Air New Zealand Announces Great Deals On New Packages for Australia and New Zealand Vacations

Business Wire, Sept 21, 2002

News Editors/Travel Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2002

Australia and New Zealand are two amazing destinations known for some of the friendliest people and most beautiful landscapes on earth. Air New Zealand has announced 11 travel packages, which can also be customized to suit the traveler's specific needs. Valid for travel now through Dec. 12, 2003, Air New Zealand, together with its preferred travel partners, is offering great value vacations inclusive of international airfare.

Combining destinations, the 12-night Australia and New Zealand Sampler starts at $1,799. Sample the best of both worlds Down Under, starting with three nights in Sydney, home of the magnificent Harbor and Opera House. The next stop includes three nights in Melbourne, a stylish Victorian city, or three nights in tropical Brisbane. In New Zealand, the sampler includes a hotel pass for six nights on the scenic North Island, home to Auckland, the `City of Sails,' where the 2003 America's Cup will take place. Visitors can explore beautiful beaches, go sailing, learn about the Maori culture and visit New Zealand's world-renown wineries.

Another package, focusing exclusively on Australia, starts at $1,499 with Australia in Style. In this great value 12-night package, all hotel accommodations are in four-star hotels, and the vacation includes six nights in Sydney, with spectacular views of the harbor, city and Opera House, and the choice of a six-night stay in Melbourne or Brisbane.

Exhilarating New Zealand-only vacations start at 12 nights for only $1,499 with the North Island Self Drive, which includes car rental and a hotel pass. Visitors can create their own itineraries and take in the sights at their own pace with a self-drive around New Zealand's North Island. Activities available on the North Island include swimming with dolphins, exploring active volcanoes and gushing geysers in Rotorua, fishing for trout at Lake Taupo, golf, and wine tasting.

Restrictions/terms and conditions apply. For complete details on these or other packages, or to make a reservation, please visit www.visitsouthpacific.com or call 800/324-5835.

Air New Zealand's participating wholesale partners include Adventure Bound Vacations, ATS Tours, Aus-Vacations, Down Under Answers, Goway Travel, Inta-Aussie, Newmans South Pacific Vacations, Pleasant Australia Holidays and Swain Australia Tours.

From Los Angeles, Air New Zealand also flies to London, Fiji, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Samoa. Rated among the world's best international airlines by the readers of both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines, Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline.

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