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Under $150
Stay a night in Wellington and catch a train to the 10th Wings over Wairarapa aviation event where more than 70 World War I and II aircraft will be on display. Runs January 17-18. Packages start at $135 each, twin-share, and include a show ticket.
Contact: House of Travel, 0800 838 747
On the web: houseoftravel.co.nz/wings
Under $200
Save $60 a night off the $249 tariff for a corporate room for two at Christchurch's five-star boutique Classic Villa hotel. Breakfast and late check-out included.
Contact: Wotif.com, 0800 441 092 or book online at www.wotif.com/hotelW23269
Under $600
Stay three nights at the Beachfront Resort in Whitianga and get the third night at half price. A couple can stay three nights for $500. Two extra guests can stay in the same unit for $50 each, covering all three nights. Book and stay by December 20.
Contact: The Beachfront Resort, (07) 866 5637. Quote "The Spring Thing Offer".
On the web: www.jasons.com/hotdeal
Under $1700
Five nights at Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas in Queensland are priced from $1675 each, twin-share, with return airfares from Auckland. Breakfasts for two and a 25 per cent discount on food and beverages in the hotel's restaurants are included. Book by November 30. Travel by March 31.
Contact: United Travel, 0800 46 86 48
On the web: www.unitedtravel.co.nz
Under $1900
Return flights to Tahiti from Auckland and five nights at Le Meridien Tahiti from $1849 each, twin-share. Add $110 for departures from Wellington or Christchurch. Book by November 28. Travel between January 17 and March 31.
Contact: Flight Centre, 0800 00 44 33
On the web: www.flightcentre.co.nz.