Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel: Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity

Depart Christchurch and travel south to Tinwald to visit the locomotive collection at the Plains Vintage Railway where you experience a  "K" 88 Steam Locomotive at work.  View the informative displays and enjoy a delightful morning tea before travelling to Oamaru.  Later we travel on to  Dunedin, a well preserved Victorian city. Enjoy a city sights tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home and tonight a Scottish Evening will be presented complete with bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.

Hotel: Mercure Leisure Lodge (2 nights)

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 

Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you enjoy a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Return to the city where free time is available before boarding The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. Grand examples of Victorian stonework on bridges and tunnels, plus iron latticework viaducts can bee seen along with breathtaking views as you travel to Pukerangi. On return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to your hotel.

A memorable day lies ahead of you today.  After breakfast you are free to explore Paihia before boarding Ipipir, The Great Sights luxurious catamaran for your overnight cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands.  Cruise past spectacular landmarks such as the Black Roacks and Urupukapuka Island before being anchored in a sheltered bay for a truly exclusive experience.  You will be surrounded by nature, as the warm waters are home to an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and penguins.  Tenders will ferry you to nearby islands as you learn of the history and ecology associated with this region.  At sunset enjoy a buffet of local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom  that has sea views

Overnight:  Bay of Islands Cruise

Travel to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland and visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto before arriving at your hotel.

Hotel: Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

After a unique overnight stay, start the day with a leisurely breakfast before you cruise back to Opua Wharf mid-morning.  Bid farewell to the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland. Enjoy a short city tour and some free time to explore before transferring to your hotel.

Hotel: Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity

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 return to Te Anau where some free time is available.

Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 12 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. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside to Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a farm tour followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. This afternoon continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can feed rainbow trout

Hotel: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights)

From Te Anau, follow the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu.  Travel to Arrowtown an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum.  Continue to Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. 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 your cruise back to Queenstown.

Hotel: Mercure Queenstown Resort 
(2 nights)

Today begins with a Gondola ride to Skyrides 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. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling out to see boiling mud pools and the awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain and Tour Escort will be happy to assist. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway before arriving at the spectacular Huka Falls. Continuing to Lake Taupo where some free time is available to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. This afternoon travel via the Tongariro National Park and see the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro. Visit the Southwards Car Museum, home to the most comprehensive collection of veteran and vintage cars in the southern hemisphere. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed before continuing south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital.

Hotel: James Cook Grand Chancellor 
(2 nights)

Depart Queenstown and travel 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 Franz Josef.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Today explore this exciting region and enjoy
an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New ZEaland's capital. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealands National Musuem, with exhibits that embraces both Maori and European views of the land, enviroment and people.  Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon.

Travel to Hokitika famous for its greenstone, then continue to Greymouth where you board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel through lush, beech forest, skirt lakes and follow rivers till you climb through the Otira Tunnel to Arthur’s Pass in the centre of the Southern Alps. Descend through spectacular gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts before completing your journey at Christchurch. This evening enjoy a special farewell dinner including musical entertainment with your new found friends.

Hotel: Copthorne Durham Street or Copthorne Central Christchurch

This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join The TranzCoastal a truly spectacular rail journey that links the port of Picton to Christchurch and travels through vineyards, salt mountains and river valleys before following the thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Continue across the rolling farmland of the Northern Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch.

Hotel: Copthorne Durham Street or Copthorne Central Christchurch
(2 nights)

Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a great holiday.

This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon is free and we have arranged for you to travel on the Christchurch Tramway which is the best way to visit all the “Must See” sights.

• luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
• professional coach captain
• dedicated tour escort
• personalised meet and greet on arrival
• return airport transfers in New Zealand
• EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands overnight cruise
• 17 nights deluxe hotel accommodation
• six 2 night stays
• hotel porterage
• 5 scenic rail journeys
• 4 scenic cruises
• all sightseeing and prepaid attractions as described
• 12.5% GST (goods & services tax)
• comprehensive documentation pack

• 18 cooked breakfasts including a speciality breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant, Rotorua
• 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 speciality dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch
• 2 lunches including a speciality lunches at Longlands Dairy Farm, Matamata;
• 4 delicious morning / afternoon teas