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$100 a night
Four-star accommodation at Hurley's of Queenstown is down from $150 a night to $100 for two.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092 or book online at www.wotif.com/hotelW7046
Under $250
A two-night package - including gourmet breakfast for two - at Maple Lodge in Wanaka is $249 each, twin-share. You'll also get a free bottle of local wine.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: www.houseoftravel.co.nz
Under $400
Catch The Phantom of the Opera in Auckland with A-reserve tickets and accommodation for two at the Langham Hotel, from $399. This includes butler service at the hotel, fresh fruit, personalised stationery, entry to the hotel's Club Lounge and its business centre, evening drinks and canapés, breakfasts and an afternoon check-out. Valid for November 8, November 14 or 15.
Contact: The Langham Hotel, (09) 379 5132
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal
Under $610
Fly to Melbourne and back from Auckland, spend three nights in four-star accommodation and pay from $605 each, twin-share. Book by October 31. Travel between January 5-8 or February 2-28.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 354 448
On the web: www.flightcentre.co.nz
Under $1400
Return airfares from Auckland to Papeete and three nights at Le Meridien Papeete are priced from $1399 each, twin-share. Book by November 30. Travel between October 28 and December 2 or between February 1 and March 31.
Contact: Our Pacific, 0800 902 233
On the Web: www.ourpacific.co.nz
Under $2300
Spend a day exploring the city of Paris, then head for Barcelona visiting wineries, historic towns and villages along the way. This two-week tour is $2285 each, with a local payment of ¬$300 ($652).
Contact: GAP Adventures, 0800 333 307
On the web: www.gapadventures.com/tour/EFPB