Twin Coast cycling highlights plus New Zealand's best travel deals

Highlights: Cycle the Pou Herenga Tai with a stop at the Admiral's View Lodge. Photo / Supplied

Ride high with the family

Make the most of the last of the summer weather in the Bay of Islands, with a family trip to cycle the Pou Herenga Tai (Twin Coast Trail) on Top Trail standard bicycles and get airborne with two tandem parasails with Flying Kiwi Parasail. This is a two-night package, staying in a two-bedroom family apartment at Admirals View Lodge, which overlooks Paihia village and across the bay, towards Russell. The package is priced from $969 for a family (two adults and two children aged up to 14). Contact: Admirals View Lodge, 0800 247 234, info@admiralsviewlodge.co.nz, or admiralsviewmotel.co.nz/activities-paihia.html

SkyCity hotels deals

The Grand by SkyCity and SkyCity Hotel have launched Passports to Summer — a selection of one, two, three and four-night accommodation packages at reduced room rates for SkyCity Hotel and The Grand by SkyCity. These packages come with dining vouchers and a welcoming bottle of prosecco and, for bookings at The Grand by SkyCity, free valet parking. SkyCity Hotel packages are priced from $279 for one night; $499 for two nights; $699 for three nights, and the four-night package is priced from $899. The same packages at the Grand by SkyCity are $349, $629, $899 and $1199. These packages are available until March 31. Contact: SkyCity Hotels, skycityauckland.co.nz/offers/hotels/your-passport-to-summer

Adrift New Zealand is encouraging Kiwis to explore the Tongariro. Photo / Supplied

Wild getaways in Wānaka

Take your family on an adventure in the wilderness of Wānaka. Ridgeline Adventures is offering discounted adventures until April 30, ranging from private high-country walks to off-road excursions and photography safaris to capture the region's much-photographed landscapes, sunrises and sunsets. Wild Hills Safaris are $497 for two adults and two children, while private walks are $634 for two adults and two children. Contact: Ridgeline Adventures, 027 390 2152, bookings@ridgelinenz.com or ridgelinenz.com/special-deals

Guided adventures and 'cheeky' discounts

Adrift New Zealand is encouraging Kiwi travellers to "Come and explore the mighty Tongariro National Park and the Whanganui National Park the way they used to be — without the crowds!" There are several guided adventures, all priced at $195pp, and the fee for the fourth in your group is half price. Canoe the Whanganui River, hike to the crater lake on Mt. Ruapehu or traverse the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Adrift also offers a "cheeky midweeky" for couples to spend two nights at Alpine Chalets and walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. This $592 for two and includes 50 per cent off the second night's accommodation.
Contact: Adrift NZ, (07) 8922 751, bookings@adriftnz.co.nz or adriftnz.co.nz/adrift-specials

Southern combo adventures

Southern Discoveries have combined Queenstown and Milford Sound tour experiences to allow Kiwi travellers to book discounted combo deals. Choose to cruise on a Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise or a Milford Sound Discover More Cruise. Board a luxury coach for a Milford Sound Coach and Nature Cruise, which is priced from $79pp (a saving of $70 on an adult's fare).
Contact: Southern Discoveries, 0800 264 536, reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz or check out the deals on southerndiscoveries.co.nz/specials

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