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OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED *** Emirates are offering Economy & Business Class Sale fares from New Zealand to Australia on sale Tuesday 17 August and Wednesday 18 August 2010 only.

Be quick for these great fares! Business Class fares on sale too, from $830 return + taxes.

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Toga Hospitality opened a new hotel in Melbourne on the weekend. The 290-room Travelodge Docklands on Aurora Lane in the Docklands waterfront precinct, is celebrating with A$99* opening rates. * The $99 opening special is available from 22 February to 11 April 10 is subject to availability and excludes peak periods i.e. Grand Prix 25-28 March 10 inclusive.

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Flying Qantas from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Auckland to:

• Sydney one-way from $ 199
• Melbourne one-way from $ 199
• Brisbane one-way from $ 209

Depart 1 to 25 March, 19 April to 25 June or 19 July to 22 September 2010.

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Phillip Island, south east of Melbourne, will soon have quality 'flashpacker' accommodation geared towards budget travellers as part of a new accommodation and retail development opening in Newhaven in March. The three-level eco-friendly property will accommodate 120 guests in 31 rooms of different types, including 18 with ensuite bathrooms.

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Go West Tours takes visitors on a four-hour tour of terror exploring Melbourne's past through its most notorious events and crimes, including the Gun Alley Murder (in 1921), the Brown Out Strangler (in 1942), the Great Bookie Robbery (in 1976) and the Queen Street Massacre (in 1987). The tour ends at the Melbourne City Watch House and includes discounted admission to the historic Old Melbourne Gaol.

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Australia's 5 star expedition cruise ship Orion will be exploring Australia's East and South East coastline this November. From the Great Barrier Reef to Melbourne and on to South Australia, Orion will offer three 7-night coast and island-hopping voyages to choose from. All voyages offer the convenience of easy air connections with departures from Cairns, Sydney or Melbourne. All 7-night fares begin from A$5,200pp for an ocean view category B stateroom; Junior Suites from A$7,175pp and spacious Owners' Suites with French Balcony are A$10,890pp.

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For those seeking a Valentine's romantic escape, Princess Cruises is offering coastal escapes in Australia.

• Sun Princess departs Sydney on 14 April 10 for a two-night cruise to Brisbane and fares start at $299*pp twin share inclusive of accommodation, food and entertainment.

• Dawn Princess sails on 7 November 10 on a three-night voyage from Sydney to Melbourne via Burnie, Tasmania. Fares start at A$539*pp twin share.

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Air New Zealand is pleased to release Shortlife Business Class fares ex Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown to selected points in Australia for sales to 5 February 2010. Travel Period is from 20 January to 30 November 10. Details are as follows:

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Air New Zealand has released Shortlife Economy Class fares ex Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown to Brisbane & Sydney for sales to 5 February 2010. Travel Period 01 May - 25 Jun, 19 Jul - 22 Sep & 13 Oct - 30 Nov 10, with the exception of: Auckland-Sydney: 02 Feb – 25 Mar, 19 Apr - 25 Jun, 19 Jul - 22 Sep & 13 Oct - 30 Nov 10. Details as follows:

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Emirates is offering Economy, Business and First Class Special fares from New Zealand to Australia -

Economy Class

• From Auckland/Christchurch to Sydney - NZD138* oneway / NZD256* return
• From Auckland to Brisbane - NZD145* oneway / NZD270* return
• From Auckland to Melbourne - NZD152* oneway / NZD284* return

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