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COACH HOLIDAYS 3 Ways to Travel. 4 Styles of Touring 2021 / 22 Valid for Departures September 2021 - May 2022
CELEBRATING
25 YEARS
NEW ZEALAND
C OA C H H O L I DAY
SPECIALIST
1996 - 2021
2 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
W E L C O M E T O N E W Z E A L A N D
Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Coach Holiday
Specialist, is delighted to introduce 3 WAYS TO
TRAVEL. 4 STYLES OF TOURING. 30 ITINERARIES.
250+ GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*.
The company will celebrate 25 years of touring
New Zealand on 1 April 2021, and is proud of
the comprehensive range of value for money
holidays that we have delivered over the journey to
thousands of travellers every year.
Our ‘3 Ways to Travel’ provides the choice of touring
in a group size of 20, 32 or 48 travellers on a range
of itineraries to suit all budgets and interests.
KIA ORA
Our Ultimate Small Group Touring and Classic
Escorted Group Tours have always been popular and
provide extensive choice.
New this season, is Signature Mid-Size Group
Touring. Experience New Zealand’s beauty in the
premium economy comfort of a full-size vehicle
with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers. The
Signature coaches are beautifully crafted offering a
stylish array of onboard features.
Grand Pacific Tours coach holidays offer travellers
peace of mind with everything being taken care of.
Enjoy the camaraderie and making new friends with
like-minded travellers as you explore the wonder
that is New Zealand.
Peter Harding
Managing Director
www.gptnz.com 3
2021 / 22 NEW ZEALAND COACH HOLIDAYS
Selection
4 Styles of Touring. 30 Itineraries.
General Ultimate Small Signature Mid-Size NEW
Information Group Touring Group Touring STYLE
Q&A 6-7
3 Ways to Travel 8-9
Documentation and Merchandise 80
Booking Terms and Conditions 81 - 82
Business Class on Wheels Premium Economy Comfort
Small Group Travel Fully Escorted
4.5 Star Accommodation 10 - 13 4 Star Accommodation 32 - 35
19 Day 19 Day
Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach 14 - 17 Signature Rail, Cruise & Coach 36 - 39
19 Day 19 Day
Ultimate Showcase 18 - 19 Signature Showcase 40 - 41
16 Day 16 Day
Ultimate Highlights 20 - 21 Signature Highlights 42 - 43
10 Day 11 Day
Ultimate South Island 22 - 23 Signature Top of the South Island 44 - 47
9 Day 10 Day
Ultimate North Island 24 - 25 Signature South Island 48
11 Day 9 Day
Ultimate Christmas 26 - 27 Signature North Island 49
11 Day 10 Day
Ultimate New Year 28 - 29 Signature South Island Christmas 50 - 51
11 Day
Ultimate SOLO Travellers 30 - 31
*Refer to Booking Terms and Conditions see pages
81 - 82.
4 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
Contents
250+ GUARANTEED Departures*
Classic Escorted Special Interest
Group Touring Group Touring
Innovative Holidays
Like-Minded Travellers
Unique Experiences
SOLO
11 Day
Ultimate SOLO Travellers 30 - 31
16 Day
Affordable SOLO Travellers 76 - 77
FESTIVE
CLASSIC TOURING CLASSIC AFFORDABLE TOURING 11 Day
Fully Escorted Fully Escorted Ultimate Christmas 26 - 27
Most Popular Extensive Inclusions
4 Star Accommodation 52 - 55 3.5 Star Accommodation 11 Day
Ultimate New Year 28 - 29
19 Day 16 Day
Classic Rail, Cruise & Coach 56 - 59 Affordable Highlights 68 - 69 10 Day
Signature South Island Christmas 50 - 51
19 Day 14 Day
Classic Showcase 60 - 61 Affordable Panorama 70 - 71 17 Day
Affordable Festive Season 78 - 79
10 Day 9 Day
Classic South Island 62 - 63 Affordable South Island 72 - 73 GARDEN
11 Day
9 Day 8 Day Classic North Island Garden Tour 66 - 67
Classic North Island 64 - 65 Affordable North Island 74 - 75
AVIATION
11 Day 16 Day Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow
Classic North Island Garden Tour 66 - 67 Affordable SOLO Travellers 76 - 77 - Easter 2022 83
17 Day 8 Day Classic Warbirds South Island
Affordable Festive Season 78 - 79 13 Day Classic Warbirds South Island
15 Day Classic Warbirds Over Wanaka
11 Day Ultimate Warbirds Over Wanaka
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2021 / 22 NEW ZEALAND COACH HOLIDAYS
Q&A
Stay Informed
Why New Zealand? Why Coach Touring?
WORLD-RENOWNED NATURAL BEAUTY SIT BACK & RELAX
Untouched, green and peaceful. Imagine a mix of spectacular Relax in armchair comfort, knowing the hassle of overlooking
scenery and landscapes from mountain ranges and glaciers, hidden locations or taking a wrong turn is removed.
picturesque fiords to crystal clear lakes and miles of coastline.
COMFORTABLE, MODERN COACHES
UNIQUE CULTURE AND HISTORY Featuring panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning, two
A young country, but one with a rich heritage including a vibrant arts door access + more. Take in the breathtaking views from every seat
scene and fascinating Mãori Culture - an integral part of Kiwi life. on a daily seat rotation.
FRIENDLY LOCALS EXPERIENCED CREW
Kiwis are friendly and down-to-earth people - it will be one of the The professional and friendly crew will provide fun and informative
things you treasure most about your visit. commentary, showcasing facts and figures, myths and the passion
they hold for New Zealand.
CLOSE TO HOME
Although only several hours away by flight, New Zealand is unique, ICONIC INCLUSIONS. VALUE FOR MONEY
a world in miniature. Coach tours ensure you visit all the ‘must see’ locations and iconic
attractions plus unique hidden gems, neatly packaged up at an
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE unbeatable price.
A small country packed full of jaw dropping diversity and unique
visitor activities and experiences. MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Share your holiday experiences with like-minded people and make
FANTASTIC FOOD AND WINE a network of wonderful new friends.
Foodies won’t be disappointed. An abundance of different food
and wine will be enjoyed such as a Mãori Hãngi feast cooked in the STAYING HEALTHY ON TOUR
earth ovens. Passenger safety is our number one priority. We enforce strict
Health and Safety procedures to promote the importance of your
wellbeing whilst on tour in New Zealand.
6 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
Why Grand Pacific Tours? NO TRAVEL PARTNER? NO WORRIES!
We have dedicated tours for those who travel solo which
includes a GUARANTEED single room.
100% NEW ZEALAND
We specialise in one destination with a huge choice of tours to suit BONUS & SEASONAL OFFERS
all budgets and interests. We offer a number of specials on our tours, including
great savings when travelling over New Zealand’s Spring or
250+ GUARANTEED DEPARTURES* Autumn seasons. Check our website for the latest deals
Don’t have your plans turned upside down, every tour is guaranteed www.gptnz.com/bonus-offers
to travel based on our COVID-19 disclaimer.
STAYING HEALTHY ON TOUR
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS Ensuring you a hassle free and memorable holiday is
Pay one price inclusive of a personalised Meet and Greet on arrival paramount. Visit www.gptnz.com/healthandsafety for full list of
in New Zealand with return airport transfers, hotel porterage, coach our Health and Safety measures.
travel, accommodation, most meals including speciality dining, all
sightseeing and prepaid attractions!
Connect with us
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
Enjoy unique Grand Pacific Tours arrangements such as reserved GET SOCIAL
Top Deck on the Milford Sound Cruise and one guide per 24 Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our eNews or join us on
travellers for any guided tour inclusion. Facebook or Instagram to meet other travellers, share stories,
photos and reminisce about your holiday. You’ll also be the first
TRAVEL IN STYLE to hear about exclusive deals and new tours.
All tours include a stylish array of travel goods plus available for
purchase are a range of quality merchandise items. See page 80.
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RESERVED DINING
All our groups are provided with priority reserved dining at breakfast @ www.gptnz.com/subscribe
and dinner and can enjoy Hotel Wine Time, offering discounted
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2021 / 22 NEW ZEALAND COACH HOLIDAYS GPT COACH SEATING PLAN - ULTIMATE 20
Ultimate Small Group Touring
COACH 50mm width
20 seat Business Class
SIZE
Full size 13.5 metre S
CC
FEATURES
Two door access
Air-conditioning
Restroom
Seat side storage with tray table
and cup holder
Personal audio control
Headphones
Stylish centre galley area equipped
with refrigerated drinking fountain
and fridge units R
USB charging port G
3
S
ONBOARD WI-FI
Included with daily allowance
Ways to Travel
CC R S G
Coach Caption Restroom Stairs Galley
SEAT CONFIGURATION
1 + 1 Seating
Compare our fleet
ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
Itineraries are specifically tailored to provide a
Business Class level of comfort, service and
quality without compromise. Travel in style on a
full-size, state-of-the-art coach with a maximum
of only 20 travellers. Enjoy extensive onboard
features and VIP Extras. CREW
Professional Coach Captain
SIGNATURE MID-SIZE GROUP TOURING ACCOMMODATION
Experience the beauty of New Zealand in the 4.5 Star
Premium Economy Comfort of a full-size coach,
touring with a mid-size group of up to 32 BENEFITS
travellers, fully escorted. The Signature coaches Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner
are beautifully crafted, designed for New Zealand Intimate Farewell Dinner including selected beverages
touring with delivering excellence in mind. Boxed mints and souvenir water bottle
Wine Time discounted drinks
CLASSIC ESCORTED GROUP TOURING COACH LUGGAGE LIMIT
On the Classic Escorted Group tours, travel on a Up to 2 suitcases + Travel Bag per person
48 seat coach with a professional Coach Captain
and Tour leader. There are multiple travel options DOCUMENTATION PACK
to suit all budgets and interests. We take care Deluxe Pack
of it all leaving travellers to get on with creating Ticket Wallet per person
incredible holiday memories.
ITINERARIES
Refer to pages 10 - 31
KEY (CC) Coach Captain. (TL) Tour Leader. (S) Stairs. (R) Restroom. (G) Galley.
8 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
GPT COACH SEATING PLAN - SIGNATURE 32 GPT COACH SEATING PLAN - CLASSIC 48
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring Classic Escorted Group Touring
COACH COACH
32 seat Premium Economy 48 seat Classic
SIZE SIZE
Full size 13.5 metre S
CC Full size 13.5 metre S
CC
TL TL
FEATURES FEATURES
Two door access Two door access
Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
Restroom Restroom
Individual seat back tray table Overhead storage
and cup holder
Overhead storage
USB charging port
Personal audio control
Headphones
USB charging port
R
R
ONBOARD WI-FI ONBOARD WI-FI S
Included with daily allowance S
Not included
CC TL S R CC TL S R
Coach Caption Tour Leader Stairs Restroom Coach Caption Tour Leader Stairs Restroom
SEAT CONFIGURATION SEAT CONFIGURATION
2 + 1 Seating 2 + 2 Seating
CREW CREW
Professional Coach Captain and Tour Leader Professional Coach Captain and Tour Leader
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION
4 Star 4 Star Classic Touring / 3.5 Star Classic Affordable Touring
BENEFITS BENEFITS
Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner Wine Time discounted drinks
Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Farewell Dinner Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner
Wine Time discounted drinks Intimate Farewell Dinner included selected beverages
Boxed mints and souvenir water bottle
COACH LUGGAGE LIMIT COACH LUGGAGE LIMIT
1 suitcase + Travel Bag per person 1 suitcase + Travel Bag per person
DOCUMENTATION PACK DOCUMENTATION PACK
Classic Pack Classic Pack
Ticket Wallet per person Ticket Wallet per couple
ITINERARIES ITINERARIES
Refer to pages 32 - 51 Refer to pages 52 - 79
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BUSINESS CLASS ON WHEELS
SMALL GROUP TRAVEL
4.5 STAR ACCOMMODATION
Ultimate
Small Group Touring
There comes a time in our lives when we begin to prefer
quality over quantity and crave more comfort and style on
our holidays. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, fabulous
cuisine and impeccable service on a small group tour
to remember. Be dazzled by the state-of-the-art design,
purpose-built Ultimate Coach featuring 20 Business Class
leather seats, panoramic viewing, extensive onboard
features and a level of comfort unparalleled by any other
vehicle.
“The whole tour was absolutely perfect. This Ultimate Coach is the best and
most luxurious I have ever been involved with. The looks, seating and layout
- congratulations to all involved.” - W. W. - Past Traveller
10 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSYou will fall in love with this beautiful destination
as you explore iconic attractions and unique hidden
gems at the perfect pace in the comfort of the
Ultimate Coach.
www.gptnz.com 11THE ULTIMATE COACH. EXTENSIVE FEATURES
Business Class on Wheels
Maximum 20 Travellers
20 Business Panoramic Wood grain Seat side Personal audio Stylish centre
Class reclining viewing, air timber tray personal storage control unit with galley area
leather seats conditioning, table with providing multiple music equipped with
with adjustable seat belts built-in easy access channels and a refrigerated
headrest and calf and onboard cup holder to your complimentary set drinking fountain
support restroom travel bag of headphones and fridge units
Ultimate Small Group Touring is EXCLUSIVE to Grand Pacific Tours
12 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSUltimate Small Group Touring
20 SEAT COACH
1 + 1 SEATING
Travel in style on a full-size, state-of-the-
art coach with a maximum of only
20 travellers and enjoy extensive
onboard features and VIP extras.
5 STAR TREATMENT VIP EXTRAS
Ultimate Small Group Touring itineraries are specifically tailored to provide the highest
level of comfort, service and quality without compromise. Travel in style and enjoy
several unique extras.
Deluxe Complimentary Boxed mints Intimate Farewell
documentation pre-dinner drink and souvenir Dinner including
pack including at the Welcome water bottle selected beverages
travel bag and Dinner
ticket wallet
4.5 STAR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATION
You will stay at a selection of boutique
hotels in unique locations, or large
hotels with a spirited ambience that suits
the location. Enjoy a premium level of
comfort, extensive guest facilities and
thoughtful touches that create a long-
lasting experience.
PROFESSIONAL
Complimentary Access to daily COACH CAPTAIN
daily onboard newspapers The Ultimate Coach Captains, carefully
Wi-Fi allowance and range selected for their professionalism and
and USB of glossy attention to detail, are the best in the
charging port magazines business. They are there from start to
finish, will attend to your needs and
ensure a personal touring experience.
www.gptnz.com 13The ultimate experience combining rail, coach and Doubtful Sound overnight cruise
19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach
Tour Highlight: Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
THE FIORDLAND NAVIGATOR
Doubtful Sound is unspoiled, unmatched and unforgettable. You will create some lifelong
memories as the Fiordland Navigator takes you through the ultimate Doubtful Sound
TOUR CODE UGPR19 experience. As you cruise through some of NZ’s most stunning scenery, knowledgeable
nature guides will provide commentary. There are opportunities to explore the shoreline
STYLE Ultimate Small Group by kayak or tender boat - or to simply relax on board. As evening falls, you will enjoy a
COACH 20 seat Business Class delicious buffet dinner prepared by the onboard chef and served in the dining saloon.
ACCOMMODATION 4.5 star Mingle with fellow travellers, savour some of the fine wines and if the skies are clear, enjoy
some stargazing. The next day explore other parts of the fiord.
STARTS Auckland
FINISHES Christchurch
Tour Highlight: 4 breathtaking Rail Journeys
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
2021 2022
Sep 5, 21 Jan 6, 11, 26
Oct 5, 28 Feb 10, 17, 26
Nov 20 Mar 8, 15, 28
Dec 18 Apr 2, 15
May 3
SEASONAL OFFER Save $300 pp on
highlighted departure dates.
DEC 18 $100 pp surcharge applies.
GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY THE TRANZALPINE
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE Experience the thrill of travelling by steam One of the great train journeys of the world.
Tour includes transfers in New Zealand, train as you meander through beautiful Depart Christchurch and travel through the
Business Class 20 seat coach travel, rural countryside on a vintage train hauled patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury
4.5 star accommodation, most meals, by one of the lovingly restored steam Plains, view alpine scenery, river valleys
sightseeing, attractions and a range of locomotives. On return to the Glenbrook and spectacular gorges as you ascend to
VIP extras. Station, morning tea will be served. Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the
Southern Alps.
LAND ONLY, TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON
$9849
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $3050
PRE / POST STAYS
CITY TWIN SHARE SINGLE
AUCKLAND $160 $320
CHRISTCHURCH $205 $410
Extra night rates are per person, room only. Subject to
availability. Prices are in Australian Dollars.
COASTAL PACIFIC PLEASANT POINT RAIL EXPERIENCE
Contact your travel agent for an airfare quotation.
Begin your journey from the coastal port Nestled in the small town of Pleasant Point
of Picton, travel through the picturesque is a museum and railway housing two
Marlborough Wine Region and the East steam engines, one of the world’s only
Coast providing vistas of the Pacific Ocean Model T Ford railcars and a 137-year-old
and the coastal mountains. You may see station. A small army of volunteers work
Visit www.gptnz.com for the amazing wildlife including dolphins, seals hard to preserve New Zealand’s railway
latest HOT DEALS. and penguins. history.
14 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSNo hidden extras
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS COACH FEATURES MEALS
• Kauri Museum • 20 Business Class seats on a full-size • 18 cooked breakfasts including a
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds coach specialty breakfast: Stratosfare
• Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise • 2 door access; dedicated seat side Restaurant, Rotorua
• Glenbrook Vintage Railway storage with tray table; cup holder • 14 sumptuous dinners including
• Rainbow Springs Nature Park* • Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance complimentary pre-dinner drink at the
• National Kiwi Hatchery Tour* Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners:
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride EXPERIENCE Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
• Agrodome • Professional Coach Captain Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
• Thermal mud pools and geysers* • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected
• Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and • Return airport transfers in New Zealand beverages, Christchurch
Concert • 17 nights 4.5 star accommodation • 2 lunches
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise • 2 delicious morning teas including an
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • 6 two night stays Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
• Coastal Pacific Rail Journey • Hotel porterage • Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted
• International Antarctic Centre • 4 rail journeys drinks)
• Christchurch Tram • 4 cruises Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Lakes District Museum • Extensive Optional Tours Programme
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS • Deluxe Documentation Pack
Earnslaw
• HIGHLIGHT Doubtful Sound Overnight
Cruise “Every day was another enjoyable
• Larnach Castle*
• Pleasant Point Rail Experience experience. We didn’t expect to see so
• City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington,
Christchurch and Dunedin much.” - R. & S. J. - Past Travellers
*Guided tour.
Itinerary and Hotels (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D) DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,D) DAY 8: Wellington (B)
On arrival into Auckland you will be met by This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage A highlight this morning will be time to
a Grand Pacific Tours representative and Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition
transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy back in time on a beautifully restored vintage at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National
a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you steam train. Visit the restoration workshop Museum. Cutting edge technology brings
meet your travelling companions. and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning these stories to life through the eyes of
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and New Zealanders who found themselves in
travel through magnificent countryside of extraordinary circumstances. Reboard your
DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) rolling hills and green pastures famous Ultimate coach for an extensive city tour
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and for dairying. Continue to Rotorua to visit which showcases the history and culture
enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to the on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and
‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe world’s largest kiwi hatchery for a unique this evening is also at leisure .
to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the behind-the-scenes tour.
Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Hotel Regent of Rotorua or similar DAY 9: Wellington - Kaikõura
Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of (2 nights) - Christchurch (B,D)
Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi This morning board the Interislander Ferry,
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) cross the Cook Strait and enjoy the scenery
of the treaty between the Mãori tribes and Today begins with a gondola ride and as you travel through the Marlborough
the British. breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific,
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) spectacular views are on offer. There is a truly spectacular rail journey that follows
also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop a thin wedge of land between the Pacific
DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) is Agrodome for an action-packed hour Ocean and the Kaikõura Ranges. Meet
Today is a free day. Choose from the many of farming entertainment and education your Ultimate Coach in the fishing village of
optional activities available, including the that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Kaikõura for the journey to the garden city
Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Enjoy some free time this afternoon before of Christchurch.
Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud Hotel The George (2 nights)
evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua
relaxing dinner cruise (optional). is famous for. This evening experience an DAY 10: Christchurch (B)
entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert. Today visit the International Antarctic Centre
DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) designed to provide an informative account
This morning you will explore the scenic DAY 7: Rotorua - Wellington (B,D) of life in Antarctica. This is followed by an
beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway introductory city tour of Christchurch. This
catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue afternoon includes a journey on board the
famous ‘Hole in the Rock’, keep an eye out to Lake Taupo for some free time to enjoy Christchurch Tram at your leisure. This
for dolphins and other marine life. On return this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the evening is free to enjoy one of the many
to Paihia, travel south, call into the Parry Tongariro National Park and then continue eateries near your hotel.
Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of south to NZ’s capital city, Wellington.
a Kauri Tree before returning to Auckland. Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland Room. 2 nights) DAYS 11 - 19 SEE PAGES 16 - 17 >>
www.gptnz.com 15Enjoy the surrounds and activities on offer at Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge.
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at DAY 17: Dunedin (B,D)
- Fox Glacier (B,D) the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy Travel along the Otago Peninsula to
This morning board the TranzAlpine, a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Larnach Castle. On a guided tour you will
renowned as one of the great train Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as hear the tragic and scandalous stories
journeys of the world. Travel over massive you cruise back to Queenstown. followed by time to wander around this
viaducts, river valleys and spectacular Garden of International Significance and
gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass DAY 14: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand
located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Overnight Cruise (B,L,D) Ballroom. Return to Dunedin for a city
Board your Ultimate Coach and travel to Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. tour followed by some free time. Optional
Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before Enjoy a picnic lunch as you cruise across activities available include a tour of the
continuing via Franz Josef to the township this glacial lake. A short ride over the Speight’s Brewery, which produces New
of Fox Glacier where time is available to Wilmot Pass brings you to the boarding Zealand’s most popular beer, see wildlife
experience a scenic flight (optional, weather point to join the Fiordland Navigator for in their natural habitat or take a tour of
permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. an amazing overnight experience. As Olveston Historic Home, containing many
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier you cruise through the pristine beauty treasures of a bygone era.
of Doubtful Sound, naturalist guides will
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B) provide commentary and point out the DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch
See the snow-capped peaks of the resident wildlife. When evening falls enjoy (B,L,SD)
Southern Alps as you travel south along a delicious carvery buffet prepared by the This morning travel to the city of Oamaru,
the West Coast. Continue via the Haast onboard chef. famous for its limestone. Continue north to
Pass, an area of stunning beauty before Overnight Fiordland Navigator Pleasant Point Museum and Railway for a
arriving into Arrowtown to visit the Lakes short rail experience followed by lunch and
District Museum. Continue to picturesque DAY 15: Doubtful Sound - Te Anau (B,D) time to explore the preserved heritage of
Queenstown, a year-round resort situated Start the day with a hearty breakfast before the South Canterbury railway. This evening
on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. heading back to Deep Cove for the trip to enjoy a farewell dinner with selected
This evening is free and you may choose Manapouri. Return to the wharf and meet beverages and your new friends.
to dine out at one of the many fine your Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Hotel The George
restaurants. Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at
Hotel Heritage Queenstown or similar leisure. You may like to visit the Te Anau DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
(2 nights) Glowworm Caves (optional). Time to say goodbye. You will be
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas transferred to the airport for your flight
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) home after a memorable New Zealand
Today is a free day for you to explore DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) holiday.
Queenstown with many optional activities Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin,
available. This evening board the vintage famous for its stunning Edwardian and
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Victorian architecture dating back to the
Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit gold rush of the 1800s. Today Dunedin is
back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet New Zealand’s oldest university city.
barbecue dinner featuring a menu of Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel (2 nights)
16 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSFESTIVE SEASON
DEPARTURE
DECEMBER 18
Witness the
spectacular scenery
of New Zealand
during the Festive
Season. On Christmas
Day in Wellington
enjoy a sumptuous
dinner with all the
trimmings. Celebrate
an unforgettable
New Year’s Eve on
your overnight cruise
through the pristine
beauty of Doubtful
Sound. See in the
New Year with new
friends creating lifelong
memories.
Relax and take in the scenery from the luxury of your Ultimate Coach.
Optional Activities
UNFORGETTABLE TE ANAU GLOWWORM SPEIGHTS BREWERY
SKIPPERS CANYON CAVES See over 141 years
Take an excursion Venture into underground of brewing history on
into Queenstown’s caves and the mysterious a guided tour of this
backcountry and world of waterfalls and Dunedin icon. At the
recount the history of the incredible rock formations end of the tour, sample
goldmining era as well as before drifting into the different styles and
dramatic landscapes only silent darkness beneath flavours of these award-
accessible by 4WD. glittering glowworms. winning brews.
www.gptnz.com 17Discover the best of New Zealand’s iconic regions and attractions in a small group
19 Day Ultimate Showcase
No hidden extras
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS EXPERIENCE
• Kauri Museum • Professional Coach Captain
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
• Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Sky Tower • 18 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch • 4 two night stays
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride • Hotel porterage
• Agrodome • 1 rail journey
• Thermal mud pools and geysers* • 4 cruises
• Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Concert • Extensive Optional Tours Programme
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Deluxe Documentation Pack
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
• Cloudy Bay Estate Wine Tasting MEALS
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey • 18 cooked breakfasts including a
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS specialty breakfast: Stratosfare
TOUR CODE UGPS19 Earnslaw Restaurant, Rotorua
• Lakes District Museum • 15 sumptuous dinners including
STYLE Ultimate Small Group • Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Lunch complimentary pre-dinner drink at the
COACH 20 seat Business Class • Larnach Castle* Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners:
ACCOMMODATION 4.5 star • City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
STARTS Auckland *Guided tour. Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected
FINISHES Christchurch beverages, Christchurch
COACH FEATURES • 2 lunches including a Shire’s buffet lunch:
• 20 Business Class seats on a full-size Hobbiton
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
coach • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
2021 2022 • 2 door access; dedicated seat side • Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted
Sep 3, 26 Jan 28 storage with tray table; cup holder drinks)
Oct 26 Feb 4 • Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Nov 17 Mar 1, 31
Apr 17
May 7
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highlighted departure dates.
Itinerary and Hotels (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D) DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE On arrival into Auckland you will be met by This morning you will explore the scenic
Tour includes transfers in New Zealand, a Grand Pacific Tours representative and beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury
Business Class 20 seat coach travel, transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the
4.5 star accommodation, most meals, a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you famous ‘Hole in the Rock’, keep an eye out
sightseeing, attractions and a range of meet your travelling companions. for dolphins and other marine life. On return
VIP extras. Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland to Paihia travel south via Whangarei before
LAND ONLY, TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON returning to Auckland.
DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
$9019 Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach, depart
Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2790 to see a magnificent example of a Kauri This morning enjoy a city sights tour
Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the including a visit to Sky Tower, one of New
Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.
PRE / POST STAYS Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of Continue through the picturesque
CITY TWIN SHARE SINGLE the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch.
AUCKLAND $160 $320 tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the This is followed by a guided tour of the
CHRISTCHURCH $205 $410 location of the signing of the treaty between Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings
Extra night rates are per person, room only. Subject to
the Mãori tribes and the British. and The Hobbit trilogies. Your guide will
availability. Prices are in Australian Dollars. Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) recount details of how this beautiful piece
Contact your travel agent for an airfare quotation. of farmland was transformed into The Shire
DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) from Middle-earth.
Today is a free day. Choose from the many Hotel Regent of Rotorua or similar (2
optional activities available, including the nights)
Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile
Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD)
evening is also at leisure, you may like to Today begins with a gondola ride and
Visit www.gptnz.com for the enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional). breakfast at Skyline Rotorua, where
latest HOT DEALS. spectacular views are on offer. There is
18 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSalso time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop
is Agrodome for an action-packed hour
of farming entertainment and education
that is unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Enjoy some free time this afternoon before
travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud
pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua
is famous for. This evening experience an
entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert.
DAY 7: Rotorua - Napier (B,D)
Depart Rotorua and travel along the
Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls
and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier
known as ‘The Art Deco Capital’, where
the most comprehensive collection of art
deco buildings in the world can be found.
Hear informative commentary of the city’s
fascinating history. Enjoy some free time
this afternoon to explore the city, you might
choose to do a guided walk (optional).
Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania
DAY 8: Napier - Wellington (B,D)
Travel south this morning into Wellington
for a city tour of the nation’s capital which
will highlight the history and culture on Enjoy an overnight stop in Napier, known as ‘The Art Deco Capital’.
show here. At Te Papa, New Zealand’s
National Museum, there is time to explore
Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition. Cutting
edge technology brings these stories to
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B) lunch onboard. This afternoon return to Te
life through the eyes of New Zealanders
See the snow-capped peaks of the Anau where some free time is available.
who found themselves in extraordinary
Southern Alps as you travel south along the You might like to cap off your Fiordland
circumstances.
West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass, experience by watching the breathtaking
Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe
an area of stunning beauty before arriving film, Ata Whenua - Shadowland, which
Room)
into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional).
DAY 9: Wellington - Picton resort situated on the shores of magical
Lake Wakatipu. This evening is at leisure, DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D)
- Blenheim (B,D)
you may choose to dine out at one of the Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin
This morning board the Interislander Ferry
many fine restaurants. known as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’.
and enjoy the scenery as you travel through
Hotel Heritage Queenstown (2 nights) Enjoy a city tour followed by some free time
the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Board
at leisure.
your Ultimate Coach for the short journey
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel
to Blenheim. This afternoon you will be
Today is a free day for you to explore
treated to a unique wine and cheese tasting DAY 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D)
Queenstown with many optional activities
experience, set amongst the wine barrels at Travel along the Otago Peninsula to
available. You may wish to enjoy the thrill
Cloudy Bay Estate, one of the original wine Larnach Castle, hear the tragic and
of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of scenic
makers in the Marlborough region. scandalous stories on a guided tour with
Skippers Canyon or get up close to a
Hotel Marlborough Vintners Hotel time to wander around this Garden of
Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across International Significance. This is followed
DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikõura
Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand
- Christchurch (B)
back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel to
Tour through Marlborough Country, famous
barbecue dinner featuring a menu of Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the
for its food and wine. At the seaside village
seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you
of Kaikõura, where the mountains meet
the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy travel to Mt Cook.
the sea, Sperm Whales and other marine
a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing)
mammals are often seen. Continue onto the
garden city of Christchurch. Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as
you cruise back to Queenstown. DAY 18: Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,SD)
Hotel The George This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New
DAY 14: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional,
- Fox Glacier (B,D)
travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.
This morning board the TranzAlpine,
village where you visit the Lakes District Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the
renowned as one of the great train
Museum. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway brilliant turquoise water, the Church of the
journeys of the world. Travel over massive
to Fiordland. Today you may like to visit the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue
viaducts, river valleys and spectacular
Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). before arriving in Christchurch. This evening
gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas enjoy a farewell dinner including selected
located in the centre of the Southern Alps.
(2 nights) beverages with your new found friends.
Board your Ultimate Coach and travel to
Hotel The George
Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before DAY 15: Te Anau - Milford Sound
continuing via Franz Josef to the township - Te Anau (B,L,D) DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
of Fox Glacier where time is available to Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive Time to say goodbye. You will be
experience a scenic flight (optional, weather to Milford Sound where you board your transferred to the airport for your flight
permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. launch for a cruise on this magnificent home after a memorable New Zealand
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and holiday.
towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic
www.gptnz.com 19Explore the majestic South Island and diverse North Island in ultimate style
16 Day Ultimate Highlights
No hidden extras
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS EXPERIENCE
• Larnach Castle* • Professional Coach Captain
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Lunch • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Earnslaw • 15 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• Lakes District Museum • 4 two night stays
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Hotel porterage
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • 1 rail journey
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • 4 cruises
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Agrodome • Extensive Optional Tours Programme
• Rainbow Springs Nature Park* • Deluxe Documentation Pack
• National Kiwi Hatchery Tour*
• Thermal mud pools and geysers* MEALS
• Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and • 15 cooked breakfasts including a
Concert specialty breakfast: Stratosfare
TOUR CODE UGPN16 • Waitangi Treaty Grounds Restaurant, Rotorua
• Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise • 12 sumptuous dinners including
STYLE Ultimate Small Group • Kauri Museum complimentary pre-dinner drink at the
COACH 20 seat Business Class • City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners:
ACCOMMODATION 4.5 star Wellington and Auckland Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
*Guided tour. Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
STARTS Christchurch Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected
FINISHES Auckland COACH FEATURES beverages, Auckland
• 20 Business Class seats on a full-size • 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Nature
coach Cruise
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
• 2 door access; dedicated seat side • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
2021 2022 storage with tray table; cup holder • Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted
Sep 27 Jan 11, 26 • Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance drinks)
Oct 13 Feb 13 Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Nov 12 Mar 1, 10, 29
Dec 5 Apr 20
May 6
SEASONAL OFFER Save $300 pp on
highlighted departure dates.
Itinerary and Hotels (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D) (optional) or the chance to see local wildlife
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE On arrival into Christchurch you will be met in their natural habitat (optional).
Tour includes transfers in New Zealand, by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Business Class 20 seat coach travel, transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy
4.5 star accommodation, most meals, a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)
sightseeing, attractions and a range of meet your travelling companions. This morning travel along the Otago
VIP extras. Hotel The George Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will
hear of the tragic and scandalous history on
LAND ONLY, TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON
DAY 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook (B,D) a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around
$7849 After an introductory city sights tour
depart Christchurch and travel through
this Garden of International Significance
followed by an Ultimate High Tea in the
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2350 the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and
Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te
The Church of the Good Shepherd and Anau, gateway to the Fiordland and your
PRE / POST STAYS the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the overnight stay. Today you may like to visit
CITY TWIN SHARE SINGLE spectacular mountain ranges including Mt the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).
CHRISTCHURCH $205 $410 Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
AUCKLAND $160 $320 opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic
flight (optional, weather permitting) over the DAY 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound
Extra night rates are per person, room only. Subject to
availability. Prices are in Australian Dollars. Southern Alps. - Queenstown (B,L)
Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing) Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to
Contact your travel agent for an airfare quotation.
Milford Sound where you board your launch
DAY 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin (B,D) for a nature cruise on this magnificent
Depart Mt Cook and see Lake Benmore, fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and
before following the Waitaki River to towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic
Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue lunch. This afternoon travel to Queenstown,
south to Dunedin and enjoy a city tour overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend
Visit www.gptnz.com for the followed by some free time. You might be the next two nights at this year-round resort
latest HOT DEALS. interested in a tour of the Speight’s Brewery which offers a wide range of activities and
20 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSIn Rotorua enjoy a Mãori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance.
attractions. This evening is at leisure, you DAY 9: Christchurch - Picton been hatched to date. Some free time is
may choose to dine at one of the many fine - Wellington (B,D) available before travelling to Te Puia to
restaurants. Travel along the East Coast to the seaside see the boiling mud pools and awesome
Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown village of Kaikõura. Enjoy the spectacular geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This
(2 nights) scenery as you travel through Marlborough evening experience an entertaining Mãori
Country, famous for its food and wine. Hãngi and Concert.
DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Continue to Picton, where you will board
Today is a free day for you to explore the Interislander Ferry for your journey DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland
Queenstown with many optional activities through the Marlborough Sounds and - Bay of Islands (B,D)
available. You may wish to enjoy the across Cook Strait to Wellington. This morning depart Rotorua and travel
thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park
Skippers Canyon or to get up close to a Room. 2 nights) to see a magnificent example of a Kauri
Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage Tree. Continue through Whangarei to the
steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across DAY 10: Wellington (B) Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a
Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit A highlight this morning will be time to guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds,
back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition the location of the signing of the treaty
barbecue dinner featuring a menu of at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National between the Mãori tribes and the British.
seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at Museum. Cutting edge technology brings Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)
the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy these stories to life through the eyes of
a short farm tour then reboard the TSS New Zealanders who found themselves DAY 14: Bay of Islands (B)
Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as in extraordinary circumstances. Reboard Today you will explore the scenic beauty
you cruise back to Queenstown. your coach for an extensive city tour which of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury
showcases the history and culture on show. catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the
DAY 7: Queenstown - Fox Glacier (B,D) Enjoy free time this afternoon and this famous ‘Hole in the Rock’, keep an eye out
Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining evening is also free to choose your own for dolphins and other marine life. On return
village and visit the Lakes District Museum. dining arrangements. to Paihia, enjoy a free afternoon where a
Continue via the Haast Pass to the West range of optional activities are available,
Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the DAY 11: Wellington - Taupo or you may choose to relax and enjoy the
snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps - Rotorua (B,D) pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This
as you travel north to the township of Fox Depart Wellington and view the snow- evening is also at leisure, you may like to
Glacier. Time is available to experience a capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo.
over the spectacular glaciers before arriving Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel DAY 15: Bay of Islands
at your hotel. along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the - Auckland (B,SD)
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Depart the Bay of Islands this morning
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to
DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk
- Christchurch (B,D) DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD) at the Kauri Museum before continuing to
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Today begins with a gondola ride and Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening
Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where enjoy a farewell dinner including selected
board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of spectacular views are on offer. There is also beverages with your new found friends.
the great train journeys of the world. View time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
rivers and valleys as you travel through the the Agrodome for an action-packed hour
Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts of farming entertainment and education DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B)
and through the patchwork farmlands of the that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Time to say goodbye. You will be
Canterbury Plains. On arrival into the elegant Continue to the Rainbow Springs Nature transferred to the airport for your flight
city of Christchurch, your Ultimate Coach Park, home to the world’s largest kiwi home after a memorable New Zealand
will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. hatchery for a unique behind-the-scenes holiday.
Hotel The George tour and where over 1800 kiwi chicks have
www.gptnz.com 21Enjoy an ultimate escape to New Zealand’s dramatic South Island
10 Day Ultimate South Island
No hidden extras
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS EXPERIENCE
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Professional Coach Captain
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Earnslaw • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Lakes District Museum • 9 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Lunch • 2 two night stays
• Larnach Castle* • Hotel porterage
• City sights tour of Dunedin and • 1 rail journey
Christchurch • 2 cruises
*Guided tour. • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Extensive Optional Tours Programme
COACH FEATURES • Deluxe Documentation Pack
• 20 Business Class seats on a full-size
coach MEALS
• 2 door access; dedicated seat side • 9 cooked breakfasts
storage with tray table; cup holder • 8 sumptuous dinners including
TOUR CODE UGPSI10 • Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance complimentary pre-dinner drink at the
Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners:
STYLE Ultimate Small Group Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
COACH 20 seat Business Class Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected
ACCOMMODATION 4.5 star beverages, Christchurch
• 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Nature
STARTS Christchurch Cruise
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
FINISHES Christchurch
• Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted
drinks)
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
2021 2022
Sep 1 Jan 2, 17
Oct 2, 16 Feb 17
Nov 2, 15 Mar 1, 19
Dec 9 Apr 3
May 6
SEASONAL OFFER Save $200 pp on
highlighted departure dates.
Itinerary and Hotels (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D) DAY 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B)
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE On arrival into Christchurch you will be met See the snow-capped peaks of the
Tour includes transfers in New Zealand, by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and Southern Alps as you travel south along the
Business Class 20 seat coach travel, transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass,
4.5 star accommodation, most meals, a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you an area of stunning beauty before arriving
sightseeing, attractions and a range of meet your travelling companions. into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round
VIP extras. Hotel Sudima Christchurch City resort situated on the shores of magical
LAND ONLY, TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON Lake Wakatipu. This evening is at leisure,
DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass you may choose to to dine out at one of the
$5499 - Franz Josef (B,D)
This morning board the TranzAlpine,
many fine restaurants.
Hotel Heritage Queenstown (2 nights)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1720 renowned as one of the great train journeys
of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, DAY 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
river valleys and spectacular gorges as Today is a free day for you to explore
PRE / POST STAYS you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in Queenstown with many optional activities
CITY TWIN SHARE SINGLE the centre of the Southern Alps. Board available. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of
CHRISTCHURCH $180 $360 your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic
Extra night rates are per person, room only. Subject to for its Greenstone before continuing to Skippers Canyon or to get up close to a
availability. Prices are in Australian Dollars. the township of Franz Josef where time Kiwi bird. This evening board the vintage
Contact your travel agent for an airfare quotation. is available to experience a scenic flight steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across
(optional, weather permitting) over the Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit
spectacular glaciers. back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet
Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat barbecue dinner featuring a menu of
seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at
the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy
a short farm tour then reboard the TSS
Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as
Visit www.gptnz.com for the you cruise back to Queenstown.
latest HOT DEALS.
22 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSThe TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world.
Optional Activities
DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET AWESOME TOURS WILDLIFE TOUR
Experience a spectacular journey into the heart From Dunedin travel to the beautiful Otago
of the Mt Aspiring National Park. Combine Peninsula to view a variety of wildlife in their
wilderness jet boating, a guided walk and natural habitat. Look out for NZ Fur Seals, Sea
backcountry tour by 4WD bus and take in the Lions, Little Blue and Yellow-Eyed Penguins and if
breathtaking scenery. you are lucky a Royal Albatross.
DAY 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) DAY 7: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) DAY 9: Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,SD)
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New
travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining known as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’. Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is
village where you visit the Lakes District Enjoy a city tour followed by some free available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional,
Museum. This innovative museum is heavily time to explore at leisure. Optional activities weather permitting) over the Southern
involved in the protection of the historic include a tour of the Speight’s Brewery, Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and view
buildings scattered around town. Continue which produces New Zealand’s most the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of
to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today popular beer, see wildlife in their natural the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog
you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm habitat or take a tour of Olveston Historic Statue before arriving in Christchurch for an
Caves (optional). Home, containing many treasures of a introductory city sights tour. This evening
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas bygone era. enjoy a farewell dinner including selected
(2 nights) Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel beverages with your new found friends.
Hotel Sudima Christchurch City
DAY 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound DAY 8: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D)
- Te Anau (B,L,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to DAY 10: Depart Christchurch (B)
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Larnach Castle, hear the tragic and Time to say goodbye. You will be
Milford Sound where you board your launch scandalous stories on a guided tour. There transferred to the airport for your flight
for a nature cruise on this magnificent is time to wander around this Garden of home after a memorable New Zealand
fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and International Significance followed by an holiday.
towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand
lunch onboard. This afternoon return to Te Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel to
Anau where some free time is available. Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the
You might like to cap off your Fiordland Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you
experience by watching the breathtaking travel to Mt Cook.
film, Ata Whenua - Shadowland, which Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing)
screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional).
www.gptnz.com 23An unforgettable ultimate experience of New Zealand’s cultural North Island
9 Day Ultimate North Island
No hidden extras
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS EXPERIENCE
• Kauri Museum • Professional Coach Captain
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
• Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Sky Tower • 8 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch • 2 two night stays
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride • Hotel porterage
• Agrodome • 1 cruise
• Thermal mud pools and geysers* • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and • Extensive Optional Tours Programme
Concert • Deluxe Documentation Pack
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier and
Wellington MEALS
*Guided tour. • 8 cooked breakfasts including a
specialty breakfast: Stratosfare
COACH FEATURES Restaurant, Rotorua
TOUR CODE UGPNI9 • 20 Business Class seats on a full-size • 7 sumptuous dinners including
coach complimentary pre-dinner drink at the
STYLE Ultimate Small Group • 2 door access; dedicated seat side Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners:
COACH 20 seat Business Class storage with tray table; cup holder Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
ACCOMMODATION 4.5 star • Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected
beverages, Wellington
• 1 Shire’s buffet lunch: Hobbiton
STARTS Auckland
• Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted
FINISHES Wellington
drinks)
Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
2021 2022
Sep 1 Jan 2, 30
Dec 9 Feb 8
Apr 24
May 16
SEASONAL OFFER Save $200 pp on
highlighted departure dates. Itinerary and Hotels (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D) interested to sail in a classic tall ship. This
Tour includes transfers in New Zealand, On arrival into Auckland you will be met by evening is also at leisure, you may like to
Business Class 20 seat coach travel, a Grand Pacific Tours representative and enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional) or
4.5 star accommodation, most meals, transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy try one of the waterfront restaurants.
sightseeing, attractions and a range of a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you
VIP extras. meet your travelling companions. DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland This morning you will explore the scenic
LAND ONLY, TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON
beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury
$4719 DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach, depart
catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the
famous ‘Hole in the Rock’, keep an eye out
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1390 Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park for dolphins and other marine life. On return
to see a magnificent example of a Kauri to Paihia travel south via Whangarei before
Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the returning to Auckland.
PRE / POST STAYS Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
CITY TWIN SHARE SINGLE Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of
AUCKLAND $160 $320 the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
WELLINGTON $160 $320 tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the This morning enjoy a city sights tour
location of the signing of the treaty between including a visit to Sky Tower, one of New
Extra night rates are per person, room only. Subject to
availability. Prices are in Australian Dollars. the Mãori tribes and the British. Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) Continue through the picturesque
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countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch.
DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) This is followed by a guided tour of the
Today is a free day to explore the Bay of Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings
Islands. Your Coach Captain will assist and The Hobbit trilogies. Your guide will
with the many optional activities available, recount details of how this beautiful piece
including the Cape Reinga coach trip via of farmland was transformed into The Shire
Ninety Mile Beach, a spectacular scenic from Middle-earth.
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