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Showcases the breathtaking South Island’s scenic wonders
9 Day Taste of the South Island
TOUR CODE: GPN9
2020 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Sep 10, 19, 30
Oct 7, 14, 18, 27
Nov 3, 8, 13, 18
2021 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Jan 8, 18
Feb 2, 5, 8, 12, 14, 19, 23
Mar 2, 4, 6, 11, 16, 22, 26, 28
Apr 6, 8, 14, 25
May 2
SEASONAL OFFER
Save $200 pp on highlighted departure dates.
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE
Fully escorted tour includes transfers in NZ,
modern coach travel, 3.5 star accommodation,
most meals, sightseeing and attractions.
TOUR ONLY
CAD$
TWIN SHARE, PER PERSON $3589
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $986
PRE / POST STAYS Twin share Single
CHRISTCHURCH $116 $233
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to availability.
Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$).
The face of Christchurch is ever changing.
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
• Haggis Ceremony and Gift
• Larnach Castle*
• Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch
• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Lakes District Museum
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• City sights tour of Christchurch and Dunedin
*Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.
TOURING
• Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
• Return airport transfers in New Zealand
• 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access,
restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain and Tour Leader
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 and transferred
to your hotel.
Hotel Quality Hotel Elms
DAY 2: Christchurch - Omarama (B,D)
After an introductory Christchurch city sights tour
travel to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise
water, The Church of the Good Shepherd and the
Sheep Dog Statue. The opportunity is available
(time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic
flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before
travelling to Omarama.
Hotel Heritage Gateway Hotel
DAY 3: Omarama - Dunedin (B,SD)
Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before
following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous
for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and
enjoy a city sights tour followed by some free
time. Tonight, a Scottish evening will be presented
comprising of bagpipes, great food, special
Haggis Ceremony and gift.
Hotel Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge
DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)
This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula
to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Enjoy time
to wander around this Garden of International
Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire
Tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Te Anau,
gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay.
Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Room)
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 cruise
on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular
Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you
• 8 nights 3.5 star accommodation
• 1 two night stay: Queenstown
• Hotel porterage
• 1 rail journey
• 2 cruises
• All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
• Comprehensive documentation pack
MEALS
• 8 cooked breakfasts
• 7 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty
dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak
Homestead, Queenstown
• 1 picnic lunch
• 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle
Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
enjoy a picnic lunch. Travel to Queenstown, where
you spend the next two nights at this year-round
resort. This evening is free and you may choose to
dine at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront
or similar (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. 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 featuring a menu of
seasonal food at the Colonel’s Homestead.
DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox
Glacier (B,D)
Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District
Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the West
Coast. At the township of Fox Glacier there is time
available to experience a scenic flight (optional,
weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass
- Christchurch (B,D)
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory.
Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board The
TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train
journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as
you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over
massive viaducts and through the patchwork
farmlands of the Canterbury Plains. On arrival in
Christchurch your coach will be waiting to transfer
you to your hotel.
Hotel Quality Hotel Elms
DAY 9: Depart Christchurch (B)
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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