Offers of the week
Tongariro Crossing for two
Manowhenua Lodge in National Park Village has a Tongariro Crossing package where you pay $125 and get a private room with a queen bed (shared kitchen and bathroom facilities), plus return transfers to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Stay an extra night for just $65.
To book:
Visit manowhenualodge.co.nz
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.
Cruise & stay in Akaroa
Enjoy an Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise and three nights’ accommodation at the four-star Akaroa Criterion Motel in a studio room from $325 a person. On sale until March 9, for travel from May 1 to 31. Airfares are additional.
To book:
Call 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz
Central Wellington stay
Spend a night at Oaks Wellington Hotel in the heart of the capital’s entertainment precinct from $149. Includes breakfast, noon check-out, and parking. Valid until November 30.
To book:
Visit travel.stuff.co.nz
Southern Lakes helibike adventure
Save 15 per cent off Alpine Explorer adventures with Southern Lakes Helibike when you book before Easter. Departing from Wa¯ naka or Queenstown, you’ll be flown to a remote drop point, enjoy a picnic in the mountains before heading off with your qualified mountain biking guide. The day concludes with a scenic boat transfer across Lake Wa¯ naka. Use promo code HELIBIKE_2021 at booking.
To book:
Visit southernlakeshelibike.com
Milford Sound Lodge from $225, see: milfordlodge.com
Aotea Track hut bookings from $15. See: doc.govt.nz/aotea-track Wairua Lodge from $225 a night. see: wairualodge.co.nz
Maruia Hot Springs from $199 a night. See: maruiahotsprings.nz Catlins Mohua Eco Park from $225 a night, see: catlinsmohuapark.co.nz Sunrise Balloons $445 an adult and $195 a child (using the $50 discount code KIWI). See: ballooningnz.com
Craggy Range from $450 for a two-bedroom vineyard cottage. See: craggyrange.com
Siberia Experience from $455 a person, including flight and jet boat ride. See: siberiaexperience.co.nz
Hiwinui Country Estate & Day Spa from $370. See: hiwinui.co.nz