£79 -- Tasmania Self-Catering Apartments w/Wine, Reg £149

The Deal

Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart has a "rich colonial heritage and natural charms, accented by a spirited atmosphere: festivals, top-notch restaurants and hip urban bars abound," says Lonely Planet. Get away from the well-trodden streets of Sydney and Melbourne on your next trip downunder with this stay in Hobart's laid-back city centre for £79 per night.

Available until 17 December, the deal includes accommodation in a deluxe Studio at the Quest Savoy with a fully equipped kitchenette and living area, plus a bottle of wine on arrival and free Wi-Fi during your stay. Plus guests will get $10 off entry to the nearby Savoy Day Spa (now AU$25/£16), with access to the swimming pool, sauna and steam room.

The self-catering apartments are a short walk from the Franklin Wharf, where there are several floating stalls selling Tasmania's famous fresh seafood. Popular attractions including Salamanca Market and MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) are also nearby. Tasmania is an island to be explored -- hire a car and head to Port Arthur, where early settlers sent prisoners to an "escape-proof" prison; hike to the top of Mount Wellington; or explore nearby Swansea, known for its gourmet fare.

Getting there: We found flights to Hobart from London for £1033 with Qantas over this travel period. It may be cheaper for UK travellers to fly to Sydney and get a domestic flight with low-cost carriers Virgin Australia or Jetstar, depending on your departure dates. Click here to find the flights with Fly.com.