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Grand Pacific 19 Day Ultimate Showcase

This 19 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Christchurch.

Discover the "must-see attractions" of New Zealand’s North and South Islands on this small group holiday. Experience a blend of culture and cosmopolitan living in the North, then be in awe of the majestic beauty of the South. Visit some lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier and the wine-producing region of the Wairarapa as well as the popular TranzAlpine, Milford Sound and other locations of interest.

** Note for those travelling on 13th May and 14th October 2026, and 3rd May 2027 departures:
As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes. **

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included: Agrodome

Included: Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Included: City sights tours

Included: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included: Kauri Museum

Included: Lakes District Museum

Included: Larnach Castle

Included: Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch

Included: Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride

Included: Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Included: Te Puia geothermal valley

Included: Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & concert

Included: TranzAlpine Train

Included: TSS Earnslaw cruise & BBQ dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Included: Waitangi Treaty Grounds

18 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 11 dinners, 3 special dinners

Itinerary summary for: Grand Pacific 19 Day Ultimate Showcase

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Day 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands

Day 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day)

Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland

Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua

Day 6: Rotorua

Day 7: Rotorua - Napier

Day 8: Napier - Wellington

Day 9: Wellington - Picton - Kaikōura

Day 10: Kaikōura - Christchurch

Day 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Fox Glacier

Day 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown

Day 13: Queenstown (Free Day)

Day 14: Queenstown - Te Anau

Day 15: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau

Day 16: Te Anau - Dunedin

Day 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook

Day 18: Mt Cook - Christchurch

Day 19: Depart Christchurch