Go for a short trip away
When you have the travel know-how, a short trip away can be all you need to get your fix of adventure and rejuvenate yourself.
There's nothing like snapping up a flight on a whim to keep life interesting. With Air New Zealand, the Pacific is your playground; one peek at our website could rescue you from the office and have you sunning yourself in Samoa by the weekend. Likewise, if you need to blow off steam, the big cities of Aussie are just a short hop across the Tasman.
Brisbane
Brisbane's always a popular city for weekend getaway deals, with multiple flights every day. Make sure you do the riverside walk.
Sydney
For weekend getaways, Sydney is convenient and fully-loaded with eating out ideas and interesting urban adventures.
Rarotonga
Romantic weekend getaways require sunshine, palm trees and blue lagoons. You'll find what you need in beautiful Rarotonga.
Samoa
Long weekend holiday destinations can take you further, like Samoa. In four hours you'll be enjoying one of the Pacific's nicest climates.
Fiji
Fancy an extended weekend in Fiji? Denerau is a great choice, because it's less than 30 minutes drive from Nadi airport.
Adelaide
Long weekend holidays in Adelaide can feature fantastic food, exceptional wine and leisurely cruising on the lazy old Murray River.
Melbourne
When it comes to weekend getaways, Melbourne can be trusted to deliver an irresistible agenda of restaurants, live shows and superlative shopping.
Tonga
The usual flight time to Tonga is less than three hours, making this unique tropical nation a great choice for cheap weekend getaways.
Sunshine Coast
Accessed from either Brisbane or Sunshine Coast airport, this part of Australia is perfectly positioned for relaxing weekends away.
Brisbane image courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland; Beach image courtesy of kirklandphotos.com