Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: Pullman Hotel,  Auckland

This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.

Hotel: Scenic Circle Bay of Islands Hotel 
(2 nights)

See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast to Fox Glacier. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights)

Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach, a full day to Hokianga or swimming with the dolphins. The option is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist.

Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon or the helicopter ride of a lifetime. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.

This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for Bottlenose and common dolphins before returning to Paihia.  Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.

Hotel: Pullman Hotel, Auckland

Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Tonight after dinner you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel: Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

This morning enjoy a city sights tour including a visit to the spectacular Sky Tower. Continue through the magnificent countryside to Longlands Restaurant & Farm. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout.

Hotel: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms – 2 nights)

Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch onboard. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available.

Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. 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 Maori Hangi and Concert.

Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the “Edinburgh of the South” and enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time to explore at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.

Hotel: Mercure Leisure Lodge

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 a city tour will showcase the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world. Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region.

Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park

Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. After a true Victorian welcome, enjoy an informative update on this unique precinct where several amazing buildings and shops are on show. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Twizel for your overnight stay.

Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn

Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before travelling to Greytown where you see the most complete example of original Victorian wooden architecture. Drive through the scenic Rimutaka Mountain Range into Wellington, then enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here.

Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor 

This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and see the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving into Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.

Hotel: Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport

Enjoy free time this morning to explore Wellington. Options include a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board your coach for the short journey to Blenheim.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Marlborough or Chateau Marlborough

Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine, then travel to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch for an introductory city sights tour.

Hotel: Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport

• luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
• professional coach captain
• personalised meet and greet on arrival
• return airport transfers in New Zealand
• 18 nights deluxe hotel accommodation
• four 2 night stays
• hotel porterage
• 4 scenic cruises
• all sightseeing and prepaid attractions as described
• 15% GST (goods & services tax)
• comprehensive documentation pack

• 18 cooked breakfasts including a speciality breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant, Rotorua
• 17 sumptuous dinners including 5 speciality dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Wairarapa pre dinner experience, Masterton; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch
• 2 lunches including 1 speciality lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm, Matamata
• 1 delicious morning tea:  Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens

Note: Dinner on Day 1 is not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

This comprehensive pack contains: travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, New Zealand travel diary, personal name badge, luggage label, personalised itinerary, touring map, postcard and Optional Tours Directory.