Overview
Destination:
New Zealand,
Start:Christchurch
Finish:Christchurch
Finish:Christchurch
Duration:14 days
Tripcode:
SGPBOS14
Travel Period
October 2025 - April 2026
** Save $250pp on 29 April 2026 departures. All other departures save $150pp off the brochure price.A selection of the best handpicked experiences the South Island has to offer, from majestic mountains to the stunning Milford Sounds and much more.
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What's Included
- Return airfares from your homeport
- Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
- Return airport transfers in New Zealand
- Professional Coach Captain
- Experienced Tour Leader
- 12 nights 4 star accommodation
- Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
- 2 two night stays
- 1 three night stay
- Hotel porterage
- 1 rail journey
- 2 cruises
- All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
- Extensive Optional Activities
- Signature Documentation Pack
- 28 Meals included: 13 cooked breakfasts, 10 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Christchurch, 4 lunches: Kingfisher Restaurant, Lake Brunner; Monteith’s Brewing Co., Greymouth; Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown; lunch, The Catlins and 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle
- Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.
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Day 2: Christchurch Sightseeing
This morning, take a city tour of Christchurch’s revitalized center. Visit the International Antarctic Centre for insights into Antarctic life. Enjoy a leisurely ride on the historic Christchurch Tram. The evening is free for dining at your leisure.
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Day 3: Christchurch - Moana - Punakaiki
This morning, board the TranzAlpine, one of the world’s great train journeys. Travel over viaducts, valleys, and gorges, then descend through the Otira Tunnel to Moana on Lake Brunner. Enjoy lunch at Kingfisher Restaurant before heading to Punakaiki.
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Day 4: Punakaiki – Franz Josef
This morning, explore the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Head south to Greymouth for a craft beer lunch at Monteith’s Brewing Co. Travel to Hokitika, known for its Greenstone, then arrive in Franz Josef. Optional scenic flights over the glaciers are available, weather permitting.
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Day 5: Franz Josef - Queenstown
Marvel at the Southern Alps’ snow-capped peaks as you journey through Haast Pass. Arrive in Queenstown, a year-round resort on Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy a leisurely 3-night stay to explore this natural playground.
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Day 6: Queenstown Sightseeing
Today, immerse yourself in Queenstown’s sights. Visit Arrowtown, explore the Lakes District Museum, and enjoy a wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery. In the evening, cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station for a gourmet barbecue dinner. After dinner, take a short farm tour and enjoy a sing-along on the return cruise.
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Day 7: Queenstown (Free Day)
Queenstown is celebrated around the world for its amazing activities, great food, award winning wine and its vibrant nightlife scene. Today, enjoy the freedom to explore Queenstown and all on offer at your leisure. Your crew are available to help you choose from the many optional activities available. This evening is also free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.
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Day 8: Queenstown - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
This morning, travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound for an overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner. Enjoy the fiord’s waterfalls, rainforest, mountains, and wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and penguins. Explore by tender boat or kayak (bring swimwear) or relax on board. In the evening, savor a freshly prepared carvery buffet.
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Day 9: Milford Sound – Te Anau - Invercargill
Start your day with breakfast before exploring more of the fiord (weather permitting). Return to the wharf, meet your coach, and enjoy a scenic drive to Te Anau for a short break. Continue to Invercargill to visit Bill Richardson’s Transport World for a guided tour of vintage trucks, classic cars, petrol pumps, and Wearable Arts in an Art Deco building.
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Day 10: Invercargill – The Catlins - Dunedin
Begin at Classic Motorcycle Mecca with 300+ bikes. Travel through the Catlins, where rainforest meets beaches. Visit Curioscape at Curio Bay for an interactive experience and lunch. See Purakaunui Falls, a triple-tiered waterfall, and enjoy coastal views. Continue to Dunedin for a 2-night stay.
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Day 11: Dunedin
Travel the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Explore the Garden of International Significance and enjoy Devonshire Tea. Dunedin, rich from the gold rush, features Edwardian and Victorian architecture. Take an orientation tour of key sights. Optional activities include a wildlife excursion or a tour of Olveston Historic Home.
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Day 12: Dunedin - Mt Cook - Twizel
Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River as you 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. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay.
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Day 13: Twizel - Christchurch
Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving in Christchurch. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink and reminisce on the memories created with your new friends at the farewell dinner.
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Day 14: Depart Christchurch
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.
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Operator
Grand Pacific Tours is a leading travel company specializing in coach tours across New Zealand. Catering primarily to mature travelers, they offer a range of meticulously planned itineraries that showcase the stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture of New Zealand. With options ranging from affordable to luxury tours, Grand Pacific ensures a comfortable and enriching travel experience. Their professional tour guides and drivers provide insightful commentary and exceptional service, making each journey memorable. Whether you’re interested in exploring the North Island, the South Island, or both.
Tripcode: SGPBOS14
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