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Enjoy an Ultimate escape to New Zealand’s dramatic South Island
Tour code: UGPSI10
10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch
• Larnach Castle*
• City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin
*Guided tour.
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
• 9 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
• 2 two night stays
• Hotel porterage
• 2 cruises
• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• BONUS Group photo
•
GUARANTEED departures
2019 2020
Sep 1, 10
Jan 17
Oct 2, 16
Mar 1, 19
Nov 1
May 6
Dec 9
SEASONAL OFFER Save $200 per person
on highlighted departure dates.
ALL INCLUSIVE tour price
Includes Ultimate 20 seat coach travel,
4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals,
sightseeing & attractions.
TOUR ONLY from
Per person, twin share
Single supplement
CAD$
$5633
$1872
Stay a little longer
City
Twin share Single
Christchurch
$257 $513
Extra night rates are per person and includes full breakfast and
other luxe benefits. Subject to availability.
Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$).
The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journey’s of the world.
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GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
MEALS
9 cooked breakfasts
• 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty
dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown;
Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch
• 1 picnic lunch
• 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
•
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. Enjoy luxe benefits and
a complimentary pre dinner drink as you meet your
travelling companions.
Hotel Sudima Christchurch City
DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass
- Franz Josef (B,D)
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.
Board your Ultimate coach and travel to Hokitika,
famous for its Greenstone before continuing to the
township of Franz Josef where time is available
to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather
permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat
DAY 3: Franz Josef - 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 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)
DAY 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)
Today is a free day with plenty of sightseeing
options to choose from. You may wish to enjoy
the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the
scenic Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi
bird. 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 which the chef will
prepare in front of you at 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.
DAY 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling
to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you
visit the Lakes District Museum. This innovative
museum is heavily involved in the protection of the
historic buildings scattered around town. Continue
to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today you
may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves
(optional).
Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights)
DAY 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound
- Te Anau (B,L,D)
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 onboard. This
afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time