The ultimate coach touring experience includes the acclaimed Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. See the South Islands most iconic attractions and stunning locations as well as enjoying front row seats to one of the best aeronautical exhibits around. Depart the South Island, crossing the Cook Strait by ferry to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington.
Small Group Tour Escorted
This suggested tour costs from NZD$7,469 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Christchurch, finishes in Wellington
11 days/10 nights
Hotel 4 star
Pre and post tour options? YES
Viewed 8 times in the last 7 days
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City (or similar)
Day 2: Travel through the southern Canterbury Plains
Accommodation: The Hermitage Hotel (or similar)
Day 3: Reach Queenstown this afternoon, home for 4 nights
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
Day 4: Free day in Queenstown or opening day at Warbirds
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
Day 5: Enjoy the atmosphere at the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
Day 6: Final day of Warbirds Over Wanaka
Accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
Day 7: Travel the West Coast to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat (or similar)
Day 8: Return to Christchurch on the TranzAlpine
Accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City (or similar)
Day 9: Travel through Kaikoura on your way to Blenheim
Accommodation: Chateau Marlborough (or similar)
Day 10: Cruise from Picton to Wellington
Accommodation: InterContinental Wellington (or similar)
Day 11: Depart Wellington
Wanaka Warbirds is the highlight of this 11-day ultimate tour. Travel in luxury as you weave your way around New Zealand's stunning South Island.
Quality merchandise is great value for money and will provide a special memento of your holiday for years to come. Tour jackets and tour caps are avai...
Read moreQuality merchandise is great value for money and will provide a special memento of your holiday for years to come. Tour jackets and tour caps are available for purchase. Merchandise items must be ordered at the time of booking and are not available for purchase in New Zealand
HideOn 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 Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.
Your accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City (or similar)
This new 5 star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street amidst an array of cafes, restaurants and bars, and is only a martini olive pips’ throw from beautiful Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD. Experience the ‘garden city’ in style with Sudima Christchurch City.Enjoy a city sights tour of Christchurch before arriving at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand for a ‘behind the scenes’ tour which showcases the restoration projects in action and provides a rare opportunity to climb inside a Bristol Freighter aircraft. Travel through the southern Canterbury Plains, home to Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue, before arriving at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, time and weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.
Your accommodation: The Hermitage Hotel (or similar)
The Hermitage Hotel ringed by magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, is a world-renowned tourist destination and has been an icon of superior accommodation and dining since 1884.Depart Mt Cook, and travel through the Mackenzie Basin which links to the dramatic Lindis Pass. You can expect to see snow-capped mountains and a landscape dominated by tussock grassland as you make your way to Queenstown, a year-round resort, situated on magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants in town.
Your accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
At Heritage Queenstown you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a postcard. Soak in the amazing view of the towering Remarkables mountain range rising from the rippled waters of Lake Wakatipu.Today you have the choice of either a free day in Queenstown or travelling to Wanaka for the opening day of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow. No flying will occur today, however there may be some practice happening overhead. On the ground check out the static displays which include classic cars and Warhorses (military vehicles), sport aircraft, and aviation trade stands. This is also the opportunity to taste wine and food from the Central Otago region.
Your accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
At Heritage Queenstown you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a postcard. Soak in the amazing view of the towering Remarkables mountain range rising from the rippled waters of Lake Wakatipu.Travel to Wanaka over the next two days where Wanaka Airport will become your home as you are entertained by the world's best display pilots flying aircraft overhead. Your ticket will gain you access to the Gold Pass Enclosure. Enjoy the ultimate in airshow luxury as you will be situated on the flight line with grandstand seating and a plush marquee where you can relax in comfort and watch the show from the best seats in the house.
Your accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
At Heritage Queenstown you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a postcard. Soak in the amazing view of the towering Remarkables mountain range rising from the rippled waters of Lake Wakatipu.On the final day, all eyes will be in the air as you watch some of the world’s most iconic Warbird aircraft plus modern military machines, aerobatics, sport aircraft and so much more. The aerial action is backed by world-class pyrotechnics when the Airfield is defended by the fighters from an attack by enemy aircraft. The show culminates in a massed Fighter flypast, a sight not to be missed!
Your accommodation: Heritage Queenstown (or similar)
At Heritage Queenstown you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a postcard. Soak in the amazing view of the towering Remarkables mountain range rising from the rippled waters of Lake Wakatipu.Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village. Visit the Lakes District Museum, which contains a treasure trove of stories and exhibits about the exciting mining era of the late 1800s. Continue via the Haast Pass to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel north to Franz Josef Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel.
Your accommodation: Te Waonui Forest Retreat (or similar)
Nestled amongst native West Coast rainforest at Franz Josef is a very special five-star retreat. Designed with utmost care of its precious environment, guests at Te Waonui Forest Retreat will find themselves encircled by rainforest and accommodated in natural and sustainable luxury.Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts, and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains.
Your accommodation: Sudima Christchurch City (or similar)
This new 5 star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street amidst an array of cafes, restaurants and bars, and is only a martini olive pips’ throw from beautiful Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD. Experience the ‘garden city’ in style with Sudima Christchurch City.Travel through the Lewis Pass and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you continue through Marlborough Country, famous for its food & wine. Your accommodation is set amongst a picturesque vineyard setting. This evening before dinner, you have the opportunity to sample some of the local wines.
Your accommodation: Chateau Marlborough (or similar)
Chateau Marlborough, Marlborough's premier boutique hotel overlooking Seymour Square Gardens, prides itself on offering guests luxury accommodation with an enviable attention to detail. All just a short walk from Blenheim's town centre.This morning visit the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, home to one of the largest private collections of WW1 Aircraft, brought to life in sets created by the Internationally acclaimed WingNut films and Weta Workshop. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your newfound friends.
Your accommodation: InterContinental Wellington (or similar)
Stay in modern luxury in the heart of New Zealand’s capital city, adjacent to the scenic harbour. This hotel offers contemporary New Zealand cuisine at three restaurants, including the award-winning Chameleon. An ideal base to explore the business, shopping and cultural centres of Wellington.Time to say goodbye. Your tour finishes following breakfast (included) this morning and you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey (if required).
Starts | Status | Twin/Double (2 people sharing) | Single occupancy | You save | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 26, 2024
Hot deal
(Tuesday) |
Guaranteed
departure date
|
was
NZD$7,969
now
NZD$7,469
|
was
NZD$10,739
now
NZD$10,239
|
save
NZD$500 |
Enquire Book |