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Discover New Zealand 2026

Starting from $11,059

Discover New Zealand 2026

    Overview

    Destination:
    New Zealand, 
    Start:Auckland
    Finish:Wellington
    Duration:20 days
    Style:
    Explorer,
    Rail,
    Solo,
    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

    Dates & Pricing

    Travel Date: 21 Feb - 12 Mar 2026 Price from
    Sydney/ Melbourne/ Brisbane $11,059* per person twin share 
    Perth $11,629* per person twin share 
    Hobart/ Launceston/ Devonport $11,389* per person twin share 
    Canberra $11,379* per person twin share

     

    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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    Tripcode: ENZ210226
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