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1 new zealand Luxury Coach Holidays Valid until June 2013

2 All our luxury coach tours include meals, sightseeing and attractions. Methven Ashburton 2 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

3 We are proud to partner with Grand Pacific Tours to bring you a selection of New Zealand Luxury Coach Holidays and Small Group Tours that offer unbeatable value for money. Kia Ora Welcome to New Zealand IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRAND PACIFIC TOURS, ANZCRO (UK) IS PLEASED TO PROVIDE TRAVELLERS with a selection of New Zealand Luxury Coach Holidays and Small Group Tours that offer unbeatable value. Owned by the Harding family, Grand Pacific Tours proudly celebrated their 15th Anniversary of touring in New Zealand in Each year thousands of travellers enjoy the professional and personalised service provided by their team of highly motivated and knowledgeable staff. Coach Holidays offer you an experience where everything is taken care of. From the time you arrive in New Zealand a friendly smile awaits. Grand Pacific Tours professional crew will provide a high standard of service and have been specially trained to perform their itineraries. See New Zealand s spectacular scenery in armchair comfort as you travel through each region. Choose from three different tour options including the very popular Luxury Coach Holidays, the latest innovation in Ultimate Small Group Touring or one of the Special Interest tours. Grand Pacific Tours management have compared the quality and value provided with other companies and you will find it difficult to better the Grand Pacific Tours product. Their policy is to provide each traveller with the best New Zealand coach holiday experience available. It is important for you to enjoy the wonderful sightseeing and return from your holiday feeling that you have received excellent value for money. The best testimony to this is the terrific feedback we receive from our past travellers who in turn tell their friends how well Grand Pacific Tours looked after them. Grand Pacific Tours is regarded in the marketplace as the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist as they offer something for everyone! Join us on a holiday experience to this magical place - New Zealand. You won t be disappointed. Contents Map & Welcome to New Zealand 2, 3 Tour Benefits like no other! 4, 5 Accommodation 6, 7 Luxury Coach Holidays 8, 9 19 Day Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday 10, Day Grand New Zealand Tour 12, Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour 14, 15 9 Day Northern Spectacular Day South Island Spectacular 17 Ultimate Small Group Touring 18, Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise 20, 21 & Coach Experience 19 Day Ultimate Discovery 22, Day Ultimate Explorer 24, Day Ultimate South Island Escape 26 Special Interest Tours Merchandise & Documentation 30 Owen Eagles, Managing Director, ANZCRO (UK) LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 3

4 Personalised, Inclusive Tour Benefits like no other AIRFARE TO NEW ZEALAND To enable you to choose which airline is best suited to your needs and budgets, all tour prices are shown exclusive of flight costs to & from New Zealand. We offer a choice of airlines, a choice of class of travel (economy through to first class) and a choice of routings. You may choose to fly directly to & from New Zealand, or choose a stopover en route, perhaps at Los Angeles, Singapore or Hong Kong. There is also the opportunity to combine your tour with a South Pacific stopover, perhaps with a stay in Fiji or the Cook Islands. Please discuss your travel preferences with your Travel Consultant, they will be pleased to help. TRAVELLED WITH US BEFORE? Grand Pacific Tours love to welcome past travellers back to New Zealand. For your second tour receive a FREE pre tour night accommodation (room only). For every subsequent tour after receive a per person discount. The most loyal traveller has done ten tours in as many years! NO HIDDEN EXTRAS The benefit of choosing a Grand Pacific Tour is you pay one simple price that is inclusive of airport transfers in New Zealand, comprehensive sightseeing, meals and several specialty evenings. You will rarely have to put your hand in your pocket! YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS At the time of booking your Travel Consultant can liaise on any special dietary or room requirements that will make your tour more comfortable. These requirements will be communicated to each hotel and attraction and will be on a request basis. DON T BE DISAPPOINTED All departure dates are guaranteed to operate. New dates are added all the time due to demand so it is important to check with your Travel Consultant on a date that suits your schedule. TRAVELLING ALONE? For the single traveller, you can either register to have a twin share room with another single traveller of the same gender to save costs, or you may opt to pay for a single supplement to guarantee a room of your own (Conditions apply). MEET & GREET From the moment you touch down a friendly smile awaits. The Meet and Greet Representatives ensure you are welcomed in true Kiwi style. Return airport to hotel transfers are provided. QUALITY CONTROL At the end of each tour all travellers complete a comprehensive questionnaire which allows us to closely monitor any items that need attention and this feedback ensures we can act quickly so that any issue can be rectified immediately. STAY A LITTLE LONGER Your Travel Consultant can arrange extra nights accommodation either before or after your tour. As some flights arrive late at night and others depart early morning, extra nights are highly recommended to allow yourself time to relax before commencing your holiday. TRAVEL IN STYLE! Your tour price includes a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, laundry bag, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, Optional Tours Directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map. Your documentation will be made available to you at your first nights hotel. PERSONALISED SERVICE Whilst travelling with a group, it is still important that your holiday is a personal experience. One guide per 24 travellers has been confirmed for any guided tour inclusion. A WARM WELCOME On arrival at each hotel a member of the management team will board the coach and provide a friendly welcome including a full brief on the hotels facilities and surrounds. When a two night stay is included, you will receive an official welcome letter called Hotel Hints detailing the facilities including special Grand Pacific Tours arrangements. 4 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

5 One of the best holidays ever and we are full of praise for all that had been organised for us and for the wonderful places and sights we have seen. If I never go anywhere else, I will be quite happy! J. F. - Satisfied Past Traveller ABOVE: One of the breathtaking wilderness experiences you can take is an optional jet boat ride with Dart River Jet Safaris. OPPOSITE: Discover Larnach Castle, built in 1871 by William Larnach, for his beloved first wife Eliza. ANYONE FOR A HELICOPTER RIDE? In certain locations you will have free time to participate in a range of Optional Activities from jet boating to helicopter rides. A colour Optional Tours Directory is provided in your documentation pack. A range of discount coupons are also included for local Auckland and Christchurch activities if you are extending your time pre or post tour. A VIEW FROM EVERY SEAT A daily seat rotation system operates throughout the coach, giving everyone an equal touring experience. DON T FORGET YOUR JACKET! A range of merchandise is available for sale when confirming your tour. Refer to page 30 for further details. The jackets are a great idea to keep you dry and warm. Keep one in your day pack. EXCLUSIVE TO US! Being a New Zealand specialist allows us to build solid relationships with our key suppliers and confirm arrangements exclusive to Grand Pacific Tours. A key example of this is on the Milford Sound Cruise where our travellers enjoy reserved seats on the Top Deck for premium viewing. NO MESSY MEAL SUPPLEMENTS! All tours are inclusive of daily cooked breakfast and most dinners. An occasional night is free to dine at leisure and soak up the ambience of the local surrounds. SPECIALTY MEALS Every tour incorporates a number of specialty dinners including a traditional Haggis Ceremony in Dunedin, country fare at the Walter Peak Homestead in Queenstown and experience a colourful Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua. THIS TABLE IS RESERVED At meal times you will never have to worry about finding a table to dine at. All Grand Pacific Tours travellers are provided with priority reserved dining at breakfast and dinner. A FITTING FAREWELL A special farewell dinner on the last night of the tour offers the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to new found friends. Celebrate, have fun and share great memories of your time together. WINE TIME! Relive the day s highlights with your fellow travellers at Wine Time! Each evening, one hour prior to dinner, your hotel will provide Grand Pacific traveller s a discounted drink offer on selected beverages. Your Coach Captain will advise you of each days special. LET US CARRY YOUR BAGS From the moment you arrive in New Zealand you will be assisted with your luggage. Each touring day your packed bags will be left at your hotel door for the porters to collect and then assist the Coach Captain to load safely onto the coach. On arrival at each new hotel luggage will be delivered to your hotel room in quick turnaround time. WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST A qualified Operations Team in New Zealand ensure the smooth delivery of every tour. Located in the North and South Islands, the dedicated team provide personal assistance to both the travellers and Coach Captains whenever required. A Dinner Hostess is on site for your first nights dinner to assist with introductions. SAFETY IS IMPORTANT On the first morning of travel the Coach Captain will play a short introductory DVD providing some useful information that will ensure all travellers are fully briefed on a range of health and safety topics. TOUR POINTS TO NOTE Terms & Conditions This brochure should be read in conjunction with the ANZCRO (UK) Booking Conditions shown on your confirmation invoice and also on the back of the ANZCRO (UK) Australia or New Zealand book. Children Children s fares (i.e. 11 years and under) are available on application. Please note: unfortunately children under five are not suitable on these tours. Luggage Limits Each traveller is entitled to take one suitcase, the sum of length, width and depth is not to exceed 140cm and weigh no more than 20 kilograms. Single Travellers The option to twin share with another single traveller is not available on some tours. Please enquire with your Travel Consultant at time of booking. Room & Dietary Requests Special room and dietary requests will be accepted and passed on to the hotels but cannot be guaranteed. Triple Share Room Bookings Hotel rooms are generally sized to accommodate two travellers in comfort. When three travellers elect to share a room note that there will be restricted space. Please note that a rollaway bed may be used for triple share room bookings where three separate beds are required. Special conditions apply on all tours that overnight on Ipipiri, the Overnight Boat in the Bay of Islands. Please enquire at time of booking. Optional Tours Grand Pacific Tours does not operate these excursions. As such, no person employed or associated with Grand Pacific Tours has any connection with the operators of these excursions. Variation Grand Pacific Tours reserves the right to cancel or to vary the content of its tours should the need arise. Transfers Return airport transfers in New Zealand are not included if travellers have pre or post tour accommodation booked outside the Tour Hotels. LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 5

6 ABOVE: The friendly hotel staff will deliver your luggage to your room. Enjoy a warm welcome on arrival at each hotel. Relax in Comfort Your home away from home GRAND PACIFIC TOURS OFFER THREE standards of accommodation to suit everyone s budget - Quality, Superior & Premium. When deciding upon which hotels are to be included in our tours, Grand Pacific Tours management personally inspect each property to ensure the service, decor, cleanliness, meals and general operation is first class. Enjoy a warm welcome on arrival at each hotel as a member of the management team will personally meet and greet you and the friendly hotel staff will deliver your luggage to your room. During your tour you will want some free time to relax and explore at leisure. With this in mind we have included more two night stays in key locations. CHOOSE FROM THREE STANDARDS OF ACCOMMODATION QUALITY HOTELS (3-3.5 Star) Represents excellent value for money, clean and comfortable accommodation with genuine kiwi hospitality. This standard is featured on the following tour: 16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour SUPERIOR HOTELS (4-4.5 Star) Offers centrally located hotels, high quality service levels with a wide range of facilities and services. This standard is featured on the following tours: 19 Day Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour 9 Day Northern Spectacular 10 Day South Island Spectacular PREMIUM HOTELS (4.5-5 Star) Epitomizes one of the finest hotels in the city or region, boasting award winning facilities, top service levels and great attention to detail. This standard is featured on the following tours: 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience 19 Day Ultimate Discovery 16 Day Ultimate Explorer 10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape DINE WITH NEW FRIENDS Each day commences with a choice of hot and cold options for breakfast. A specialty breakfast in Rotorua includes a Gondola ride to the Cableway Restaurant where you will enjoy a buffet champagne breakfast whilst taking in the spectacular views. Relax at the end of each day knowing that you are amongst friends as you feast on some of New Zealand s finest produce. Dinner is included on most evenings and you will dine with your fellow travellers in an area reserved for Grand Pacific Tours. Evening meals are generally a sumptuous three course meal or extensive buffet. In some locations we have included specialty dining experiences: In Rotorua experience the thrill of Maori song and dance followed by a traditional hangi banquet where food is cooked in the earth. Celebrate Dunedin s Scottish heritage as you take part in a Haggis Ceremony complete with bagpipes, Haggis and the immortal Robbie Burns poem. Whilst in Queenstown board the vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station where you will enjoy New Zealand s high country cuisine. 6 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

7 This was by far the most beautiful and best organized trip I have ever done. All of the hotels were excellent and the meals were equally as good. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. A. S. - Satisfied Past Traveller CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Copthorne Hotel Auckland City; Millennium Queenstown; Huntley Lodge Christchurch; relive the day s highlights with your fellow travellers; Pullman Auckland. We offer three standards of accommodation to suit everyone s budget. Quality, Superior & Premium. LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 7

8 Professional Coach Captains are on hand to assist you with every aspect of your tour. Experience is the difference Let us look after you GRAND PACIFIC TOURS HAS OPERATED AN excellent selection of Luxury Coach Holidays to New Zealand since the company began in Travellers have a choice of three tours which cover all the icons of both Islands plus a dedicated North or South Island tour for those who have less time. Each tour offers something different and following is a summary to assist you in choosing the holiday that best suits you. The 19 Day Rail, Cruise and Coach Holiday has been designed for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace. This exceptional itinerary combines coach travel with five breathtaking rail journeys and an exclusive overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the services of a professional Tour Guide, superior accommodation and several two night stays. The 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour is a comprehensive holiday through both the North and South Islands incorporating visits to lesser known places such as the Art Deco City of Napier, the food and wine region of the Wairarapa and the wineproducing Marlborough district. This tour features superior accommodation, most meals and several two night stays. The 16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour is our best selling coach holiday. Experience fantastic value for money on this all inclusive package which includes a number of iconic attractions in the North and South Islands, quality accommodation and most meals. You will also enjoy a number of speciality evenings including a memorable farewell dinner. The 9 Day Northern Spectacular is designed for the time conscious traveller and provides extensive coverage of the North Island. The tour is fully inclusive of superior hotel accommodation, cooked breakfasts and dinners plus a range of comprehensive prepaid activities. The 10 Day South Island Spectacular showcases New Zealand s breathtaking scenery as you sit back and relax onboard your luxury coach. Stay in superior accommodation, enjoy cooked breakfasts and dinners plus experience an exciting range of prepaid attractions. PROFESSIONAL COACH CAPTAINS Each Grand Pacific Tours Coach Captain has been handpicked for their expert knowledge and extensive driving experience. They are easily identified as they will be in company uniform. A key part of their role is to ensure that the comfort and cleanliness of the coach is kept at the highest standard at all times. Ongoing training guarantees that your Coach Captain is on hand to assist you with every aspect of your tour, from handling your luggage to booking optional tours and ensuring you are settled in at the end of the day. LUXURY TOURING COACHES Grand Pacific Tours utilise modern, luxury 48 seater touring coaches. All coaches feature air conditioning, reclining cloth trim seats, panoramic windows, CD and DVD player, entertainment system, lowering devices, air bag suspension, restroom, two door access and cold water storage. Traveller comments on the vehicles utilised by Grand Pacific tours can be described in one word - Excellent. Ongoing training guarantees that your Coach Captain is on hand to assist you with every aspect of your tour. 8 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

9 Luxury Coach Holidays The driving skills displayed by the drivers were second to none. Their local knowledge which they shared with us was very informative and helpful - we both felt safe and comfortable whilst on the road. M. D. - Satisfied Past Traveller LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 9

10 Fully Escorted featuring 5 breathtaking rail journeys and an EXCLUSIVE overnight cruise 19 Day New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday Guaranteed Departures Sep 10, 26 Jan 18 Oct 7, 14, 25 Feb 2, 8, 18, 23 Nov 3, 12, 21 Mar 2, 8, 13, 20, 31 Apr 3, 13, 18 May 4 Land Only Price** Land Only 3240 Single Supplement 1008 Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Auckland Christchurch Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Documentation Pack On arrival in New Zealand you will receive a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, laundry bag, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, Optional Tours Directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map. **Prices shown are a guideline and subject to fluctuations. Please ask your consultant for the current confirmed price. The cruise on the magnificent Milford Sound is the highest rated South Island attraction by our travellers. ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS Kauri Museum* Waitangi Treaty Grounds* EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Glenbrook Vintage Railway Longlands Restaurant & Farm Paradise Valley Springs* Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride Agrodome Thermal mud pools & geysers* Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert Southward Car Museum Te Papa, New Zealand s National Museum* Cruise on the Interislander Ferry Coastal Pacific Rail Journey TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum Cruise Lake Te Anau, visit Glow Worm Caves Milford Sound Cruise Olveston House* Haggis Ceremony & Gift Larnach Castle* Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey Oamaru Victorian Precinct Plains Vintage Railway City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Denotes guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers. ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D) On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe then pass through Whangarei to Paihia. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands DAY 3: Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise (B,D) A memorable day lies ahead of you today. After breakfast you are free to explore Paihia before boarding Ipipiri, the Great Sights luxurious catamaran for your overnight cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Cruise past spectacular landmarks, such as the Black Rocks and Urupukapuka Island before being anchored in a sheltered bay for a truly exclusive experience. You will be surrounded by nature, as the warm waters are home to an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and penguins. Tenders will ferry you TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows Professional Coach Captain Tour Guide Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival Return airport transfers in New Zealand EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise 17 nights superior hotel accommodation Five 2 night stays Hotel porterage 5 rail journeys 5 cruises All sightseeing and pre paid attractions GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) Comprehensive documentation pack MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at the Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua 16 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Farewell Dinner - Christchurch 3 lunches including a specialty lunch at Longlands Restaurant & Farm - Matamata 4 delicious morning / afternoon teas Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm. to nearby islands as you learn of the rich history and ecology associated with this region. At sunset enjoy a buffet of local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom that has sea views. Overnight Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) After a unique overnight stay, start the day with a leisurely breakfast before you cruise back to Opua Wharf mid-morning. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland. Enjoy a short city tour and free time before transferring to your hotel. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside to Longlands Restaurant & Farm. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights) 10 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

11 DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Enjoy some free time before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 7: Rotorua - Wellington (B,D) 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 this afternoon visit Southward Car Museum, home to a comprehensive collection of veteran and vintage cars. Enjoy afternoon tea before continuing south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington. Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor (2 nights) DAY 8: Wellington (B) Enjoy an extensive city tour in New Zealand s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon. DAY 9: Wellington - Kaikoura (B,D) This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that showcases the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side and the rugged scenic coastline on the other. Travel through numerous tunnels and across several bridges before departing the train in Kaikoura. Experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) to view the amazing whales this region is renowned for. Hotel Donegal House DAY 10: Kaikoura - Canterbury (B,D) A leisurely start this morning with time to enjoy the tranquil setting. Travel south through some of the finest farmland areas to Christchurch for an introductory city sights tour. A short drive through the Canterbury region brings you to your hotel. Hotel Methven Resort or Hotel Ashburton DAY 11: Canterbury - Franz Josef (B,L,D) This morning board the TranzAlpine, 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. Pass through the Otira Tunnel and continue through lush beech forest, skirt lakes and follow rivers as you enjoy a boxed lunch onboard. Your journey concludes at Greymouth. Travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving at Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier DAY 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south 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 at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights) DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown. Your Tour Guide and Coach Captain are available to assist with the many options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand s high country cuisine in the Colonel s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your return cruise. DAY 14: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) This morning travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. This evening cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves. Admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto. Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights) DAY 15: 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 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 is available. DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,SD) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin for an informative city tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge (2 nights) DAY 17: Dunedin (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Return to the city for some free time before boarding The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On return to Dunedin s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to your hotel. DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,SD) Travel to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. After a true Victorian welcome, enjoy an informative update on this unique Precinct. Continue to The Plains Vintage Railway to experience a K 88 Steam Locomotive at work, view informative displays and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea before travelling to Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends. Hotel Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport to check in for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. TOUR EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Experience the spectacular Bay of Islands on a luxurious catamaran. Your overnight cruise includes: Scenic cruising on a luxury vessel King Stateroom with private ensuite Superb dinner including local produce, seafood and BBQ meats Cooked breakfast Tender craft for shore excursions Kayaking, snorkelling and swimming Relaxation time allowing you to enjoy a drink and take in the serenity A highlight of this tour includes five breathtaking rail journeys and provides a nice balance of rail and coach travel. TOP TO BOTTOM: TranzAlpine; Glenbrook Vintage Railway; The Taieri Gorge Limited. LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 11

12 Luxury touring at a relaxed pace 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour Guaranteed Departures Sep 12, 24 Jan 19 Oct 5, 18, 27 Feb 6, 9, 16, 24 Nov 5, 14, 23 Mar 4, 8, 14, 17, 29 Apr 4, 9, 19 May 2 Land Only Price** Land Only 2859 Single Supplement 899 Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Auckland Christchurch Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Documentation Pack On arrival in New Zealand you will receive a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, laundry bag, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, Optional Tours Directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map. **Prices shown are a guideline and subject to fluctuations. Please ask your consultant for the current confirmed price. The mesmerising turquiose waters of Lake Tekapo. ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS Kauri Museum* Waitangi Treaty Grounds* Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise Sky Tower Longlands Restaurant & Farm Paradise Valley Springs* Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride Agrodome Thermal mud pools & geysers* Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert Cruise on the Interislander Ferry TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum Milford Sound Cruise Haggis Ceremony & Gift Larnach Castle* Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens Oamaru Victorian Precinct City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Denotes guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers. ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 1: Arrive Auckland (D) On arrival into Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Pullman Auckland DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, then travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B,D) Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach, a relaxing luncheon cruise or a spectacular scenic flight. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain will be available to assist. DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning to Paihia. Travel south via Whangarei to Auckland. Hotel Pullman Auckland TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows Professional Coach Captain Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival Return airport transfers in New Zealand 18 nights superior hotel accommodation Four 2 night stays Hotel porterage 4 cruises All sightseeing and pre paid attractions GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) Comprehensive documentation pack MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Farewell Dinner - Christchurch 2 lunches including 1 specialty lunch at Longlands Restaurant & Farm - Matamata 1 delicious morning tea at Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm. DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) This morning enjoy a city sights tour including a visit to the spectacular Sky Tower. Continue through the magnificent countryside to Longlands Restaurant & Farm. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 7: Rotorua - Napier - Masterton (B,D) Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier known as The Art Deco Capital, where a city tour will showcase the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world. Enjoy some free time to explore the fascinating architecture before travelling through the Wairarapa, an emerging cool-climate wine region. Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park 12 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

13 DAY 8: Masterton - Greytown - Wellington (B,D) Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before travelling to Greytown where you see the most complete example of original Victorian wooden architecture. Drive through the scenic Rimutaka Mountain Range into Wellington, then enjoy a city tour of the nation s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here. Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor DAY 9: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim (B,D) Enjoy free time this morning to explore Wellington. Options include a visit to Te Papa, New Zealand s National Museum. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board your coach for the short journey to Blenheim. Hotel Scenic Hotel Marlborough or Chateau Marlborough DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura - Christchurch (B,D) Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine, then travel to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch for an introductory city sights tour. Hotel Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport DAY 11: Christchurch - 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 coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier DAY 12: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast to Fox Glacier. 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 Mercure Queenstown Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights) DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon or the helicopter ride of a lifetime. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand s high country cuisine in the Colonel s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. The best holiday I ve had in years! The Coach Drivers couldn t have been more cheerful, kind helpful & informative. I ll definitely try to get over again. S. R. - Satisfied Past Traveller DAY 14: 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. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Tonight after dinner you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights) DAY 15: 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 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 is available. DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,SD) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the Edinburgh of the South and enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time to explore at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge DAY 17: Dunedin - Twizel (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. After a true Victorian welcome, enjoy an informative update on this unique precinct where several amazing buildings and shops are on show. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Twizel for your overnight stay. Hotel MacKenzie Country Inn DAY 18: Twizel - Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,SD) This morning 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. Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and see the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving into Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends. Hotel Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport to check in for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. TOP: Dolphin watch across the magnificient Milford Sound fiord; MIDDLE: the Oamaru Victorian Precinct; ABOVE: Sky Tower Auckland is a must visit attraction. LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 13

14 Quality touring at an affordable price 16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour Guaranteed Departures Sep 10, 12, 22, 30 Jan 18 Oct 3, 5, 12, 27 Feb 5, 6, 9, 18, 23 Nov 3, 5, 14, 23 Mar 8, 13, 16, 17, 26, 31 Apr 1, 4, 13, 18 May 2 Land Only Price** Land Only 2368 Single Supplement 670 Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch Auckland Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Documentation Pack On arrival in New Zealand you will receive a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, laundry bag, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, Optional Tours Directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map. **Prices shown are a guideline and subject to fluctuations. Please ask your consultant for the current confirmed price. The Wellington Cable Car offers great views over the capital city. ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS Oamaru Victorian Precinct Haggis Ceremony & Gift Larnach Castle* Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens Milford Sound Cruise Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum TranzAlpine Rail Journey Cruise on the Interislander Ferry Te Papa, New Zealand s National Museum* Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride Agrodome Paradise Valley Springs* Thermal mud pools & geysers* Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert Culture North Night Show Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise Kauri Museum* City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland *Denotes guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers. 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 Heartland Hotel Cotswold DAY 2: Christchurch - Omarama (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 (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. After a true Victorian welcome, enjoy an informative update on this unique Precinct where several amazing buildings and shops are on show. 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 Mercure Leisure Lodge DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows Professional Coach Captain Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival Return airport transfers in New Zealand 15 nights quality hotel accommodation Four 2 night stays Hotel porterage 4 cruises All sightseeing and pre paid attractions GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) Comprehensive documentation pack MEALS 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua 13 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Farewell Dinner - Auckland 1 picnic lunch 1 delicious morning tea Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm. Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Rooms) 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 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 Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights) DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain is available to assist with the many sightseeing options available, whether it be the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or the helicopter ride of a lifetime. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax as you are treated to the best of New Zealand s high country cuisine in the Colonel s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. 14 LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

15 DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel Heartland Hotel Glacier Country 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 to the elegant city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Hotel Heartland Hotel Cotswold DAY 9: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington (B,D) Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington. Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights) DAY 10: Wellington (B) Today explore this exciting region and enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views of the land, environment and people. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. DAY 11: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D) Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Next visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Some free time is available before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British. Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights) DAY 14: Bay of Islands (B,D) This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening enjoy a moving cultural experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds presented by Culture North. DAY 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,SD) Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening you will be treated to a farewell dinner with your new found friends. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Auckland City DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport to check in for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Interislander Ferry; Dunedin s historic Railway Station; the Skyline Gondola Rotorua offers spectacular views; enjoy reserved seats on the Top Deck for premium viewing on the Milford Sound Cruise. LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS 15