With the Rugby World Cup coming to a close on 23rd October, now’s the perfect time to explore the Land of the Long White Cloud without the crowds. Enjoy the freedom to roam around New Zealand or Tasmania with one of the following self-drive specials from Qantas Holidays  (www.qantasholidays.co.uk/agents Tel 020 8222 9124).

• Explore Tasmania: 7-day self drive holiday from £639 (read more)
• Explore New Zealand by motorhome: 15 days from £1289 (read more)

Explore Tasmania: 7-day self drive holiday from £639 – Australia’s southern-most state is an explorer’s paradise. A spectacular blend of stunning scenery and intriguing towns and villages, hit the road to make the most of this largely undiscovered island.

Price includes:

• 7 days Group B Hertz car hire
• 2 nights at Lenna Hotel, Hobart
• 2 nights at Freycinet Lodge, Coles Bay
• 1 night at Tidal Waters Resort, St Helens
• 1 night at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston

Valid for travel until 30th November 2011 and between 16th January-15th April 2012. International flights not included but Qantas Holidays can quote best available airfares.

Explore New Zealand by motorhome: 15 days from £1289 - Exploring New Zealand by motorhome is one of the greatest ways to see this remarkable country, from the picturesque Bay of Islands to the Southern Alps and Queenstown, action capital of the world.

Price includes:

• 15 days Maui Spirit 2 TS motorhome hire
• Interislander ferry between North and South Island