Experience a Fully Escorted tour combining rail, coach and an EXCLUSIVE overnight cruise
19 Day Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Experience ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS
Kauri Museum* Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise • Glenbrook Vintage Railway • Longlands Dairy Farm • Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Paradise Valley Springs* • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Southwards Car Museum • Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum* • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • TranzCoastal Rail Journey • Christchurch Tramway • Plains Vintage Railway • Olveston House* • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens • Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey • Te Anau Glow Worm Caves • Milford Sound Cruise • Lakes District Museum • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin • •
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2010
2011
Nov 8
Mar 28
Australian Tour Prices inc airfares & taxes
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Tour including Airfare Sydney $7299 + Melbourne $7299 + Brisbane $7299 + Gold Coast $7299 + Canberra $7449 + Cairns $7499 + Adelaide $7599 + Hobart $7599 + Launceston $7599 + Perth $7849 +
Pre Paid Taxes** $120 = $120 = $120 = $120 = $114 = $132 = $123 = $110 = $110 = $115 =
Land Only Single Supplement
Total Twin Share Per Person $7419 $7419 $7419 $7419 $7563 $7631 $7722 $7709 $7709 $7964 $6899 $1650
Stay a little longer
City Twin Share Auckland $100 Christchurch $110
Single $200 $220
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only.
**Prepaid taxes are correct at time of print, but are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed to your travel agent at time of booking. Your Tour Escort is on hand to assist
MEALS cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Skyrides Restaurant - Rotorua • 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Farewell Dinner with wine - Christchurch • 2 lunches including a specialty lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm - Matamata • 4 delicious morning / afternoon teas • 18
Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
*Denotes guided tour.
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(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.
DAY 1: Homeport - Auckland (D)
Fly from your homeport to Auckland where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your travelling companions for dinner. Hotel Hyatt Regency Auckland 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 pass through Whangarei to Paihia. 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 Rooms) DAY 3: Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise (B,D)
A memorable day lies ahead. After breakfast you are free to explore Paihia before boarding Ipipiri, the Great Sights brand new luxurious catamaran for your overnight cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Cruise past spectacular landmarks, such as the Black Rocks and Urupukapuka Island before being anchored in a sheltered bay for a truly exclusive experience. You will be surrounded by nature, as the warm waters are home to
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SMALL GROUP TOURING • Return airfares from your homeport • Ultimate small group touring coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • Fully Escorted • Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise • 17 nights premium hotel accommodation • Six 2 night stays • Hotel porterage • 5 rail journeys • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax) • Comprehensive documentation pack
GRAND PACIFIC TOURS. ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and penguins. Tenders will ferry you to nearby islands as you learn of the rich history and ecology associated with this region. At sunset enjoy a buffet of local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom that has sea views. Overnight Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise DAY 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)
After a unique overnight stay, start the day with a leisurely breakfast before you cruise back to Opua Wharf mid-morning. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland. Enjoy a short city tour and free time before transferring to your hotel. Hotel Hyatt Regency Auckland DAY 5: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 12 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 Dairy Farm. Enjoy a short farm talk followed by a delicious home cooked lunch. This afternoon continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Hotel Millennium Hotel Rotorua (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights)