New Zealand Escorted Coach Tours 2016-17

New Zealand Escorted Coach Tours 2016-17

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Contents NEW ZEALAND COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALIST Welcome to New Zealand 2-3 Tour benefits like no other 4-5 Professional crew. Modern coaches 6 Attractions 7 Accommodation 8 Documentation & Merchandise 9 AFFORDABLE COACH TOURS Unbeatable value. No hidden extras 16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour 14 Day New Zealand Panorama 9 Day Taste of the South Island 8 Day Taste of the North Island

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LUXURY COACH TOURS Experience the difference. Let us look after you 19 Day New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday 19 Day New Zealand Showcase Tour 10 Day South Island Spectacular 9 Day Northern Spectacular

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ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURS Business Class on Wheels. Maximum 20 travellers 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience 19 Day Ultimate Discovery 16 Day Ultimate Explorer 10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape 9 Day Ultimate North Island Escape

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CRUISE AND LUXURY COACH TOURS Discover New Zealand by sea and land 23 Day Best of New Zealand by Cruise & Luxury Coach

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SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Let your interests take you on a journey

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND FACTS Passenger Terms & Conditions

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: New Zealand’s Maori culture is an integral part of Kiwi life and will add a unique experience to your visit; see snow topped peaks as you drive through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular countryside; relax and enjoy stunning landscapes; at the Walter Peak Homestead in Queenstown, enjoy a dining experience like no other.

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Kia Ora Welcome to New Zealand

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ere at 1st Class Holidays, we specialise in arranging holidays to New Zealand. We have been in operation since 1996, are independently

owned and are dedicated to bringing unique holiday experiences to all our clients. We are proud to partner with Grand Pacific Tours to bring you a selection of New Zealand Coach Holidays that offer unbeatable value for money.

ABOUT GRAND PACIFIC TOURS Grand Pacific Tours provide a comprehensive range of all inclusive, value for money New Zealand coach holidays offering a highly professional and personalised service to thousands of travellers every year. Family owned and operated, we proudly celebrate our 20th anniversary of touring in New Zealand in 2016.

Taking a coach holiday is the best way to make your holiday an unforgettable experience. From the time you arrive in New Zealand a friendly smile awaits.

Our professional crew will provide a high standard of service and have been specially trained to perform Grand Pacific Tour’s itineraries, meaning you can relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

As the market leader for New Zealand Coach Holidays, we offer five styles of touring to suit all budgets and interests - Affordable; Luxury Escorted; Ultimate Small Group; Cruise & Luxury Coach and Special Interest, with over 200 GUARANTEED departures per year.

Our 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 attractions and return from your holiday with memories to last a lifetime. 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 known as the New Zealand Coach Holiday specialist as we offer ‘something for everyone’! We take care of it all leaving you to get on with creating incredible holiday moments.

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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 and 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 and 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?* We love to welcome back past travellers to New Zealand. Ask us about our special offer at time of booking if you are a repeat traveller.

NO HIDDEN EXTRAS The benefit of choosing a Grand Pacific Tour is that you pay one simple price, inclusive of transfers, comprehensive sightseeing, attractions, most meals and several specialty evenings. You will rarely have to put your hand in your pocket!

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200+ GUARANTEED DEPARTURES All departure dates are guaranteed to travel. We are adding new dates all the time due to demand so it is important to check with our Reservations Consultants on a date that suits your schedule.

ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS At the time of booking Grand Pacific Tours staff 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.

TRAVELLING SOLO?* For the solo traveller, you can either register to twin share with another solo traveller of the same gender, or you may opt to pay a single supplement to guarantee a room of your own. We also offer dedicated tours catering specifically for the Solo Traveller. On these tours a single room is guaranteed, refer to pages 40 - 42 for further details on these tours.

STAY A LITTLE LONGER Grand Pacific Tours can arrange additional nights’ accommodation either before and/or after the tour. As some flights arrive late at night and others depart early morning, extra nights are highly recommended to allow time to relax before the tour commences.

DON’T FORGET YOUR JACKET! Two quality merchandise items are available for sale - a wool blend Cap and waterproof Tour Jacket. Refer to page 9 for details. Please advise at time of booking if you wish to purchase any merchandise.

TRAVEL IN STYLE! The tour price includes a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, toiletry wet pack & laundry bag. Your ticket wallet includes tour itinerary & questionnaire, luggage tag, personal name badge, Optional Tours Directory, General Info & Frequently Asked Questions Directory, Touring Map, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and an Emergency Contact Card.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Our Meet & Greet Representatives ensure that everyone is welcomed in true Kiwi style. Return airport to hotel transfers are provided for all travellers.

LET US CARRY YOUR BAGS From the moment you arrive in New Zealand you will be assisted with your luggage. Each touring day you will leave your packed bags at the hotel door for the porters to collect. The porters will then assist the Coach Captain to load all bags safely onto the coach. On arrival at each new hotel, the luggage will be delivered to your hotel room.

SPECIALTY DINING (SD) Each tour incorporates a number of specialty dinners including a traditional Haggis Ceremony in Dunedin, gourmet barbecue at Walter Peak Homestead in Queenstown and a colourful Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua. These special evenings will be a highlight of your touring experience.

A FITTING FAREWELL A farewell dinner on the last night of the tour offers the perfect opportunity for you to say goodbye to new found friends. Celebrate, have fun and share great memories of your time together.

WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST Our qualified Operations Team in New Zealand ensure the smooth delivery of every tour. Located in the North and South Islands, they provide personal assistance to both the travellers and Coach Captains whenever required. A Local Host is also on site for your first nights’ dinner to assist with introductions.

ABOVE: From the moment you arrive in New Zealand you will receive a warm and friendly welcome. OPPOSITE: All tours are inclusive of a daily cooked breakfast and most dinners.

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. An Optional Tours Directory is provided prior to travel so that travellers can budget for any extra activities. A range of discount coupons are also included for local Auckland and Christchurch activities for any travellers with pre or post tour accommodation.

MEET AND GREET 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. At selected hotels, travellers will receive an official welcome letter called ‘Hotel Hints’ detailing the hotel facilities.

A VIEW FROM EVERY SEAT A daily seat rotation system operates throughout the coach, giving everyone an equal touring experience and an opportunity to interact with all travellers.

SAFETY IS IMPORTANT On the first morning of travel the Coach Captain will play a short introductory DVD providing some useful information. This will ensure all travellers are fully briefed on a range of health and safety topics.

PERSONALISED SERVICE When travelling with a group, it is still important that the holiday is a personal experience. That’s why we have confirmed one guide per 24 travellers for any guided prepaid tour attraction.

WINE TIME! An opportunity for you to relive the day’s highlights with your fellow travellers at Wine Time! Each evening, prior to dinner, the hotel will provide a discounted drink offer on selected beverages. The Coach Captain will advise all travellers of each hotel’s special.

NO MESSY MEAL SUPPLEMENTS! Our tours are inclusive of a daily cooked breakfast and most dinners. An occasional night is free to dine at leisure so that you can soak up the ambience of the local surrounds.

THIS TABLE IS RESERVED At meal time travellers will never have to worry about finding a table to dine at. All Grand Pacific Tours’ groups are provided with priority reserved dining at breakfast and dinner.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT At the end of each tour all travellers complete a comprehensive questionnaire which allows us to closely monitor any items that need attention. This feedback ensures we can act quickly, so that any issue can be rectified immediately.

PERSONAL GUARANTEE Grand Pacific Tours run a Trust Account holding clients monies until tour payments are settled.

All tours are prepaid to New Zealand hotels and attractions.

TOUR POINTS TO NOTE Children Prices for children aged 5 - 11 available on request. We do not accept bookings for children under 5 as coach tours are not suitable for them.

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 23 kilograms.

Solo Travellers The option to twin share with another solo 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 the Milford Mariner & Fiordland Navigator. 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.

Special Interest Tours Due to the exclusive nature of these tours special conditions may apply. Please ask at time of booking.

*Conditions apply.

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Professional crew Modern coaches MODERN COACHES Sit back and relax on a modern, 48 seater coach featuring panoramic windows, air conditioning, reclining cloth trim seats, 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”.

PROFESSIONAL COACH CAPTAINS Each Grand Pacific Tours’ Coach Captain has been handpicked for their expert knowledge and extensive driving experience. Ongoing training guarantees that the Coach Captain is on hand to assist you with every aspect of the tour, from handling luggage to booking optional tours and ensuring you are settled in at the end of the day. Enjoy professional commentary including numerous facts and figures, myths, legends and many laughs along the way.

TOUR GUIDE On selected tours an experienced Tour Guide will also accompany the tour.

They will set the scene of what is in store each day and provide advice and recommendations throughout your journey. Their friendly nature will ensure everyone feels welcome, relaxed and that your holiday is a memorable experience.

ULTIMATE COACH The Ultimate Coach is in a class of its own. Three new vehicles have been purpose built for Grand Pacific Tours boasting a cutting edge design complete with the latest finishes. Catering for small group tours, the vehicles boast only 20 luxury leather seats on a full size vehicle. On board, the business class treatment extends to a wide range of features. Turn to pages 26 - 27 to read more about these unique vehicles. Be the envy of all travellers on the road!

ULTIMATE COACH CAPTAIN Your Ultimate Coach Captains are the crème of the crop and have been chosen for their professionalism and attention to detail. They are there from start to finish attending to your needs and ensuring a more personal touring experience. 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.

Each Grand Pacific Tours’ Coach Captain has been handpicked for their expert knowledge and extensive driving experience.

TOP TO BOTTOM: On selected tours an experienced Tour Guide will also accompany the tour; Grand Pacific Tours utilise modern 48 seater touring coaches; each Grand Pacific Tours’ Coach Captain has been handpicked for their expert knowledge and driving experience.

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Added attractions We’ve got NZ covered

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n a Grand Pacific Tours coach holiday you will visit a vast range of iconic attractions that are INCLUDED in the itinerary. This covers a selection of experiences from the Hole in the Rock Cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands to the world renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey in the South Island.

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.

Whilst travelling with a group, it is still important that your holiday is a personalised experience. One guide per 24 travellers has been confirmed for any guided tour inclusion.

In some locations we have included specialty dining experiences. In Rotorua enjoy the thrill of Maori song and dance followed by a traditional hangi banquet; celebrate Dunedin’s Scottish heritage as you take part in a Haggis Ceremony complete with bagpipes; and whilst in Queenstown board the 100 year old steamship, the TSS Earnslaw and cruise across to Walter Peak Station to enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which includes an extensive range of New Zealand and local produce.

Optional Tours Directory Over 40 exciting choices Throughout your New Zealand holiday you will have the opportunity to enhance your tour with what we call ‘icing on the cake experiences’. Optional Tours provide a unique and unforgettable highlight in each of the regions that you travel through.

You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat in scenic Queenstown; take a flight over the captivating Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers; experience a scenic helicopter flight over the crystal clear turquoise waters in the Bay of Islands or relax and unwind in the hot mineral pools in the geothermal town of Rotorua, just to name a few.

Your Optional Tours Directory features all these experiences and more and will help you to plan ahead. Whilst on tour your Grand Pacific Tours crew will be on hand to assist with making these bookings.

Just another reason why there is no better way to see New Zealand than on a Grand Pacific Tours coach holiday.

Being a New Zealand specialist allows us to build relationships with key suppliers and confirm arrangements exclusive to Grand Pacific Tours.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Milford Sound was carved by glaciers over 100,000 years ago; enjoy the thrill of an optional jet boat ride in Queenstown; take an optional scenic flight over the Franz & Fox glaciers.

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Relax in style A home away from home

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rand Pacific Tours provides three standards of accommodation in line with the positioning of each tour and its price range - Quality, Superior and Premium.

QUALITY ACCOMMODATION (3 - 3.5 star) The quality hotels used on the Affordable Tours are rated 3 - 3.5 star and represent excellent value for money, offer clean and comfortable surroundings plus genuine kiwi hospitality.

SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION (4 star) Superior hotels are utilised on the Luxury Escorted Tours and represent a 4 star rating. All properties are centrally located and offer high quality service and facilities.

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION (4.5 - 5 star) We have carefully handpicked a collection of stylish 4.5 - 5 star rated hotels to be part of the Ultimate Small Group Tours experience. You will be treated to a very high standard in each location. Each of the hotels used offer a premium level of comfort, extensive guest facilities and excellent location.

When deciding which properties are to be included in our tours, Grand Pacific Tours’ management personally inspect on a regular basis each hotel to ensure the service, décor, cleanliness, meals and the general operation meet the criteria required.

All hotels are equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, iron and ironing board, varying levels of internet access, hairdryer and other bathroom amenities.

At each hotel, a member of the management team will meet the Grand Pacific Tours’ coach on arrival and provide a full introduction to the hotel and explain the facilities and surrounds - all whilst bags are being delivered to the room.

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TOP: The Crowne Plaza Auckland is centrally located and used on all Ultimate Small Groups Tours.

ABOVE: At meal times you will never have to worry about finding a table to dine at. Grand Pacific Tours’ groups are provided with priority reserved dining at breakfast and dinner.

At each hotel, a member of the management team will meet the Grand Pacific Tours’ coach on arrival and provide a full introduction to the hotel and explain the facilities and surrounds.

Travel in style Documentation and merchandise

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rand Pacific Tours offer one of the most comprehensive documentation packs in the travel industry today. We have won several awards from our travel agent partners who continually advise us that Grand Pacific Tours documents are the best.

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ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURS DOCUMENTATION (Pages 26 - 35) On all Ultimate Small Group Tours, travellers will receive the same items as listed below however, the stylish travel bag and ticket wallet are made of a high quality fabric providing a long lasting memento of your tour.

LUXURY & AFFORDABLE COACH TOURS DOCUMENTATION (Pages 10 - 25) On all Coach Holidays travellers received a durable travel bag, toiletry wet pack & laundry bag. Your ticket wallet includes tour itinerary & questionnaire, luggage tag, personal name badge, Optional Tours Directory, General Information & Frequently Asked Questions Directory, Touring Map, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and an Emergency Contact Card.

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GRAND PACIFIC TOURS MERCHANDISE Make sure you look the part when you travel on a Grand Pacific Tour. Our groups look fantastic when they are all wearing their jackets and caps. Both products offer great value and will be a memento of your holiday for years to come.

Merchandise items must be ordered at time of booking and are not available for purchase in New Zealand.

TOUR JACKET Unisex black waterproof shell jacket with embroidered logos, silver reflective piping, fleece lined collar, hood, inside mesh lining, adjustable Velcro cuff, double front and inside pockets, hidden draw cord and mobile phone pocket.

Compact, lightweight, ideal for touring Available in sizes XS to XXXL. Price £53 TOUR CAP Black wool blend cap with pre curved peak, 6 panel structure with fabric Velcro strap and embroidered logos. One size. Price £23

SPECIAL OFFER

Purchase both items for £62, normally £76.

Order at time of booking.

Luxury Escorted & Affordable Coach Tours Documentation Pack.

Ultimate Small Group Tours Documentation Pack.

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reat value for money.

So much to see, so well thought out and organised.

Our drivers were fantastic and the coaches great.

P. T. - Past Traveller

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Must do icons Quality HOTEL Accommodation (3 - 3.5 STAR) Extensive inclusions

Affordable Coach Tours Unbeatable value No hidden extras

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njoy an unbeatable value for money experience which includes a wide range of attractions that set these tours apart. Choose from four fully inclusive packages that feature the ‘must do’ icons of New Zealand without breaking the budget.

16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour Experience all the iconic attractions of the North and South islands including the breathtaking Milford Sound and world famous rail journey, The TranzAlpine.

Includes two night stays in Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua and the Bay of Islands.

14 Day New Zealand Panorama Tour Experience the natural beauty and unique culture of both the North and South Islands by modern coach without breaking the budget. Featuring an extensive list of attractions with 3 two night stays including exhilarating Queenstown.

9 Day Taste of the South Island Showcases New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island scenery as you relax on board the comfort of a modern coach. Witness a palette of dramatic landscapes and enjoy a number of iconic attractions.

8 Day Taste of the North Island Designed for the time conscious traveller but still providing a comprehensive tour. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the North island including Wellington, cultural Rotorua, the beautiful Bay of Islands and cosmopolitan Auckland.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Get to know your fellow travellers in a relaxed atmosphere; your Grand Pacific Tours Coach Captain is always on hand to assist; when travelling on a Grand Pacific Tour you will always get priority reserved dining at breakfast and dinner; porters are always on hand to deliver your luggage; Enjoy Wine Time each evening with fellow travellers.

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Best value for money including the beautiful sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands

16 Day Highlights of New Zealand Tour >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 10, 19, 30 Jan 18, 31 Oct 5, 7, 18, 27 Feb 5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 23 Nov 3, 5, 14, 21 Mar 4, 8, 13, 16, 22, 26, 31

Apr 6, 13, 18

May 2 ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£2225 £637

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £50 £101 Auckland £50 £101 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

16 Day Solo Travellers Highlights Tour Fully escorted and includes GUARANTEED single room accommodation. Refer to pages 40 - 42 for the full itinerary.

GO SOLO!

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

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MEALS 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare 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 Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

>> 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. 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

The Hongi, a traditional Maori greeting.

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 • 4 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack •

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. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International

Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire 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 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 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, including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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.

DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown 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 north to Fox Glacier. Continue to Franz Josef where time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing)

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DAY 8: Franz Josef - 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) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. This is followed by an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. 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 and breakfast at the Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. 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. 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.

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 Auckland City or similar DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP TO BOTTOM: The TranzAlpine rail journey; Larnach Castle located on the Otago Peninsula; Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city; cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak.

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A comprehensive tour of the North and South Islands at an affordable price

14 Day New Zealand Panorama Tour >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Auckland Explorer Bus Pass • City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin & Wellington GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 10, 19, 30 Jan 18, 31 Oct 5, 7, 18, 27 Feb 5, 6, 12, 18, 23 Nov 3, 5, 14, 21 Mar 4, 8, 13, 16, 26, 31

Apr 6, 13, 18

May 2 ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£1937 £559

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £50 £101 Auckland £50 £101 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

Bay of Island Inclusion Stay an extra 2 nights and take in the Bay of Islands. Upgrade to the 16 Day Highlights Tour.

Refer to pages 12 - 13 for the full itinerary.

BEST VALUE!

CITY TOUR

See the sights of Auckland on the Auckland Explorer Bus.

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*Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

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 • 13 nights quality hotel accommodation • 3 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 3 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack •

MEALS 13 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 11 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua • 1 picnic lunch • 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

>> 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. 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. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International

Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire 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 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 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, including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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.

ROTORUA HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown 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 north to Fox Glacier. Continue to Franz Josef where time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing) DAY 8: Franz Josef - 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) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. This is followed by an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s

capital, Wellington. 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 and breakfast at the Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

DAY 13: Rotorua - Auckland (B,D) This morning depart Rotorua and travel north to Auckland. This afternoon use your Auckland Explorer Bus Pass to see all of Auckland’s highlights. This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Hotel Copthorne Auckland City or similar DAY 14: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Te Puia is New Zealand’s living Maori cultural centre; Skyline Rotorua offers spectacular views; Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak; enjoy a Haggis Ceremony in Dunedin.

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Showcases the breathtaking South Island’s scenic wonders

9 Day Taste of the South Island >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

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 • 8 nights quality hotel accommodation •

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Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£1396 £353

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £50 £101 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 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 arriving at Oamaru, famous for its limestone.

Continue to Dunedin and enjoy a city sights tour & free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.

Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge

MUST DO OPTION

During your free time in Queenstown why not experience the thrill of an optional jet boat ride on the iconic Shotover River.

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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 enjoy a picnic

1 two night stay: Queenstown Hotel porterage • 2 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • 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 •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

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 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. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at the Colonel’s Homestead.

DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast. At Franz Josef time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing) DAY 8: Franz Josef - 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 Heartland Hotel Cotswold DAY 9: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Explore the North Island’s iconic attractions and geothermal hotspots

8 Day Taste of the North Island >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • City sights tour of Wellington & Auckland *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival •

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 18, 27 Jan 26 Oct 8, 13, 15, 26 Feb 8, 13, 14, 20, 26 Nov 4,11, 13, 22, Mar 3, 12, 16, 21, 24 29 Apr 3, 8, 14, 21, 26

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Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£1181 £321

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Wellington £50 £101 Auckland £50 £101 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

DAY 1: Arrive Wellington (D) On arrival into Wellington you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights)

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MEALS 7 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 6 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, Auckland •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

DAY 2: Wellington (B) Today enjoy an extensive city tour of New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free to dine at one of the many fine local restaurants.

DAY 3: 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 4: Rotorua (B,SD) The day begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of entertainment. Visit Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this afternoon. This evening experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

DAY 5: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay Of Islands (B,D) This morning travel north to Auckland for a short stop. Continue via Whangarei to 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)

Take time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum.

Return airport transfers in New Zealand 7 nights quality hotel accommodation • 3 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 1 cruise • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack •

Cruise to the Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands.

DAY 6: 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.

DAY 7: 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 Auckland City or similar DAY 8: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

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elax and enjoy the stunning regions and intriguing history of New Zealand on your choice of four itineraries featuring unique experiences. A Tour Guide will accompany the group to ensure everyone feels welcome and relaxed from day one.

19 Day New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday Experience the romance of 4 rail journeys, the majesty of 5 scenic cruises including an overnight on Milford Sound and the luxury of coach travel. Visit all the ‘best of’ attractions of the North and South Islands and enjoy 6 two night stays.

19 Day New Zealand Showcase See the natural beauty and unique icons of the North and South Islands.

Discover incredible attractions such as the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, Napier’s beautifully preserved art deco architecture, the sunny region of Blenheim and scenic Milford Sound.

10 Day South Island Spectacular Escape to New Zealand’s majestic South Island. Beginning in Christchurch, discover highlights such as the world famous TranzAlpine, the rugged West Coast, picturesque Queenstown, scenic Milford Sound, Dunedin and mighty Mt Cook.

9 Day Northern Spectacular Discover the North Island’s history, culture and beautiful scenery. Visit Auckland the ‘City of Sails’, the stunning Bay of Islands, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Napier and the ‘Coolest little Capital’ - Wellington.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Modern touring coach; Grand Pacific Coach Captain is always on hand to assist; friendly hotel staff will provide a full introduction to the hotel and explain the facilities; panoramic windows allow you to view the spectacular scenery.

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Fully escorted featuring 4 breathtaking rail journeys and Milford Sound overnight cruise

19 Day New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 10, 19 Jan 18 Oct 7, 14, 25 Feb 5, 8, 18, 23 Nov 3, 12, 21 Mar 8, 13, 16, 20, 26, 31

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Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£3045 £948

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Auckland £66 £133 Christchurch £57 £114 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • Glenbrook Vintage Railway • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Paradise Valley Springs* • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Coastal Pacific Rail Journey • International Antarctic Centre • Christchurch Tram • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • HIGHLIGHT Milford Sound Overnight Cruise • Cruise Lake Te Anau, visit Glow Worm Caves • Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey • Larnach Castle* • Glenfalloch Restaurant • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Olveston House* • City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin

>> 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 Rendezvous Hotel Auckland

DAY 3: Bay of Islands (B) 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.

The remainder of today is at leisure to choose from the many optional activities available, including a tall sailing ship experience or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

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MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 15 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch • 1 specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata • 2 delicious morning teas •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

*Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Today enjoy an Auckland city sights tour before travelling to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue through 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 Maori tribes and the British.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)

Dunedin’s historic Railway Station.

TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Experienced Tour Guide • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • Milford Sound Overnight Cruise • 17 nights superior hotel accommodation • 6 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 rail journeys • 5 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack •

DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe where you will enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Continue to Auckland’s north shore for some time at leisure. Why not take a stroll to the nearby beach for views of Rangitoto Island, Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf.

Hotel Spencer on Byron 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 Farm & Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. 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 Room. 2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride!

Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s

unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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 - 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 then continue south along the Kapiti Coast to the capital city of Wellington for an extensive city tour.

Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (2 nights) DAY 8: Wellington (B) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon and this evening is also free.

DAY 9: Wellington - Christchurch (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. Travel via coach south through some of the finest farmland areas to the garden city of Christchurch.

Hotel Quality Hotel Elms (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, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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 - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise (B,D) This morning travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via Te Anau to Milford Sound and board the Milford Mariner for your amazing overnight cruise. There is plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife - you’re bound to encounter seals and if you’re lucky maybe dolphins and penguins. As evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef.

Overnight Milford Mariner

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

For the ultimate Milford Sound experience, spend the night on board the Milford Mariner.

Your overnight cruise includes: • Cruise on a traditionally designed vessel • Cabins with private ensuite • Superb evening carvery buffet prepared freshly by an onboard chef • Cooked breakfast • Tender craft and kayaking activities • Specialist onboard nature guide • Relaxation time allowing you to view the fiords spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife

DAY 15: Milford Sound - Te Anau (B,D) Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting) to explore more of the fiord. Return back to the wharf to meet your coach and enjoy the scenic drive to Te Anau. This afternoon enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves where you will admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto.

Hotel Distinction Luxmore (Deluxe Room)

DAY 10: Christchurch (B,D) 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. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions.

DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin to board 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.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (2 nights)

DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef (B,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. Board your coach and 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 (Douglas Wing)

DAY 17: Dunedin (B,SD) Today travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Restaurant for a delightful morning tea. Return to the city for an informative city tour before some free time to explore at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift.

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 to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (Lakeview Room. 2 nights)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,SD) This morning visit Olveston House, a prestigious historic home before travelling to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. 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 for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP: Hole in the Rock Cruise. ABOVE: The Taieri Gorge Limited.

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Experience the BEST of New Zealand on this fully escorted value for money tour

19 Day New Zealand Showcase (formerly 19 Day Grand New Zealand Tour) >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 15, 30 Jan 22 Oct 5, 18, 27 Feb 6, 9, 14, 19, 24 Nov 5, 14, 17 Mar 4, 11, 14, 17, 27

Apr 9, 19

May 2

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kauri Museum* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Sky Tower • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Glenfalloch Restaurant • City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Fully escorted tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£2784 £875

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single £57 £114 Auckland Christchurch £57 £114 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 Skycity Hotel Auckland

DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) 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 and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

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MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 16 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: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata • 1 delicious morning tea: Glenfalloch Restaurant, Dunedin •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

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)

Experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert at Te Puia.

TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Experienced Tour Guide • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 18 nights superior hotel accommodation • 4 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack •

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. This afternoon includes

a visit to Sky Tower at your leisure, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.

Hotel Skycity Hotel Auckland DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Today enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland. Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family.

This afternoon travel to Hobbiton where you visit the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour.

Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Room. 2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride!

Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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 an impressive collection of art deco buildings.

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 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, where you will enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here.

Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor DAY 9: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim (B,D) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. 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 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 - Arthur’s Pass - 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 (Douglas Wing) 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 Room. 2 nights) DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain and Tour Guide are available to assist. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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.

ICONIC ATTRACTION

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. This afternoon 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. You might like to cap off your Fiordland experience by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua - Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional).

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. Next visit Glenfalloch Restaurant for a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Twizel for your overnight stay.

Hotel MacKenzie Country Hotel 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 for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Enjoy a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set; Larnach Castle built in 1871; Napier, Art Deco Capital; cruise the spectacular Milford Sound.

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Fully escorted showcasing nature’s best in the majestic South Island

10 Day South Island Spectacular >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Glenfalloch Restaurant • City sights tour of Dunedin *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Experienced Tour Guide •

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 24 Jan 31 Oct 9, 14, 27 Feb 15, 18, 28 Nov 5, 14, 23 Mar 6, 13, 20, 23, 26

Apr 5, 18, 28

May 11 ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Fully escorted tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£1639 £463

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £57 £114 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef (B,D) This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel through spectacular gorges to Arthur’s Pass. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, before continuing to Franz Josef. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) DAY 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you continue via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown.

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 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain and Tour Guide are available to assist. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine.

Get up close to Milford Sound’s spectacular waterfalls.

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DAY 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling to Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum.

Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland.

Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 9 nights superior hotel accommodation • 2 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 2 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • •

MEALS 9 cooked breakfasts • 8 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch • 1 picnic lunch • 1 delicious morning tea •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

DAY 6: 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 7: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,SD) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin for an informative city tour followed by some free time at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.

Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge DAY 8: Dunedin - Twizel (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Restaurant for a delightful morning tea. Travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Continue to Twizel for your overnight stay.

Hotel MacKenzie Country Hotel DAY 9: 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, the Church of the Good Shepherd and 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 10: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Fully escorted tour presenting the North Island’s history and cultural icons

9 Day Northern Spectacular >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kauri Museum* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Sky Tower • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • City sights tour of Auckland, Napier & Wellington *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 15, 30 Jan 22 Oct 5, 18, 27 Feb 6, 9, 19 Nov 5, 14 Mar 4, 11, 14, 17, 27

Apr 9, 19

May 2 ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Fully escorted tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£1433 £417

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Auckland £57 £114 Wellington £55 £110 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

TOURING Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows •

>> 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 Skycity Hotel Auckland DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy an informative talk at the Kauri Museum, then travel to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) 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 and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

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. This afternoon includes a visit to Sky Tower at your leisure, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.

Hotel Skycity Hotel Auckland DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Today enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland.

Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. This afternoon travel to Hobbiton where you visit the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film

See bottlenose and common dolphins on the Hole in the Rock Cruise.

Professional Coach Captain Experienced Tour Guide • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 8 nights superior hotel accommodation • 2 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 1 cruise • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • •

MEALS 8 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 7 sumptuous dinners including a specialty dinner: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua • 1 specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

trilogy on a fascinating guided tour.

Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Room. 2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to Stratosfare 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 DAY 8: Masterton - Greytown - Wellington (B,D) Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before travelling to Greytown where you see the most complete examples of original Victorian wooden architecture.

Drive through Featherston then through the Rimutaka Mountain Range into Wellington. Enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital which highlights the history and culture on show here.

Hotel James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor DAY 9: Depart Wellington (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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New Zealand coach holiday specialist

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ne of the best coach tours I’ve been on. The Ultimate coach is definitely the way to go if you’re looking for upscale travel. It was the envy of everyone whenever we stopped.

S. C. - Past traveller

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Small group travel Premium HOTEL accommodation (4.5 - 5 STAR) UNPARALLELED COMFORT

Ultimate Small Group Tours Business class on wheels Maximum 20 travellers

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he beauty of travelling aboard the Ultimate Coach in a small group is that every aspect of your holiday is personal. Be treated as a VIP and enjoy premium accommodation combined with a number of exclusive extras.

The Ultimate Coach Be dazzled by this state of the art full size coach (13.5 metres long) which would normally house 48 seats and has been configured with only 20 luxury leather seats complete with incredible amenities. Three new vehicles have been purpose built for Grand Pacific Tours boasting a cutting edge design with the very latest finishes. Onboard the coach, the luxuries extend through a wide range of features including:

• 20 luxury leather fully reclining seats with adjustable headrest and calf support for added comfort.

• Panoramic viewing, air-conditioning and seat belts.

• Wood grain timber tray table with built in cup holder.

• Seat side personal storage area providing easy access to your travel bag.

• Personal audio control unit with multiple music channels and a complimentary set of headphones.

• Individual USB point for charging your camera, mobile phone and iPod/iPad. • Stylish centre galley area equipped with refrigerated drinking fountain and fridge units.

• Complimentary daily on board Wi-Fi allowance.

• Onboard restroom.

Ultimate Tour extras Travel in style and enjoy a number of extras exclusive to Ultimate Small Group Tours: A deluxe Travel Set including Travel Bag and Ticket Wallet.

Complimentary pre dinner drink at the welcome dinner.

• Cloth bag including boxed mints and complimentary bottle of water.

• Access to daily newspaper and a range of glossy magazines.

• An intimate farewell dinner including selected beverages.

• A BONUS Group Photo • •

The Ultimate Coach offers a level of unparalleled comfort including luxury leather fully reclining seats; individual USB point for charging all devices is available onboard the coach; travelling in a small group is a personal experience; a collection of handpicked stylish 4.5-5 star hotels are part of the Ultimate Small Group Tours experience; panoramic windows, air-conditioning and wood grain timber tray tables are only a few of the wide range of features.

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Experience the ultimate tour combining rail, coach and magical Doubtful Sound overnight cruise

19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Experience >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

Doubtful Sound

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 7*,18* Jan 6, 26 Oct 12 Feb 10, 17 Nov 14, 25 Mar 9, 15 Apr 2, 15 Dec 18#

May 3* BONUS OFFER* £138 per person discount applies to this departure date. #Festive Season Departure. £46 per person surcharge applies.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£4419 £1374

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single £69 £137 Auckland Christchurch £101 £202 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

The Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry, dance or challenge of the Maori people.

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PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • Glenbrook Vintage Railway • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Kiwi Encounter* • Rainbow Springs* • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Coastal Pacific Rail Journey • International Antarctic Centre • Christchurch Tram • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • HIGHLIGHT Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise • Cruise Lake Te Anau, visit Glow Worm Caves • Olveston House* • Larnach Castle* • City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Personalised meet & greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise • 17 nights premium hotel accommodation • 6 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 3 rail journeys • 5 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo •

MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Skyline Restaurant, Rotorua • 14 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • 2 lunches including a specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata • 2 delicious morning teas including an Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

>> 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 who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Enjoy an Auckland city sights tour before travelling to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue through 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 Maori tribes and the British.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Room. 2 nights) DAY 3: Bay of Islands (B) 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.

The remainder of today is at leisure to choose from the many optional activities available, including a tall sailing ship experience or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe for a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Enjoy some free time in Auckland this afternoon.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland 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 Farm & Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Continue to Rainbow Springs, spanning 22 acres of native trees. A highlight will be the Kiwi Encounter experience which offers a unique behind-the-scenes tour of a working kiwi nursery and hatchery.

Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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 - Wellington (B,D) Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo for some free time at this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and then continue south along the Kapiti Coast to the Nation’s capital, Wellington for an extensive city tour.

Hotel InterContinental Wellington (2 nights) DAY 8: Wellington (B) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

DAY 9: Wellington - Christchurch (B,D) This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross the Cook Strait and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey that follows a thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Meet your Ultimate Coach in the fishing village of Kaikoura for the journey across the Northern Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch.

Hotel The George (2 nights) DAY 10: Christchurch (B) 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. This afternoon includes a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions.

This evening is also free to enjoy one of the many eateries near your hotel.

DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Fox Glacier (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 Ultimate Coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier or similar DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B) 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 into Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to 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 Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights)

DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown.

Your Grand Pacific Tours Local Host is 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, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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 - Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (B,L,D) Today travel via Te Anau to Manapouri. Enjoy a picnic lunch as you cruise across this glacial lake.

A short ride over the Wilmot Pass brings you to the boarding point to join the Fiordland Navigator for an amazing overnight experience. As you cruise through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound, naturalist guides will provide commentary and point out the resident wildlife. When evening falls enjoy a delicious carvery buffet prepared freshly by the onboard chef.

Overnight Fiordland Navigator

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Escape to the peace & tranquillity of Doubtful Sound for an overnight cruise on the Fiordland Navigator. Your overnight experience includes: • Cruise on a traditionally designed vessel • Cabins with private ensuite • Superb evening carvery buffet prepared freshly by an onboard chef • Cooked breakfast • Tender craft and kayaking activities • Knowledgeable nature guide • Relaxation time allowing you to view the fiords spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife

DAY 15: Doubtful Sound - Te Anau (B,D) Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading back to Deep Cove for the trip back to Manapouri. Return back to the wharf and meet your Ultimate Coach for the journey back to Te Anau. This afternoon cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves where you will admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto.

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin. There will be time to explore the city at leisure before visiting Olveston House, a prestigious historic home.

Hotel Distinction Dunedin (2 nights) DAY 17: Dunedin (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories on a guided tour with time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand Ballroom.

Return to the city for some free time. You might like to board the Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail (optional).

DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,SD) This morning travel to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.

Hotel The George DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

The Coastal Pacific, a truly spectacular rail journey.

18 DECEMBER 2016

Festive Season Departure#

Witness the spectacular scenery of New Zealand during the Festive Season. On Christmas Day enjoy a sumptuous dinner with all the trimmings in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Celebrate an unforgettable New Year’s Eve on your overnight cruise through the pristine beauty of Doubtful Sound. See in the New Year with new friends creating lifelong memories.

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Discover the best of New Zealand’s iconic regions and attractions in a small group

19 Day Ultimate Discovery >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kauri Museum* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Zealong Tea Estate* • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Hawkes Bay Napier Express • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Larnach Castle* • City sights tour of Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 27* Jan 28 Nov 18 Mar 1

Apr 22 BONUS OFFER* £138 per person discount applies to this departure date.

*Guided tour.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£4052 £1168

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single £69 £137 Auckland Christchurch £101 £202 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland

DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) 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 and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

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MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 15 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • 2 lunches including a specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

DAY 2: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D) Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach, 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 (Deluxe Room. 2 nights)

The magnificent Fox Glacier at just over 13 kilometres in length.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Personalised meet & greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 18 nights premium hotel accommodation • 4 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo •

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 Crowne Plaza Auckland DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) This morning enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland before travelling to the Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only tea plantation for a tour & tasting.

Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. This afternoon travel to Hobbiton and discover the real Middle-earth when you visit the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy on a fascinating guided tour.

Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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 (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. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express and hear informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the MTG Hawkes Bay or to take a guided walk at your leisure (optional).

Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania

Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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.

DAY 8: Napier - Wellington (B,D) Travel south this morning into Wellington for a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here.

Hotel InterContinental Wellington

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 Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights)

DAY 9: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim (B,D) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. This afternoon board the Interislander Ferry and enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton where you board your Ultimate Coach for the short journey to Blenheim.

Hotel Marlborough Vintners Hotel

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. You might like to cap off your Fiordland experience by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua – Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional).

DAY 10: Blenheim - Kaikoura - Christchurch (B) 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 The George

DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the “Edinburgh of the South”. Enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time to explore at leisure. The sweet tooth might like to tour Cadbury World (optional) whilst others might be interested in a tour of the Speight’s Brewery (optional).

Hotel Distinction Dunedin

DAY 11: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Fox Glacier (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 Ultimate coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier DAY 12: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B) 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 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 Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Grand Pacific Local Host is available to assist. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic

ICONIC ATTRACTION

DAY 17: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories on a guided tour with time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Mt Cook.

Hotel The Hermitage Hotel DAY 18: 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 including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel The George DAY 19: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Discover all the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour; join the Hawke’s Bay Express for a stylishly memorable experience of the Art Deco capital; an example of the unique architecture in Napier.

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Explore the majestic South Island and diverse North Island in ultimate style

16 Day Ultimate Explorer >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Kiwi Encounter* • Rainbow Springs* • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 27* Jan 11, 26 Oct 28 Feb 13 Nov 9 Mar 1, 29

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*Guided tour.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£3526 £1049

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £101 £202 Auckland £69 £137 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel The George DAY 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook (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 to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.

Hotel The Hermitage Hotel DAY 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin (B,D) Depart Mt Cook and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time to explore at leisure. The sweet tooth might like to tour Cadbury World (optional) whilst others might be interested in a tour of the Speight’s Brewery (optional).

Hotel Distinction Dunedin

View Aoraki / Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak from the Hermitage Hotel.

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MEALS 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 13 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Auckland • 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

BONUS OFFER* £138 per person discount applies to these departure dates.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Personalised meet & greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 15 nights premium hotel accommodation • 4 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo •

DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by an Ultimate High Tea in the Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas 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 Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Grand Pacific Tours Local Host is available to assist with the many sightseeing options available, including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. 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 which the chef will prepare in front of you at 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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

DAY 7: Queenstown - Fox Glacier (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier.

Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel.

Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier or similar DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,D) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to 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 Ultimate Coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel The George 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 InterContinental Wellington (2 nights) DAY 10: Wellington (B) A highlight this morning will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. This is followed by an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. 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 Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike

anything you’ve seen before. Continue to Rainbow Springs, spanning 22 acres of native trees. A highlight will be the Kiwi Encounter experience which offers a unique behind-the-scenes tour of a working kiwi nursery and hatchery. 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 the 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 Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Room. 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.

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 enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland DAY 16: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak; discover the traditions of Maori Culture; Agrodome, an educational hands on experience.

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Enjoy an Ultimate escape to New Zealand’s dramatic South Island

10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Larnach Castle* • City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Personalised meet & greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand •

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 14* Jan 17 Oct 17, 29 Mar 19 Dec 8* May 10*

>> ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

BONUS OFFER* £92 per person discount applies to these departure dates.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£2276 £724

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £101 £202 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D) On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel The George DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Fox Glacier (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. Board your Ultimate coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing via Franz Josef to Fox Glacier where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Distinction Fox Glacier or similar DAY 3: Fox Glacier - Queenstown (B) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south along the West Coast. Arrive into picturesque Queenstown where this evening is free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) DAY 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Local Host is available to assist.

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 at the Colonel’s Homestead.

Reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.

The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journey’s of the world.

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DAY 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to

9 nights premium hotel accommodation 2 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 2 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo • •

MEALS 9 cooked breakfasts • 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • 1 picnic lunch • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

Fiordland. You may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights) DAY 6: 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 7: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the “Edinburgh of the South”. Enjoy an informative city tour followed by free time to explore at leisure.

Hotel Distinction Dunedin DAY 8: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories on a guided tour, followed by an Ultimate High Tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru, famous for it’s limestone. Follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Mt Cook.

Hotel The Hermitage Hotel DAY 9: 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 including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel The George DAY 10: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

An unforgettable Ultimate experience of the rich culture of the North Island

9 Day Ultimate North Island Escape >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kauri Museum* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Zealong Tea Estate • Longlands Farm & Restaurant • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Hawkes Bay Napier Express • City sights tour of Auckland, Napier & Wellington *Guided tour.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows •

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Sep 9* Apr 5 BONUS OFFER* £92 per person discount applies to this departure date.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twwin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£2060 £595

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Auckland £69 £137 Wellington £69 £137 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

>> 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 who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel Crowne Plaza 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 to 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 (Deluxe Room. 2 nights) DAY 3: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B) Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

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 Crowne Plaza Auckland

Zealong Tea Estate, enjoy a tour and tasting.

DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland before travelling to the Zealong Tea Estate, for a tour & tasting.

Continue through the picturesque countryside to Longlands Farm & Restaurant to enjoy a delicious

Professional Coach Captain Personalised meet & greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 8 nights premium hotel accommodation • 2 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 1 cruise • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo • •

MEALS 8 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 7 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Wellington • 1 specialty lunch: Longlands Farm & Restaurant, Matamata •

Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

home cooked lunch. This afternoon travel to Hobbiton and discover the real Middle-earth on a fascinating guided tour.

Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua for breakfast with champagne, spectacular views and also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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 (B,D) Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier known as the “Art Deco Capital”. Enjoy a tour on board the Hawke’s Bay Express and hear informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy some free time this afternoon.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania DAY 8: Napier - Wellington (B,SD) Travel south this morning into Wellington for a city tour of the nation’s capital which will highlight the history and culture on show here. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel InterContinental Wellington DAY 9: Depart Wellington (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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Fully escorted Complete NZ Experience ICONIC ATTRACTIONS

Cruise & Coach Tours Discover New Zealand by sea and land

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rand Pacific Tours and Celebrity Cruises present this exclusive opportunity to discover New Zealand fully escorted by Cruise and Luxury Coach. Enjoy modern luxury on a cruise across the Tasman Sea on board the indulgent Celebrity Solstice. Combine this with a luxury coach tour and see the best of New Zealand’s iconic attractions and stunning scenery not included on the cruise, giving you the complete New Zealand experience.

Celebrity Solstice Cruise The luxurious Celebrity Solstice offers you more than you ever imagined, from an upper deck of lush, natural grass to chic restaurants and lounges. This sophisticated cruise ship that allows you to do as much or as little as you choose while providing attentive service that is second to none.

LUXURY COACH TOUR See the sights and iconic locations not visited on the cruise in the comfort of a modern coach. Traverse the roads in the safe hands of your professional Coach Captain as you enjoy their expert knowledge and professional commentary. Experience a range of wonderful attractions and stay in superior accommodation.

3 tour options. The choice is yours 23 Day Best of New Zealand by Cruise & Luxury Coach Fully Escorted commencing with a relaxing 12 night cruise followed by a 10 night luxury coach tour.

23 Day Best of New Zealand by Luxury Coach & Cruise Experience a fully escorted 10 night luxury coach tour followed by a relaxing 12 night cruise.

19 Day New Zealand Southern Explorer & Cruise Fully Escorted 6 night luxury coach tour of the South Island and Auckland highlights combined with a relaxing 12 night cruise.

For detailed itineraries and pricing call 1st Class Holidays.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Celebrity Solstice, one of the newest and most luxurious superliners on the water today; a variety of dining options are available to experience; relax in the luxury and comfort of your beautifully appointed Deluxe Balcony Cabin; one of a kind experiences will rejuvenate your spirits; enjoy a quiet refuge by day, gazing over the sea with a cocktail in hand.

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Fully Escorted featuring a relaxing cruise combined with luxury coach travel

23 Day Best of New Zealand by Cruise & Luxury Coach >> NO HIDDEN EXTRAS TRAVEL SERVICES Tour Guide • Internal flight from Auckland to Queenstown • Hotel to airport transfer in Christchurch, Day 23 • GST (Goods & Services tax) • Port taxes • Comprehensive Documentation Pack •

Port of departure Ports of call Cruise route

Hokianga Matakohe

Whangarei

CELEBRITY SOLSTICE CRUISE (Day 1 - 13) BONUS US$100 onboard credit per stateroom • Deluxe Balcony Cabin (Vista Deck 8) • Group meet & greet and welcome dinner • World class dining in a range of unique venues (Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily) • Awesome entertainment • Inspiring activities such as cooking classes and wine tasting • Ports of call: - Sydney / Melbourne, free time to explore - Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, Fiordland National Park - Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South - Akaroa, French inspired village - Wellington, Coolest Little Capital - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty - Bay of Islands - Auckland, ‘City of Sails’ • Gratuities on board •

Waitomo

Arthur’s Pass

GUARANTEED Departures 2016 2017 Nov 27 Jan 12^, 14#

Feb 5, 7#

LUXURY COACH TOUR (Day 13 - 23) Professional Coach Captain • Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • 10 nights Superior hotel accommodation • 3 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 10 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch • 1 lunch •

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium • Sky Tower • Kauri Museum* • Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour • Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City sights tour of Auckland *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

^This departure does not include a port call to the Bay of Islands but instead includes a 2 night port call in Tauranga. #These departures operate in reverse. Travel by luxury coach first then cruise back to Australia. Different ports apply.

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Only Prices Fully escorted tour includes accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Twin Share Per Person Single Supplement

£3837 £1740

Stay a little longer City Twin Share Single Christchurch £57 £114 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

ALL TOURS MUST BE BOOKED 100 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO GUARANTEE PRICES.

23 Day Best of NZ by

REVERSE DIRECTION Luxury Coach & Cruise OPTION If you prefer to travel by luxury

coach through New Zealand first and then cruise back to Australia, the following departure dates are available: Jan 14 & Feb 7, 2017.

>> ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

Port arrival and departure times may vary.

DAY 1: Arrive Sydney (D) Arrive in Sydney where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours Guide aboard the Celebrity Solstice.

Meet your travelling companions at a group welcome prior to dinner.

Overnight Celebrity Solstice Port Times Depart at 18:30 DAY 2: Cruising (B,L,D) Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning superliner. While at sea enjoy the onboard facilities, world class cuisine and the entertainment not to mention your deluxe balcony cabin.

DAY 3: Melbourne - Free Day (B,L,D) Explore Melbourne, a cultural melting pot, that is host to major international events.

Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00 DAYS 4 - 5: Cruising (B,L,D) Cruise across the Tasman Sea to the Land of the Long White Cloud.

DAY 6: Milford, Doubtful & Dusky Sounds (B,L,D) Sail into the narrow fiords of Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds. Your ship will seem to shrink in comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush mountain terrain. Scenic cruising.

DAY 7: Dunedin (B,L,D) Situated on the magnificent Otago coastline, explore Dunedin’s historic architecture and beautiful botanic gardens.

Port Times Arrive 09:00 Depart 19:00 DAY 8: Akaroa (B,L,D) Nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is rich with beautiful bays and home to the rarest and smallest marine dolphin.

Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 18:00 DAY 9: Wellington (B,L,D) Locals are particularly proud of the National Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa.

Loosely translated as ‘our place’ from the native Maori tongue, the museum is one of the world’s largest and most progressive.

Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:00 DAY 10: Cruising (B,L,D) Enjoy a quiet refuge by day, gazing over the sea with a cocktail in hand.

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DAY 11: Tauranga (B,L,D) Known as the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is located at the entrance to one of the largest natural harbours in New Zealand.

Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:00 DAY 12: Bay of Islands (B,L,D) The beaches in this region are considered some of the world’s finest with their perfect white sand and crystal-clear water.

Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 19:00 DAY 13: Arrive Auckland - City Sights Tour (B,D) This morning arrive into the beautiful ‘City of Sails’, Auckland. Disembark the ship, meet your Coach Captain and enjoy an informative city tour including a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium, see New Zealand’s unique aquatic life up close, including a large collection of sharks, gigantic stingrays, and beautiful seahorses. This afternoon includes a visit to Sky Tower at your leisure, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions.

Hotel Skycity Hotel or similar DAY 14: Auckland - Hokianga - Bay of Islands (B,D) Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe to enjoy an informative talk at the Kauri Museum.

After lunch travel north through Dargaville to the unforgettable Footprints Waipoua encounter, home to some of the largest remaining kauri trees in the world. A local guide will explain how these trees are inter-twined with the lives of local Maori and the important role they play in the eco-system that is the Waipoua Forest. Continue to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands or similar (2 nights) DAY 15: Bay of Islands (B,D) This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.

The rest of today is free. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Hole in the Rock Cruise, a relaxing luncheon cruise or a spectacular scenic flight. The choice is yours and your Tour Guide & Coach Captain will be available to assist.

DAY 16: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B) Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland for some free time. This evening is also free for you to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

Hotel Skycity Hotel or similar DAY 17: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Depart Auckland and travel to Waitomo for a tour of the Glow Worm Caves where tiny creatures radiate their luminescent light. Next visit Hobbiton for lunch followed by an experience of the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set. A guide will escort you through the ten acre site recounting fascinating details of how the set was created. Continue to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.

Hotel Millennium Rotorua or similar (2 nights)

DAY 18: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to the Stratosfare Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. 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.

ICONIC ATTRACTION

DAY 19: Rotorua - Auckland - Queenstown (B,D) Travel to Auckland Airport where you will board a local flight to the resort town of Queenstown, located in the South Island. Meet your South Island Coach Captain and enjoy a tour of historic Arrowtown before arriving at your hotel.

Hotel Millennium Queenstown or similar (2 nights) DAY 20: Queenstown (Free Day) (B) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Tour Guide and Coach Captain are available to assist. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon or get up close to a Kiwi bird. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine high above Queenstown at the Skyline Restaurant or board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu for dinner at Walter Peak Station (optional).

DAY 21: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D) Depart Queenstown and travel via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Fox Glacier. Continue to Franz Josef where time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) or similar DAY 22: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,SD) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory.

Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Descend through spectacular gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts before completing your journey at Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.

Hotel Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel or similar DAY 23: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

TOP TO BOTTOM: The Sky Tower offers breathtaking views over Auckland; discover the traditions of Maori Culture; cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak.

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Special Interest Tours Let your interests take you on a journey

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rand Pacific Tours specialise in one destination, New Zealand! We are able to focus 100% of our energy on developing new and interesting itineraries that included key festivals and events around the country. Our range of products is impressive and our innovative product team are continually designing new experiences for your enjoyment. So let your interests take you on a journey. Whether you are looking for a festive getaway, are travelling solo and want to make new friends or you are interested in the wonderful range of unique gardens of New Zealand, the choice is yours!

Our innovative product team are continually designing new experiences for your enjoyment.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Experience the Festive Season Kiwi Style; the Pohutukawa, NZ’s Christmas Tree; Hamilton Gardens is one of the standout gardens visited on the Garden Tour; make new friends on the Solo Travellers tours.

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OVERVIEW OF ITINERARIES

CRUISE & CHRISTMAS FEAST

17 Day Festive Season Tour

11 Day Ultimate Christmas Tour

16 Day Solo Travellers Highlights Tour

From £2427 per person, twin share

From £2564 per person, twin share

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itness the spectacular scenery of the North and South Islands. On Christmas Day enjoy a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station, for a gourmet lunch with all the trimmings. Start the year off in the North Island where you will see in the New Year in Rotorua.

This tour includes two night stays in Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua and the Bay of Islands. On your visit to the ‘land of the long white cloud’ enjoy delicious food, spend time with new friends and create unique memories.

f you’d prefer to travel in a small group, travel in style on board the Ultimate Coach, offering comfort unparalleled by any other vehicle.

Escape and enjoy New Zealand’s majestic South Island over the festive season. Commencing in Christchurch enjoy a 2 night stay, marvel at the mighty Mt Cook, travel to Dunedin situated on the magnificent Otago coastline, cruise the Milford Sound and enjoy 2 nights in picturesque Queenstown where you will celebrate Christmas Day with a superb dinner with all the trimmings.

Visit the rugged West Coast before boarding one of the great train journeys of the world, the TranzAlpine. Maximum 20 travellers.

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esigned for those who travel solo, but want the convenience, company and value of travelling in a group. See the natural beauty and unique culture of both the North and South Islands by modern coach without breaking the budget. Enjoy two nights in exhilarating Queenstown, the ‘Coolest little Capital’, Wellington and cultural Rotorua.

Highlights include travel on the TranzAlpine Rail Journey and the Milford Sound Cruise. A Tour Guide will accompany the group to ensure the ice is broken from day one.

Grand Pacific Tours specialise in one destination, New Zealand! We are able to focus 100% of our energy on developing new and interesting itineraries that included key festivals and events around the country.

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Waitomo Caves Mokau New Plymouth Wanganui

11 Day Ultimate Solo Travellers Tour

10 Day Solo Travellers South Island Tour

11 Day North Island Garden Tour

From £3489 Guaranteed single room

From £2102 Guaranteed single room

From £2001 per person, twin share

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ravel on an unforgettable experience and discover the sheer indulgence of New Zealand the Ultimate way. You will see in the New Year with new found friends in Wellington, enjoy premium accommodation, delicious meals and experience an exciting range of iconic attractions.

Visits include the International Antarctic Centre, Larnach Castle, the Milford Sound Cruise and TranzAlpine Rail Journey. Enjoy two night stays in Wellington, Blenheim deep in the Marlborough Country, Christchurch a city re-imagined, Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland and the resort town of Queenstown. You will be the envy of everyone on the road! Maximum 20 travellers.

iscover the majestic beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this fully escorted holiday.

Arrive into Christchurch, the gateway to the South Island where you will meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink and dinner. Share breathtaking highlights such as the TranzAlpine rail journey, picturesque Queenstown, magnificent Milford Sound, Dunedin and mighty Mt Cook. A Tour Guide will ensure that you enjoy your holiday with like-minded travellers making a network of new friends.

ully escorted by a horticultural guide, visit the best botanic and private gardens in the North Island including Ayrlies Garden, Hamilton Gardens and the Taranaki Garden Festival, New Zealand’s premier garden event. Experience key attractions such as Waiheke Island, a haven of beautiful vineyards and fresh Pacific Rim cuisine; Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only tea plantation, cultural Rotorua, the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and ‘the coolest little capital’ Wellington.

For detailed itineraries and pricing call 1st Class Holidays.

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Passenger Terms and conditions BOOKING CONDITIONS

Our Fair Trading Agreement sets out clearly and simply the responsibilities which we at 1st Class Holidays have to you, and which you in turn have to us, when a contract is made between us. When signing the booking form for your holiday you will sign on behalf of yourself and others named in your party that you have read, understood and accepted this Fair Trading Agreement and the holiday information provided in this brochure. Your obligation is to pay the price of the holiday and recognise your liabilities if you wish to alter the holiday or have to make a cancellation. On our part we have the obligation to provide you with the holiday you have booked. Our specification of that holiday and our terms are clearly stated in this brochure which was published in January 2016. Your contract is entered into with 1st Class Holidays Ltd, fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority. This Fair Trading agreement applies to all holidays sold from this brochure.

In these booking conditions “you” and ”your” means all persons named on the booking including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date, or any of them as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” means 1st Class Holidays Ltd.

YOUR CONTRACT WITH US

1. YOU PAY A DEPOSIT When you make your booking you must complete a booking form accepting on behalf of all your party the terms of this Fair Trading Agreement, and pay a minimum deposit of £400 per person. All moneys paid to your Travel Agent are held by them on your behalf until we issue our confirmation invoice. Thereafter the Travel Agent holds the moneys on our behalf.

2. HOLIDAY INSURANCE It is a condition of your contract with us that you should take out insurance to cover you in the event of illness, personal injury or death during the course of your holiday and for cancellation. Please provide the name and contact number of your insurance company (and policy number if applicable) on your booking form.

3. YOU PAY THE BALANCE The balance of your holiday cost must be paid at least 89 days prior to your departure via the office at which you made your booking. If you make your booking within 89 days of departure you must pay the full cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in full and on time we reserve the right to treat the holiday as cancelled by you, retain your deposit and apply cancellation charges set out in paragraph (5) below. Please note that late balance payment may delay receipt of your travel documents.In these booking conditions “you” and ”your” means all persons named on the booking including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date, or any of them as the context requires. “We”, “us” and “our” means 1st Class Holidays Ltd. 4. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If, after your confirmation has been issued you wish to change your holiday booking we will do our best to help, provided written notification is received at our offices from the person who signed the Booking Form or their Travel Agent, not later than the date on which the balance of the original holiday cost was due for payment. This must be accompanied by a payment of £50 per person to cover administration costs. Any alteration requested after this date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and the cancellation charges set out in paragraph 5 below will be applied except where the change requested is to substitute a party member where that person is prevented from taking their holiday. In this situation, this person may transfer their booking to someone else on payment of £50 per person together with all costs incurred by us as a result of the transfer providing we are notified not less than 10 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. Any request for substitution received less than 10 weeks before departure will be treated as a cancellation as above with any new arrangements being treated as a fresh booking. Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. Flight Tickets, cruises, wildlife packages etc) may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

5. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person signing the Booking Form and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your booking. As we incur costs from the date we confirm your booking we will retain your deposit and in addition apply cancellation charges up to the maximum amount shown below. The amount of cancellation charge shown is a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges which are non refundable in any event. These charges are calculated from the date we or your Travel Agent receive your written notification: More than 89 days Deposit only 88 - 31 days 50% 30 - 15 days 75% 14 days and less 100% 6. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a complaint during your holiday you must inform the supplier of the service(s) in question immediately who will do his/her best to help you straight away. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot you must notify us in writing within 28 days of the completion of your holiday and this must be to 1st Class Holidays at the address shown on the Booking Form. You must quote your booking reference number, holiday number and departure date. We regret we cannot accept liability in respect of any complaint or claims which are not notified to us in accordance with this clause.

7. OTHER ITEMS (a) You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time and we cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered if you are not. (b) We reserve the right to refuse a booking or terminate a clients holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in the opinion of ourselves or some other person in authority does or is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. In the event of such termination our responsibility for you and your holiday immediately ceases.

Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation to make any refund, pay any compensation or meet any expenses or losses you incur as a result. (c) PASSPORTS & VISAS - It is the responsibility of the travelling passenger to ensure that they are in the possession of the correct travel documents. (d) HEALTH - Regulations are subject to change and passengers are reminded that they are responsible for complying with entry and health requirements of all countries they intend to visit. A Department of Health leaflet (Ref - T3) ‘A Traveller’s Guide to Health’ is available on request or may be obtained free from your Doctor, Travel Agent or by phoning Freephone 0800 555777. Non British Citizens must check with the appropriate Embassy or Consulate for the country they intend to

stay in or pass through. The regulations may of course change and all clients must check the up to date position in good time before departure. (e) UNUSED SERVICES - No refunds are allowed for services provided in your package which are not used. Therefore should you cancel, amend or miss any part of your tour, we will not be responsible for any refund.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

1. WE RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY A binding contract between us comes into existence when your travel agent confirms your booking over the telephone or we despatch our confirmation invoice. The terms of this Fair Trading Agreement form the basis of this contract which will be governed by English law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.

2. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE Holiday prices include all coach travel, accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT and GST* where applicable. A goods and service tax (GST*) is levied on hotel and other elements of your holiday package.

Similar to British VAT a proportion of this tax is refundable to overseas visitors.

Rather than impose on you the responsibility for reclaiming any rebate due we have already deducted this amount in calculating the holiday prices shown in this brochure. When signing the booking form you waive your personal right to claim a GST* rebate applicable to your holiday package and assign such entitlement to us as the tour operator. This will then enable us to reclaim the tax paid by us on your behalf and no further refunds will be due to you. Reservations can only be accepted on this express understanding. Unless specifically indicated in holiday itinerary or description contained in this brochure, entrance fees, guide fees, city sightseeing tours and optional excursions are not included in the holiday cost. We do however reserve the right to increase or decrease brochure prices of any item. As soon as you have confirmed your booking and paid in full, and the booking form has been received at our office, then the price of your holiday is guaranteed against currency surcharges. Prices are, however, subject to surcharges resulting from Government action (including the imposition of any new charges, taxes, or levies, or changes to existing charges, taxes, or levies

by Government or Government agencies in the U.K. or abroad); changes to fuel costs; increases in scheduled air fares; and changes to port or airport taxes.

Any surcharges will be calculated by adding to the increased cost per person, an administrative fee of 50p, together with an amount to cover Travel Agents’ commission. In the case of an increase in the rate of Value Added Tax, the expansion of its scope, or the introduction of any new consumer taxes or levies, we reserve the right to pass on the full cost of such change. In all other cases only amounts in excess of 2% of the basic holiday price will be surcharged. If this means you paying more than an additional 10% of the basic holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all monies paid, less any premium paid for holiday insurance and amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days of the date printed on the Surcharge Invoice. We will not surcharge your holiday price within 30 days of your holiday departure date.

3. IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY The arrangements for holidays in this brochure are made many months in advance. Accordingly we must reserve the right to make changes to brochure and holiday details both before and after your booking has been confirmed.

Most of these changes will, however, be minor. Where they are significant we will notify you or your Travel Agent as soon as is reasonably possible before your departure. A ‘significant change’ is one made before departure which involves changing your departure time by more than 12 hours, your departure point (except as between Gatwick and Heathrow and vice versa) to one which is more inconvenient for you, your resort area, reducing the quality of your main hotel or a change of tour itinerary which involves a destination being completely eliminated from the revised itinerary. Please note a change of or reduction in quality of one or more single overnight hotels on touring and part touring holidays will not be a significant change. Further, all other changes will be minor ones. In the event of a ‘significant change’ we will offer you the choice of: (a) continuing with the holiday as amended or (b) purchasing an alternative holiday of comparable standard if available (and paying or receiving a refund in respect of any price difference); or (c) cancelling your booking and receiving a full refund of all moneys paid to us.

In the event of a significant change, we will in addition pay you compensation in accordance with and limited to the compensation table set out below except where we are forced to make the change as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care which include but are not limited to those mounting to ‘force majeure’ as described in this Agreement. No compensation is payable for minor changes and we regret we cannot meet any costs or expenses you may incur as a result.

Before Departure Date Compensation per person Over 89 days Nil 88-29 days £10 28-15 days £15 14-8 days £20 7-0 days £25 4. IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY In certain circumstances we may have to cancel your holiday. We will not however, cancel your holiday after the date the balance of your holiday price falls due except where you have failed to make payment in full and on time or where we are forced to do so as a result of circumstances outside our control including those amounting to ‘force majeure’ as described below. If this should occur (other than due to your default in payment) we will offer you a suitable alternative, if available (with you paying or receiving a refund in respect of any price difference) or a prompt and full refund of all monies you have paid. In accordance with and limited to “in clause 3 if we change your holiday” the scale shown, we will pay you compensation except where we are forced to cancel as a result of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care which include but are not limited to those amounting to ‘force majeure’ as mentioned below or where an insufficient number of people have booked your chosen holiday - in this case you will be notified not less than 8 weeks before your scheduled departure date. Very rarely, we may be forced to curtail your holiday after departure where circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’ as described below arise. In this very unusual situation, we regret we cannot make any refunds or pay any compensation or be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by you as a result.

We regret we cannot accept responsibility or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is

prevented or affected by reason of circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’.

Circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’ include any event which we or the supplier of the services in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid such as war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial action, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, closure of airports or ports, governmental action and all similar events beyond our control.

5. WHAT HAPPENS TO COMPLAINTS We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, you are entitled to ask for arbitration under a special ABTA scheme devised for the travel industry and administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on yourself in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5000 per person or £25000 per booking form or to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury or illness. Details of the scheme can be found on the abta website - www.abta.com.

6. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU (a) We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers providing they were at the time acting within the course of their employment and for ensuring that we provide the services as described within this brochure and to a reasonable standard. This acceptance of liability does not however apply where you suffer death, bodily injury or illness (dealt with separately below) or where circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’ occur as described in clause 4 above. In all cases except where personal injury, illness or death results, our liability is however limited to twice the holiday price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) of the person(s) affected in total. Further, so far as air, sea, rail and road carriers and providers of accommodation are concerned our liability is limited as if we were carriers/providers of accommodation within the appropriate international conventions. (b) Where appropriate and subject to our reasonable discretion, we will afford general assistance to clients who through misadventure, suffer illness, personal injury or death whilst travelling overseas on a 1st Class Holiday arising out of an activity which does not form part of the holiday arrangements nor part of an excursion offered through the Company and which is the responsibility of the third party. Where legal action is undertaken by the client against such a third party, with the prior agreement of 1st Class Holidays initial legal costs associated therewith shall be met by us, always providing clients request such assistance within 90 days from the date of misadventure. The aggregate cost of such general assistance and initial legal costs shall not exceed £5,000 per booking form, cost to ourselves. Furthermore, in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third party or there being suitable insurance policy/ policies in force, such costs actually incurred by us shall be recoverable from the client. (c) We accept responsibility should you or any member of your party suffer death, personal injury or illness as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you by any of our employees, agents, suppliers or sub contractors providing they were at the time acting within the course of their employment except where the failure to perform or improper performance was due to your own acts and/or omissions or those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or an event which either ourselves or the supplier of the services in question could not have foreseen or forestalled even with all due care. In addition please note that in the case of air, sea, road and rail carriers and providers of accommodation, our liabilities are limited as if we were carriers/ providers of accommodation within the appropriate international conventions.

It is however a condition of this acceptance of liability that you will assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights you may have to pursue any third party. You must also give ourselves and our insurers your full cooperation. (d) Whilst we will always endeavour to perform all parts of our agreement fully, we cannot accept responsibility, or offer compensation in respect of, circumstances where performance of the agreement is prevented or affected by circumstances or events which are reasonably beyond our control, including those amounting to ‘force majeure’ as described in clause 4. In the event of delays we will try to minimise the inconvenience to you so far as is possible, practical and appropriate in the circumstances prevailing at the time. (e) Please remember that some amenities (e.g.. lifts, swimming pools, etc.) require servicing or cleaning and we cannot therefore guarantee that they are always available. Some services may also be affected by weather conditions and their availability is entirely at the discretion of the provider of the service.

Entertainment provided by the hotels is frequently subject to demand and its nature and/or frequency may be varied if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers staying in the hotel.

7. STATUTORY AUTHORITIES This brochure is issued subject to applicable Acts of Parliament and Government Regulations and the Company reserves the right to modify the itineraries to conform with requests form competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour runs.

8. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE When you travel in any form of transport, the conditions of carriage of the particular carrier will apply. These conditions may limit or exclude the carriers liability to you, often in accordance with International Conventions. Your contract made under the terms of this Fair Trading Agreement is subject to English law and jurisdiction. Once you have checked in for your flight your welfare is the responsibility of the carrier by air and the Company is not responsible for the provision of any refreshment, meals or overnight accommodation in respect of flight delays. However, in the majority of cases the airline will arrange extra meals etc. in the event of a delay.

9. ATOL CONSUMER PROTECTION The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL Protected, since we hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 5421. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk This brochure was published on January 31st 2016 and is valid until superseded by a later edition.

The name 1st Class Holidays was selected to illustrate the quality of service which we aim to offer to each and every one of our clients. Although we would be delighted to secure first class flights and accommodation for you, in conjunction with your holiday arrangements, this will only be arranged if requested, and the applicable fares paid.

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0161 888 5606

America:

0161 888 5607

Australia:

0161 888 5608

New Zealand:

0161 888 5609

ADMINISTRATION

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