Tour Type:Premium Tour Duration:9 Days (8 Nights) From:Auckland toWellington Tour Code:GPNI09 Operator:Grand Pacific
from AU $2,099 pp
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Tour Description
This tour is ideal for the time conscious traveller and offers unbeatable value and provides an excellent coverage of the North Island. The great thing about this tour is that it is fully inclusive which means you are not constantly putting your hand in your pocket once on tour. It provides an excellent range of superior hotel accommodation, luxury coach travel with a professional Coach Captain, cooked breakfasts and dinners plus a comprehensive range of prepaid activities including a number of specialty evening meals.
Arrive Auckland
Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel (flight not included). Stay:Pullman Auckland (D)
Day 2
Auckland - Bay of Islands
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. Stay:Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) (B/D)
Day 3
Bay of Islands at leisure
Today is at leisure for you to explore an array of exciting activities available in the beautiful Bay of Islands (own expense). Perhaps you would enjoy a day tour to the very top of New Zealand including a drive along the sands of Ninety Mile Beach before visiting the lighthouse at Cape Reinga. You may prefer an interesting tour of Russell to gain an insight into New Zealand’s earliest European history, or visit the Kerikeri basin to browse through its fine arts and crafts. There are also many water activities. Swim with dolphins, sail on a Tall Ship, or try your hand at fishing. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist. (B/D)
Auckland - Kaiaua - Rotorua
Travel to Kaiaua, where you enjoy an unforgettable entertainment experience at Banners. Continue via Cambridge to Matamata and Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a farm tour followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. Travel to Rotorua, visit Paradise Valley Springs, a wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Stay:Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms) (2 nights) (B/L/D)
Day 6
Rotorua
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 an afternoon transfer to see the boiling mud pools and the awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. (B/D)
Day 7
Rotorua - Taupo - Masterton
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier “The Art Deco Capital Of The World”, for a tour of this city that was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region, known for its world-class pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs. At the hotel a pre dinner wine and cheese experience will be presented. Stay:Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park (B/D)
Day 8
Masterton - Greytown - Wellington
Today travel through the quaint townships of Carterton and Greytown where you see the most complete examples of original Victorian wooden architecture. Drive through Featherston then through the Rimutaka Mountain Range into Wellington. Enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital which highlights the history and culture on show here. Stay:James Cook Grand Chancellor (B/D)
Day 9
Wellington
Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. (B)
Itinerary is based on 2012/13 departures. Click on the icon to the left if you would like to view an electronic version of the brochure.
Tour Prices
Tour prices are per person. Please request a quote for tour availability.
EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
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START DATE
END DATE
BROCHURE
(Twin Share)
BROCHURE
(Single)
OUR
SAVINGS
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12 Sep 2012
20 Sep 2012
AU $2,199
AU $2,899
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24 Sep 2012
02 Oct 2012
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05 Oct 2012
13 Oct 2012
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18 Oct 2012
26 Oct 2012
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27 Oct 2012
04 Nov 2012
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05 Nov 2012
13 Nov 2012
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14 Nov 2012
22 Nov 2012
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23 Nov 2012
01 Dec 2012
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19 Jan 2013
27 Jan 2013
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06 Feb 2013
14 Feb 2013
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09 Feb 2013
17 Feb 2013
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16 Feb 2013
24 Feb 2013
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24 Feb 2013
04 Mar 2013
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04 Mar 2013
12 Mar 2013
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08 Mar 2013
16 Mar 2013
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14 Mar 2013
22 Mar 2013
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17 Mar 2013
25 Mar 2013
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29 Mar 2013
06 Apr 2013
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04 Apr 2013
12 Apr 2013
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09 Apr 2013
17 Apr 2013
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19 Apr 2013
27 Apr 2013
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02 May 2013
10 May 2013
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Note: All of the departures above are Guaranteed to depart.
Book Your Grand Pacific Tour & Flights Together
All inclusive, twin share, per person prices below.
DEPARTURE CITY
TOUR PLUS
AIRFARE
PREPAID
TAXES*
ALL INCLUSIVE
TOTAL
Adelaide
AU $2799
AU $123
AU $2,922
Adelaide
AU $2799
AU $123
AU $2,922
Brisbane
AU $2499
AU $130
AU $2,629
Cairns
AU $2769
AU $126
AU $2,895
Canberra
AU $2699
AU $176
AU $2,875
Coolangatta
AU $2499
AU $130
AU $2,629
Hobart
AU $2799
AU $120
AU $2,919
Launceston
AU $2799
AU $120
AU $2,919
Melbourne
AU $2499
AU $130
AU $2,629
Perth
AU $3069
AU $110
AU $3,179
Sydney
AU $2499
AU $130
AU $2,629
* Note: Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amount will be confirmed at the time of booking. Any discounts offered on the land only prices, also apply to the all inclusive prices above.
Travel in Style:
A range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack.
Grand Pacific Tours offer a range of stylish accessories that will complement your documentation pack. These items offer great value for money and will be a memento of your New Zealand holdiay for many years to come. Order any of these items with Global Journeys at the time of booking, as they are not available in New Zealand. Please ask when requesting a quote.
Jacket $AU 58, Vest $AU 48 & Cap $AU 20 (includes delivery).
General Information
The information below relates to this itinerary only.
Tour Operator: Grand Pacific Tours
Grand Pacific Tours are the market leaders in luxury coach holidays to New Zealand. We offer an extensive range of Luxury Coach and Rail tours as well as Special Interest tours throughout New Zealand. Grand Pacific Tours offers an "all inclusive" style of touring that represents the best value for money and includes the highest quality standard of product.
Grand Pacific Tours utilise modern, luxury touring coaches. All coaches feature air conditioning, reclining cloth trim seats, panoramic windows, CD and DVD player, entertainment system, lowering devices, air bag suspension, restroom, two door access and cold water storage. Traveller comments on the vehicles utilised by Grand Pacific tours can be described in one word - “Excellent”.
This depends on the touring style you are booking. You will receive paper documents in a complimentary leather travel wallet as well as luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. You will also receive a map of the region you are visiting when you get on tour.
Documents for Grand Pacific guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.
Merchandise needs to be added at the time of booking (or prior to final monies being paid) and can't be purchased once on tour. You will receive your merchandise as part of your documentation pack approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure. If the jacket is an incorrect size then it can be returned and an alternate jacket can be sent. A $5.00 postage and handling fee is required for any jacket exchanges.
Our tours are geared towards the senior market, therefore most of our travellers are between 55-80 years of age. We do of course have clients travelling that are either younger or older than this average age. Due to the nature of our tours we have found that children under 5 years of age are not suitable to travel on our tours. We do offer child rates (on application) for children between 5-11 years of age.
New Zealanders, like Australians, do not depend on tips for their income, however tipping in appreciation for extra-special service is at the discretion of the visitor.
Due to the nature of our tours we have found that children under 5 years of age are not suitable to travel on our tours. We do offer child rates (on application) for children between 5-11 years of age.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Grand Pacific including more FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on what to expect on tour, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Free Airport Transfers
Grand Pacific offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, or in-conjunction with pre or post accommodation booked with Global Journeys & Grand Pacific. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys at least 6 weeks prior to departure so that transfers can be booked. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.
Terms & Conditions:
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Grand Pacific Tours are the market leaders in luxury coach holidays to New Zealand. We offer an extensive range of Luxury Coach and Rail tours as well as Special Interest tours throughout New Zealand. Grand Pacific Tours offers an "all inclusive" style of touring that represents the best value for money and includes the highest quality standard of product.
Grand Pacific Tours utilise modern, luxury touring coaches. All coaches feature air conditioning, reclining cloth trim seats, panoramic windows, CD and DVD player, entertainment system, lowering devices, air bag suspension, restroom, two door access and cold water storage. Traveller comments on the vehicles utilised by Grand Pacific tours can be described in one word - “Excellent”.