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Greetings Traveller

Gearing up the family for the Christmas holidays? Then you won't want to miss the chance to enter our fantastic Auckland Adventure Prize Package. It's a cracker of a package for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) and we'll be drawing it before Christmas! Find out more below.

Plus you can be in to win 1 of 3 $50 iTunes gift vouchers when you fill out our short survey on social media.

Congratulations to the winners of the Auckland Philharmonia's Qantas Presents Last Night of the Proms competition, Yvonne Kitchingman, Kym Berry and Matthew Lowe, our Summer Fun in Whitianga prize, Michael Bayly and our Fabulous Family Fun at Waitomo competition, Monica Kwok.

From the team at Jasons.com

Auckland Adventure

With two stunning harbours, world class attractions, and exciting city adventures to keep you on your toes, Auckland is the perfect place for family fun and, with Christmas approaching, it's a great time to start planning your Christmas holiday. You'll find a heap of activities for all ages, from family fun at the city's superb museums to urban adventures that are guaranteed to get everyone's adrenaline flowing.

Auckland's Sky Tower is the ideal place to get your bearings if you're visiting the city, and it boasts some of the best views around! You can catch the lift up to the observatory for a 360 degree panorama and - if you're extra daring, try Auckland's newest urban adventure SkyWalk. This is one adventure that will literally put you on the edge as you walk around the pergola ring of the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere. Suspended high above Auckland city on a narrow 1.2m platform, there is just a harness between you and a sheer 192m drop on either side - but don't worry, every walker is safely harnessed to an overhead rail so you can't swing off! Read more...

Auckland What's On - Visitor Guide with Maps & Vouchers - November

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	Latest Hot Deals

			WIN an Auckland Adventure Prize Package worth over $2000 Enter to win this fantastic family prize package for 2 adults and 2 children. Includes: 2 nights at The Quadrant Hotel Auckland, an Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari, a visit to Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum, MOTAT, Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World, an Auckland Bridge Climb and a walk on the outside of the Sky Tower with SkyWalk. Enter now.


			Explore NZ - free lunch voucher with trip! Book either an Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari or an America's Cup Sailing Experience and we'll give you a free lunch voucher valued at $15! Can be redeemed before or after the trip. Dolphin viewing guaranteed on the safari! Participate as crew on an actual America's Cup yacht or simply sit back and enjoy the action as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Terms and conditions apply.


			Bayview Chateau Tongariro - 80th Anniversary Special $360/couple To celebrate our 80th anniversary we have a special Anniversary Celebration package for two which includes: a superb evening in a Premium Room, a complimentary bottle of bubbly and chocolates, a 3 course set menu dinner, full cooked buffet breakfast and late check-out of 12 noon. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Valid to 31/12/10.


			Taupo - Midweek Getaway Deal Enjoy a relaxing midweek getaway for two at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort. Includes 1 night's Premium accommodation, 1 x bottle of wine, newspaper, 2 x cooked breakfasts, 2 x coffees, 2 x all-day pool passes to Taupo Hot Springs. Priced from $179-$219 depending on accommodation. Available Monday-Thursday and excludes school & public holidays.


			Gisborne - Luxury Getaway Package for Two at Fabulous Wainui Beach Stay at Ocean Beach Motor Lodge and pay just $180/night when you stay in one of our Executive Spa Suites. Package includes: 2 continental breakfasts, a bottle of local Gisborne wine, complimentary DVD hire, free wireless internet access and late check-out. Subject to availability. Valid for 2 persons to 30/1/10.


			Earlybird Supersavers all over New Zealand with Heartland and Scenic Hotel and Suites Summer holiday accommodation from just $89 per night in some of the country's top holiday spots to reward you for planning ahead! Grab these not to be missed room rates during December and January and explore NZ! Valid for bookings made before 30/11/09 for December and January. Subject to availability.


			Napier Weekend Special at Bluewater Hotel Relax and enjoy the sea view over the marina from your own private balcony in a Superior studio (sleeps 2). Pay $125 for the first night ($65 for the second). Only 5 minutes from the airport or Napier town, our location is central to all the local attractions Hawke's Bay has to offer. Subject to availability. Valid to 15/12/09.


			Hamilton - Fantastic Hot Deals at Sails Motor Inn Two of you can stay 2 nights in a Deluxe Spa Bath Studio for $250 OR a family of 4 can stay 2 nights in a 2brm Family Unit for $395! Located adjacent to a restaurant/bar and within walking distance to bus stop. Free courtesy bus to casino. Includes complimentary continental breakfasts. Subject to availability and valid to 31/1/10.


			Jasons are offering you a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 iTunes gift vouchers All you have to do is fill out our Survey on Social Media to be in with a chance to win. What is Social media? Social Media describes a website that offers two-way communication: a place to contribute and share ideas, words and images, or comment on the contributions of others. Fill out the survey here.

Tasmania's Adventure Forests

With its pristine coastline and some of the world's most beautiful forests, Tasmania is a wonderful destination for those who want to experience the great outdoors. Whether you are looking for a forest walk, a family picnic, somewhere to go horseriding, rafting, fishing, camping or four-wheel driving, you'll find Tasmania's state forests are the perfect place for an outdoor adventure.

Tasmania's state forests have 6000km of forestry roads and more than 200 walking tracks available for public use, providing access to some wonderfully scenic locations and an exciting range of recreational activities and outdoor pursuits.

To help you get the most from Tasmania's state forests, a range of adventure-based tourism sites have been developed on state forest land. Located around the state, these Adventure Forest sites will help you experience the forests at their best. Here are some of the wonderful adventures on offer: Read more...

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	Latest Hot Deals

			Sydney - Romance Weekend Package Stay at Rydges Campbelltown Sydney for a fabulous romantic stay special. From AU$272 per room, here's what you will receive: overnight accommodation, room service breakfast, sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival, late check-out of 1pm and complimentary car parking. Rates are per room, per night and subject to availability. Valid to 31/12/09.


			Yorkeys Knob - Fantastic Hot Deal at Villa Marine Seaside Holiday Units Pay only AU$695 (a saving of $70) when 2 of you stay 7 nights in a fully self-contained Deluxe Studio. Studio faces the beautiful rainforest. Located 10mins north of Cairns International Airport and 15mins north of Cairns city. Extra persons (2 max) pay $15 each per night. Subject to availability and excludes school holidays. Valid to 30/4/10.


			Tasmania - Country Club Villas & Breakfast from $160 With all the comforts of a self-contained villa and the attractions of Country Club Tasmania close by, Country Club Villas is the perfect choice for your stay in Launceston. Enjoy one night in a 1brm villa, with a peaceful setting amongst beautiful gardens, and wake up to a full buffet breakfast for two the next day. Subject to availability. Valid to 30/9/10.


			Tasmania - Strahan Village and Train from $399 (save $131)! Enjoy 2 nights accommodation for 2 adults at Strahan Village on Tasmania's rugged West Coast. Relax in a comfortable Hilltop Garden View room and wake up to a delicious full buffet breakfast on both mornings. Ride a steam train into history on one of the world's great train journeys, with two adult Tourist Class tickets on the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Subject to availability. Valid to 20/12/09.


			Pure Tasmania Special Offers Make the most of your Tasmanian holiday as you discover our island with these unbeatable Pure Tasmania offers. There's a Pure Tasmania experience waiting for you in all our island's iconic destinations - Freycinet Lodge on the stunning East Coast, Strahan Village at the edge of the World Heritage wilderness, Cradle Mountain Chateau and The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Subject to availability.


			Tasmania - Wrest Point Tower from $145 Absolute waterfront, luxurious accommodation, fine dining, entertainment and million dollar views! Central to all the sights and sounds of Hobart and beyond. Enjoy 1 night in a City/Mountain View Room in Wrest Point's famous Tower with sweeping views over Hobart or Mt Wellington. All 4.5 star tower rooms include all of the 5-star complimentary conveniences. Subject to availability. Valid to 20/12/09.


			Gold Coast Hot Deal - Palm Beach Experience the best views on the Gold Coast when you stay at Royal Palm Resort - the ultimate family destination. 25-storey high-rise with the sand and ocean at our front gate! Stay 3 nights for a 10% discount or pay for 5 nights & stay 6 or pay for 6 nights & stay 7! Located 10 mins from Gold Coast Airport and 20 mins from Surfers Paradise. Valid December 2009 & January, February 2010. Subject to availability.

Cook Islands - Underwater at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, Rarotonga

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	Latest Hot Deals

			Rarotonga - save your summer holiday and upgrade for free to Beachfront! Book a 5 night (or more) stay at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa in a Garden Room and receive the following: welcome tropical juice and island fruits, free upgrade to Beachfront Room, 1/2 hour aromatherapy massage, tropical breakfast daily, sunset cocktail party, use of outrigger canoes, snorkelling gear, kayaks, tennis and more! Sales to 30/11/09 for travel to 30/4/10.


			Aitutaki - save your summer holiday and enjoy some fine wine! Book a 5 night stay at The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa and receive the following: welcome drinking coconut, tropical juice and island fruits, a His & Hers 1 hour spa hydrotherapy package, a bottle of fine wine, tropical breakfast daily, sunset cocktail party, use of outrigger canoes, snorkelling gear, kayaks and windsurfing. Sales to 30/11/09 for travel to 30/4/10.

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