View Gallery Home Coach Tours Hot Deal 16 Day Affordable Highlights Unbeatable value including the beautiful sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Classic Affordable Tours Overview price from 4,976 AUD per person (twin share) duration 16 days and 15 nights you will visit Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Picton, Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland, Bay of Islands Both Islands Saved to favourites Tour Dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 16 day classic affordable coach tour that travels both the North & South Islands, starting in Christchurch and finishing in Auckland. Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch Coach Tour Itinerary - 16 Day Affordable Highlights On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions. Stay at Quality Hotel Elms Dinner Day 2 - Christchurch - Omarama 1 of 4Cable Car, Christchurch City Centre 2 of 4Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie 3 of 4The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo 4 of 4Aoraki Mt Cook, Mackenzie After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, The Church of the Good Shepherd and 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. Stay at Heritage Gateway Hotel Breakfast & Dinner Day 3 - Omarama - Dunedin Dunedin, Otago 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. Stay at Heritage Dunedin Leisure Lodge Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 4 - Dunedin - Te Anau 1 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 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 Glowworm Caves (optional). Stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel - Superior Room Breakfast & Dinner Day 5 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown 1 of 2Milford Sound Nature Cruise 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 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, you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront Breakfast & Lunch Day 6 - Queenstown 1 of 2Queenstown, Otago 2 of 2TSS Earnslaw Cruise, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain and Tour Leader are available to assist with the many optional activities available, including the thrill of a jet boat ride, a heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or to 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 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 Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 7 - Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier Fox Glacier, West Coast 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. Stay at Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier Breakfast & Dinner Day 8 - Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch 1 of 2Greenstone Carving, Hokitika - Photo: Miles Holden 2 of 2TranzAlpine Train Journey - Photo: Kiwi Rail 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 into the elegant city of Christchurch, your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Stay at Quality Hotel Elms Breakfast & Dinner Day 9 - Christchurch - Picton - Wellington Interislander Ferry Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikōura. 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. Stay at Ibis Wellington Breakfast & Dinner Day 10 - Wellington 1 of 2Te Papa Museum, Wellington 2 of 2Wellington city at dawn - Photo: WellingtonNZ 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 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. Stay at Ibis Wellington Breakfast Day 11 - Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua Huka Falls, Taupo - Photo: Graeme Murray 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. Stay at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Breakfast & Dinner Day 12 - Rotorua 1 of 4Skyline Gondola, Rotorua 2 of 4Agrodome, Rotorua 3 of 4Geothermal Valley, Rotorua 4 of 4Maori Performance at Te Puia, Rotorua Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is 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 Mãori Hãngi and Concert. Stay at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 13 - Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands 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 Mãori tribes and the British. Stay at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Breakfast & Dinner Day 14 - Bay of Islands 1 of 2Hole in the Rock Cruise, Bay of Islands 2 of 2Hole in the Rock Cruise, Bay of Islands Today you will explore the scenic beauty of the Bay of Islands aboard a luxury catamaran. Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock, keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Return to Paihia for a free afternoon where 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, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional). Stay at Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Breakfast Day 15 - Bay of Islands - Auckland 1 of 2Kauri Museum, Matakohe 2 of 2Auckland City 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 final dinner with your new found friends. Stay at Rydges Auckland Breakfast & Dinner Day 16 - Depart Auckland 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 15 nights 3.5 star accommodation 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua 12 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle Haggis Ceremony and Gift Larnach Castle guided tour Milford Sound Cruise and 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 and Luge Ride Agrodome Thermal mud pools and geysers guided tour Traditional Mãori Hãngi and Concert Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise Kauri Museum City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland View More Operated by Tour Style Classic Affordable Tours Dates & Pricing 2021 2022 Guaranteed departure Pending confirmation Sep 12 Oct 07 Oct 18 Nov 08 Nov 21 Start Date End Date RRP Twin Share Our Price Twin Share You Save Check Availability 12 Sep 2021 27 Sep 2021 5,429 AUD Hot Offer4,976 AUD 453 AUD Enquire 07 Oct 2021 22 Oct 2021 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 18 Oct 2021 02 Nov 2021 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 08 Nov 2021 23 Nov 2021 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 21 Nov 2021 06 Dec 2021 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire Jan 08 Jan 22 Feb 02 Feb 05 Feb 09 Feb 14 Feb 19 Mar 02 Mar 09 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 31 Apr 06 Apr 21 May 02 Start Date End Date RRP Twin Share Our Price Twin Share You Save Check Availability 08 Jan 2022 23 Jan 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 22 Jan 2022 06 Feb 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 02 Feb 2022 17 Feb 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 05 Feb 2022 20 Feb 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 09 Feb 2022 24 Feb 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 14 Feb 2022 01 Mar 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 19 Feb 2022 06 Mar 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 02 Mar 2022 17 Mar 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 09 Mar 2022 24 Mar 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 13 Mar 2022 28 Mar 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 20 Mar 2022 04 Apr 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 31 Mar 2022 15 Apr 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 06 Apr 2022 21 Apr 2022 5,429 AUD 5,267 AUD 162 AUD Enquire 21 Apr 2022 06 May 2022 5,429 AUD Hot Offer4,976 AUD 453 AUD Enquire 02 May 2022 17 May 2022 5,429 AUD Hot Offer4,976 AUD 453 AUD Enquire Prices are per person, land only, based on twin share and quoted in Australian Dollars. 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