The Weekend Post

DEALS TO SEND YOU PACKING

START PLANNING NOW AND TRAVEL LATER

- MERCEDES MAGUIRE

KAKADU, NT OVERNIGHT RATE $259 (FOR TWO)

Get a front-row seat to one of Australia’s most spectacula­r wildlife shows, Kakadu Bird Week, from September 25 to October 2, with a range of packages through Kakadu Tourism.

For example, stay at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru, from $259 for two adults or from $339 per family and receive overnight accommodat­ion, full buffet breakfast, a two-hour Yellow Water Cruise and a bottle of house wine when dining at the Mercure’s Escarpment Restaurant. Extra nights from $179 a night.

KAKADUTOUR­ISM.COM

BROOME, WA

6-DAY PACKAGE $1395 (PER FAMILY)

Take the family to Cable Beach for five nights and save up to $336 when you pay from $1395 for two adults and two children sharing a room at Oaks Cable Beach Resort.

Stay in a two-bedroom apartment and get free changes and cancellati­ons up to 48 hours prior to travel.

Book by September 30 and travel on select dates from December 10 to January 31, 2022.

PH 1300 887 398, FLIGHTCENT­RE.COM.AU

MELBOURNE, VIC 3-DAY PACKAGE $499 (FOR TWO)

Enjoy a city staycation at the five-star Melbourne Marriott Hotel for two nights from $499 for two adults, down from $940. The package includes a la carte breakfast daily at The Essence restaurant, valet parking for one vehicle, a glass of sparkling each on arrival, a welcome bottle of Redbank Emily

Brut Cuvee NV King Valley and guaranteed late 1pm checkout. Book before September 6, and travel in select periods until August 30, 2022.

PH 1300 88 99 00, LUXURYESCA­PES.COM

CAIRNS, QLD 4-DAY PACKAGE $599 (FOR TWO)

Check in at DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns for three nights and pay from $599 for two adults. Relax in a deluxe king mountain view room and also receive breakfast daily, wine on arrival, a grazing board and wine at The Vine Room, local discounts and more. Offer valid for travel in select periods from October to June 2022.

PH 135 777, TRIPADEAL.COM.AU

WHITSUNDAY­S, QLD 4-DAY PACKAGE $480

Escape to Rose Bay Resort at the top of the Whitsunday­s coast with a three-night getaway now priced from $160 a night for a minimum three nights (a total of $480). The award-winning property is the perfect base to explore the region including bays and secluded beaches and includes accommodat­ion in a Beachfront Studio. Book and stay before December 12.

PH (07) 4786 9000, ROSEBAYRES­ORT.COM.AU

MELBOURNE, VIC OVERNIGHT RATE $295

Be among the first to stay at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street where the City Sleepover package is priced from $295. The price includes overnight stay in a king guest room, valet parking, breakfast at Luci restaurant (second person for $24), wi-fi, early check-in and late checkout. Stay before December 30.

MELBOURNEL­ITTLEQUEEN­STREET.HILTON.COM

GOLD COAST, QLD 6-DAY PACKAGE $399

Live it up on the Gold Coast for five nights and save with a package that delivers $1700 in bonus value when you pay from $399 per person, twin share – down from $1249. Stay in an upgraded hotel room with ocean views at the Oaks Gold Coast Hotel with wi-fi and parking. Bonuses include O’Reilly’s Rainforest and Winery Tour, unlimited SkyPoint Observatio­n Deck entry, bottle of wine, late checkout and more. Book by September 15 and stay in select periods until June 23, 2022.

PH 1300 000 753, MYQUEENSLA­ND.COM.AU

QUEENSTOWN, NZ 8-DAY PACKAGE $1139 (FOR TWO)

Look forward to a snow holiday in New Zealand in 2022 with a seven-night package in Queenstown from $1139 for two adults, twin share – including two free nights. The price includes accommodat­ion at Crowne Plaza Queenstown, a five-day lift pass and Covid cancellati­on policy. Book by October 31 for travel from July 1 to August 31, 2022.

PH 1300 697 669, MYSNOW.COM.AU

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Clockwise from above: Crowne Plaza Queenstown, New Zealand; Oaks Gold Coast Hotel; Rose Bay Resort Whitsunday­s; and DoubleTree by Hilton at Cairns. Pictures: Supplied

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