The first cruises of Christmas and the best travel deals going
CRUISE THE TASMAN
Cruise along New Zealand’s stunning coastline and into the country’s most beautiful harbours, before crossing the Tasman Sea to spend time in Melbourne, Tasmania and Sydney. Staying in an Oceanview Stateroom aboard the recently refurbished Norwegian Spirit, your 12-night summertime cruise departs from Auckland on January 27. Book by December 15. Domestic airfares to Auckland and international airfares home to New Zealand are not included in the cruise price, which starts at $3379pp.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555 or flightcentre.co.nz/product/16710943
BRITISH ISLES AND IRELAND
Save $930 each on a premium travel experience — a 13-day guided tour of Britain and Ireland, which departs from London on April 9 and returns on April 21. Now priced from $5292pp, twin-share, this is touted as an “all-encompassing tour,” showcasing the regal heritage of Edinburgh Castle, the truly beautiful Lake District, historic and intriguing Durham and the rolling hills of Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Contact: Insight Vacations, 0800 568 769 or insightvacations.com/en-nz/tours/britainireland-explorer
FIVE NIGHTS AT MURI LAGOON
Relax in your own luxurious villa in Rarotonga with a five-night stay at Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa. The fifth night’s stay is free. Your tropical holiday home will be a Beachfront Villa Suite with a private pool, overlooking Muri Beach and its lagoon. Priced from $1979pp, double share, for travel between April 16 and May 4 or between June 9 and September 11, airfares from New Zealand are additional.
Book by January 8.
Contact: travel-associates.co.nz/ accommodation/rarotonga/te-manavaluxury-villas---spa-16688622
WING IT TO WAIHEKE
A spectacular scenic helicopter flight, departing from Auckland and sweeping by the crater of Rangitoto Island and beautiful Motutapu Island, will set you down at Waiheke Island’s airfield, from where you’ll be driven to Omana Luxury Villas for a luxurious two-night stay. Boasting a private beach just a short stroll away, French-style breakfasts, bespoke furnishings, and absolute tranquillity, this idyllic haven is just a short distance from the island’s top dining spots. Choose between catching the Fullers Ferry or another helicopter flight to return to Auckland. Pricing is dependent on the season, which helicopter takes you to Waiheke Island, and whether you choose the ferry or helicopter to return to the city. The package starts at $1790pp for the one-way helicopter ride and accommodation package.
All pricing is detailed on the Heletranz website. Contact: Heletranz at its Albany base,
(09) 415 3550 or email info@heletranz.co.nz or heletranz.co.nz