Grand Pacific Tours Travel Brochure Grand Pacific Tours 2018-2019 | Page 32

Explore the majestic South Island and diverse North Island in ultimate style
Tour code: UGPEX16
16 Day Ultimate Explorer
>> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
GUARANTEED departures
2018 2019
Sep 27
Jan 11, 26
Oct 13, 28
Feb 13
Nov 12
Mar 1, 29
Dec 5
Apr 15

May 6
PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS
• Larnach Castle*
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
• Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum
• Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride
• Agrodome
• Kiwi Encounter*
• Rainbow Springs*
• Thermal mud pools & geysers*
• Te Puia Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise
• Kauri Museum*
• City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin,
Wellington & Auckland
*Guided tour.
SEASONAL OFFER Save $300 per person
on highlighted departure dates.
ALL INCLUSIVE tour price
Includes Ultimate 20 seat coach travel,
4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals,
sightseeing & attractions.
TOUR ONLY from CAD$
Per Person, Twin Share
$8074
Single Supplement
$2451
Stay a little longer
City
Twin share Single
Christchurch
$214 $428
Auckland
$157 $314
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.
Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$).
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MUST
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OPTION
Fly over or land on Rotorua’s Mt Tarawera, a dormant volanco.
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GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
Personalised meet & greet on arrival
• 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
• 15 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
• 4 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 4 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• BONUS Group photo
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MEALS
15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 12 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty
dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner,
selected beverages, Auckland
• 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
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Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
>> ITINERARY
(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D)
On arrival into Christchurch 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 The George or similar
DAY 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook (B,D)
After an introductory city sights tour depart
Christchurch and travel through the southern
Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant
turquoise water, visit The Church of the Good
Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel
at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt
Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity
is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional,
weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.
Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing)
DAY 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin (B,D)
Depart Mt Cook and see Lake Benmore, before
following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for
its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy
an informative city tour followed by some free time
to explore at leisure. You might be interested in a
tour of the Speight’s Brewery (optional) or to see
Albatross in their natural habitat (optional).
Hotel Distinction Dunedin
DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle
where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous
history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander
around this Garden of International Significance
followed by an Ultimate High Tea in the Grand
Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel through
Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to the
Fiordland and your overnight stay. Today you
may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
(optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas
DAY 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound
- Queenstown (B,L)
Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford
Sound where you board your launch for a
nature cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the
spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre
Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon
travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake
Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year
round resort which offers a wide range of activities
and attractions. This evening is free and you may
choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights)
DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown
at leisure. There are many sightseeing options
available including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a
heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or get up close