Hot deals: Roar along to Aussie

UNDER $750

Melbourne

Broadway has come to Melbourne, so take a long weekend and catch the award-winning musical Lion King.

Three nights with return airfares from Auckland are $735 each, twin-share, plus airport charges of $185. Available for sales and travel taken by March 3.

Contact: Flight Centre, freephone 0800 747 474.


UNDER $300

Opua

Take advantage of the New Zealand summer and head for the Far North, where a five-star luxury suite in the beautiful seaside holiday haven of Opua, offering wonderful views, is on offer at half price.

Two people can stay at the Bay of Islands Lodge in splendid luxury, enjoy complementary pre-dinner cocktails, a heated plunge-pool, and breakfast the next day, all for $290 a night.

The deluxe rooms usually cost $580.

Contact: Wotif.com, freephone 0800 441 092

Or visit: www.wotif.co.nz (link below)


UNDER $200

Nelson

Nelson, famous for its abundant sun, will soon be starting its summer festival. You can get a room in the city's Rutherford Hotel for $182.50 a night for two. Available until March 31.

The festival begins with the Lantern Spectacular on December 17 and closes on February 12 with Opera in the Park. Events include a men's trolley derby, street theatre, Shakespeare, and jazz.

Contact: Octopus Travel.com, 0800 448 846.

Or visit: www.octopustravel.co.nz (link below)