View Gallery Home Coach Tours 13 Day Classic Warbirds South Island Fully escorted tour of the majestic South Island featuring the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Classic Tours Overview price from 5,549 AUD per person (twin share) duration 13 days and 12 nights you will visit Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Arthur's Pass South Island Saved to favourites View tour dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 13 Day Classic Coach Tour that travels the South Island of New Zealand, starting and finishing in Christchurch. Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch Coach Tour Itinerary - 13 Day Classic Warbirds South Island On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Dinner^ Day 2 - Christchurch - Dunedin Dunedin, Otago Before departing Christchurch, travel to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand for a ‘behind the scenes’ tour which showcases the restoration projects in action and provides a rare opportunity to climb inside a Bristol Freighter aircraft. Travel south to Oamaru, famous for its Limestone before arriving into Dunedin for an informative city tour. Stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross or similar Breakfast, Dinner Day 3 - Dunedin Sightseeing 1 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 3Larnach Castle, Dunedin 3 of 3Speight’s Brewery, Dunedin This morning travel along the beautiful Otago Harbour viewing many scenic highlights. Arrive at 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 a delicious Devonshire Tea. Return to the city for time at leisure. This evening visit Speight’s Brewery, a Dunedin icon, for dinner at the Ale House Restaurant. Stay at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross or similar Breakfast, Specialty Dinner Day 4 - Dunedin - Invercargill Nugget Point Lighthouse, The Catlins - Photo: Graeme Murray Today travel through the remarkable region of The Catlins, where lush rainforest spills onto brilliant beaches. Continue to Nugget Point, where there are opportunities to see wildlife as you walk to view the lighthouse and spectacular views. At Purakauni visit the spectacular triple tiered cascading waterfall whilst you enjoy a picnic lunch. Later continue to Invercargill, home of the legendary Burt Munro, Speed Bike Racer as depicted in the movie ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ to view memorabilia. Stay at The Ascot Park Hotel Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5 - Invercargill - Te Anau This morning visit the Bill Richardson Transport World for a tour of this amazing private collection. Housed in a purpose-built Art Deco building, displays include vintage trucks, rare classic cars, petrol pumps as well as an ever-growing showcase of Wearable Arts. Travel via Gore to Mandeville Airfield to visit the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre where aircraft, mostly from the 1920s and 1930s includes the largest collection of de Havilland aircraft in the southern hemisphere. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau - Superior Room Breakfast, Dinner Day 6 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau Milford 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 onboard. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available, you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau - Superior Room Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7 - Te Anau - Arrowtown - Queenstown Queenstown Gondola - Photo: Skyline Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Queenstown, a year-round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Mercure Queenstown - Lake View Room Breakfast Day 8 - Queenstown – Wanaka - Queenstown Wanaka Autumn scenery - Photo: Finlay Woods Today you have the choice of either a free day in Queenstown or travelling to Wanaka for the opening day of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow. No flying will occur today, however there may be some practice happening overhead. On the ground check out the static displays which include classic cars and Warhorses (military vehicles), sport aircraft and aviation trade stands. This is also the opportunity to taste wine and food from the Central Otago region. Stay at Mercure Queenstown - Lake View Room Breakfast, Dinner Day 9 - Warbirds Over Wanaka 1 of 3Avro Anson MKI over Wanaka - Photo: Warbirds Over Wanaka 2 of 3de Havilland Tiger Moth - Photo: Warbirds Over Wanaka 3 of 3WACO Biplane Travel to Wanaka over the next two days where Wanaka Airport will become your home as you are entertained by the world’s best display pilots flying aircraft overhead. Your ticket will gain you access to the Gold Pass Enclosure. Enjoy the ultimate in Airshow luxury as you will be situated on the flight line with grandstand seating and a plush marquee where you can relax in comfort and watch the show from the best seats in the house. Stay at Mercure Queenstown - Lake View Room Breakfast, DInner Day 10 - Warbirds Over Wanaka 1 of 3Spitfire Mk IXc 2 of 3Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Photo: Warbirds Over Wanaka 3 of 3RNZAF Texan T-6 II Trainers "The Black Falcons" - Photo: Warbirds Over Wanaka On the final day, all eyes will be in the air as you watch some of the world’s most iconic Warbird aircraft plus modern military machines, aerobatics, sport aircraft and so much more. The aerial action is backed by world-class pyrotechnics when the Airfield is defended by the fighters from an attack by enemy aircraft. The show culminates in a massed Fighter flypast, a sight not to be missed! Stay at Mercure Queenstown - Lake View Room Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 - Queenstown - Franz Josef 1 of 2Waiatoto River, Haast 2 of 2Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line 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. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. Stay at Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier - Douglas Wing Breakfast, Dinner Day 12 - Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch 1 of 2TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 2 of 2TranzAlpine Train Journey Travel to Hokitika, famous for its greenstone then continue to Arthur’s Pass where you 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. This evening enjoy dinner with your newfound friends and reminisce on memories shared. Stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Breakfast, Dinner Day 13 - 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 12 nights 4 star accommodation 12 cooked breakfasts 11 sumptuous dinners^ including 1 specialty dinner: Speights Ale House – Dunedin 2 lunches: picnic lunch, The Caitlins; Milford Sound Cruise 3 Day Warbirds Over Wanaka Gold Pass Grandstand seating Exclusive marquee access with CCTV Souvenir gold cap and badge, Airshow programme, opportunity to walk the flight line, complimentary drink voucher and complimentary tea, coffee and water throughout the Airshow TranzAlpine Rail Journey Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch Air Force Museum of New Zealand guided tour Bill Richardson Transport World guided tour Larnach Castle guided tour Burt Munro, World’s Fastest Indian Memorabilia Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre Lakes District Museum City sights tour of Dunedin View More ^ Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. 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