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Fall in love with this dramatic destination as you travel on a unique journey exploring a visually stunning landscape including a treasure chest of world class experiences. 

• guaranteed departure dates
• maximum 20 guests per departure

The beauty of travelling in a small group is that every aspect of your New Zealand holiday is personal.  You will also enjoy a very close bond with your fellow travelling companions as you travel at a relaxed pace, see more sights and enjoy additional free time to explore at leisure.

Grand Pacific Tours is delighted to present the Ultimate Small Group Touring Experience on board the deluxe Ultimate Coach, which offers a level of comfort unparalleled by any other vehicle.

Premium accommodation has been hand picked at stylish hotels where you will be treated to a very high standard in each location.  Each hotel offers a superior level of comfort, extensive guest facilities and excellent location.

The pinnacle of the experience is your exclusive coach that will encapsulate you on this incredible adventure as you soak up the spectacular beauty of New Zealand in total relaxation and plush comfort.

On-board features include 20 luxury leather reclining seats featuring calf & footrest support, wood grain timber panelled storage area, timer side table with built-in cup holder, a fully-equipped centre galley, individual 240volt power outlets for laptops, mobile phone chargers and iPods, onboard entertainment facilities including DVD, CD and radio, twin door access, luxuriously appointed washroom. Whilst the coach is the same length as a full size touring coach, it is fitted with 20 seats only for a truly personal experience.

Fly from your homeport to Christchurch where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel Huntley Lodge

Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry and enjoy the comfort of the exclusive Kaitaki Plus Lounge for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.

Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor (Superior Rooms. 2 nights)

After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit The Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Twizel.

Hotel MacKenzie Country Inn (Deluxe Rooms)

Today explore this exciting region and enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views of the land, environment and people. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

Depart Twizel and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River 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. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy a city sights tour followed by some free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.

Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights)

This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you 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 through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas

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. Next visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Some free time is available 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.

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. This afternoon travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights)

This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain is available to assist with the many sightseeing options available, whether it be the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to 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 cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening enjoy a moving cultural experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to your hotel.

Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier

Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel Pullman Auckland

Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel Huntley Lodge

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

• Ultimate small group touring coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival
• Return airport transfers in
  New Zealand
• 15 nights premium hotel accommodation
• Four 2 night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 4 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre
  paid attractions
• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)
• Comprehensive documentation pack

Deluxe documentation set including travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wetpack, travel diary, personal name badge, luggage label, personalised itinerary, touring map, postcard and Optional Tours Directory.

A unisex, navy waterproof shell jacket with embroidered logo, silver reflective piping, fleece-lined collar, inside mesh lining, adjustable Velcro cuff, double front and inside pockets, hidden draw cord with hidden mobile phone pocket.

Sizes: XS to XXXL.  Price: NZ$70

A unisex navy vest with embroidered logo, polar fleece lining and showerproof micro fibre shell.

Sizes: XS to SSSL.  Price NZ$60