View Gallery Home Coach Tours 11 Day Ultimate New Year The ultimate getaway featuring New Year’s Eve in Wellington Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Ultimate Small Group Tours Overview price from 7,199 AUD per person (twin share) duration 11 days and 10 nights you will visit Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Arthur's Pass Both Islands Saved to favourites View tour dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 11 Day Ultimate Small Group Tour that travels both islands of New Zealand, starting in Wellington and finishing in Christchurch. Day 1 - Arrive Wellington Wellington Harbour night view On arrival into Wellington you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions. Stay at Hotel InterContinental Wellington Dinner Day 2 - Wellington (New Year's Eve) 1 of 3Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition at Te Papa, Wellington 2 of 3Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition at Te Papa, Wellington 3 of 3Carter Fountain at sunset, Oriental Bay, Wellington A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Reboard your Ultimate Coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. This afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink to toast the New Year with your fellow travellers. Stay at Hotel InterContinental Wellington Breakfast & Dinner Day 3 - Wellington - Picton - Kaikōura 1 of 2Interislander Ferry 2 of 2Marlborough Winery - Photo: MarlboroughNZ This morning board the Interislander Ferry and experience the comfort and intimate setting of the Premium Lounge. Enjoy breakfast as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Board your Ultimate Coach for the short journey to Blenheim, where you will experience a personalised wine tasting at an iconic Marlborough Winery. You will taste award-winning wines and enjoy exploring the beautiful Marlborough vineyards before continuing south to Kaikōura. Stay at Hotel Sudima Kaikōura Breakfast & Dinner Day 4 - Kaikōura - Christchurch 1 of 4Kaikoura peninsula and mountains - Photo: Destination Kaikoura 2 of 4Whale watching in Kaikoura, Canterbury 3 of 4Punting on the Avon - Photo: Graeme Murray 4 of 4Christchurch City - Photo: Graeme Murray This morning enjoy a leisurely start in this seaside village, where the mountains meet the sea. Kaikōura is renowned as one of the best places to see Sperm whales and other marine mammals. There is an opportunity to take a scenic flight to view the year-round population of Sperm whales (optional, weather permitting). Continue onto the garden city of Christchurch. Stay at Hotel Sudima Christchurch City Breakfast Day 5 - Christchurch - Dunedin Sea Lions, Otago Peninsula - Photo: Dunedin NZ Depart Christchurch and travel south through Oamaru, famous for its limestone. In Dunedin enjoy a city tour followed by some free time. You might be interested in a wildlife excursion to observe animals in their natural habitat (optional). Stay at Hotel Distinction Dunedin Hotel Breakfast & Dinner Day 6 - Dunedin - Te Anau 1 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin 3 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin This morning 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 served in the Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland and your overnight stay. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional). Stay at Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas Breakfast & Dinner Day 7 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown 1 of 2Milford Sound, Fiordland 2 of 2Milford Sound, Fiordland 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 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 at leisure, you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Heritage Hotel Queenstown Breakfast & Lunch Day 8 - Queenstown (Free Day) 1 of 3TSS Earnslaw Cruise, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown 2 of 3Exploring the history of the TSS Earnslaw in the forward deck 3 of 3TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many optional activities available. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride or a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner featuring a menu of seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food 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. Stay at Heritage Hotel Queenstown Breakfast & Specialty Dinner Day 9 - Queenstown - Franz Josef 1 of 2Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line 2 of 2Glacier Heli Hike, Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining village where you 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 the township of Fox Glacier. Next you visit Franz Josef, where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel for your overnight stay. Stay at Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat Breakfast & Dinner Day 10 - Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch 1 of 4Greenstone Carving, Hokitika - Photo: Miles Holden 2 of 4Crossing Cass River, TranzAlpine Train Journey 3 of 4TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 4 of 4TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory before arriving at Arthur’s Pass where you board the TranzAlpine, 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 into the elegant city of Christchurch, your Ultimate Coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. This evening reminisce on the memories shared with your new friends at the farewell dinner which includes selected beverages. Stay at Hotel Sudima Christchurch City Breakfast & Specialty Dinner Day 11 - Depart Christchurch Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. Breakfast View More Expand All | Collapse All Inclusions Return airport transfers in New Zealand 10 nights 4.5 star accommodation 10 cooked breakfasts 8 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Christchurch 1 lunch: Milford Sound Cruise 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Premium Lounge Marlborough Winery and Tasting Larnach Castle Guided Tour Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw Lakes District Museum TranzAlpine Rail Journey City Sights tour of Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin View More ^ Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. Operated by Tour Style Ultimate Small Group Tours Dates & Pricing Fare type: Twin Share Single 2024 Guaranteed departure Pending confirmation Dec 30 Start Date End Date RRP Twin ShareSingle Our Price Twin ShareSingle You Save Check Availability 30 Dec 2024 09 Jan 2025 7,319 AUD9,549 AUD 7,199 AUD9,549 AUD 120 AUD Enquire Prices are per person, land only, and quoted in Australian Dollars. Enquire about 11 Day Ultimate New Year Select your preferred dates, request an availability check and receive a personalised quote. 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