Celebrate the Festive Season in New Zealand with Grand Pacific

Christmas in New Zealand is a magical time of year, packed full of delicious food, great weather and memorable traditions. It’s not too early to think about celebrating the festive season kiwi-style on a memorable holiday with Grand Pacific Tours.

Witness spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s North and South Islands on the popular 17 Day Festive Season Tour. Starting in the South Island, highlights include a journey on board the world-renowned TranzAlpine railway, through alpine scenery, river valleys and the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains.

See New Zealand’s highest peak Mt Cook, travel up through the West Coast to marvel at the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Southern Alps, and enjoy a cruise through the breathtaking fiords of Milford Sound. On Christmas Day board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station for a gourmet meal with all the trimmings.

In the North Island experience the cultural and geothermal wonderland of Rotorua including a traditional Maori Hangi feast and concert and enjoy the famous Hole in the Rock Cruise in the subtropical Bay of Islands.

Newly released this year, the 11 Day Festive South Island Tour encompasses the beautiful landscapes of the South Island. On Christmas Day board the Milford Mariner for an unforgettable overnight cruise through Milford Sound. Tour spectacular waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and wildlife or indulge in some star-gazing before retiring to your private cabin.

Upgrade to an Ultimate Small Group tour where you will travel ‘business class on wheels’ on the deluxe Ultimate Coach. Travel with a maximum of 20 travellers on a purpose-built, full size vehicle with leather recliner seats, complete with adjustable headrest and calf support for added comfort and enjoy a window seat every time.

This 11 Day Ultimate Christmas Tour includes the best of the South Island or if you wish to see both islands on the Ultimate Coach then join the 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Holiday which covers both islands and combines four rail journeys, five cruises including a magical Doubtful Sound overnight cruise.

New Zealand is a truly unique place with captivating landscapes and sensational culture; make life-long friends and share unforgettable memories, on a Grand Pacific coach holiday this festive season.