Kia Ora Sale: Jetstar flights from Australia to New Zealand from AU$198

Jetstar is offering cheap flights from Australia to New Zealand. You can book a flight to either the North Island or South Island from AU$198 return.

The low cost airline is running a promotion on airfares to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. If you are looking for a getaway and you are a true explorer, it’s about time you make a trip to New Zealand! Enjoy the beautiful landscapes, hit the ski slopes, relax in a hot pool and take in the sights. Exploring the magnificent forests, mountains, fiord, lakes and beaches tops the list for many. New Zealand is jam-packed with things to do. There aren’t many places on this planet where travellers are so well catered for.

Sales period:
Offer ends 23:59 AEST February 8, or until seats sell out

Travel dates:
May – September 2016

Some sample dates are provided in the links below.

Routing:
Melbourne – Wellington – Melbourne: AU$198 check the dates >>
Melbourne – Christchurch – Melbourne: AU$198 check the dates >>
Melbourne – Auckland – Melbourne: AU$218 check the dates >>

Sydney – Auckland – Sydney: AU$228 check the dates >>
Sydney – Christchurch – Sydney: AU$201 check the dates >>

Gold Coast – Auckland – Gold Coast: AU$238 check the dates >>
Gold Coast – Wellington – Gold Coast: AU$228 check the dates >>
Gold Coast – Christchurch – Gold Coast: AU$201 check the dates >>

How to book:
Visit IWantThatFlight.com.au or just click the links below and adjust travel dates.

Please note: Prices shown here are without credit card fees. Prices shown on IWantThatFlight.com.au include CC fees by default, but you can pay via POLi and avoid them.

Baggage during the trip:
One main cabin bag (56 x 36 x 23 cm) and one other small item, with a total combined weight of up to 7kg per passenger.
For an additional $25 – $60 per passenger per flight you can choose between 15kg to 40kg checked baggage.

Sample reservations:
Melbourne – Christchurch – Melbourne >>

Gold Coast – Christchurch – Gold Coast >>

Sydney – Christchurch – Sydney >>

Melbourne – Wellington – Melbourne >>

Melbourne – Auckland – Melbourne >>

Sydney – Auckland – Sydney >>

Gold Coast – Auckland – Gold Coast >>

Accommodation:
If you’re looking for cheap accommodation you should compare hotel rates on HotelsCombined.com. Don’t forget to read hotel reviews on TripAdvisor.

In Auckland we encourage you to stay at BK Hostel for only AU$58 per night! Within a two minute walk of Karangahape Road, this hostel is centrally located in Auckland. It is situated a short walk from Aotea Square. The hostel offers 48 comfortable rooms that are ideal for backpackers on a budget. BK Hostel is under a 25-minute drive from Auckland Airport and the Auckland Town Hall is a short stroll away. It is also within walking distance of Auckland University Of Technology, the Auckland Art Gallery and the St. James Theatre.

In Wellington, we’d recommend you to book 4* Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers for only AU$53 per night! Rooms at this hotel are well-appointed and offer wireless internet access, heating and a kitchenette. Wellington Railway Station is a short stroll from the hostel. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers’s neighbourhood is known for its nightlife and guests are spoilt for choice when deciding where to go. Guests can savour a meal at the in-house restaurant, along with a daily breakfast. Wellington’s attractions, such as New Zealand Parliament Buildings, the National Library of New Zealand and Saint Paul’s Cathedral, are within easy walking distance of the hostel. Westpac Stadium and Bolton Street Memorial Park are also situated within walking distance.

While in Christchurch, we encourage you to consider staying at 3* Haka Lodge for only AU$61 per night! This property is situated in Christchurch and features complimentary wireless internet. It also provides laundry facilities, a tour desk and a BBQ/picnic area. The hostel has been recently refurbished and provides spacious rooms equipped with a shower, heating and tea and coffee making facilities. Haka Lodge Christchurch is an ideal place to discover nearby The Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Excelsior Hotel, as well as everything the local area has to offer. The Canterbury Museum, the Bridge Of Remembrance and Christchurch Casino are just a 20-minute car ride from the hostel.

Car rentals:

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