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Lake Tekapo

16 Day Ultimate Highlights

Starting from $10,609
Save $250pp on September 2025 and May 2026 departures. All other departures save $150pp off the brochure price.

16 Day Ultimate Highlights

    Overview

    Destination:
    New Zealand, 
    Start:Christchurch
    Finish:Auckland
    Duration:16 days
    Style:
    Food,
    Land Tour,
    Rail,
    Tripcode:
    UGPN16
    Travel Period
    September 2025 - September 2025
    Save $250pp on September 2025 and May 2026 departures. All other departures save $150pp off the brochure price.

    Experience New Zealand's most iconic attractions in style on the Ultimate 20 seat coach. Key highlights in the South Island include a cruise on breathtaking Milford Sound and a spectacular rail journey on the world-renowned TranzAlpine. In the North Island, you'll sail through the beautiful Bay of Islands to the famous Hole in the Rock. Enjoy two-night stays in the popular cities of Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua and the Bay of Islands.

    What's Included

    • 20 Business Class seats on a full-size coach
    • Return airfares from your homeport
    • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
    • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
    • Professional Coach Captain
    • 15 nights 4.5 star accommodation
    • 4 two night stays
    • Hotel porterage
    • 29 meals including breakfast daily
    • 1 rail journey
    • 4 cruises
    • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
    • Extensive Optional Activities
    • Ultimate Documentation Pack
     

    Dates & Pricing

    Departure date: Departure city: Price from:

    4, 27 September 2025

    4 May 2026

    Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

    		 $10,609* per person twin share

    Canberra

    		 $10,929* per person twin share
    Gold Coast $10,639* per person twin share
    Hobart, Launceston $10,939* per person twin share

    10, 19 October 2025

    12, 17 November 2025

    4 December 2025

    12, 26 January 2026

    13, 22 February 2026

    10, 26 March 2026

    1, 14 April 2026

    Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

    		 $10,709* per person twin share

    Canberra 

    		 $11,029* per person twin share 
    Gold Coast $10,739* per person twin share
    Hobart, Launceston $11,039* per person twin share

     

    Your Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive Christchurch

    Welcome to Christchurch, a Grand Pacific Tours representative will transfer you to your hotel.
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    Day 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook

    After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo.
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    Day 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin

    Depart Mt Cook, see Lake Benmore and follow the Waitaki River to Oamaru. Continue south to Dunedin, enjoy a city tour followed by free time. You might be interested in a tour to see local wildlife in their natural habitat (optional).
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    Day 4: Dunedin - Te Anau

    This morning, travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour of its tragic and scandalous history.
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    Day 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

    Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord.
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    Day 6: Queenstown (Freeday)

    Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many optional activities available.
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    Day 7: Queenstown - Franz Josef

    Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum.
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    Day 8: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch

    Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory.
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    Day 9: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington

    Travel along the East Coast to Kaikōura, enjoying Marlborough Country’s scenic beauty, renowned for its food and wine.
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    Day 10: Wellington

    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 11: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua

    Depart Wellington and view the snowcapped 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.
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    Day 12: Rotorua

    Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride!
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    Day 13: Rotorua - Bay of Islands

    This morning depart Rotorua and travel north to Whangarei to the Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Māori tribes and the British.
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    Day 14: Bay of Islands

    Today you will 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 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland

    Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe.
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    Day 16: Depart Auckland

    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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    Travel Partner
    Grand Pacific Tours is a leading travel company specializing in coach tours across New Zealand. Catering primarily to mature travelers, they offer a range of meticulously planned itineraries that showcase the stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture of New Zealand. With options ranging from affordable to luxury tours, Grand Pacific ensures a comfortable and enriching travel experience. Their professional tour guides and drivers provide insightful commentary and exceptional service, making each journey memorable. Whether you’re interested in exploring the North Island, the South Island, or both.
    Tripcode: UGPN16
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    *Members Travel Group Pty Ltd (ABN 45 144 538 803) serves as an agent, selling various travel-related products and services on behalf of many providers like airlines, coach, rail, and cruise line operators, as well as wholesalers and tour operators. As your agent, Members Travel Group provide booking and advisory services including making travel bookings on your behalf and arranging contracts between you and the travel service providers. Any bookings made either in-store or online will be subject to Members Travel Group's privacy policy, terms of use and booking conditions in addition to any third-party booking conditions and privacy policies. Prices are based on per person twin share unless otherwise stated. Booking fees may apply. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice. Contact a Travel Advisor to find our more information and conditions for this specific offer.

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    • Prices are current as at 26 February 2025
    • *Prices are in AUD$, include GST and are per person based on twin share.
    • Prices are subject to change without notice.
    • Flights are not included and are an additional charge.
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