Two Countries -- One Great Vacation; Australia and New Zealand From $1,399.

Travel/Lifestyle Editors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2002

Australia and New Zealand are two amazing destinations known for some of the friendliest people and most beautiful landscapes on earth. For 2002, Air New Zealand, together with its preferred travel partners,

Combining destinations, the 12-night Australia and New Zealand Sampler starts at $1,699. Sample the best of both worlds Down Under, starting with Sydney's pride, the magnificent Harbor and Opera House. Melbourne, a stylish Victorian city, pulses with world-class theatre, fine dining and chic fashion. In New Zealand's Christchurch, experience complete serenity strolling through the Botanic Gardens or taking a romantic journey down the Avon River. Next, explore Auckland and its unique outdoor adventures, including island sailing, rainforest trekking or picnicking and exploring volcanoes.

Another package, focusing exclusively on Australia, starts at $1,599 with Sydney and Great Barrier Reef. In this great value 12 night package, experience a city vacation in Sydney, where its buzzing excitement includes shopping, museums, fine dining and climbing the Harbor Bridge for spectacular views of the Opera House. At night, stop by the pubs to meet friendly locals. After six exhilarating days in Sydney, fly to Cairns where the delights of The Great Barrier Reef await, including snorkelling or diving with 1,500 different species of fish.

Exhilarating New Zealand-only vacations start at 12 nights for $1,399 with the North Island Self Drive. Take in the sights at your own pace with a self-drive around New Zealand's North Island. The subtropical climate and easy pace of life means relaxation will be an absolute certainty. Just pick up car keys in Auckland and roam free. Visit the Coromandel's lifestyle villages and stunning beaches, swim with dolphins in Paihia, explore active volcanoes and gushing geysers in Rotorua, fish for trout at Lake Taupo, play golf at the stunning Kauri Cliffs, or sit back and savor world-class wines at one of many boutique vineyards in the Hawkes Bay.

These great offers include all accommodation and airfares departing Los Angeles.

Other restrictions may apply. When flying with Air New Zealand, passengers can also earn United Mileage Plus(R) miles on qualifying flights.

For information on these and additional packages log on to: www.visitsouthpacific.com, where you can register on line to win a trip to Australia and New Zealand.

For reservations, please contact your travel agent, call 1-800-329-0919 or visit www.visitsouthpacific.com.

From Los Angeles, Air New Zealand also flies to the UK, Fiji, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Tonga and Samoa. Rated among the world's best international airlines by the readers of both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines, Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline.