With 100 days to go until the whistle blows for the opening match of the football's premier tournament, Emirates' FIFA World Cup 2010' Travel Packages have never been more accessible for New Zealanders.

As an Official Tour Operator, Emirates will be bringing the world to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup'. Emirates is offering seamless travel from New Zealand to Johannesburg, from where all three of the New Zealand team's group matches can be reached, as well as Cape Town and Durban via our Dubai hub.

Currently on sale in 65 countries around the world, Emirates' tailor-made FIFA World Cup Travel Packages are some of the most competitive on the market, offering flights, accommodation, ground transportation and match tickets.

Representatives of five retail travel chains in New Zealand are selling the FIFA World Cup packagers on behalf of Emirates, in addition to fans being able to purchase them in selected markets, including New Zealand, from www.emirates.com

Richard Vaughan, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations Worldwide, said: "Through Emirates' packages, no matter where your team is playing be it Rustenburg or Cape Town or any of the other eight venues, you will be transported from your chosen hotel to the match and back again, even if it is all the way across South Africa.

"If you have purchased our 'Follow Your Team' package and your team qualifies through the Group Stages, we will make sure you do not miss out on any of their matches in the round of 16, no matter where it is held."

New Zealand's group matches will be held in Rustenburg, Polokwane and Nelspruit.

Emirates' Follow Your Team FIFA packages start at US$5,274. For further information regarding the special offers available, log-on to www.emirates.com/fifa