Small Group Tour -Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Tour (19 days)
Auckland - Bay Of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Wellington - Kaikoura - Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Fox Glacier - Queenstown - Doubtful Sound (overnight cruise) - Te Anau - Dunedin - Christchurch
Tour Dates: 2019 07th Sep / 21st Sep / 10th Oct / 12th Oct / 14th Nov / 20th Nov / 18th Dec
Tour Dates: 2020 06th Jan / 11th Jan / 26th Jan / 10th Feb / 17th Feb / 08th Mar / 15th Mar / 28th Mar
15th Apr / 03rd May
Maximum Guests: 20
Tour Costs:
Cost @ NZD $10,990 / twin
Cost @ NZD $14,490 / single
Maximum Guests: 20
DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D)
On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of thetreaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
(Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of thetreaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
(Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B)
Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).
DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
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, call into
the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree before arriving in Auckland.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
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, call into
the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree before arriving in Auckland.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,D)
This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway
for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Travel through magnificent countryside of green pastures famous for dairying.
Continue to the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to the world’s largest kiwi hatchery for a unique behind-the-scenes
tour where over 1800 kiwi chicks have been hatched to date.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) or similar
This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway
for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Travel through magnificent countryside of green pastures famous for dairying.
Continue to the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to the world’s largest kiwi hatchery for a unique behind-the-scenes
tour where over 1800 kiwi chicks have been hatched to date.
Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) or similar
DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD)
Today begins with a gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua where a buffet breakfast and spectacularviews are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an
action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before.
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.
Today begins with a gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua where a buffet breakfast and spectacularviews are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an
action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before.
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.
DAY 7: Rotorua - Wellington (B,D)
Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls and lakeside town of Taupo. Travel via the Tongariro National Park to the Wellington Tramway Museum to view a display of tramway history and enjoy a nostalgic trip on one of the original trams that served Wellington city.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington
(Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls and lakeside town of Taupo. Travel via the Tongariro National Park to the Wellington Tramway Museum to view a display of tramway history and enjoy a nostalgic trip on one of the original trams that served Wellington city.
Hotel InterContinental Wellington
(Deluxe Room. 2 nights)
DAY 8: Wellington (B)
A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture
on show.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also at leisure.
A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture
on show.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also at leisure.
DAY 9: Wellington - Kaikoura- Christchurch (B,D)
This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross the Cook Strait and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that follows a thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Meet your Ultimate Coach in the fishing village of Kaikoura for the journey to the garden city of Christchurch.
Hotel The George (2 nights)
This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross the Cook Strait and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that follows a thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Meet your Ultimate Coach in the fishing village of Kaikoura for the journey to the garden city of Christchurch.
Hotel The George (2 nights)
DAY 10: Christchurch (B)
Today visit the International Antarctic Centre designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. This is followed by an introductory city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure.
This evening is also free to enjoy one of the
many eateries near your hotel.
Today visit the International Antarctic Centre designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. This is followed by an introductory city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure.
This evening is also free to enjoy one of the
many eateries near your hotel.
DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass -
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. Boardyour Ultimate Coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to the township of Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional,weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier
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. Boardyour Ultimate Coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to the township of Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional,weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier
DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B)
See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to 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 Heritage Queenstown (2 nights) or similar
See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast. Continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to 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 Heritage Queenstown (2 nights) or similar
DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner
at the Colonel’s Homestead.
After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw fora sing along by the piano on your return cruise.
Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner
at the Colonel’s Homestead.
After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw fora sing along by the piano on your return cruise.
DAY 14: Queenstown - Doubtful Sound
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)
Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you cruise across this glacial lake. A short ride over the Wilmot Pass brings you to the boarding point to join the Fiordland Navigator for an amazing overnight experience. As you cruise
through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound, naturalist guides will provide commentary and point out the resident wildlife. When evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef.
Overnight Fiordland Navigator
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)
Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you cruise across this glacial lake. A short ride over the Wilmot Pass brings you to the boarding point to join the Fiordland Navigator for an amazing overnight experience. As you cruise
through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound, naturalist guides will provide commentary and point out the resident wildlife. When evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef.
Overnight Fiordland Navigator
DAY 15: Doubtful Sound - Te Anau (B,D)
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Deep Cove for the trip back to Manapouri. Return to the wharf and meet your Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like
to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Deep Cove for the trip back to Manapouri. Return to the wharf and meet your Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like
to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Pukerangi to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On the return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to the hotel.
Hotel Distinction Dunedin (2 nights)
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Pukerangi to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On the return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to the hotel.
Hotel Distinction Dunedin (2 nights)
DAY 17: Dunedin (B,D)
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories
on a guided tour with time to wander around this
Garden of International Significance followed
by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand
Ballroom. Return to the city for an informative city
tour followed by some free time. You might be
interested in a tour of Speights Brewery (optional)
or the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat
(optional).
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach
Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories
on a guided tour with time to wander around this
Garden of International Significance followed
by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand
Ballroom. Return to the city for an informative city
tour followed by some free time. You might be
interested in a tour of Speights Brewery (optional)
or the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat
(optional).
DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,L,SD)
This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue north to Pleasant Point Museum & Railway for a short rail experience followed by lunch and time to explore the preserved heritage of the South Canterbury railway.
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with selected beverages and your new friends.
Hotel The George
This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue north to Pleasant Point Museum & Railway for a short rail experience followed by lunch and time to explore the preserved heritage of the South Canterbury railway.
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with selected beverages and your new friends.
Hotel The George
DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
the airport for your flight home after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
Included Attractions
• Kauri Museum*
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Sky Tower
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Lunch
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride
• Agrodome
• Thermal mud pools & geysers*
• Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
• Hawke’s Bay Express Napier
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch
• Larnach Castle*
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington,
Christchurch & Dunedin
* Guided tour.
Also Included
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• 18 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
• 4 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 4 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
Meals
• 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 15 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty
dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter
Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner,
selected beverages, Christchurch
• Marlborough wine with dinner in Blenheim
• 2 lunches including a Shire’s buffet lunch:
Hobbiton
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
• Kauri Museum*
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Sky Tower
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Lunch
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride
• Agrodome
• Thermal mud pools & geysers*
• Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
• Hawke’s Bay Express Napier
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch
• Larnach Castle*
• City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington,
Christchurch & Dunedin
* Guided tour.
Also Included
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
• 18 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
• 4 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 4 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
Meals
• 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 15 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty
dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter
Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner,
selected beverages, Christchurch
• Marlborough wine with dinner in Blenheim
• 2 lunches including a Shire’s buffet lunch:
Hobbiton
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle