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People relaxing and walking in a coastal park with a red blossoming pohutukawa tree and mountains in the distance.

Grand Pacific 17 Day Signature Festive Season

Christchurch

Auckland

17 days, 16 nights

Guided Coach Tours

From: $9,566 pp

Trip overview

Experience the festive season Kiwi style! Enjoy the beautiful scenery and attractions of both the North and South Islands. Celebrate Christmas Day with a cruise on the vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown before a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. On New Years Eve, experience an entertaining Māori hāngi and concert, and bring in the New Year in Rotorua. Travel in Premium Economy comfort with a mid-side group on the 32-seat Signature coach. 

Trip highlights & inclusions

17 days / 16 nights
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 10 dinners

Christchurch

Auckland

Hotel 4 star

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Price pp from

$9,566

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  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
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  • 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 when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.

Staying in Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel (2 nights)

  • 4.5 Star Accommodation

    Standing amongst the buzz of the rejuvenated Cathedral Square, the Distinction Christchurch Hotel is an urban escape combining sophisticated smarts and familiar warmth, only a few minutes' walk from the Avon River, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Casino and Cashel Mall. This 11 storey, 4.5 star hotel offers elegant rooms which combine luxury and relaxation for all holidaymakers. These spacious air-conditioned hotel rooms include the latest technology as well as double glazed windows to ensure a restful night’s sleep. An ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and complimentary Distinction toiletries.

Shallow focus shot of a decorated dinner table with a silver and pink ornament tree and gold crackers in a warm restaurant setting. Credit: Grand Pacific Tours

Activities

Inclusions

Agrodome

Auckland City Tour

Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Christchurch City Tour

Christchurch Tram

Dunedin Orientation Tour

Kauri Museum

Lakes District Museum

Larnach Castle

Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch

Rotorua Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Te Puia geothermal valley

Te Puia traditional Maori hangi & performance

Thermal mud pool & geysers guided tour

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