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Snow Deep in Last-Minute Queenstown Deals

Monday, 28 June 2004, 5:36 pm
Press Release: Wotif.com

Media Release

Snow Deep in Last-Minute Queenstown Deals

Auckland - 28 June 2004, Wotif.com ( www.wotif.com ) New Zealand's leading last-minute accommodation website releases great deals discounted to 60% off for the winter ski and snowboard season in Queenstown. Save on accommodation, enjoy the recent snow dump and splurge on the night time activities!

Wot Deals!

Save over 60% on the Millennium Hotel in the heart of Queenstown.

Down to $120 from full room rate $360, this Premium Room includes a king bed, sumptuous buffet breakfast, newspaper each morning, valet parking and use of spa, sauna and gym.

http://www.wotif.com/Hotel.jsp?hotel=5535

Save 40% on The Stone House - a heritage-listed inn with alpine views.

Down to $180 from full room rate $300, this King Bed Guest Room includes fully cooked breakfast, a cheese platter and wine after skiing!

http://www.wotif.com/Hotel.jsp?hotel=10787

Save over 50% on the Heritage Queenstown, a unique European style lodge with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.

Down to $169 p/n from full room rate $366, the Deluxe Room includes a fully cooked breakfast and complimentary shuttle transfers to/from the town centre.

http://www.wotif.com/Hotel.jsp?hotel=992

Save over 20% on the Sherwood Manor with stunning views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu.

Down to $90 p/n from full room rate $115, this Standard Studio Room includes use of spa and sauna after a day on the slopes.

http://www.wotif.com/Hotel.jsp?hotel=5750

Wot Snow!

The Remarkables

- 17 cm of new snow - excellent skiing and riding on main trails serviced by all lifts!

Coronet Peak

- 5 cm of new snow on upper mountain - all main trails have been groomed, ready to go!

All above quoted rates are in NZ$ and are per room for two people. Rooms are available in sufficient quantity at the time of writing, however rates and availability are subject to change at any time. New dates and offers will appear on the website throughout the ski and snowboard season. Accommodation can be booked online at www.wotif.com, or by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 88 7979.

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About Wotif.com

Founded in 2000, Wotif.com ( http://www.wotif.com/ ) is the global specialist in last-minute accommodation. Its easy-to-use website and booking engine offers travellers value for money, by selling vacant rooms at discounted rates in the next 14 days. Wotif.com's portfolio includes over 6000 hotels, motels, serviced apartments, resorts, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts in 32 countries.

Wotif.com's New Zealand office is located in Auckland and its properties can be booked online or through its call centre which operates a superior and personable customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from its Australian headquarters. International offices of Wotif.com are based in Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

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