Offers of the week

Exceptional travel offers from our regular partners curated by Stuff’s travel team for our subscribers. To be featured, email travel@stuff.co.nz.

New Year sorted

Get the luxury treatment at New Year music festival Rhythm & Alps with Contiki. The youth travel operator has two packages available around the event in Cardrona Valley, including a sevenday tour pairing accommodation in Queenstown and three nights’ premium camping on-site, plus a private gig at Cardrona Hotel. From $1189 per person. The short and sweet option is spread across four days from $828 per person.

To book: contiki.com

Los Angeles direct

Book your spot on one of American Airlines’ new direct flights from Auckland to Los Angeles before December 8, 2023, and pay only $999 return per person. The package with House of Travel is valid for economy class seats for travel between January 20 and March 1, 2024. The carrier launches the daily seasonal service from December 21, 2023.

To book: houseoftravel.co.nz

Big splash combo

Save $140 when combining bungy jumping and whitewater rafting in the North Island’s adventure hub of Taupō. The deal with Taupō Combos includes the 47-metre clifftop leap with AJ Hackett Bungy, plus a rollercoaster rapid ride down the Tongariro River with Tongariro River Rafting. Thrillseekers will also receive video footage of the rafting trip and a T-shirt. From $352 per person.

To book: taupocombos.nz

2024 cruise savings

Until December 6, 2023, save up to $8900 per stateroom on more than 100 voyages with Oceania Cruises. The sale includes itineraries with the luxury operator in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America that range from seven to 34 days. Bookings come with excursion credit, specialty dining, pre-paid gratuities and unlimited wi-fi.

To book: oceaniacruises.com