Join the celebrations at a luxury Norfolk Island lodge

Norfolk Islands' luxury Governors Lodge opens early next month and to celebrate the resort offers week-long vacations priced from $1249 a person twin-share.

The price includes a stylish cottage with ocean views, return airfares from Auckland or Christchurch, airport transfers and a sightseeing tour.

The $8.4 million lodge, built on a pine-clad clifftop overlooking the Pacific, Ocean, will have a gourmet restaurant, comprehensive conference area, heated swimming pool and tennis courts.