FESTIVE SEASON TOUR! 11-day Christmas & New Year Tour of New Zealand's South Island - Flights Included!

(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner

20 DEC 2019: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH (D)

On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

Hotel Distinction Christchurch (2 nights)

21 DEC 2019: CHRISTCHURCH (B)

Today visit the International Antarctic Centre, followed by a Christchurch city tour and time to journey on board the Christchurch Tram. This evening is free to explore the local cuisine.

22 DEC 2019: CHRISTCHURCH - ARTHUR’S PASS- FRANZ JOSEF (B, D)

Board the TranzAlpine, travel through spectacular scenery to Arthur’s Pass. Travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before arriving into Franz Josef where time is available for a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing)

23 DEC 2019: FRANZ JOSEF - QUEENSTOWN (B)

Travel south via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into Queenstown. This evening is free to dine at leisure.

Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront(2 nights)

24 DEC 2019: QUEENSTOWN (FREE DAY) (B, SD)

Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner followed by a short farm tour before reboarding the TSS Earnslaw for the return cruise.

25 DEC 2019: QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B, D)

Merry Christmas! Travel via Te Anau into the Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound for your overnight cruise. View spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. This evening enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner.

Overnight Milford Mariner

26 DEC 2019: MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU (B, D)

After a hearty breakfast, head back out to the Tasman Sea (weather permitting), then return back to the wharf and enjoy the scenic drive to Te Anau for an afternoon at leisure.

Hotel Distinction Luxmore (Deluxe Room)

27 DEC 2019: TE ANAU - DUNEDIN (B, D)

Travel to Pukerangi to board The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery. On arrival in Dunedin your coach will transfer you to the hotel.

Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross (2 nights)

28 DEC 2019: DUNEDIN (B, SD)

Travel to Larnach Castle for a guided tour followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Return to the city for an city tour and time at leisure. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift.

29 DEC 2019: DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH (B, SD)

Visit Olveston, a prosperous merchants’ home from the turn of the century before travelling to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.

Hotel Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport

30 DEC 2019: DEPART CHRISTCHURCH (B)

Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

* BOOK THROUGH TRAVEL AT 60 and SAVE $300 PER COUPLE!

This tour commences in Christchurch on 20 Dec 2019 and ends in Christchurch on 30 Dec 2019.

Departures from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Gold Coast:

• Twin Share WAS from $4999 pp + $185 pp air taxes = WAS $5184 pp
• Twin Share NOW from $4849 pp + $185 pp air taxes =NOW $5034 pp*
• Sole use WAS from $6429 + $185 pp air taxes = WAS $6614
• Sole use - NOW from $6279 + $185 pp air taxes = NOW $6464*

Departures from Perth:

• Twin Share WAS from $5549 pp + $175 pp air taxes = WAS $5724 pp
• Twin Share - NOW from $5399 pp + $175 pp air taxes = NOW $5574 pp*
• Sole use WAS from $6979 + $175 pp air taxes = WAS $7154
• Sole use - NOW from $6829 + $175 pp air taxes = NOW $7004*

Departures from Adelaide, Launceston & Hobart:

• Twin Share WAS from $5299 pp + $190 pp air taxes = WAS $5489 pp
• Twin Share NOW from $5149 pp + $190 pp air taxes = NOW $5339 pp*
• Sole use WAS from $6729 + $190 pp air taxes = WAS $6919
• Sole use NOW from $6579 + $190 pp air taxes = NOW $6769*

Freecall our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your seat!

Your accommodation includes:

• Distinction Christchurch
• Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
• Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront, Queenstown
• Milford Mariner
• Distinction Luxmore, Te Anau
• Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin
• Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport

CLOTHING

Whilst on tour, dress is informal and relaxed on most occasions. Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most restaurants. The seasons are more pronounced and the weather is more changeable. In summer, a jacket and sweater should be included in your luggage should the weather turn cooler or you visit higher altitudes. You can expect some rain, so also include a light rainproof jacket or coat. If visiting during the months of May and September, pack warm winter garments and layer your clothing.You may have the option to relax and unwind in thermal hot pools so don’t forget to pack your swimwear.

MONEY MATTERS

New Zealand’s unit of currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). All major international credit cards are accepted and provided they are encoded with a PIN, may be used to obtain cash from Automatic Teller Machines throughout New Zealand. Check with your bank whether this facility is available to you. It is highly recommended you obtain a small amount ofNew Zealand currency prior to your arrival in New Zealand.Cash Passports or Travel Money Cards are popular and are a safe and convenient way to allow you to access cash at Automatic Teller Machines throughout New Zealand.

WEATHER

These are average minimum/maximum temperatures in Celsius only during Summer (Dec to Feb). They could vary by up to 4-6 degrees.

• Auckland12 - 24
• Rotorua12 - 24
• Wellington13 - 20
• Christchurch12 - 22
• Queenstown10 - 22

TIPPING

New Zealanders do not depend on tips for their income, however tipping in appreciation for extra-special service is at the discretion of the individual traveller.Some tours may organise an envelope to be circulated for a group presentation to the Coach Captain and/or Tour Guide but any contribution is based on individual appreciation and is not mandatory.

INCIDENTALS

We suggest you allow a minimum of NZ $40 - $50 per day per person for incidental cash expenses such as lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

ROLE OF YOUR COACH CAPTAIN & TOUR GUIDE

Your Coach Captain is responsible for driving and maintaining the coach and for providing commentary throughout the tour. Your TourGuide is responsible for your wellbeing and for co-ordinating all the accommodation and activities. It is important whilst travelling on tour that you follow all Crew instructions.

COACH SEAT ROTATION

For the enjoyment of all travellers a daily seat rotation operates which all travellers must participate in as a condition of booking. The coach seat plan is displayed on the coach for your reference.