AUCKLAND SUPERDEAL

7 nights stays at "The Oaks Residences" in the heart of the CBD with fabulous views over Auckland city and harbour.

Cost including:
** Arrival and departure transfers

** 7 nights accommodation in a 4 star studio, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Auckland's CBD with full kitchen facilities, washing machine/dryer, TV, DVD, CD Player, Sky TV, direct dial phone with voicemail, and Broadband Internet access
The apartment has a swimming pool and gym and is 5 minutes walk from a 24 hour supermarket, and 3 minutes walk from the ferry terminal, Britomart train terminal, and 5 minutes walk to the Viaduct Harbour restaurants and cafes.

** Half day tour of Auckland City including the summit of Mt Eden for a panoramic view over the city, University, Albert Park, domain and Rose Gardens. A stop is made at the Auckland museum with a $5 donation requested and payable to the museum.

** Harbour cruise including morning or afternoon tea. See Auckland's skyline, harbour bridge, and beautiful harbour including some of the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Also includes a free return ticket to the charming seaside resort of devonport on the ferry to use when you like.

Total cost for 2 people valid 1st October, 2008 - 31st May, 2009

Studio apartment......... $NZ1,350
One bedroom apartment:... $NZ1,580
Two bedroom apartment:... $NZ1,880

PLEASE NOTE:
Two bedroom apartment accommodates up to 4 people. For the 3rd and 4th persons add $200 each to cost.

Auckland Sightseeing Options

(All tours provide pick up and drop off at "The Oaks Residences")

(1) BUSH AND BEACH ECO TOUR - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Explore our beautiful rugged West Coast beaches and take a guided walk in the Waitakere Ranges rainforest with a knowledgeable guide.
FULL DAY: 10am - 5pm. $195. Departs Daily
Includes Arataki Waitakere Ranges visitor centre, guided walk in the rainforest, a cascading waterfall (optional swim), a stroll on the black sands of the rugged windswept wilderness West Coast beach, and a visit to 1000 year old kauri trees. Picnic lunch also included.
HALF DAY:12.30pm - 5.30pm. $130. Departs Daily.
Includes the Arataki visitors centre, a rugged West Coast beach, and a guided walk in the rainforest.

(2) BAY OF ISLANDS day tour
including Waitangi Treaty House and cruise on the Bay of Islands including Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock' - weather permitting. 7.30am - 8pm.. $214. Departs Daily

(3) WAITOMO CAVES AND ROTORUA
7.15am - 8.15pm. $325. Departs Daily
Two of New Zealand's iconic attractions in one great day out. Includes Waitomo Caves, boxed lunch, Rotorua lakefront and gardens, Farm tour and shearing demonstration, Maori Concert, Whakarewarewa thermal area to see the steaming geysers, boiling mud, and kiwi house.

(4) COROMANDEL PENINSULA
8am - 6.00pm. $280. Departs Tuesdays and Saturdays (Minimum 2 people)
Drive south over the Bombay Hills and across the Hauraki Plains to the old gold mining city of Thames. Visit a bird hide on the coast and enjoy a guided introduction to gold mining in its heyday at the end of the 19th Century including a working Stamper Battery and go underground in an old gold mine. Continue along the Pohutukawa Coast to the town of Coromandel for a lunch break (own expense) before enjoying the unique Driving Creek Railway built by local potter and rail enthusiast, Barry Brickell. Ride the train through regenerating native forest up the hills for a panoramic view over the Peninsula and Hauraki Gulf. After returning to base and visiting the pottery we drive across the Peninsula to the charming seaside resort of Whitianga for a short visit and on to Hotwater Beach where for 2 hours either side of low tide you can dig your own thermal bath in the sand! (An optional exciting fast cruise is available to beautiful Cathedral Cove - extra expense and subject to weather on the day). We travel on to Tairua and return to Auckland.

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CHRISTCHURCH SUPERDEAL

7 nights accommodation at 4 star "THE OAKS RESIDENCES" in the heart of Christchurch, 2 minutes walk to Cashel Mall, Avon River, Christchurch Tram, and Cathedral Square, 10 minutes walk to the Arts Centre, excellent Christchurch Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Cost includes:
** Arrival and departure transfers

** 7 nights accommodation in studio, Executive studio, 1 bedroom, or 2 bedroom apartment equipped with kitchenette, microwave, Sky TV, Direct dial phone with voicemail, and Broadband internet access.

** Half day city tour including Cathedral Square, Town Hall, Bridge of Remembrance, Christs College, original Provincial Government Buildings, beautiful gardens at Monavale historic home, drive up the Cashmere Hills to the Sign of the Takahe for a fabulous view across Christchurch, Pacific Ocean, and Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps.

** Full day tour to the beautiful French whaling depot of Akaroa. Pickup at 9am and drive to Akaroa via the Sign of the Takahe, Sign of the Kiwi, Governors bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth, and Little River. Enjoy the spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour at Hill Top and visit a local cheese factory to sample the delights and a little wine. Lunch is included at a popular restaurant on the waterfront in the heart of Akaroa and this afternoon enjoy a 2 hour cruise on Akaroa Harbour. Usually dolphins, penguins, and seals can be seen. Return to Christchurch with a stop at Birdlings Flat for a short fossic on the seashore and return to Christchurch about 6pm.

Total cost for 2 people 1st October, 2008 to 31st May, 2009

Studio Apartment...............$1,540
Executive Studio Apartment.....$1,620
One Bedroom Apartment..........$1,780
Two Bedroom Apartment..........$1,990

PLEASE NOTE: Two bedroom apartments accommodate up to 4 people. For the 3rd and 4th person add $250 per person to the 4 bedroom rate

Christchurch Sightseeing Options

A wide range of optional tours are available from Christchurch.All tours pickup and return to your accommodation. The most popular are:

(1) KAIKOURA WHALE WATCH CRUISE OR FLIGHT
Pickup around 7.45am and travel through North Canterbury to the charming seaside resort of Kaikoura, home of whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, etc. On arrival in Kaikoura join a 3 hour whale watch cruise or 30 minute whale watch flight (your choice of cruise or flight). usually view the giant sperm whale, dolphins, seals, and the Royal Albatross. We recommned that you try the fresh local seafood for lunch (not included) This afternoon visit the local seal colony and enjoy a little wine tasting during your return to Christchurch. Arrive back at your accommodation about 6.30pm.

Departs daily. $270.
WHALE WATCH FLIGHT - SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS COMBO
A special experience in one day - $390

(2) MOUNT COOK
Pickup around 8am. Drive across the Canterbury Plains and over Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo. Visit the sheep dog monument and Church of the Good Shepherd then along the shores of Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. Enjoy your included lunch at the magnificent Hermitage Hotel and you have a few hours free time for an alpine walk, or optional ski plane flight to land on the snows of the glacier - extra expense and subject to weather. Drive into the Tasman Glacier area for a 20 minute climb to view the Glacier and Lake Tasman and return to Christchurch about 9pm.

Departs Daily. $265

(3) ALPINE SAFARI INCLUDING 4WD AND "TRANZ ALPINE" TRAIN
Pickup around 7.45am and drive across the Canterbury Plains to the Waimakariri River Canyon in the foothills of the rugged Southern Alps. Join your jet boat for an exciting 40 minute ride ride upstream past 100 metre high train viaducts, waterfalls, and thick beech forest. Join your 4WD Unimog at Kowhai Bush and travel acrosss Torlesse High Country sheep station amid spectacular scenery. Lunch in Springfield and drive to Arthurs Pass township in Arthurs Pass National Park. Join the "Tranz Alpine" train for the return journey to Christchurch arriving back at your accommodation about 6.30pm.
Depart daily. $370

(4) HANMER SPRINGS
Pickup around 8.45am and drive across the Canterbury Plains to a working sheep farm for a demonstration of sheep dog handling and shearing. Visit Thrillseekers Canyon and you have a choice of either a thrilling jet boat ride or whitewater rafting (included). An optional (extra expense) bungy jump is available. Lunch is included at the Garden House Cafe as is admission to the hot thermal pools to relax (Be sure to take your swim suit). Time to explore the Hanmer Village before returning to your accommodation with a little wine tasting en route. Arrive back at your accommodation about 6pm.
Departs daily. $250

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QUEENSTOWN SUPERDEAL

7 night stays at the beautiful 5 star OAKS SHORES apartments on the shores of Lake Wakatipu within 5 minutes drive or a very pleasant 1.5 km stroll of the city centre. Queenstown is New Zealands most popular resort year round. You will wish you had stayed 2 weeks! A huge variety of activities are available for the adventurous and not so adventurous.

Includes
** Arrival and departure transfers

** 7 nights accommodation in 5 star apartments with full kitchen and laundry facilities, gas fires, convection and underfloor heating, direct dial telephones, internet access, DVD and CD player and Sky TV.

** Pickup around 9.30am for your morning tour to the bridge where Bunjy Jumping started for a short look at the action, then on to Gibbston Valley winery for sample of the products and the opportunity to purchase locally made cheese. Venture into "Lord of the Rings" territory and visit the Kawarau Gorge - site of of the Pillars of the Kings in the film. Continue to the historic Gold Mining centre of Arrowtown. Explore the shops, museum, and Chinese miners settlement. Return to your accommodation about 12.30pm.

** Full day tour to Milford Sound by coach. Pickup around 7.15am and drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu and on to Lake Te Anau for a coffee break (own expense). Drive along the shores of the Lake and through the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys with visits to the Mirror Lakes and "Roaring Chasm' before descending to spectacular Milford Sound. Enjoy a 1.5 hour cruise down Milford Sound under mah]jestic Mitre Peak to the Tasman Sea and seal colony before returning with spectacular views of the sheer rock faces and Bowen Waterfall. Drive back to Queenstown arriving about 8pm. A buffet lunch is included during your cruise.

NOTE:
A day tour to Doubtful Sound including a cruise across Lake Manapouri, drive across Wilmot Pass, and cruise on Doubtful Sound maye be sustituted for Milford Sound (extra cost $100), or taken as a separate tour (cost $312). Picnic lunch only included on Doubtful Sound day tours).

Total cost for 2 people 1st October, 2008 to 31st May, 2009

One bedroom apartment..................$2,480
Two bedroom Courtyard apartment........$2,790
Two bedroom Deluxe apartment...........$3,290
Three bedroom de luxe apartment........$3,990