Deals of the week
Tasmania
Travel to Tasmania in 2018 and save up to $245 a person on selected departures of AAT Kings’ Tassie East Coast Highlights guided holiday.
What you get
This package includes transport, accommodation, sightseeing, many meals, and the services of an experienced travel director.
What to do
Discover Bridestowe Estate’s famous lavender icecream, embark on a guided walk in Freycinet National Park, and step back in time at Port Arthur Historic Site on a trip from Launceston to Hobart.
When to go
Departures between September and December are now from $1550 a person. AATKings.com, 0800 456 100 or see your travel agent.
Torres del Paine
This trekking route takes in the famous W Trek. Highlights include the iconic granite towers, which give their name to the Torres del Paine National Park.
What you get
House of Travel has a five-day, four-night package from $2285 a person, twin share. This includes an entrance ticket to the national park, four nights’ accommodation at Refugio (shared rooms with bunk beds), return transport from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine, connecting transfer, all meals and professional bilingual trekking guide.
When to go
Scheduled departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays between September 1, 2018 and April 23, 2019. Offer valid for sale until December 31, 2018 unless sold out. International flights additional and conditions apply. houseoftravel.co.nz, 0800 713 715 or visit your local House of Travel store.
Koh Samui
Flight Centre has Koh Samui holidays from $1415 ex Auckland, $1559 ex Wellington, or $1609 ex Christchurch, per person, twin share. Includes return airfares, eight nights’ accommodation and buffet breakfast daily.
What to do
In the north of Koh Samui, Fisherman’s Village Bophut is full of colourful, authentic shops and restaurants, and a buzzing market.
When to go
Valid for sales until August 6, 2018. Travel September 1 to 25, 2018 ex Auckland or Wellington, or September 1 to October 26,
2018 ex Christchurch. A $35 surcharge applies for travel to Koh Samui on a Thursday and returning to New Zealand on a Friday. Prices are correct as at July
23, and are subject to availability and change without notice.
flightcentre.co.nz or 0800 427 555.
Holland and Belgium
From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfries of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of The Netherlands and Belgium on Uniworld’s 10-day boutique river cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp.
What you get
Luxury river cruising with all meals on board, unlimited beverages, a river view stateroom, eight days of excursions, and a guided ‘‘do as the locals do’’ programme. In Amsterdam, you’ll be treated to a ‘‘Morning with the Masters’’ visit to the Amsterdam Hermitage Museum.
What to do
Grab an onboard bike or Nordic walking sticks to wander through the pictureperfect villages of Veere, Hoorn and Enkhuizen, and the enchanting outdoor Zuiderzee Museum. And stroll through acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens.
When to go
At tulip time: March and April, 2019. Now from $4999 a person. Uniworld.com, 0800 484 333 or see your travel agent.