Price pp from:

$11,533
A white vintage steamship with a tall black funnel sailing on a sparkling lake during a bright, hazy sunset with mountains in the background.
Nature

Grand Pacific 16 Day Ultimate Highlights

Christchurch

Auckland

16 days, 15 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $11,533 pp

Tour overview

Travel in small group luxury as you explore the top locations and attractions on both the North and South Islands. Starting in Christchurch visit the deep south and Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, the West Coast Glaciers before crossing the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train. Head north crossing the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington before two nights in the cultural and thermal wonderland of Rotorua. Another two nights in the tropical Bay of Islands before returning to the Auckland, the City of Sails.

** Note for those travelling on 19th October 2025, 18th April and 19th October 2026, and 4th May 2027 departures:
As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes. **

Tour highlights & inclusions

16 days / 15 nights
15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners

Christchurch

Auckland

Hotel 4 star

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

NZD $11,533

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

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 as you meet your travelling companions.

Staying in Hotel The George or similar

  • 5 Star Accommodation

    The George Christchurch typifies luxury at every level. Located in the heart of Christchurch and within closeproximity to the picturesque Hagley Park and River Avon. The only luxury 5-star boutique hotel in Christchurch with a one-to-one staff to guest ratio, guaranteeing impeccable service.  The modern, soothing and relaxing rooms provide everything for a memorable visit with sumptuously comfortable beds and furnishings, elegant white tiled bathrooms, generous toiletries, and room amenities to ensure you will have the most blissfully comfortable stay.

A wooden cheese platter with grapes and bread next to two glasses of red wine in front of a warm fireplace.

Activities

Inclusions

Agrodome

Arrowtown Lakes District Museum

Auckland City Tour

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock, Bay of Islands

Kauri Museum

Larnach Castle

Milford Sound Cruise and Lunch

Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Te Puia geothermal valley

Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & concert

TranzAlpine Train

TSS Earnslaw cruise & BBQ dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

Talk to a local travel specialist. Enquire