Hot deals: Getting grizzly

Head to Canada to catch a glimpse of grizzly bears fishing for their dinner. Photo / Tourism BC

Under $200

Reduced from $300, a room for two at the Best Western President Hotel in Auckland is $139-a-night and comes with breakfasts, free internet access and parking, plus a late check-out. Book the Business Super-Saver deal at the three-star hotel in Victoria Street West and stay by August 31.

Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092.

Under $1000

Five nights in Rarotonga from $999 each for two people staying at the three-star Palm Grove Resort. Included are breakfasts and two days' car rental. Travel between May 2 and July 15 or from October 1 to 7 or October 25 to December 20. Book by April 29.

Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747.

Under $1400

At 1717m high, Mt Batur is the perfect spot for surveying the island of Bali - as long as you can cope with your look-out being an active volcano.

Return airfares from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and seven nights' accommodation are priced from $1355 each. Book by May 2. Travel between October 17 to November 16.

Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555.

Under $1500

Knight Inlet Lodge in Canada is a premium viewing spot for grizzly bears, included in a Canada holiday package from $1485 each. Book by May 30. Travel June 25-July 23.

Contact: Adventure World, 0800 465 432.

* Unless otherwise stated, prices for packages are quoted for one adult on a twin-share booking basis. Conditions apply, such as deals being subject to availability and close-out dates, and most have short-life booking deadlines.