Hot Deals: Skyrail a rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Photo / Supplied

Under $1300

Fly return from Auckland to Cairns and spend seven nights at Rydges Esplanade Resort - all priced from $1299 each, twin-share - and you'll get a bonus Skyrail Rainforest journey for a dollar each. Book by February 28. Travel between March 3 and June 30.

Contact: Air New Zealand, 0800 737 000
On the web: airnz.co.nz

Under $500

Last-minute Valentine's Day gifts can now be emailed immediately to your inbox or that of your valentine. internet accommodation site wotif.com is offering vouchers for accommodation in 55 countries with various Valentine's Day packages, such as the Enchanting Evening for two at the five-star Emporium Hotel in Brisbane. Priced at around $484 a night, you'll stay in a king spa suite with candles, rose petals, mood music, French champagne, breakfast for two, chocolates and an afternoon check-out. Airfares to Brisbane are not included.

Contact: wotif.com, 0800 441 092 and ask for the Enchanting Evening package.
On the web: wotif.com

Under $600

Get to Melbourne to savour the flavours of Victoria's annual Food and Wine Festival between March 12 and 23. Two nights' accommodation and return airfares from Auckland are priced from $535 each, twin-share. Book by February 14. Travel available from now until March 24; from March 30 to September 23, or from September 27 to October 27.

Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 427 555
On the web: flightcentre.co.nz

Under $700

Four nights in Nadi and return airfares from Auckland with Air Pacific, are priced from $699 each, twin-share. Daily breakfasts are included at your accommodation - Smugglers Cove. Book by February 14. Travel by March 25 or between April 12 and June 26.

Contact: Harvey World Travel, 0800 808 480
On the web: harveyworld.co.nz

Under $3000

Travel by train on an all-inclusive India tour package from $2699 each, twin-share - including return airfares from Auckland or Wellington to Delhi. The five-day tour includes meals, transfers, sight-seeing and entrance fees. Book by February 15. Travel April 26 to June 25.

Contact: United Travel, 0800 468 648
On the web: unitedtravel.co.nz