Hot South Island travel deals for holidaymakers

Bargain travel deals are available for those Kiwis still wanting to make the most of their summer holidays.

Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism has partnered with Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast to promote South Island touring at whatshot.christchurchnz.com. Together they’ve come up with the region’s Top 10 Travel Deals, to offer Kiwi holidaymakers the opportunity to sample South Island delights at bargain prices.

Latest deals include accommodation at Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch for just $95 a night (a savings of $100 off full price) and a Marlborough Green Shell Mussel Cruise saving $35 per adult, with children travelling free. There is also a saving of $70 a day on Harley Davidson motorcycle rentals from Christchurch, a unique and exciting way to see Christchurch and Canterbury with a friend. A Kaikoura Wildness Walk deal combines luxury accommodation and fine cuisine with a guided walk across the Seaward Kaikoura mountains.

The Top 10 deals are handpicked twice a month by the staff at Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism and their partner regions and represent the best the wider region has to offer, from luxury retreats to favourite family attractions. Details of the deals can be found online at whatshot.christchurchnz.com.

“Budget-minded Kiwis will love to hear that there’s a new source of exciting holiday deals,’’ says Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism Chief Executive Tim Hunter.

“If people are looking at holidaying in the South Island and want to get the best value for their money, then I definitely recommend they check out this web site.

“These deals on the site are only available for a limited time so you have to act fast to secure them,” Mr Hunter says.

Follow whatshot.christchurchnz.com for new deals twice a month. Other featured products online until January 14 include Glentanner Park Mount Cook where campers can a powered site from $16.50 a day; and All Seasons Christchurch’s full package deal including accommodation, breakfast, dinner and drinks. New deals will be on offer from 15 January 2011.

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