lake Mapourika with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours, usually $130 but now $99 an adult.

Paddle into the heart of the O¯ ka¯ rito Kiwi Sanctuary, exploring the protected rainforest estuary with a knowledgeable guide. Deal is valid until July 31. Use the code ‘‘classic’’ when booking.

To book:

Visit franzjoseftours.co.nz, or call 0800 423 262.