View Gallery Home Coach Tours 16 Day Ultimate Highlights Explore the majestic South Island and diverse North Island in ultimate style Operated by Grand Pacific Tours Ultimate Small Group Tours Overview price from 9,199 AUD per person (twin share) duration 16 days and 15 nights you will visit Christchurch, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Arthur's Pass, Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland, Bay of Islands Both Islands Saved to favourites View tour dates Enquire about this tour Itinerary This is a 16 Day Ultimate Small Group Tour that travels both islands of New Zealand, starting in Christchurch and finishing in Auckland. Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch 1 of 3Coach Tour Itinerary - 16 Day Ultimate Highlights 2 of 3The Ultimate tour coach - Photo: Grand Pacific Tours 3 of 3Ultimate tour seats - Photo: Grand Pacific Tours On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions. Stay at The George or similar Dinner* Day 2 - Christchurch - Mt Cook 1 of 3Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie 2 of 3The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo 3 of 3Aoraki 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 to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Stay at The Hermitage Hotel Breakfast & Dinner Day 3 - Mt Cook - Dunedin Dunedin, Otago Depart Mt Cook and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy a city tour followed by some free time. You might be interested in a tour of the Speight’s Brewery (optional) or the chance to see local wildlife in their natural habitat (optional). Stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel Breakfast & Dinner Day 4 - Dunedin - Te Anau 1 of 2Larnach Castle, Dunedin 2 of 2Larnach 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 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 Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas Breakfast & Dinner Day 5 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown 1 of 3Road to Milford Sound, Fiordland 2 of 3Milford Sound, Fiordland 3 of 3Milford 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 at leisure, you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Stay at Heritage Queenstown Breakfast & Lunch Day 6 - Queenstown 1 of 2TSS Earnslaw Cruise, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown 2 of 2TSS 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, 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 Heritage Queenstown Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 7 - Queenstown - Franz Josef 1 of 2Glacier Heli Hike, Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line 2 of 2Franz Josef Glacier - Photo: The Helicopter Line Travel to Arrowtown, an old goldmining village and 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 (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel. Stay at Te Waonui Forest Retreat Breakfast & Dinner Day 8 - Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch 1 of 3Greenstone Carving, Hokitika - Photo: Miles Holden 2 of 3Crossing Cass River, TranzAlpine Train Journey 3 of 3Waimakariri Bridge, TranzAlpine Train Journey Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to 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 Ultimate Coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Stay at The George Breakfast & Dinner Day 9 - Christchurch - Picton - Wellington 1 of 3Kaikoura, Canterbury 2 of 3Picton, Marlborough 3 of 3Interislander 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 and experience the comfort and intimate setting of the Premium Lounge**. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington. Stay at InterContinental Wellington - Premium Room 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 InterContinental Wellington - Premium Room 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 Regent of Rotorua Breakfast & Dinner Day 12 - Rotorua 1 of 4Skyline Gondola, Rotorua 2 of 4Agrodome, Rotorua 3 of 4Geothermal Valley, Rotorua 4 of 4Maori Performance, Rotorua Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Free time is available before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert. Stay at Regent of Rotorua Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 13 - Rotorua - Bay of Islands 1 of 2Waitangi Treaty Grounds - Photo: Sara Orme 2 of 2Waitangi Treaty Grounds This morning depart Rotorua and travel north through Whangarei to the Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the British. Stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 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. On return to Paihia, enjoy 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 at leisure, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional). Stay at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 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 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 farewell dinner including selected beverages with your new found friends. Stay at Crowne Plaza Auckland Breakfast, Special Dinner Day 16 - Depart Auckland 1 of 3Ultimate tours coach interior - Photo: Grand Pacific Tours 2 of 3Ultimate tours entertainment - Photo: Grand Pacific Tours 3 of 3Ultimate tours service - Photo: Grand Pacific Tours 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 4.5 star accommodation 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua 12 sumptuous dinners* including Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua; Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Auckland 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle 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, Premium Lounge Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride Agrodome Thermal mud pools and geysers guided tour Te Puia traditional Mãori Hãngi and Concert Waitangi Treaty Grounds Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise Kauri Museum City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland View More * Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8 pm. 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