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Under $420
Two nights at luxurious Rough and Tumble Lodge on the West Coast, between Westport and Karamea, are priced from $419 each, twin-share and include breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and three-course dinner.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz
Under $750
Five nights in Tonga and return airfares from Auckland priced from $729 each, twin-share. Book by October 18 and travel between January 15 and March 31.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448
On the web: flightcentre.co.nz
Under $1000
Explore South Africa's rugged coastline and wildlife over 12 days with a tour priced from $952. The South African Coastal Experience departs from Durban on November 22. A local payment of US$300 is additional. Return airfares from New Zealand can also be arranged.
Contact: GAP Adventures, 0800 333 307
On the web: gapadventures.com/specials
Under $1200
Fly to Norfolk Island from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and stay seven nights, from $1119 each, twin-share. Includes half-day tour and rental car. Book by October 19 and travel by March 31.
Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 803 454
On the web: ourpacific.co.nz