Tour Type:Small Group Tour Duration:10 Days (9 Nights) From:Christchurch toChristchurch Tour Code:GPSI10U Operator:Grand Pacific
from AU $3,399 pp
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Tour Description
Tour New Zealand's majestic South Island over 10 days with a deluxe small group holiday. Begin in Christchurch (Garden City), marvel at Mount Cook, enjoy the Scottish heritage of Dunedin, cruise the magnificent Milford Sound, and stay in resort town Queenstown before being witness to the rugged West Coast. Either your first time or a repeat visit to the south island will always display a changing landscape.
9 nights premium hotel accommodation including hotel porterage
Two 2 night stays
2 scenic cruises
Professional Coach Captain & full commentary
Fully escorted
Meet and Greet on arrival in New Zealand
Personal return airport transfers in New Zealand
Comprehensive sightseeing and admissions
Deluxe documentation set travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wetpack, travel diary, personal name badge, luggage label, personalised itinerary, touring map, postcard and Optional Tours Directory
Bon Appétit!
9 cooked breakfasts
8 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Farewell Dinner with wine - Christchurch (Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm)
Arrival Christchurch
On arrival in Christchurch you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. Your afternoon is free to explore this wonderful city. This evening meet your travelling companions. Stay: Huntley Lodge (D)
Day 2
Christchurch - Fox Glacier
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel through spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the Southern Alps. Travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Stay:Distinction Fox Glacier (B/D)
Day 3
Fox Glacier - Queenstown
See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year round resort. This evening is free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay:Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) (B)
Day 4
Queenstown (Free Day)
Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy 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 on your return cruise. (B/SD)
Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
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. (B/L/D)
Day 7
Te Anau - Dunedin
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin for an informative city tour followed by some free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Stay:Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (B/SD)
Day 8
Dunedin - Twizel
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone and enjoy an informative update on this unique precinct. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay. Stay:MacKenzie Country Inn, Deluxe Rooms (B/D)
Day 9
Twizel - Mt Cook - Christchurch
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 the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving into Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends. Stay: Huntley Lodge (B/SD)
Day 10
Christchurch - Homeport
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*
2012/13 Season Sale! Save up to $400 per couple & 1 FREE Night pre or post tour! Exclusive to Global Journeys. Deposit this month only to qualify!
Subject to availability at the time of booking.
START DATE
END DATE
BROCHURE
(Twin Share)
BROCHURE
(Single)
OUR
SAVINGS
OUR
PRICE
15 Oct 2012
24 Oct 2012
AU $3,599
AU $4,519
Save $200
AU $3,399
27 Nov 2012
06 Dec 2012
AU $3,599
AU $4,519
Save $200
AU $3,399
04 Mar 2013
13 Mar 2013
AU $3,599
AU $4,519
Save $200
AU $3,399
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 $4099
AU $123
AU $4,222
Brisbane
AU $3799
AU $130
AU $3,929
Cairns
AU $4049
AU $132
AU $4,181
Canberra
AU $3999
AU $125
AU $4,124
Coolangatta
AU $3799
AU $130
AU $3,929
Hobart
AU $4099
AU $120
AU $4,219
Launceston
AU $4099
AU $120
AU $4,219
Melbourne
AU $3799
AU $130
AU $3,929
Perth
AU $4349
AU $115
AU $4,464
Sydney
AU $3799
AU $130
AU $3,929
* Note: Flight prices based on 2012 departures. 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.
The latest edition to the Grand Pacific Tours fleet is the Ultimate Touring Coach. Pure indulgence with only 20 deluxe leather seats, this vehicle has been purpose built for our Ultimate Small Group Touring programme. The onboard features provide a level of comfort never offered before, boasting 20 luxurious reclining leather seats on a full size vehicle complemented with calf and footrest support. Additional features include a centre galley with fridge for cold water storage and magazine rack. Each traveller will receive personal headphones to enjoy onboard entertainment from a choice of four music channels. Each seat includes a wood grain timber panelled storage area to house your travel bag, timber side table with built in cup holder and individual 240 volt outlet ideal for charging your camera, music player or phone.
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.
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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.
The latest edition to the Grand Pacific Tours fleet is the Ultimate Touring Coach. Pure indulgence with only 20 deluxe leather seats, this vehicle has been purpose built for our Ultimate Small Group Touring programme. The onboard features provide a level of comfort never offered before, boasting 20 luxurious reclining leather seats on a full size vehicle complemented with calf and footrest support. Additional features include a centre galley with fridge for cold water storage and magazine rack. Each traveller will receive personal headphones to enjoy onboard entertainment from a choice of four music channels. Each seat includes a wood grain timber panelled storage area to house your travel bag, timber side table with built in cup holder and individual 240 volt outlet ideal for charging your camera, music player or phone.