GPT. Festive Season Coach Holidays 2019/20

New Zealand

Festive Season Coach Tours

Valid for departures September 2019 - May 2020

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New Zealand

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COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALIST

GRAND PACIFIC TOURS

Kia Ora Welcome to New Zealand

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rand 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.

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 New Zealand Coach specialist, we offer tours specifically designed to travel over the Festive Season. Enjoy delicious food, spend time with new friends and create unique memories.

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.

Peter Harding Managing Director

FAR LEFT: New Zealand’s Maori culture is an integral part of Kiwi life and will add a unique experience to your visit. LEFT: See snow topped peaks as you drive through some of NZ’s most spectacular countryside.

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SMALL GROUP TOURING

ULTIMATE

Embrace “The ‘Business Class’ Ultimate Coach is definitely the way to go. Beautifully appointed, comfortable and luxurious. Won’t be able to travel any other way again.”

D. & A. J. - Past Travellers

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5 STAR TREATMENT VIP extras Ultimate Small Group itineraries are specifically tailored to provide the highest level of comfort, service and quality without compromise.

Travel in style and enjoy a number of unique extras.

A deluxe Travel Set including travel bag and ticket wallet

Business Class on wheels Maximum 20 travellers The beauty of travelling aboard the Ultimate Coach is that it is in a league of its own and not offered by any other operator. Be treated as a VIP and enjoy a number of exclusive extras.

Complimentary pre dinner drink at the welcome dinner

Small group travel 4.5 STAR HOTEL accommodation UNPARALLELED COMFORT

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e dazzled by the purpose-built Ultimate Coach featuring 20 luxury leather seats, panoramic viewing and a level of comfort unparalleled by any other vehicle.

The design is state-of-the art and complete with extensive onboard features including the latest finishes and technology.

Boxed mints and souvenir water bottle

Intimate farewell dinner including selected beverages

BONUS Group Photo

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ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING

The Ultimate Coach Extensive onboard features

20 luxury leather fully reclining seats with adjustable headrest and calf support

Panoramic viewing, air conditioning, seat belts and onboard restroom

Wood grain timber tray table with built-in cup holder

Seat side personal storage providing easy access to your travel bag

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

Ultimate

Stylish centre galley area equipped with refrigerated drinking fountain and fridge units

Ultimate Small Group Touring is EXCLUSIVE to Grand Pacific Tours

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UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES Enjoy the perfect mix of included group meals plus a handful of free evenings to dine at leisure. Specialty dining nights include a gourmet barbecue at Walter Peak Homestead in Queenstown, a colourful Maori Hangi and Concert in Rotorua and an intimate farewell dinner including selected beverages.

RELAXATION AND COMFORT Experience a selection of boutique hotels with individual style or a larger hotel where its spirited ambience suits the lively location.

Receive a premium level of comfort, extensive guest facilities and thoughtful touches that create a lasting experience.

BESPOKE ATTRACTIONS The list of iconic inclusions is vast and cover’s a range of experiences on both islands. From the Hole in the Rock Cruise in the Bay of Islands and the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour in the North, to the world renowned TranzAlpine rail journey and the Milford Sound Nature Cruise in the South.

Complimentary daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance and USB port for charging devices

Access to daily newspapers and range of glossy magazines

ULTIMATE COACH CAPTAIN The Ultimate Coach Captains are the best in the business and have been carefully chosen for their professionalism and attention to detail. They are there from start to finish and will attend to your needs whilst ensuring a very personal touring experience.

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The ultimate experience combining rail, coach and Doubtful Sound overnight cruise

Tour code: UGPRC19

19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

Doubtful Sound

Pukerangi

GUARANTEED departure 2019 Dec 18 ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Tour includes airfares, taxes, Ultimate 20 seat coach travel, 4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Tour

including

airfare Sydney $9949 + Melbourne $9949 + Brisbane $9949 + Gold Coast $9949 + Canberra $10,179 + Cairns $10,229 + Adelaide $10,249 + Hobart $10,249 + Launceston $10,249 + Perth $10,499 +

Pre Total paid per person taxes** twin share $185 = $10,134 $185 = $10,134 $185 = $10,134 $185 = $10,134 $245 = $10,424 $230 = $10,459 $190 = $10,439 $190 = $10,439 $190 = $10,439 $175 = $10,674

Land Only Single Supplement

$9649 $2860

Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Auckland $155 $310 Christchurch $205 $410 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

Subject to availability.

Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Kauri Museum* • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Glenbrook Vintage Railway • Rainbow Springs Nature Park* • National Kiwi Hatchery 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 • Coastal Pacific Rail Journey • International Antarctic Centre • Christchurch Tram • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Lakes District Museum • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • HIGHLIGHT Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise • Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey • Larnach Castle* • Pleasant Point Rail Experience • City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour.

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) Board the luxurious Ultimate Coach and enjoy a city tour of Auckland, dubbed the ‘City of Sails’, before travelling to Matakohe to enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in 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 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 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS

MEALS 18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 15 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Christmas Dinner, Wellington; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • 2 lunches • 2 delicious morning teas including an Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle •

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

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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ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Return airfares from your homeport • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 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 • 17 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise • 6 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 5 rail journeys • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo •

before returning to Paihia. Travel south, call into the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree before arriving in Auckland.

Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,D) This morning 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. Travel through magnificent countryside of green pastures famous for dairying. Continue to the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to the world’s largest kiwi hatchery for a unique behind-the-scenes tour where over 1800 kiwi chicks have been hatched to date.

Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) or similar DAY 6: Rotorua (B,SD) Today begins with a gondola ride at the Skyline Rotorua where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is 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 to the capital city of Wellington.

On arrival there is time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views.

Hotel InterContinental Wellington (2 nights) DAY 8: Wellington (B, SD) Merry Christmas! Board the Ultimate coach this morning for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon. This evening enjoy a sumptuous Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

DAY 9: Wellington - Kaikoura - 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 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. 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 the township of 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 Arrowtown to 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 Heritage Queenstown (2 nights) or similar

DAY 13: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with 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 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. See the New Year in surrounded by new friends and the wilderness of this magical fiord.

Overnight Fiordland Navigator

>> TOUR HIGH LIGHT

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 to the wharf and meet your Ultimate Coach for the journey to Te Anau where you will enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas DAY 16: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Pukerangi to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On arrival at Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to the hotel.

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 an informative city tour followed by some free time. You might be interested in the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat (optional).

DAY 18: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,L,SD) This morning travel to the city of Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue north to Pleasant Point Museum & Railway for a short rail experience followed by lunch and time to explore the preserved heritage of the South Canterbury railway.

This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with selected beverages and your new 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.

See spectacular scenery on the Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey.

MUST DO OPTION Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight Fly over both the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, and then following the ice flow high into the upper reaches. Land in the snow at the head of a glacier and survey the path that the glacier has carved below you.

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Witness the South Island in Ultimate style and celebrate Christmas with a difference

Tour code: UGPX11

11 Day Ultimate Christmas Tour NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • International Antarctic Centre • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City Sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin

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*Guided tour.

MEALS 10 cooked breakfasts • 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Christmas Dinner Walter Peak, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • 1 picnic lunch • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Return airfares from your homeport • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows •

GUARANTEED departure 2019 Dec 19 ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Tour includes airfares, taxes, Ultimate 20 seat coach travel, 4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Tour

including

airfare Sydney $6199 + Melbourne $6199 + Brisbane $6199 + Gold Coast $6199 + Canberra $6429 + Cairns $6479 + Adelaide $6499 + Hobart $6499 + Launceston $6499 + Perth $6749 +

Pre Total paid per person taxes** twin share $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $245 = $6674 $230 = $6709 $190 = $6689 $190 = $6689 $190 = $6689 $175 = $6924

Land Only Single Supplement

$5899 $1840

Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Christchurch $245 $490 Extra night rates are per person and include full breakfast and other luxe benefits. Subject to availability.

Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.

17 Day Festive Season Tour Enjoy the a fully escorted 2 island tour on a 48 seat coach. Refer to pages 14 - 15 for full itinerary. >> MORE FESTIVE OPTIONZ

11 Day Festive South Island Tour Featuring Milford Sound Overnight Cruise on Christmas Day. Refer to pages 16 - 17 for full itinerary.

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Professional Coach Captain 10 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation • 3 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 2 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo •

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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 who will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy luxe benefits and a complimentary pre dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.

Hotel Sudima Christchurch City (2 nights) DAY 2: Christchurch (B) Visit the International Antarctic Centre for an interactive experience of Antarctica, followed by a city tour of Christchurch and free time at leisure.

DAY 3: Christchurch - Mt Cook (B,D) Travel through the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, see the Church of the Good Shepherd and Sheep Dog Statue before arriving at Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak. Enjoy a scenic flight (optional, time and weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.

Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing) DAY 4: Mt Cook - Dunedin (B,D) Today see Lake Benmore before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru. Continue to Dunedin, enjoy a city tour and free time.

Hotel Distinction Dunedin DAY 5: Dunedin - Te Anau (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 served in the Grand Ballroom. Continue south through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau.

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas (2 nights) DAY 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau (B,L,D) This morning enjoy a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a nature cruise on this magnificent fiord. Enjoy a picnic lunch onboard before returning to Te Anau for free time.

DAY 7: Te Anau - Queenstown - Christmas Day (B,SD) Merry Christmas! Today travel to Queenstown, a year round resort, situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak Station for a delicious gourmet Christmas dinner in the Colonel’s Homestead.

Reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano on your return cruise.

Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) DAY 8: Queenstown (Free Day) (B) Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options available. This evening is also free to dine at leisure.

DAY 9: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass and see the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps enroute to the township of Fox Glacier. Continue to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat DAY 10: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,SD) At Hokitika visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass to board the TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world and enjoy spectacular scenery. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new friends.

Hotel Sudima Christchurch City DAY 11: 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 ultimate getaway featuring New Year’s Eve in Wellington

Tour code: UGPNY11

11 Day Ultimate New Year Escape NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City Sights tour of Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour.

ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Return airfares from your homeport • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door •

GUARANTEED departure 2019 Dec 30 ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Tour includes airfares, taxes, Ultimate 20 seat coach travel, 4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Tour

including

airfare Sydney $6199 + Melbourne $6199 + Brisbane $6199 + Gold Coast $6199 + Canberra $6429 + Cairns $6479 + Adelaide $6499 + Hobart $6499 + Launceston $6499 + Perth $6749 + Land Only Single Supplement

Pre Total paid per person taxes** twin share $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $185 = $6384 $245 = $6674 $230 = $6709 $190 = $6689 $190 = $6689 $190 = $6689 $175 = $6924 $5899 $1840

Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Wellington $155 $310 Christchurch^ $245 $490 Extra night rates in Wellington are per person in Australian Dollars, based on room only. ^Extra night rates in Christchurch are per person and include full breakfast and other luxe benefits. Subject to availability.

Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.

19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience Visit the icons of the North & South Island during the festive season on the 19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach Experience. Refer to pages 8 - 9 for full itinerary. >> VISIT BOTH ISLANDS

access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • 10 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation • 2 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 3 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo MEALS 10 cooked breakfasts • 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch • Marlborough wine with dinner in Blenheim • 1 picnic lunch • 1 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 Wellington (D) On arrival into Wellington you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink.

Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe Room. 2 nights) DAY 2: Wellington - New Year’s Eve (B,D) A highlight will be time to explore Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum. Enjoy a city tour of the nation’s capital. This afternoon is free before preparing to see in the New Year with your fellow travellers.

DAY 3: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim (B,D) Board the Interislander Ferry and cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton, board the coach for travel to Blenheim. This evening at dinner sample local Marlborough wines.

Hotel Marlborough Vintners Hotel DAY 4: Blenheim - Christchurch (B) Tour through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine then travel to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Continue into the garden city of Christchurch for an introductory city sights tour.

Hotel Sudima Christchurch City DAY 5: Christchurch - Dunedin (B,D) Depart Christchurch and travel south through Oamaru, famous for its limestone. In Dunedin enjoy a city tour followed by some free time at leisure.

Hotel Distinction Dunedin DAY 6: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) Travel to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the scandalous history on a guided tour followed by an Ultimate High Tea. Continue south through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau.

Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

DAY 7: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (B,L) This morning enjoy a fascinating drive to Milford Sound for a nature cruise on this magnificent fiord.

See the spectacular Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to Queenstown where this evening is free to dine at leisure.

Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights) DAY 8: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day with many sightseeing options available. This evening board the TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak station. On arrival sit back and relax as you are treated to the best of NZ’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead.

DAY 9: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass and see the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps enroute to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat DAY 10: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,SD) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory.

Continue to Arthur’s Pass, board the TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Enjoy the spectacular scenery through to Christchurch.

This evening you will be treated to a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends.

Hotel Sudima Christchurch City DAY 11: Depart Christchurch (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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COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALIST

Fully Escorted Touring

Modern 48 seat coach Professional Coach Captain and Tour Guide

Modern touring coach with 48 reclining cloth trimmed seats

Panoramic windows, air-conditioning and seat belts

CD & DVD player, entertainment system

Lowering devices and air bag suspension

Front and rear door access

Cold water storage + restroom with antispectic gel hand pumps

A New Zealand Coach Tour with GPT is an unforgettable experience.

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At each hotel, a member of the management team will meet the coach and provide a full introduction to the facilities and surrounds Professional Tour Guides

Our Tour Guides are passionate about New Zealand and work in tandem with the Coach Captain to ensure you have a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience in New Zealand.

Experienced Coach Captains Handpicked for their expert knowledge and extensive driving experience, your Coach Captain is on hand to assist you with every aspect of the tour. Enjoy their professional commentary and reliable knowledge including numerous facts and figures, myths, legends and many laughs along the way.

They are responsible for the day to day wellbeing of the tour group ensuring everyone feels welcome, relaxed and fully informed at all times of the daily schedule. They will accompany the group to all included prepaid attractions.

They are also a wealth of knowledge and are available to provide assistance and first hand advise to travellers when choosing their optional activities.

Relax in style - A home away from home Grand Pacific Tours provides three standards of hotel accommodation in line with the positioning of each tour and its price range. 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, dĂŠcor, cleanliness, meals and the general operation meet the criteria required.

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Enjoy the Festive Season Kiwi style on this fully escorted tour

Tour code: GPNX17

17 Day Festive Season Tour NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Christchurch Tram • 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

GUARANTEED departure 2019 Dec 19 ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Fully escorted tour includes airfares, taxes, modern coach travel, 3.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Tour

including

airfare Sydney $5939 + Melbourne $5939 + Brisbane $5939 + Gold Coast $5939 + Canberra $6169 + Cairns $6219 + Adelaide $6239 + Hobart $6239 + Launceston $6239 + Perth $6489 +

Pre Total paid per person taxes** twin share $185 = $6124 $185 = $6124 $185 = $6124 $185 = $6124 $245 = $6414 $230 = $6449 $190 = $6429 $190 = $6429 $190 = $6429 $175 = $6664

Land Only Single Supplement

$5639 $1640

Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Christchurch $110 $220 Auckland $135 $270 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

Subject to availability.

Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.

Ultimate Small Group Festive Season & New Year Tours IIf you prefer a little luxury and wish to travel in a small group, then check the itineraries on pages 8 - 11. >> ULTIMATE FESTIVE UPGRADE

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

TOURING Return airfares from your homeport • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain & Tour Guide • 16 nights 3.5 star hotel accommodation • 5 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack •

MEALS 16 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 13 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua • Christmas Day Lunch: 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.

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. This evening meet your travelling companions.

Hotel Quality Hotel Elms (2 nights) DAY 2: Christchurch (Free Day) (B,D) Today is a free day to explore Christchurch. Enjoy a journey on board the Christchurch Tram at your leisure, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions.

DAY 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).

Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Room) DAY 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (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. 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.

Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights)

DAY 7: Queenstown - Christmas Day (B,L) Merry Christmas! Today board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a gourmet Christmas lunch and the best of NZ’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. Reboard the TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a sing along by the piano on your return cruise to Queenstown. This evening is free to dine at leisure.

DAY 8: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier (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 the township of Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Heartland Hotel Glacier Country DAY 9: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,D) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Hotel Quality Hotel Elms DAY 10: 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 will board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.

Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights) DAY 11: 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. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also free to choose your own dining arrangements.

DAY 12: 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 13: Rotorua - New Year’s Eve (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, then see in the New Year at an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

DAY 14: Rotorua - 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 15: Bay of Islands (B) 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 to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening is also free and you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

>> TOUR HIGH LIGHT

>> XMAS DAY CRUISE & LUNCH

DAY 16: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D) Depart the Bay of Islands 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 tour. This evening enjoy a final dinner with your new found friends.

Hotel Rydges Auckland DAY 17: Depart Auckland (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

MUST DO OPTIONZ

GRAND TRAVERSE OF MT COOK A flight of Mt Cook and glaciers is one of the must do flight-seeing experiences in New Zealand. From your guaranteed window seat you will marvel at the dramatic scenery.

DISCOVER KERI KERI Kerikeri, where you can hear about New Zealand’s earliest European history, known for its fresh local produce and where you can taste quality wine and chocolates.

TOP TO BOTTOM: The TranzAlpine rail journey; enjoy Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at the Walter Peak Homestead; witness geothermal acitivity in Rotorua; travel with like-minded people.

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Featuring Milford Sound Overnight Cruise on Christmas Day

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11 Day Festive South Island Tour NO HIDDEN EXTRAS

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PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • International Antarctic Centre • Christchurch Tram • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • HIGHLIGHT Milford Sound Overnight Cruise • Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey • Larnach Castle* • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Olveston Historic Home* • City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING Return airfares from your homeport • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows •

GUARANTEED departure 2019 Dec 20 ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Fully escorted tour includes airfares, taxes, modern coach travel, 4 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

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airfare Sydney $4999 + Melbourne $4999 + Brisbane $4999 + Gold Coast $4999 + Canberra $5229 + Cairns $5279 + Adelaide $5299 + Hobart $5299 + Launceston $5299 + Perth $5549 +

Pre Total paid per person taxes** twin share $185 = $5184 $185 = $5184 $185 = $5184 $185 = $5184 $245 = $5474 $230 = $5509 $190 = $5489 $190 = $5489 $190 = $5489 $175 = $5724

Land Only Single Supplement

$4699 $1430

Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Christchurch $125 $250 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.

Subject to availability.

Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Prepaid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.

Ultimate Small Group Festive Season & New Year Tours IIf you prefer a little luxury and wish to travel in a small group, then check the itineraries on pages 8 - 11. >> ULTIMATE FESTIVE UPGRADE

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Professional Coach Captain & Tour Guide 9 nights 4 star hotel accommodation • Milford Sound Overnight Cruise • 3 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 2 rail journeys • 1 cruise • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • •

MEALS 10 cooked breakfasts • 8 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Christmas Dinner, Milford Mariner; Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Farewell Dinner, Christchurch • 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 Distinction Christchurch (2 nights) DAY 2: Christchurch (B) Today visit the International Antarctic Centre, followed by a Christchurch city tour and time to journey on board the Christchurch Tram. This evening is free to explore the local cuisine.

DAY 3: Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef (B,D) Board the TranzAlpine, travel through spectacular scenery to Arthur’s Pass. Travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving into Franz Josef where time is available for a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) DAY 4: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B) Travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into Queenstown.

This evening is free to dine at leisure.

Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront (2 nights) DAY 5: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown.

This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner followed by a short farm tour before reboarding the TSS Earnslaw for the return cruise.

DAY 6: Queenstown - Milford Sound Overnight Cruise (B,D) Merry Christmas! Travel via Te Anau into the Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound for your overnight cruise. View spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. This evening enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner.

Overnight Milford Mariner DAY 7: Milford Sound - Te Anau (B,D) After a hearty breakfast, heading back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting), then return back to the wharf and enjoy the scenic drive to Te Anau for an afternoon at leisure.

Hotel Distinction Luxmore (Deluxe Room) DAY 8: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel to Pukerangi to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery.

On arrival in Dunedin your coach will transfer you to the hotel.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (2 nights) DAY 9: Dunedin (B,SD) Travel to Larnach Castle for a guided tour followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Return to the city for an city tour and time at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift.

DAY 10: Dunedin - Christchurch (B,SD) Visit Olveston, a prosperous merchants’ home from the turn of the century 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 11: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

>> TOUR HIGH LIGHT

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Enjoy an overnight experience in the Fiordland National park onboard the Milford Mariner; cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station; the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world.

MUST DO OPTIONZ Haast River Safari Enjoy the opportunity to experience the untouched natural beauty of the South West World Heritage Area of New Zealand while travelling in a unique custom designed, fully enclosed Jet boat.

Mountain Scenic Spectacular On a 40 minute helicopter flight you will view the incredible natural phenomenon of the towering ice formations and vast size of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Venture into the underground caves for a tour of the mysterious world of waterfalls and incredible rock formations before drifting into silent darkness beneath glittering glowworms.

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

Travel in style! Merchandise ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURS DOCUMENTATION (PAGES 4 - 11) On all Ultimate Small Group Tours, travellers will receive the same items as listed below however, the stylish travel bag and ticket wallet (1 per person) are made of a high quality fabric providing a long lasting memento of your tour.

ESCORTED TOURS DOCUMENTATION (PAGES 12 - 17) On all Coach Holidays travellers receive a durable travel bag, toiletry wet pack & laundry bag, luggage tag & personal name badge. Your ticket wallet (1 per couple) includes tour itinerary & questionnaire, 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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ake 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 $75

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Special offer Purchase both items for $90, normally $100

Booking Terms & Conditions Payment and completion of the GOOD TO GO Form acknowledges that your client has read, understood and accepted these booking conditions. Grand Pacific Tours (GPT) is a 100% Australian owned company.

For a full list of booking terms and conditions, refer to the GPT website at gptnz.com Deposits & Payment At the time of booking a deposit of $200 per person is required for all Coach Tours & $500 per person for Ultimate Small Group Tours. If the Tour Package includes flights, a further deposit to cover the airfare and taxes is also required at time of booking.

The balance of payment, including any merchandise, is due 60 days prior to departure. Once the tour has been booked and confirmed cancellation fees will apply as per Terms and Conditions.

Airfares The airlines require all Trans Tasman flight bookings to have the air ticket issued within five days of confirmation of the airline reservation. As GPT offer a fully inclusive package price, the dollar difference between ‘Land Only’ price and ‘Package Price’ does not represent the airfare deposit amount due. Enquire with your Travel Agent as to the exact amount of airfare deposit and taxes required at the time of booking. Surcharges may apply over peak travel times.

Airline Indemnity Airlines carry no responsibility for any statement in this brochure relating to the ground content of the tours. These airlines act as air carriers only. GPT indemnifies the airlines against any claim, action, loss or damage that may arise. Minimum connecting times are as per IATA, airport and airline specifications.

Flight sectors are booked as advised by the operating airline in accordance with their rules.

Prices All holiday prices are based on schedules, fares and tariffs current at the time of printing. GPT reserves the right to vary the cost of tours if necessary, by reason of currency fluctuation, component cost increase or airfare cost. Tour costing will be guaranteed at the price prevailing at the date of final payment.

Children Children’s fares (i.e. 11 years and under) are available.

Exact amounts will be confirmed to your travel agent at time of booking. Each child must be paired with a supervising adult within the same party due to our seat rotation policy. Please note: Unfortunately children under five are not suitable on these tours.

Children are not permitted on Ultimate Small Group Tours.

Luggage Limits Each traveller is entitled to take one suitcase, the sum of its length, width & depth not to exceed 140cm. Weight limits apply to luggage due to Occupational Health and Safety issues.

The maximum allowed by most airlines and GPT is one piece up to 23kg. Luggage over this allowance will be charged by the airline at the applicable rate. If a traveller brings more than the allocated limit of luggage, any additional arrangements made to get their luggage to final destination will be at travellers own expense. Travellers on UItimate Small Group Tours are entitled to take 2 suitcases up to 23kg per piece. All luggage is entirely at the ‘owners risk’ whilst on tour and we strongly recommend that travel insurance be taken out by each traveller to cover accidental damage or loss. The GPT travel bag is designed to carry a maximum of 6kg. Due to limited space on board the coach, please ensure carry-on bags do not exceed this limit. Check with your Travel Agent for more details.

Hotel Information GPT endeavours to utilise the most suitable hotels available in each location to ensure travellers enjoy a level of cleanliness, comfort and service. In more remote locations, hotel standards may not be as high due to limited choice. Should the hotels on tour change for any reason, we will endeavour to ensure that the alternative hotel is of an equivalent standard.

Pre / Post Accommodation in New Zealand Pre tour hotel check in time is approx. 2pm. If early hotel check-in or late check-out is required due to flight schedules, additional accommodation will need to be purchased. The rates quoted in this brochure are only valid for one night and room only. Any additional meals will need to be ordered and purchased directly with the hotels, BB rates cannot be provided.

Additional nights may be charged at the prevailing rate by the hotel.

Dietary Requests GPT limit special dietary requests to Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Intolerant & Diabetic. These will be requested to the hotel but cannot be guaranteed. Religious dietary requests (ie.

Hindu Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal) cannot be accommodated. Being a volume group tour operator contracting specific menus which range

from buffet to a-la-carte, the logistics of arranging meals meeting the correct criteria over an extended touring itinerary can be challenging and cannot be guaranteed to meet the expectations of the traveller.

Any further intolerances needing to be managed are the responsibility of the traveller.

Twin Share Travellers If you are travelling alone and do not wish to pay the single supplement, a twin share room will be provided with a person of the same gender. Smoking and special room requests are not permitted on this basis. It is your duty to disclose any medical or other conditions that may prevent you from being a suitable rooming partner and you must accept that compatibility with your rooming partner cannot be guaranteed. If at any time during the tour you consider your rooming partner unsuitable, we will endeavour to arrange single accommodation for you for the remainder of the tour, subject to availability and at your own cost. We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the allocated rooming partner.

Room requests can be submitted and requested but not guaranteed.

The option to twin share with another single traveller is not available on Ultimate Small Group Tours or selected Special Interest Tours.

Please enquire with your Travel Agent at time of booking.

Single Travellers Paying the Single Supplement covers the sole use of a hotel room only, the coach is not single seating and you will be required to sit with a fellow traveller.

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. A rollaway bed may be used for triple share bookings where three separate beds are required. Triple share arrangements are not available on Ultimate Small Group Tours.

Milford Mariner & Fiordland Navigator There are stairs to the cabin and dining area. All travellers are required to be physically able to climb stairs on their own or with the assistance of their travelling companion. A mainland option is available. Bedding types are limited and we are unable to guarantee preferred bedding. Extra charges apply for triple share requests on the Milford Mariner, please enquire at time of booking.

Smoking Laws Smoking is not permitted in any licensed premises (bars, restaurants, cafes, casinos, etc) throughout New Zealand.

Smoking rooms at hotels will be subject to availability and may not be available in some destinations. Smoking is permitted on the cruise ship in designated areas only.

Coach Seat Rotation For the enjoyment of all travellers GPT operates a daily seat rotation system which all travellers must participate in as a condition of booking.

Travel Insurance Comprehensive Travel Insurance is not included but is strongly recommended for all travellers. Speak to your local Travel Agent to arrange this.

Cancellations / Transfer of Booking In the event a traveller cancels off a tour the following fees apply prior to departure: - 60 days or more prior to departure, loss of deposit plus the cost of the airline ticket if issued.

- Between 7 and 59 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour package price.

- Less than 7 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour package price.

If you are booked on a module of a tour (8 Day Taste of North Island tour or 10 Day South Island Spectacular tour), your cancellation fees will fall in line with the commencement of the 16 Day or 19 Day itineraries that this tour is part of. If a traveller wishes to cancel their existing booking and transfer to a new departure date, the above cancellation fees still apply.

Traveller Demographic GPT’s demographic of traveller is the mature aged person 50+, or those travellers that prefer a low impact itinerary. All travellers should have a good level of fitness and health to cope with full days of travel, walking and climbing stairs.

Health and Fitness Payment of deposit by traveller(s) to GPT acts as a warranty that the traveller(s) is / are reasonably healthy and / or fit to participate in the tour and the traveller(s) indemnifies GPT from all actions, claims and demands arising out of any want of health and fitness. GPT reserves the right to remove a traveller from a tour if their health and / or fitness interferes with the tour or other traveller(s) tour experience in any way.

Travelling with a collapsible wheelchair / mobility scooter is subject to availability at the time of booking as each tour only has the capacity to cater for one wheelchair / mobility passenger. Accessible rooms are subject to availability and not always allocated in the room type advertised General Conduct GPT reserves the right to remove a traveller from a tour if they are acting in a way that interferes with the general operation of the tour or compromises the general enjoyment of the tour by other travellers in any way.

Responsibilities GPT advises that the service it provides is for the booking and packaging of goods and services provided by other operators such as cruise ships, hotels and transportation companies.

Travellers are advised to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions on which these services are supplied. Accordingly, GPT will not be responsible and will be excluded from liability for any loss, damage, omission or acts being negligent or otherwise, committed by the operators of airlines, cruise ships, coach companies, hotels or attractions used in connection with the tours.

Optional Tours These tours are to be booked with the Coach Captain whilst on tour. GPT does not operate these excursions. As such, no person employed or associated with GPT has any connection with the operators of these excursions. Accordingly, GPT cannot and do not take any responsibility for any injury, action, loss or damage of any type, arising in any manner from these excursions.

Documentation GPT documentation including any merchandise will be forwarded to your Travel Agent two weeks prior to departure.

PO Box address is not acceptable. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate early requests for documentation. Ticket wallet is one per person for Ultimate Small Group Tours & one per couple for all other tours. The traveller(s) is / are responsible for the acquisition of passports and appropriate visas, where necessary. We recommend that such documents, as required by governments, are finalised at least six weeks prior to the date of departure.

Transfers Airport transfers in New Zealand are included. They will not be included if travellers have pre or post tour accommodation booked outside the Tour Hotels. Transfers provided surrounding pre and post tour dates must directly link to the tour and cannot be used on a broken stay. On arrival in New Zealand, the transfer vehicle will wait up to 1 hour after the flight lands. If your flight is delayed or changes please contact GPT. Should traveller’s flight departure details change, contact needs to be made to GPT or the transfer company to ensure new transfer arrangements can be confirmed. Any transfer expenses incurred as a result of flight changes NOT advised, will be at the traveller’s own expense.

Refund Please note that no refund shall be made for any unused portion of any itinerary. Any alteration to the holiday, made by a traveller(s), shall be wholly at the expense of that traveller(s).

Holiday Duration The first and last day of most structured holidays is considered a travelling day and therefore may not necessarily be a whole day.

Special Offers Only one special offer is applicable per booking. There will be no retrospective discounts.

Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we regret that we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by reason of circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’. In these booking conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control.

Internet Most hotels have internet access available. Not all hotels offer free Wi-Fi, charges may apply. GPT do not have any influence over hotel Wi-Fi access and related costs.

Privacy Policy Use of any personal data that you provide to GPT for your booking is governed by the GPT Privacy Policy which is published at https://www.grandpacifictours.com/privacy-statement.

By providing personal information to GPT, you consent to GPT collecting, holding, using and disclosing your personal information as detailed in the GPT Privacy Policy. In particular, you agree that in certain circumstances, GPT are permitted to disclose your personal information to overseas recipients in connection with your booking committed by the operators of airlines, cruise ships, coach companies, hotels or attractions used in connection with the tours.

The supplier may also have their own privacy policy that covers how they handle your personal information. Please contact the supplier directly for information on their privacy policy. GPT do not keep a record of any credit card or bank account details of their passengers.

Validity Brochure valid for travel from September 2019 - May 2020.

MERCHANDISE CONDITIONS

All prices are inclusive of GST and postage. All purchases must be made with your Travel Agent at time of booking. Payment for all merchandise is due with final tour payment prior to departure.

Merchandise will not be sold once on tour or after travellers return home. Refer to the website for delivery & jacket sizes. Exchanges can be made on unused merchandise, a $10 per delivery postage and handling fee will be charged.

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