Close-up of a holiday table setting with a small lit evergreen tree, red and green Christmas crackers, and two flutes of champagne.

Grand Pacific 17 Day Signature Festive Season

Christchurch

Auckland

17 days, 16 nights

Guided Coach Tours

From: $10,516 pp

Tour overview

Starting in Christchurch you will first head south through Mt Cook to Queenstown for a very festive Christmas before meandering your way along the west coast, famous for glaciers, greenstone and the TranzAlpine Scenic Railway. Passing back through Christchurch you are on your way to the North Island and heading for a New Years celebration in Rotorua. Steeped in natural and cultural history, Rotorua is certainly one of the trips highlights. Finally, experience the beauty of the Bay of Islands, the perfect summer destination, Auckland and head home after a magical holiday.

Tour highlights & inclusions

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

Christchurch

Auckland

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Price pp from

NZD $10,516

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.

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Activities

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Inclusions

Agrodome

Auckland City Tour

Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Christchurch City Tour

Christchurch Tram

Cruise on the Interislander Ferry

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 & concert

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