Overview
Destination:
New Zealand,
Start:Auckland
Finish:Wellington
Finish:Wellington
Duration:20 days
Tripcode:
ENZ210226
Travel Period
February 2026 - February 2026
Visit the spectacular glaciers, picturesque fjords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, and miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches of New Zealand on our 20-day tour. Travel from Auckland to Christchurch in 32 Premium economy comfort seats with professional coach captain and tour leader. Including 30 meals, 3 rail journeys and 4 cruises including one overnight cruise as well as much more!
What's Included
- Return flights ex Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Canberra / Hobart / Launceston / Devonport / Perth
- 19-night Signature Rail, Cruise, and Coach tour in 4* accommodation from Auckland to Christchurch
- 32 Premium Economy Comfort seats with a professional Coach Captain and tour leader
- Personalised meet & greet on arrival with return airport transfers in New Zealand
- 18 breakfasts (B), 2 morning teas, 2 lunches (L) and 12 dinners (D) including 3 speciality dinners (SD)
- 7 two-night stays
- 3 rail journeys
- 4 cruises with a Milford Sound overnight cruise
- All sightseeing and prepaid attractions with extensive optional activities
- Grand Pacific Tours Touring Jacket (RRP $90)
- All airport taxes and hotel porterage
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Australia to Auckland, New Zealand
Welcome to Auckland the gateway to the stunning journey ahead! After collecting your luggage and clearing customs you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 2: Auckland, New Zealand
Today is a free day to explore Auckland at leisure. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.
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Day 3: Auckland to Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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.
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Day 4: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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, you may like to enjoy an optional relaxing dinner cruise.
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Day 5: Bay of Islands to Auckland, New Zealand
This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island, or as it is popularly known, the ‘Hole in the Rock’.
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Day 6: Auckland to Rotorua, New Zealand
This morning travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15-kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train.
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Day 7: Rotorua, New Zealand
Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride!
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Day 8: Rotorua to Wellington, New Zealand
Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo for some free time to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and then continue south to NZ’s capital city, Wellington.
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Day 9: Wellington, New Zealand
A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum.
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Day 10: Wellington to Christchurch via Kaikoura, New Zealand
This morning board the Interislander Ferry and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton.
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Day 11: Christchurch, New Zealand
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.
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Day 12: Christchurch to Franz Josef via Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world.
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Day 13: Franz Josef to Queenstown, New Zealand
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 at Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum.
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Day 14: Queenstown, New Zealand
Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many optional activities available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station.
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Day 15: Queenstown to Milford Sound, New Zealand (Overnight Cruise)
Today travel via Te Anau to Milford Sound and board the Milford Mariner for your amazing overnight cruise.
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Day 16: Milford Sound to Te Anau, New Zealand
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting) to explore more of the fiord.
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Day 17: Te Anau to Dunedin, New Zealand
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin, famous for its stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture dating back to the gold rush of the 1800s. Enjoy a city tour of New Zealand’s oldest university city.
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Day 18: Dunedin, New Zealand
Travel along the picturesque Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle.
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Day 19: Dunedin to Christchurch, New Zealand
This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous for its limestone architecture before continuing to Christchurch.
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Day 20: Christchurch, New Zealand to Australia
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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