<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Unwrap a Christmas holiday bargain
If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.
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River Birches Lodge, Turangi
This luxury lodge, situated in a serene area on the edge of the Tongariro River, is a great place to base yourself for a weekend of fly fishing.
For further information see riverbirches.co.nz.
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