The snowy mountain tops of the Unesco-listed Tongariro National Park are picture-perfect from a cruise boat on Lake Taupō. This scenic cruise is part of a three-night holiday package with accommodation at the Phoenix Resort in Taupō — all priced from $269pp. A feature of the cruise is a visit to see ancient carvings that depict the legends of the local Tūwharetoa tribe. Book by August 1. Travel by September 21. Flights to Taupō are additional.
Contact: Flight Centre, phone 0800 427 555 or check out flightcentre.co.nz
A three-night wellness retreat at Split Apple Retreat near Nelson includes massages, yoga, a day trip by water taxi with a healthy packed lunch, a gourmet four-course dinner, breakfasts and unlimited use of the retreat's saltwater infinity pool, Japanese onsen and saunas. This package is priced from $2542pp for the three nights. Book and stay by August 31.
Napier's Art Deco Masonic Hotel is a boutique hotel located on Marine Parade, with panoramic views of the Pacific and just a few steps to the Hawke's Bay MTG Museum and the Art Deco Centre. Book your accommodation at least 21 days in advance to secure a 20 per cent discount on your room rate. A standard Queen room for two is usually priced from $179 per night. Stay by November 30. Cancellations do not incur a fee this year.
The Henley, set in the picturesque countryside of Cambridge in the Waikato, has almost 5ha of private, park like grounds and 14 luxurious guestrooms. Offering a two-night Winter Wonderland Package until September 20, the country house hotel's rates start at $499pp, twin-share. This deal includes two nights' accommodation, a welcome glass of bubbles, high tea, a two-course winter-inspired dinner with wine, mulled wine with canapes and use of e-bikes/scooters. Stays that include a Saturday night incur a $125 surcharge.
Contact: House of Travel, phone 0800 713 715 or check out hot.co.nz/Henley
