Air New Zealand's Pink Flight

Sydney Mardi Gras is the After Party

A special flight all the way to Oz, just for us. We're not in Kansas anymore, my pretties! The Pink Flight is a special Air New Zealand flight, open to anyone who wants to get an early start on the revelry at the 2008 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival in the best company imaginable.

The flight will depart on 26 February at 11:30pm from San Francisco, arrive in Sydney on 28 February at 9:30am, and the parade is on 1 March. Party your way to Oz, detox in 100% pure New Zealand. After all that revelry, who wouldn't need a bit of pampering? And what better place to spoil yourself than in gorgeous New Zealand.

Your return travel dates are flexible, on scheduled flights through Auckland, New Zealand. Fly Business Premier and the lie-flat bed will let you get your beauty rest, or swoon in conspicuous luxury. Enjoy our award-winning food and wine, as well as outrageous one-time Pink Flight frills and activities.

Call 800.387.1240 or email to book or for details on schedules, airfares and connecting fares from other North American cities.

Show up early so you don't miss a second of the Gate Pre-Party at San Francisco Airport, complete with entertainment, goodie bags and rampant merriment. Air New Zealand will be giving away spaces on its very own float in the Mardi Gras parade. The plane leaves at 11pm and there will be helpful staff on hand to scoop you up and guide you gently into the plane.

Here are some sample fares.

And you can combine your Pink Flight with one of the special 5 night packages from Rainbow High Vacations to make the perfect Mardi Gras getaway. The Favourites package includes the best events of the weekend while the No Frills package gives you a roof over your head and a ticket to the Mardi Gras party.