Challenge all of your friends to an adventure at the Bridge to Nowhere. Photo / Visit Ruapehu
Challenge all of your friends to an adventure at the Bridge to Nowhere. Photo / Visit Ruapehu
Solo, friends, or family trips? Here are five travel deals that will fit your travel plans.
Ride the Bridge to Nowhere
Grab your mates and get off the beaten track with an awesome mountain bike getaway to the Bridge to Nowhere from the awesome teams at Mountain Bike Station and Raetihi Holiday Park. Explore forgotten and abandoned valleys to the fascinating Bridge to Nowhere and then cruise back to Pipiriki by jetboat on the sacred Whanganui River. Package includes two nights’ accommodation at Adventurer’s Rest in Raetihi, safety briefing and maps, as well as shuttle and jetboat transfers. Option one for groups of 6-8 people is $285/per person and Option two for groups of 4-5 people is $300/per person. Terms and conditions apply. Contact: Raetihi Holiday Park. Call 0800 480 308 or visit raetihiholidaypark.com/specials
Bikers enjoy the view from the Bridge to Nowhere. Photo / Visit Ruapehu
Embark on The Ghan Expedition, an epic journey where the heart of Australia comes to life through the rhythmic chug of the train and the stunning landscapes.Experience the glow of the ancient Outback at sunset, the immense beauty of Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine, connect with locals at quirky Coober Pedy and gaze at incredible starlit skies during your Off Train Experiences, which are all included. House of Travel has a seven-day package starting from $5309 per person share-twin in a Gold Service Twin Cabin. This includes three nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide, an all-inclusive regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of fine wines and beverages, off-train experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, Manguri and Coober Pedy, and three free nights of accommodation in Adelaide – including breakfast – and a free Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour, including a restaurant lunch and cellar door tastings.
Bookings are available until March 31 unless sold out prior. The Ghan Expedition departs every Wednesday and Saturday of April, September and October 2025. Flight costs are additional. Contact: House of Travel. Call 0800 713 715 or visit houseoftravel.co.nz
Hop on the Ghan Expedition Darwin to Adelaide by rail.
Plan a romantic trip to Queensland
Enjoy six nights away at The Reef House adults-only retreat in Palm Cove, Queensland with return flights and $2000 bonus value. This six-night holiday package includes a six-night stay in a Brigadier King Studio, return flights including checked luggage, return airport transfers with Exemplar, daily a la carte breakfast overlooking the Coral Sea, bonus The Reef House Signature inclusions, a full day outer Great Barrier Reef cruise, a full day Daintree & Cape Tribulation tour, the Reef House degustation menu with matching wines, a bonus $400 Wine and Dine credit, Brigadier’s punch and canapes, a My Queensland privileges dining card, and a My Queensland experience pass.
This exclusive package is valued at $4299 per person and costs from just $3299 per person, ex-Auckland. Additional charges may apply for Christchurch and Wellington. Book before February 28 to travel from today until April 27 this year. Contact: My Queensland. Call 0800 654 175 or visit myqueensland.co.nz
The Reef House adults-only retreat.
Indulge in luxury at The Londoner
With return flights from Auckland to London flying Air New Zealand, spend four nights at the five-star urban resort The Londoner. Situated on the southwest corner of the iconic Leicester Square, The Londoner has been curated to reflect the drama and elegance of West End life. Included is early check in/late checkout, welcome amenity in room, complimentary access to the Residence Lounge, £75 ($165) food and beverage credit per room per stay as well as room upgrade on arrival (subject to availability). With the West End and Piccadilly Line on the doorstep, London is waiting to be explored.
From $5929 per person, this deal is on sale until February 17. Depart Auckland between October 22 and November 18 this year, subject to availability. Contact: Travel Associates. Call 0800 951 655 or visit travel-associates.co.nz
It’s never too early to be thinking about the festive period. Enjoy the magic of Christmas on a seven-night river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam with Travelmarvel. Experience beautiful sights and idyllic Christmas markets waiting to greet you along the Rhine and Moselle rivers during the festive season. Discover Cochem in the Moselle Valley, sprinkled with a thousand twinkling lights, and glide along Amsterdam’s network of canals. Discover Moselle wines at a historic family winery and ride the Winzerexpress mini-train into Rudesheim. Plus, book with Flight Centre and save $2100 per couple.
From $3545 per person, this deal is available until March 9. Departs from Basel on December 2 this year. Airfares and transfers are additional. Contact: Flight Centre. Call 0800 427 555 or visit flightcentre.co.nz
Spend next Christmas on a European river cruise. Photo / Getty Images
