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Enjoy 11 days on this mid-size group tour and share authentic travel experiences with like-minded people from all over the world. Flights from Adelaide to Christchurch included!
Travelling Solo with Grand Pacific Tours
No travel partner? No worries. Experience the best of New Zealand on a coach tour designed for those who travel SOLO, but want the convenience, company and value of travelling in a group.
Explore the key highlights of the South Island including the world-renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey, Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch and Larnach Castle in historic Dunedin. Many life-long friendships will be forged, as well as memories to last a lifetime. Tour includes a guaranteed single room.
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring
The Signature coach is beautifully crafted and designed for touring NZ with delivering excellence in mind. Travel in the Premium Economy Comfort of a full-size coach, touring with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers. Stay in stylish 4 star accommodation and tour with an experienced Tour Leader, ensuring you a memorable Kiwi experience.
Inclusions
Prepaid Attractions
International Antarctic Centre
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
Lakes District Museum
Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch
Larnach Castle and Devonshire Tea
Christchurch City Sights Tour
Dunedin City Sights Tour
Coach Features
32 Premium Economy Comfort seats on a full-size coach
2 door access; seat back tray table; cup holder
Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
Experience
Return airfares from your homeport
Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
Tour Leader
10 nights 4 star accommodation
3 two night stays
Hotel porterage
1 rail journey
2 cruises
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Activities
Signature Documentation Pack
Meals
10 cooked breakfasts
8 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Christchurch
1 lunch: Milford Sound Cruise
1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
On arrival into Christchurch, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.
Stay: Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel (2 nights) Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Christchurch
This morning visit the International Antarctic Centre, designed to provide an informative account of life in Antarctica. Feel the chill of the Antarctic storm room, take a ride on the Hagglund all-terrain vehicle, see the little blue penguins and be astonished within the immersive 4D theatre. This is followed by a city tour of Christchurch. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure to explore further.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Christchurch - Arthur’s Pass - Franz Josef
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz Josef where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Stay: Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas Wing) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Franz Josef - Queenstown
See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south into picturesque Queenstown. This evening is free to dine at leisure.
Today is a free day to explore Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise to Walter Peak Station to enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along.
Meals: Breakfast, Specialty Dinner
Day 6: Queenstown - Te Anau
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning before travelling to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village where you visit the Lakes District Museum. This innovative museum is heavily involved in the protection of the historic buildings scattered around town. Continue to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).
Stay: Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel Lake Te Anau (Deluxe Room. 2 nights) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau
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 might like to cap off your Fiordland experience by watching the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua - Shadowland, which screens at the Fiordland Cinema (optional).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Te Anau - Dunedin
Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin for a city tour then travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour followed by Devonshire Tea.
Stay: Hotel Scenic Hotel Southern Cross Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Dunedin - Mt Cook - Twizel
Travel to Oamaru famous for its limestone, then follow the Waitaki River and see Lake Benmore as you continue to marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Travel to Twizel for your overnight stay.
Stay: Hotel Distinction Mackenzie Country Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - Twizel - Christchurch
Continue to Lake Tekapo, view the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue before arriving in Christchurch. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink with your new friends at the farewell dinner.
Stay: Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel Meals: 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Date/Pricing
Depart
Return
Twin Share
Solo
21 February 2026
3 March 2026
$7,359pp
$9,149pp
*Advertised pricing is based on per solo traveller, correct as of 7 July 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
