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New Zealand
CRUISE & COACH TOURS
ASK FOR OUR
CRUISE
BONUS
OFFERS!
2020/21
Valid for departures November 2020 - March 2021
gptnz.com
“Phenomenal! So much more than we expected.
We would highly recommend this tour!”
- T. & M. W. - Past travellers
2 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS
Discover New Zealand
by sea and land
G rand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand coach holiday
specialist and Celebrity Cruises®, present this
exclusive opportunity to discover New Zealand by
Cruise and Coach.
As the market leader for New Zealand Coach Holidays,
we have something for everyone! If you like to travel in
style combine our ‘business class’ ultimate small group
coach (maximum 20 travellers) with the luxurious
Celebrity Eclipse®. If you prefer a fully escorted tour
from start to finish, combine the modern luxury of the
Celebrity Solstice® with a scenic coach tour of
New Zealand. Reward yourself with a complete New
Zealand experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to New Zealand,
the land of the long white cloud and return home with
memories to last a lifetime.
Peter Harding
Managing Director
CONTENTS
Discover New Zealand by sea and land 2-3
Celebrity Eclipse® + Ultimate Small Group Touring 4-5
21 Day Ultimate Cruise and North Island Experience 6-7
21 Day Ultimate South Island Experience and Cruise 8-9
Celebrity Solstice® + Fully Escorted Coach Touring 10 - 11
20 Day New Zealand Vista by Cruise and Coach 12 - 13
23 Day Best of New Zealand by Coach and Cruise 14 - 15
Booking Terms and Conditions 16
CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Discover Mãori culture in Rotorua; enjoy a guided tour of a real movie set
at Hobbiton; Auckland is a mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.
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CELEBRITY ECLIPSE® + ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
Celebrity Eclipse®
New to Australia
B e among the first to cruise on
the luxurious Celebrity Eclipse®
when it sets sail from Melbourne.
AWARD-WINNING CUISINE
Plot your own culinary voyage with a vast
range of Award-Wining and exclusive
Contemporary and indulgent, set sail dining options. As an AquaClass®
in style surrounded by stunning décor, guest you have exclusive access to Blu
take your taste buds on a vacation specialty restaurant. Enjoy the flavourful
with diverse dining options and enjoy ‘clean cuisine’ for breakfast and dinner.
endless entertainment. The Celebrity There is also the opportunity to dine at
Eclipse® sets the standard for modern one of the highly acclaimed specialty
luxury, offering travellers a world-class restaurants all with impeccable service
experience and exceptional service. and world-class cuisine.
STATEROOMS WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy the exclusivity and indulgence The list of onboard entertainment is
of your AquaClass® stateroom, located endless. Whether you’re into late-night
in a premium location on the ship shows, live music performances, film,
and features a private balcony. Your sports, art, relaxation or delicious
AquaClass® stateroom experience cocktails, you will find a new experience
includes an expanded room service at every turn.
breakfast menu, many luxurious spa
elements, along with priority seating
at Blu restaurant and access to the
Relaxation Room and Persian Garden for
stunning sea views.
SMALL GROUP TOURING
ULTIMATE
BUSINESS CLASS ON WHEELS
MAXIMUM 20 TRAVELLERS
To compliment your luxurious cruise, explore New Zealand on land
aboard the Ultimate Coach, a ‘business class on wheels’ experience.
Indulge in a selection of 4.5 star handpicked accommodation, a range
of bespoke attractions and iconic locations not visited on the cruise
and enjoy VIP treatment.
THE ULTIMATE COACH ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING
Be dazzled by the purpose-built The list of iconic inclusions is vast and
Ultimate Coach featuring 20 luxury cover’s a range of experiences on both
leather, reclining seats, panoramic islands. From a moving walk through
viewing and a level of comfort the Waipoua Forest to a stylish tour of
unparalleled by any other vehicle. The Napier in a vintage car in the North
design is state-of-the-art and complete Island to free time to explore the resort
with extensive onboard features town of Queenstown and the mighty
including the latest finishes and Aoraki / Mt Cook in the South.
technology.
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21 DAY ULTIMATE CRUISE AND 21 DAY ULTIMATE SOUTH ISLAND
NORTH ISLAND EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE AND CRUISE
FROM $10,079 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE* FROM $10,879 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE*
TOUR CODE: UGPCN21 TOUR CODE: UGPCS21-R
2021 GUARANTEED departure 2021 GUARANTEED departure
Jan 15 Jan 17
Day Location Day Location
1 Fly to Melbourne. Board Celebrity Eclipse® 1 Fly to Christchurch
2 Cruising 2 Franz Josef Glacier
3 Sydney 3 - 5 Queenstown
4 - 5 Cruising 6 Invercargill
6 Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds 7 Dunedin
7 Dunedin 8 Mt Cook
8 Christchurch 9 Christchurch
9 Wellington 10 Fly to Auckland. Board Celebrity Eclipse®
10 Cruising 11 Tauranga
11 Tauranga 12 Cruising
12 Arrive Auckland. Board Ultimate Coach 13 Napier
13 - 14 Bay of Islands 14 Wellington
15 Auckland 15 Picton
16 - 17 Rotorua 16 Christchurch
18 - 19 Napier 17 Dunedin
20 Wellington 18 Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds
21 Fly home 19 - 20 Cruising
21 Melbourne
*Includes airfare from Wellington and taxes.
*Includes airfare to Christchurch, internal flight and taxes.
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to
departure to guarantee prices.
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Indulge in AquaClass® on Celebrity Eclipse® and tour in ultimate style TOUR CODE: UGPCN21
21 Day Ultimate Cruise and North Island Experience
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
TRAVEL SERVICES ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING
• Group Meet and Greet and welcome lunch in (DAY 12 - 21)
Melbourne • Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury
• Flight from Wellington to homeport^ leather reclining seats on a full-size vehicle, 2
• Hotel to airport transfer in Wellington, Day 21 door access and panoramic windows
• Port taxes • Professional Coach Captain
• 9 nights 4.5 star accommodation
• Comprehensive Documentation Pack
• 3 two night stays
Note: The airfare to Melbourne and transfer to the welcome
lunch on Day 1 are not included. Please make own • Hotel porterage
arrangements. • 9 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
CELEBRITY ECLIPSE® CRUISE • 8 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty
(DAY 1 - 11) dinners: Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
• BONUS US$50 onboard credit per Stateroom
Winery Dinner, Napier; Farewell Dinner, selected
• AquaClass® Stateroom
beverages, Wellington
• World-class dining in a range of unique venues • 1 Shire’s buffet lunch: Hobbiton™
2021 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily) • Souvenir group photo
Jan 15 • Awesome entertainment
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE • Endless engaging and exciting activities PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
• Ports of call: • Sky Tower
Tour includes airfares^, taxes, transfers
• Kauri Museum
in NZ, luxury cruise, Ultimate 20 seat - Sydney, free time to explore
• Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour*
coach travel, 4.5 star accommodation, - Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, Fiordland
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
most meals, sightseeing, attractions National Park
• Sculptureum Experience
+ BONUS US$50 onboard credit per - Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
• Hamilton Gardens*
stateroom on the Celebrity Eclipse®. - Christchurch, the Garden City
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour™
- Wellington, ‘Coolest Little Capital’
TOUR PRICE INCLUDING AIRFARE • Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride
Prices per person, twin share Taxes** TOTAL - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty • Agrodome
- Auckland, ‘City of Sails’
SYDNEY $9999 + $80 = $10,079 • Thermal mud pools and geysers*
• Gratuities on board
• Tamaki Mãori Experience
MELBOURNE $9999 + $80 = $10,079
• Napier Vintage Car Tour*
BRISBANE $9999 + $80 = $10,079 • Mission Estate Winery
GOLD COAST $9999 + $80 = $10,079 • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum
CANBERRA $10,229 + $90 = $10,319 • City sights tour of Auckland and Wellington
*Guided tour.
CAIRNS $10,279 + $95 = $10,374
ADELAIDE $10,299 + $60 = $10,359
ITINERARY
HOBART $10,299 + $60 = $10,359
LAUNCESTON $10,299 + $60 = $10,359 (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 4 - 5: Cruising (B,L,D)
$10,549 + $50 = $10,599 Cruise across the Tasman Sea to the Land of the
PERTH DAY 1: Arrive Melbourne (L,D)
Long White Cloud.
LAND ONLY $9849 Arrive in Melbourne, where you will be met by
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $5000 your Grand Pacific Tours representative for a DAY 6: Milford, Doubtful and Dusky
welcome lunch. Meet your fellow travellers before Sounds (B,L,D)
PRE / POST STAYS Twin share Single
boarding the Celebrity Eclipse®. Sail into the narrow fiords of Milford, Doubtful and
WELLINGTON $160 $320 Overnight Celebrity Eclipse® Dusky Sounds. Your ship will seem to shrink in
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to Port Times Depart at 17:00 comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush
availability.
mountain terrain. Scenic cruising.
Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Airline taxes are subject to change. DAY 2: Cruising (B,L,D)
Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.
The Celebrity Eclipse® offers an unparalleled DAY 7: Dunedin (B,L,D)
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to wealth of dining. As an AquaClass® guest you Situated on the magnificent Otago coastline,
departure to guarantee prices. have exclusive access to your own restaurant, Blu, explore Dunedin’s historic architecture and
TRAVEL IN STYLE MERCHANDISE which offers healthy and delicious breakfast and beautiful botanic gardens.
Make sure you look the part when on tour. dinner choices. Port Times Arrive 09:00 Depart 17:00
A Tour Jacket, $78 and Tour Cap, $25 are
DAY 3: Sydney (B,L,D) DAY 8: Christchurch (B,L,D)
available for sale. Purchase both items for
Considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan In Christchurch you will see state-of-the-
$90 normally $103. Refer to gptnz.com for
more information. cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney offers art architecture, vibrant street art, bustling
just about anything - from beaches and wineries restaurants, laneways and green public spaces.
to stunning landmarks and world-class shopping. Take time to explore the city by tram or Edwardian
GO NZ! Visit gptnz.com for the The day is yours to explore. punt along the tranquil Avon River.
latest HOT DEALS. Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 22:00 Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 18:00
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DAY 9: Wellington (B,L,D)
Situated at the southern end of the North Island,
Wellington was recently named the ‘Coolest Experience
Little Capital’. On the waterfront is Te Papa, New
Zealand’s National Museum, one of the best the luxury of
interactive museums in the world.
Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00 AquaClass®
DAY 10: Cruising (B,L,D) • Premium ship location close to Spa
Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning • Welcome bottled water
superliner. While at sea enjoy the onboard • Daily delectable delights
facilities, world-class cuisine and the • Exclusive access to Blu speciality
entertainment not to mention your AquaClass® restaurant
balcony stateroom. • Unlimited access to the Persian
DAY 11: Tauranga (B,L,D) Garden
• Spa Concierge
Located in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is situated
• VIP tour of the Spa
at the entrance to one of the largest natural
harbours in New Zealand. • Wellness consultations
Port Times Arrive 07:45 Depart 18:45 • In-room amenities including plush
bathroom robes, slippers, towels, use
DAY 12: Arrive Auckland - City Sights of binoculars, complimentary beach
Tour (B,D) towel and shoeshine service
This morning sail into the beautiful ‘City of
Sails’, Auckland. Disembark the ship, meet your
Ultimate Coach Captain and enjoy a city tour of
Auckland. This afternoon visit Sky Tower, one of
New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions. This
evening enjoy a complimentary pre dinner drink
at your hotel.
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland
DAY 13: Auckland - Hokianga - Bay of DAY 16: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) This afternoon relive the glamour and style of the
Islands (B,D) Travel to Waikato’s most visited attraction, the jazz era with a luxurious vintage car tour. Your
Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe to enjoy Hamilton Gardens. A guided tour will take you driver will provide informative commentary on
an informative talk at the Kauri Museum. After on a journey from the peaceful Sung Dynasty the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy some time at
lunch travel to Hokianga, home to some of the Chinese Scholar’s garden into an Italian leisure this afternoon.
largest remaining kauri trees in the world. Join Renaissance garden followed by the grandeur of Hotel Scenic Hotel Te Pania (2 nights)
the unforgettable Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour, the Indian Char Bagh garden. Next visit Hobbiton
where a local guide will explain how these trees for lunch followed by an experience of the real DAY 19: Napier (Free Day) (B,SD)
are intertwined with the lives of the local Mãori Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Today is free to explore the city at leisure. Napier
and the important role played in the ecosystem Set. A guide will escort you through the ten acre is home to many fine wineries, restaurants, bars
that is the Waipoua Forest. Continue to Paihia, site recounting fascinating details of how the and cafes. The Sea Walls collection of magnificent
situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. set was created. Continue to the geothermal murals painted on more than 50 walls around the
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (Deluxe Room. wonderland of Rotorua. city is a must do. This evening you will dine at
2 nights) Hotel Regent of Rotorua (2 nights) Mission Estate Winery, established in 1851 and
known as New Zealand’s oldest winery and the
DAY 14: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B,D) DAY 17: Rotorua (B,SD) birthplace of New Zealand wine.
Today is free to choose from the many optional Today begins with a Gondola ride to the
activities available. You may like to take a coach Stratosfare Restaurant where a buffet breakfast DAY 20: Napier - Wellington (B,SD)
trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach, the and spectacular views are on offer. There is also Travel south into Wellington for a city tour of the
Hole in the Rock Cruise, or a spectacular scenic time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for national’s capital which will showcase the history
flight. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain and culture. A highlight will be time to explore
an action-packed hour of farming entertainment
will be available to assist. Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa,
and education that’s unlike anything you’ve
seen before. Travel to Te Puia for a tour of the New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge
DAY 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B)
boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that technology brings these stories to life through the
This morning join a guided tour of the Waitangi
Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of
afternoon before travelling to a Mãori Village for extraordinary circumstances. This evening enjoy a
the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the
an interactive and educational experience which farewell dinner including selected beverages with
British. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive
south via Whangarei and Warkworth to Matakana culminates with a cultural performance and your new friends.
to visit Sculptureum, an art experience that is traditional Hãngi feast. Hotel InterContinental Wellington (Deluxe Room)
internationally unique. Enjoy time to wander Day 21: Depart Wellington (B)
through the Garden of Creative Diversity and DAY 18: Rotorua - Napier (B,D)
Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
to view the hundreds of displayed works in the the airport for your flight home after a memorable
Galleries and garden all designed to amuse and Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo.
Continue to Napier known at the ‘The Art Deco New Zealand holiday.
inspire. Return to Auckland where this evening is
free to dine at leisure. Capital’, where the most comprehensive collection
Hotel Crowne Plaza Auckland of art deco buildings in the world can be found.
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Travel in a small group and enjoy a cruise on the Celebrity Eclipse® TOUR CODE: UGPCS21-R
21 Day Ultimate South Island Experience and Cruise
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
TRAVEL SERVICES PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
• Flight from homeport to Christchurch^ • TranzAlpine Rail Journey
• Internal flight from Christchurch to Auckland^ • Skyline Queenstown Gondola and Luge Ride
• Airport to hotel transfer in Christchurch, Day 1 • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
• Port taxes • Lakes District Museum
• Comprehensive Documentation Pack • Bill Richardson Transport World*
Note: The airfare and transfer from Melbourne to your • Burt Munro, World’s Fastest Indian Memorabilia
homeport on Day 21 is not included. Please make own • Larnach Castle*
arrangements.
• Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING • International Antarctic Centre
(DAY 1 - 10) • City sights tour of Christchurch
• Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury *Guided tour.
leather reclining seats on a full-size vehicle, 2
CELEBRITY ECLIPSE® CRUISE
door access and panoramic windows
• Professional Coach Captain
(DAY 11 - 21)
2021 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE • BONUS US$50 onboard credit per Stateroom
• 9 nights 4.5 star accommodation
Jan 17 • AquaClass® Stateroom
• 1 three night stay
• World-class dining in a range of unique venues
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE • Hotel porterage
• 9 cooked breakfasts
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily)
Tour includes airfares^, taxes, transfers • Awesome entertainment
in NZ, luxury cruise, Ultimate 20 seat • 8 sumptuous dinners including 1 specialty
• Endless engaging and exciting activities
coach travel, 4.5 star accommodation, dinner: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown
• Ports of call:
most meals, sightseeing, attractions • 1 picnic lunch
+ BONUS US$50 onboard credit per • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
- Auckland, ‘City of Sails’
stateroom on the Celebrity Eclipse®. • Souvenir group photo
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
- Napier, Art Deco Capital
TOUR PRICE INCLUDING AIRFARE - Wellington, ‘Coolest Little Capital’
Prices per person, twin share Taxes** TOTAL
- Picton, Marlborough Sounds Gateway
SYDNEY $10,799 + $80 = $10,879 - Christchurch, free time to explore
MELBOURNE $10,799 + $80 = $10,879 - Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
BRISBANE $10,799 + $80 = $10,879 - Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sound, Fiordland
National Park
GOLD COAST $10,799 + $80 = $10,879 • Gratuities on board
CANBERRA $11,029 + $90 = $11,119
CAIRNS $11,079 + $95 = $11,174
ADELAIDE $11,099 + $60 = $11,159
ITINERARY
HOBART $11,099 + $60 = $11,159
LAUNCESTON $11,099 + $60 = $11,159 (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B,D)
$11,349 + $50 = $11,399 See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
PERTH DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D)
as you travel south along the West Coast to the
LAND ONLY $10,649 On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a township of Fox Glacier. Continue via the Haast
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $5600 Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving
to your hotel. Enjoy a complimentary pre dinner into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort
PRE / POST STAYS Twin share Single
drink as you meet your travelling companions. situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
CHRISTCHURCH $180 $360 Hotel Sudima Christchurch City Hotel Heritage Queenstown (Studio Suite,
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to
DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthurs Pass Lakeview. 3 nights)
availability.
Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Airline taxes are subject to change. - Franz Josef (B,D) DAY 4: Queenstown Sightseeing (B,SD)
Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking.
This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned This morning board a scenic Gondola for a ride
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to as one of the great train journeys of the world. to the top of Bob’s Peak to take in the panoramic
departure to guarantee prices. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and views of Queenstown and surrounding mountains.
TRAVEL IN STYLE MERCHANDISE spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s There is even time for a thrilling luge ride! Enjoy
Make sure you look the part when on tour. Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. some free time at leisure. This evening board
A Tour Jacket, $78 and Tour Cap, $25 are Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise
available for sale. Purchase both items for for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station.
$90 normally $103. Refer to gptnz.com for Josef where time is available to experience a Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet
more information. scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over barbecue dinner featuring a menu of seasonal,
the spectacular glaciers. fresh and locally sourced food at the Colonel’s
Hotel Te Waonui Forest Retreat Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour
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then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by
latest HOT DEALS. the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.
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DAY 5: Queenstown (Free Day) (B)
Enjoy a day at leisure to soak in the atmosphere of
one of New Zealand’s most exciting and beautiful Experience
destinations. With many sightseeing options on
offer, your Coach Captain is available to assist. the luxury of
Why not experience the thrill of a jet boat ride, a
heritage tour to Skippers Canyon or get up close to AquaClass®
a Kiwi bird. This evening is also free to dine at one
of the many eateries found in town. • Premium ship location close to Spa
• Welcome bottled water
DAY 6: Queenstown - Invercargill (B,D) • Daily delectable delights
Farewell Queenstown and travel to Arrowtown, • Exclusive access to Blu speciality
an old gold mining village where you can visit restaurant
the Lakes District Museum. Continue to New • Unlimited access to the Persian
Zealand’s southernmost city, Invercargill. This Garden
afternoon a guided tour is included of the Bill • Spa Concierge
Richardson Transport World, an amazing private • VIP tour of the Spa
collection housed in a purpose-built Art Deco • Wellness consultations
building. Displays include vintage trucks, rare • In-room amenities including plush
classic cars, petrol pumps as well as an ever- bathroom robes, slippers, towels, use
growing showcase of Wearable Arts. of binoculars, complimentary beach
Hotel The Ascot Park Hotel towel and shoeshine service
DAY 7: Invercargill - Dunedin (B,L,D)
A trip to Invercargill wouldn’t be complete
without a visit to see some of the memorabilia
of the legendary Burt Munro, Speed Bike Racer,
as depicted in the movie ‘The World’s Fastest
Indian’. Continue through the remarkable region
of The Catlins, where lush rainforest spills onto
brilliant beaches. Visit the spectacular triple tiered
cascading waterfall at Purakauni and enjoy a DAY 10: Christchurch - Auckland (B,D) DAY 15: Picton (B,L,D)
picnic lunch. Travel to Nugget Point, where there Enjoy a leisurely start to your day before boarding Cruise through the many inlets and bays that
are opportunities to see wildlife as you walk to a local flight to the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland make up the Marlborough Sounds to Picton, the
the lighthouse with spectacular views. Arrive into located in the North Island. You will be transferred gateway to the South Island. This small seaport is
Dunedin for your overnight stay. to the wharf to board the Celebrity Eclipse® to only a short distance from the Marlborough wine
Hotel Distinction Dunedin commence your 11 night cruise around New region, famous for its sauvignon blanc.
Zealand and back to Australia. Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
DAY 8: Dunedin - Mt Cook (B,D) Overnight Celebrity Eclipse®
Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Port Times Depart 18:00 DAY 16: Christchurch (B,L,D)
Castle, hear the tragic and scandalous stories In Christchurch you will see state-of-the-
on a guided tour. There is time to wander around DAY 11: Tauranga (B,L,D) art architecture, vibrant street art, bustling
this Garden of International Significance followed Located in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is situated restaurants, laneways and green public spaces.
by an Ultimate High Tea served in the Grand at the entrance to one of the largest natural Take time to explore the city by tram or Edwardian
Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Oamaru harbours in New Zealand. punt along the tranquil Avon River.
famous for its limestone. Follow the Waitaki River Port Times Arrive 07:45 Depart 18:30 Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
and see Lake Benmore as you travel to Mt Cook.
There is time this afternoon to discover the history DAY 12: Cruising (B,L,D) DAY 17: Dunedin (B,L,D)
of this iconic region in The Sir Edmund Hillary Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning Situated on the magnificent Otago coastline,
Alpine Centre. superliner. While at sea enjoy the onboard explore Dunedin’s historic architecture and
Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing) facilities, world-class cuisine and the beautiful botanic gardens.
entertainment not to mention your AquaClass® Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
DAY 9: Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,D) stateroom.
This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s DAY 18: Dusky, Doubtful and Milford
highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy DAY 13: Napier (B,L,D) Sounds (B,L,D)
a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over The beautifully preserved 1930s Art Deco Sail into the narrow fiords of Dusky, Doubtful and
the Southern Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and architecture is Napier’s special point of difference. Milford Sounds. Your ship will seem to shrink in
view the brilliant turquoise water, the Church of The best way to enjoy the streetscape is on a comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush
the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue self-guided walk. mountain terrain. Scenic cruising.
before arriving into Christchurch. Here you will Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
visit the International Antarctic Centre, designed DAY 19 - 20: Cruising (B,L,D)
to provide an informative account of life in DAY 14: Wellington (B,L,D) Enjoy a quiet refuge by day, gazing over the sea
Antarctica. Feel the chill of the Antarctic storm Situated at the southern end of the North Island, with cocktail in hand.
room, take a ride on the Hagglund all-terrain Wellington was recently named the ‘Coolest
Little Capital’. On the waterfront is Te Papa, New DAY 21: Melbourne (B)
vehicle, see the little blue penguins and be
Zealand’s National Museum, one of the best Time to say goodbye after a memorable
astonished within the immersive 4D theatre. Enjoy
interactive museums in the world. New Zealand holiday.
a city tour before arriving at your hotel.
Hotel Sudima Christchurch City Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
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CELEBRITY SOLSTICE® + FULLY ESCORTED COACH TOURING
Celebrity Solstice®
Modern luxury
T he luxurious Celebrity Solstice®
offers you more than you ever
imagined. From the first lawn club at
your inner foodie on a culinary journey.
Experience impeccable service and
world-class cuisine, savour bold flavours
sea, exceptional service, luxurious and enjoy interactive, open-air grilling
accommodation and culinary excellence, with ocean views at the Lawn Club Grill.
this sophisticated cruise ship takes your
onboard experience to a whole new level. WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT
Explore a variety of clubs, bars and
STATEROOMS lounges – each a unique destination unto
Relax in your spacious Deluxe Balcony itself. Witness professional productions,
Stateroom, complete with a private beautiful musical arrangements and
balcony with ocean views. Enjoy a side-splitting comedy in the grand
room packed with thoughtful touches Solstice Theatre - the premier live
and amenities such as complimentary performance venue aboard Celebrity
24-hour room service, Egyptian cotton Solstice®.
bed linen, interactive flat screen TV – to
name a few.
AWARD-WINNING CUISINE
Enjoy an array of flavours and a wide
selection of restaurants to suit every
mood. With menus inspired by, and
sourced from, the incredible regions
visited by the Celebrity Solstice®, awaken
Scenic coach tour
Relaxed pace
E xperience the sights and iconic
locations not accessible whilst on
your cruise. From the comfort of a
Coach Captain will be on hand to assist
you with every aspect of the tour. Enjoy
the professional commentary including
modern coach, traverse winding roads in numerous facts and figures, myths,
the safe hands of a professional Coach legends and many laughs along the way.
Captain and Tour Leader whilst taking in
their expert knowledge and professional FULLY ESCORTED
commentary. Encounter a diverse range An experienced Grand Pacific Tour
of unique attractions, such as a Mãori Leader will accompany you throughout
cultural performance and traditional the tour. Not only will they make you
Hãngi, whilst relaxing in in the comfort feel welcome and relaxed, they will also
of 4 star accommodation. ensure you enjoy a memorable Kiwi
experience.
MODERN COACHES
Enjoy your tour in comfort on a modern ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING
48 seat coach featuring panoramic A comprehensive range of attractions
windows, air conditioning, comfortable are included in your tour from the
reclining seats, entertainment system, geothermal wonderland that is Rotorua
onboard restroom, two-door access and and a Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour
cold-water storage in the North Island, to the world-
renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey and
PROFESSIONAL COACH CAPTAINS breathtaking Queenstown in the South
Handpicked for their expert knowledge Island.
and extensive driving experience the
10 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS20 DAY NEW ZEALAND VISTA 23 DAY BEST OF NEW ZEALAND
BY CRUISE AND COACH COACH AND CRUISE
FROM $8079 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE* FROM $8529 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE*
TOUR CODE: CSGP20 TOUR CODE: CSGP23-R
2021 GUARANTEED departure 2020 GUARANTEED departure
Feb 12 Nov 13
Day Location Day Location
1 Fly to Sydney. Board Celebrity Solstice® 1 Fly to Christchurch
2 - 3 Cruising 2 Franz Josef Glacier
4 Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds 3 - 4 Queenstown
5 Dunedin 5 Fly to Auckland
6 Christchurch 6-7 Bay of Islands
7 Wellington 8 Auckland
8 Cruising 9 - 10 Rotorua
9 Tauranga 11 Auckland. Board Celebrity Solstice®
10 Arrive Auckland. Board Coach 12 Tauranga
11 - 12 Bay of Islands 13 Cruising
13 Auckland 14 Picton
14 - 15 Rotorua 15 Akaroa
16 Fly to Queenstown 16 Dunedin
17 Queenstown 17 Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds
18 Franz Josef Glacier 18 - 19 Cruising
19 Christchurch 20 Hobart
20 Fly home 21 Cruising
22 Eden
*Includes airfare from Christchurch, internal flight and taxes.
23 Sydney
*Includes airfare to Christchurch, internal flight and taxes.
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to
departure to guarantee prices.
gptnz.com 11Enjoy a 9 night cruise combined with a coach tour including the picturesque Bay of Islands TOUR CODE: CSGP20
20 Day New Zealand Vista by Cruise and Coach
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
TRAVEL SERVICES SCENIC COACH TOUR (DAY 10 - 20)
• Tour Leader • 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access,
• Internal flight from Auckland to Queenstown^ restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows
• Return flight to homeport from Christchurch^ • Professional Coach Captain
• Hotel to airport transfer in Christchurch, Day 20 • 10 nights 4 star accommodation
• Port taxes • 3 two night stays
• Comprehensive Documentation Pack • Hotel porterage
• 1 rail journey
Note: The airfare and transfer to Sydney on Day 1 to join the
cruise is not included. Please make own arrangements. • 10 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
CELEBRITY SOLSTICE® CRUISE • 8 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty
(DAY 1 - 9) dinners: Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua;
• BONUS US$50 onboard credit per Stateroom
Farewell Dinner, Christchurch
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
• 1 Shire’s buffet lunch: Hobbiton™
• Group Meet and Greet + Welcome Dinner
2021 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE • World-class dining in a range of unique venues PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily) • Sky Tower
Feb 12
• Awesome entertainment • Kauri Museum
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE • Endless engaging and exciting activities • Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour*
Fully escorted tour includes airfares^, taxes, • Ports of call: • Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
transfers in NZ, luxury cruise, modern - Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, Fiordland • Sculptureum Experience
coach travel, 4 star accommodation, National Park • Hamilton Gardens*
most meals, sightseeing, attractions - Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour™
+ BONUS US$50 onboard credit per • Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride
- Christchurch, free time to explore
stateroom on the Celebrity Solstice®. • Agrodome
- Wellington, ‘Coolest Little Capital’
• Thermal mud pools and geysers*
TOUR PRICE INCLUDING AIRFARE - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
• Tamaki Mãori Experience
Prices per person, twin share Taxes** TOTAL - Auckland, ‘City of Sails’
• TranzAlpine Rail Journey
SYDNEY $7999 + $80 = $8079 • Gratuities on board
• City sights tour of Auckland
MELBOURNE $7999 + $80 = $8079 *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.
BRISBANE $7999 + $80 = $8079
GOLD COAST $7999 + $80 = $8079 ITINERARY
CANBERRA $8129 + $90 = $8219 (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 6: Christchurch (B,L,D)
CAIRNS $8179 + $95 = $8274 In Christchurch you will see state-of-the-
DAY 1: Arrive Sydney (D)
ADELAIDE $8199 + $60 = $8259 art architecture, vibrant street art, bustling
Arrive in Sydney where you will be met by your
HOBART $8199 + $60 = $8259 Grand Pacific Tours Leader aboard the Celebrity restaurants, laneways and green public spaces.
LAUNCESTON $8199 + $60 = $8259 Solstice®. Meet your travelling companions this Take time to explore the city by tram or Edwardian
evening at dinner. punt along the tranquil Avon River.
PERTH $8299 + $50 = $8349
Overnight Celebrity Solstice® Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 18:00
LAND ONLY $7849 Port Times Depart at 18:45
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $4000 DAY 7: Wellington (B,L,D)
DAY 2 - 3: Cruising (B,L,D) Situated at the southern end of the North Island,
PRE / POST STAYS Twin share Single
Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning Wellington was recently named the ‘Coolest
CHRISTCHURCH $130 $260 superliner. While at sea enjoy the onboard Little Capital’. On the waterfront is Te Papa, New
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to facilities, world-class cuisine and the Zealand’s National Museum, one of the best
availability. entertainment not to mention your deluxe balcony interactive museums in the world.
Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Airline taxes are subject to change.
Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking. stateroom. Cruise across the Tasman Sea to the Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00
Land of the Long White Cloud.
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to DAY 8: Cruising (B,L,D)
departure to guarantee prices. DAY 4: Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Enjoy a quiet refuge by day, gazing over the sea
Sounds (B,L,D) with a cocktail in hand.
TRAVEL IN STYLE MERCHANDISE
Make sure you look the part when on tour. Sail into the narrow fiords of Milford, Doubtful and
Dusky Sounds. Your ship will seem to shrink in DAY 9: Tauranga (B,L,D)
A Tour Jacket, $78 and Tour Cap, $25 are
comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush Located in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is situated
available for sale. Purchase both items for
$90 normally $103. Refer to gptnz.com for mountain terrain. Scenic cruising. at the entrance to one of the largest natural
more information. harbours in New Zealand.
DAY 5: Dunedin (B,L,D) Port Times Arrive 08:30 Depart 19:45
Situated on the magnificent Otago coastline,
GO NZ! Visit gptnz.com for the explore Dunedin’s historic architecture and
latest HOT DEALS. beautiful botanic gardens.
Port Times Arrive 09:00 Depart 17:00
12 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSEnjoy spectacular views from the Skyline Gondola, Rotorua.
DAY 10: Arrive Auckland - City Sights DAY 14: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) DAY 17: Queenstown (Free Day) (B)
Tour (B,D) Travel to Waikato’s most visited attraction, the Today is a free day. There are plenty of
This morning arrive into the beautiful ‘City of Hamilton Gardens. A guided tour will take you sightseeing options and your Coach Captain and
Sails’, Auckland. Disembark the ship and meet on a journey from the peaceful Sung Dynasty Tour Leader are available to assist. This evening is
your Coach Captain for a city tour of Auckland. Chinese Scholar’s garden into an Italian also at leisure, you may choose to dine high above
This afternoon visit Sky Tower at leisure, one of Renaissance garden followed by the grandeur of Queenstown at the Skyline Restaurant (optional)
New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions. the Indian Char Bagh garden. Next visit Hobbiton or board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
Hotel SkyCity Hotel for lunch followed by an experience of the real and cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a gourmet
Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie barbecue at the Colonel’s Homestead, Walter
DAY 11: Auckland - Hokianga - Bay of Set. A guide will escort you through the ten acre Peak Station (optional).
Islands (B,D) site recounting fascinating details of how the
Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe to enjoy set was created. Continue to the geothermal DAY 18: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D)
an informative talk at the Kauri Museum. After wonderland of Rotorua. Depart Queenstown and travel via the Haast Pass
lunch travel to Hokianga, home to some of the Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior to the West Coast, an area of stunning beauty.
largest remaining kauri trees in the world. Join Room. 2 nights) See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
the unforgettable Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour, as you travel north to the township of Fox Glacier.
where a local guide will explain how these trees DAY 15: Rotorua (B,SD) Continue to Franz Josef where time is available
are intertwined with the lives of the local Mãori Today begins with a Gondola ride to the (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight
and the important role played in the ecosystem Stratosfare Restaurant where a buffet breakfast (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.
that is the Waipoua Forest. Continue to Paihia, and spectacular views are on offer. There is also Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas
situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for Wing)
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) an action-packed hour of farming entertainment
and education that’s unlike anything you’ve DAY 19: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass
DAY 12: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B,D) seen before. Travel to Te Puia for a tour of the - Christchurch (B,SD)
Today is free to choose from the many optional boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone
activities available. You may like to take a coach Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this Factory. Continue to Arthur’s Pass and board the
trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach, the afternoon before travelling to a Mãori Village for TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train
Hole in the Rock Cruise, or a spectacular scenic an interactive and educational experience which journeys of the world. Travel through spectacular
flight. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain culminates with a cultural performance and gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts
and Tour Leader will be available to assist. traditional Hãngi feast. before completing your journey in Christchurch.
This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your
DAY 13: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B) DAY 16: Rotorua - Auckland new found friends.
This morning join a guided tour of the Waitangi - Queenstown (B,D) Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of Travel to Auckland Airport where you will board a
the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the local flight to picturesque Queenstown, located in Day 20: Depart Christchurch (B)
British. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive the South Island. Meet your South Island Coach Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to
south via Whangarei and Warkworth to Matakana Captain and travel to this year-round resort the airport for your flight home after a memorable
to visit Sculptureum, an art experience that is located on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. New Zealand holiday.
internationally unique. Enjoy time to wander Hotel Copthorne Hotel and Resort Lakefront (2
through the Garden of Creative Diversity and nights)
to view the hundreds of displayed works in the
Galleries and garden all designed to amuse and
inspire. Return to Auckland where this evening is
free to dine at leisure.
Hotel SkyCity Hotel
gptnz.com 13Experience New Zealand by Coach and on a relaxing ocean cruise TOUR CODE: CSGP23-R
23 Day Best of New Zealand by Coach and Cruise
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
TRAVEL SERVICES • Sculptureum Experience
• Tour Leader • Hamilton Gardens*
• Flight from homeport to Christchurch^ • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour™
• Internal flight from Queenstown to Auckland^ • Skyline Gondola and Luge Ride
• Airport to hotel transfer in Christchurch, Day 1 • Agrodome
• Port taxes • Thermal mud pools and geysers*
• Comprehensive Documentation Pack • Tamaki Mãori Experience
Note: The airfare and transfer from Sydney to your • City sights tour of Auckland
homeport on Day 23 is not included. Please make your own *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.
arrangements.
CELEBRITY SOLSTICE® CRUISE
SCENIC COACH TOUR (DAY 1 - 10)
• 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access,
(DAY 11 - 23)
• BONUS US$50 onboard credit per Stateroom
restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
• Professional Coach Captain
• Group Meet and Greet
• 10 nights 4 star accommodation
• World-class dining in a range of unique venues
2020 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE • 3 two night stays
Nov 13 • Hotel porterage
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily)
• Awesome entertainment
• 1 rail journey
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE • Endless engaging and exciting activities
• 10 cooked breakfasts including a specialty
Fully escorted tour includies airfares^, • Ports of call:
taxes, transfers in NZ, luxury cruise, modern breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
• 8 sumptuous dinners including specialty dinner:
- Auckland, ‘City of Sails’
coach travel, 4 star accommodation, - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
most meals, sightseeing, attractions Mãori Hãngi and Concert, Rotorua
- Picton, Marlborough Sounds Gateway
• 1 Shire’s buffet lunch: Hobbiton™
+ BONUS US$50 onboard credit per - Akaroa, French inspired village
stateroom on the Celebrity Solstice®. - Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
TOUR PRICE INCLUDING AIRFARE • TranzAlpine Rail Journey - Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sound, Fiordland
Prices per person, twin share Taxes** TOTAL • Sky Tower National Park
• Kauri Museum - Hobart, free time to explore
SYDNEY $8449 + $80 = $8529
• Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour* - Eden, Sapphire Coast
MELBOURNE $8449 + $80 = $8529 • Gratuities on board
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*
BRISBANE $8449 + $80 = $8529
GOLD COAST $8449 + $80 = $8529 ITINERARY
CANBERRA $8579 + $90 = $8669 (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B,D)
CAIRNS $8629 + $95 = $8724 See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps
$8649 + $60 = $8709 DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D)
ADELAIDE as you travel south along the West Coast to the
On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a
HOBART $8649 + $60 = $8709 township of Fox Glacier. Continue via the Haast
Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred
LAUNCESTON $8649 + $60 = $8709 Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving
to your hotel.
into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort
PERTH $8749 + $50 = $8799 Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel
situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu.
LAND ONLY $8299 DAY 2: Christchurch - Arthurs Pass Hotel Copthorne Queenstown Lakefront
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $4200 (2 nights)
- Franz Josef (B,D)
PRE / POST STAYS This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned
Twin share Single
DAY 4: Queenstown (Free Day) (B)
$130 $260 as one of the great train journeys of the world.
CHRISTCHURCH Today is a free day. There are plenty of
Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and
Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to sightseeing options and your Coach Captain and
spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s
availability.
Tour Leader are available to assist. This evening is
Prices are in Australian Dollars. **Airline taxes are subject to change. Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps.
Exact amounts will be confirmed by your travel agent at time of booking. also at leisure, you may choose to dine high above
Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous
Queenstown at the Skyline Restaurant (optional)
All tours must be booked 150 days prior to for its Greenstone before continuing to Franz
departure to guarantee prices. or board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
Josef where time is available to experience a
and cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a gourmet
scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over
TRAVEL IN STYLE MERCHANDISE barbecue at the Colonel’s Homestead, Walter
Make sure you look the part when on tour. the spectacular glaciers.
Peak Station (optional).
A Tour Jacket, $78 and Tour Cap, $25 are Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Douglas
available for sale. Purchase both items for Wing)
$90 normally $103. Refer to gptnz.com for
more information.
GO NZ! Visit gptnz.com for the
latest HOT DEALS.
14 GRAND PACIFIC TOURSDAY 5: Queenstown - Auckland (B,D)
Travel to Queenstown Airport where you will
board a local flight to the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland,
located in the North Island. Meet your North
Island Coach Captain and enjoy a city tour.
This afternoon includes a visit to Sky Tower at
leisure, one of New Zealand’s most spectacular
attractions.
Hotel SkyCity Hotel
DAY 6: Auckland - Hokianga - Bay of
Islands (B,D)
Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe to enjoy
an informative talk at the Kauri Museum. After
lunch travel to Hokianga, home to some of the
largest remaining kauri trees in the world. Join
the unforgettable Footprints Waipoua Forest Tour,
where a local guide will explain how these trees
are intertwined with the lives of the local Mãori TranzAlpine Rail Journey.
and the important role played in the ecosystem
that is the Waipoua Forest. Continue to Paihia,
situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. DAY 10: Rotorua (B,SD) DAY 15: Akaroa (B,L,D)
Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) Today begins with a Gondola ride to the Nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa
Stratosfare Restaurant where a buffet breakfast is rich with beautiful bays and home to the rarest
DAY 7: Bay of Islands (Free Day) (B,D)
and spectacular views are on offer. There is also and smallest marine dolphin.
Today is free to choose from the many optional
time for a luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 18:00
activities available. You may like to take a coach
an action-packed hour of farming entertainment
trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach, the DAY 16: Dunedin (B,L,D)
and education that’s unlike anything you’ve
Hole in the Rock Cruise, or a spectacular scenic Situated on the magnificent Otago coastline,
seen before. Travel to Te Puia for a tour of the
flight. The choice is yours and your Coach Captain explore Dunedin’s historic architecture and
boiling mud pools and awesome Geysers that
and Tour Leader will be available to assist. beautiful botanic gardens.
Rotorua is famous for. Enjoy some free time this
afternoon before travelling to a Mãori Village for Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 17:00
DAY 8: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B)
This morning join a guided tour of the Waitangi an interactive and educational experience which DAY 17: Dusky, Doubtful and Milford
Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of culminates with a cultural performance and Sounds (B,L,D)
the treaty between the Mãori tribes and the traditional Hãngi feast. Sail into the narrow fiords of Dusky, Doubtful and
British. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive Milford Sounds. Your ship will seem to shrink in
DAY 11: Rotorua - Auckland (B,D)
south via Whangarei and Warkworth to Matakana comparison to the towering cliffs topped by lush
Travel to Auckland where you will board the
to visit Sculptureum, an art experience that is mountain terrain. Scenic cruising.
Celebrity Solstice® to commence your 12 night
internationally unique. Enjoy time to wander
cruise around New Zealand and back to Australia. DAY 18 - 19: Cruising (B,L,D)
through the Garden of Creative Diversity and
Overnight Celebrity Solstice® Enjoy a quiet refuge by day, gazing over the sea
to view the hundreds of displayed works in the
Port Times Depart 18:30 with cocktail in hand.
Galleries and garden all designed to amuse and
inspire. Return to Auckland where this evening is DAY 12: Tauranga (B,L,D)
free to dine at leisure. DAY 20: Hobart (B,L,D)
Located in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is situated Docking in Hobart gives you immediate access
Hotel SkyCity Hotel at the entrance to one of the largest natural to Mount Wellington and its incredibly beautiful
harbours in New Zealand. surrounds. From here you can look out over the
DAY 9: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D)
Port Times Arrive 09:30 Depart 16:15 busy harbour, which plays host to yachts from all
Travel to Waikato’s most visited attraction, the
Hamilton Gardens. Your guide will share the story DAY 13: Cruising (B,L,D) over the world.
of how the gardens were transformed into a Relax and enjoy the comforts of this stunning Port Times Arrive 09:00 Depart 17:00
Garden of International Significance. Visit Hobbiton superliner. While at sea enjoy the onboard
for lunch followed by an experience of the real DAY 21: Cruising (B,L,D)
facilities, world-class cuisine and the A day at sea allows you to further explore all that
Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie entertainment not to mention your deluxe balcony
Set. A guide will recount the fascinating details this luxurious ship has to offer.
stateroom.
of how the set was created. Continue to the DAY 22: Eden (B,L,D)
geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. DAY 14: Picton (B,L,D) Located on the Sapphire Coast, Eden is steeped
Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Cruise through the many inlets and bays that in whaling history and is one of Australia’s best
Room. 2 nights) make up the Marlborough Sounds to Picton, the spots for whale watching.
gateway to the South Island. This small seaport is Port Times Arrive 07:00 Depart 16:00
only a short distance from the Marlborough wine
region, famous for its sauvignon blanc. DAY 23: Sydney (B)
Port Times Arrive 08:00 Depart 17:00 Time to say goodbye after a memorable
New Zealand holiday.
gptnz.com 15BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS the coach, please ensure carry-on bags are approximately (length + Responsibilities GPT advises that the service it provides is for
width + depth) 81cm with a maximum weight restriction of 6kg. All the booking and packaging of goods and services provided by
luggage is entirely at the ‘owner’s risk’, GPT takes no responsibility other operators such as cruise ships, hotels and transportation
Payment and completion of the GOOD TO GO Form to your Travel for accidental damage or loss. companies. Travellers are advised to familiarise themselves with
Agent acknowledges that you have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions on which these services are supplied.
Staterooms The prices in this brochure are based on the stateroom
these booking conditions. Grand Pacific Tours (GPT) is a 100% Accordingly, GPT will not be responsible and will be excluded from
type specified on the individual itinerary. No upgrades from the
Australian owned company. liability for any loss, damage, omission or acts being negligent or
stateroom type listed are available
otherwise, committed by the operators of airlines, cruise ships,
For a full list of booking terms and conditions, refer to the GPT
Pre / Post Accommodation in New Zealand Hotel check-in time is coach companies, hotels or attractions used in connection with
website at gptnz.com.
approx. 3pm and check-out is approx. 10am. If early hotel check-in the tours.
Deposits and Payment At time of booking a deposit of $700 per or late check-out is required due to flight schedules, additional
Documentation GPT documentation including any merchandise
person is required for tours travelling on the 48 seat coach and accommodation will need to be purchased. The rates quoted in
will be forwarded to your Travel Agent two weeks prior to departure.
$1000 per person for Ultimate Small Group Tours. If the Tour this brochure are only valid for one night, room only and subject
PO Box address is not acceptable. Unfortunately, we cannot
Package includes a one way flight to / from New Zealand, a further to availability. Any additional meals will need to be ordered and
accommodate early requests for documentation. Ticket wallet is
deposit to cover the airfare and taxes is also required at time of purchased directly with the hotel, BB rates cannot be provided.
one per person.
booking. The balance of payment, including any merchandise, is due Additional nights are subject to availability and may be charged at
90 days prior to departure. the prevailing rate by the hotel. Transfers Airport transfers are included on the first and last day
of your GPT tour and / or pre or post tour accommodation directly
Airfares The airlines require all Trans-Tasman flight bookings to Dietary Requests GPT limit special dietary requests to Vegetarian,
linked with the tour hotel. Transfers cannot be re-routed to other
have the air ticket issued within three to five days of confirmation Gluten Free, Lactose Intolerant and Diabetic. These will be
pick up points or destinations. No refund will be given for unused
of the airline reservation. As GPT offer a fully inclusive package requested to the hotel but cannot be guaranteed. Meal options
transfers. Inter-terminal airport transfers are not included. On arrival
price, the dollar difference between ‘Land Only’ price and ‘Package may be limited. As a volume group tour operator, contracting
in New Zealand, the transfer vehicle will wait up to 1 hour after the
Price’ does not represent the airfare deposit amount due. Enquire specific menus which range from Buffet to A-la-carte, the logistics
flight lands. If your flight is delayed or has changed please contact
with your Travel Agent as to the exact amount of airfare deposit and of arranging meals meeting the correct criteria over an extended
GPT. Travellers who miss the pre-booked transfers must make their
taxes required at the time of booking. Surcharges may apply over touring itinerary can be challenging and cannot be guaranteed
own way to / from the GPT tour hotel at their own expense.
peak travel times. to meet the expectations of the traveller. Therefore, religious
dietary requests (i.e. Hindu Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal) cannot be Special Offers Only one special offer is applicable per booking and
The Australian Taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be
accommodated. Any further intolerances needing to be managed must be advised at time of booking. There will be no retrospective
confirmed to your Travel Agent at time of booking.
are the responsibility of the traveller. Airlines have restricted dietary discounts applied. Any offers by Celebrity Cruises® are subject to
Airline Indemnity Airlines carry no responsibility for any statement conditions which vary, ask at time of booking. validity dates and can be withdrawn at any time due to capacity. Any
in this brochure relating to the ground content of the tours. These Celebrity Cruises® offer is out of the control of GPT.
Single Travellers Paying the Single Supplement covers the sole use
airlines act as air carriers only. GPT indemnifies the airlines against
of accommodation only, the 48-seat coach is not single seating, you Onboard Credits BONUS US$ onboard credit is per stateroom and
any claim, action, loss or damage that may arise
will be required to sit with a fellow traveller. Travel on the Ultimate based on minimum number of staterooms sold.
Passport and Visa Requirements All visitors require a passport Small Group Tour Coach is single seats.
Late Bookings Booking’s made inside 150 days prior to departure
to enter New Zealand. Your passport must be valid for at least
Coach Seat Rotation For the enjoyment of all travellers GPT date, are subject to availability and may incur a surcharge. Onboard
three months past the date that you intend to leave. For Australian
operates a daily seat rotation system which all travellers must credits may not be available.
citizens travelling on an Australian passport, you do not need a visa
participate in as a condition of booking. There are no exceptions to
or permit to visit New Zealand. Visitors from visa-waiver countries Celebrity Cruises® reserve the right to recall any unnamed
this policy.
must request an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to travelling staterooms at any time due to capacity.
to New Zealand. For visitors from non-visa waiver countries it is Cancellations / Transfer of Booking In the event a traveller cancels
Gratuities Onboard gratuities included in the brochure price, cover
recommended you contact your Travel Agent or NZ Immigration off a tour the following fees apply.
restaurant and stateroom services only. This does not cover any
for full entry requirements. If you are not an Australian Citizen or
- 151 or more days prior to departure 50% of the deposit (i.e. specialty services purchased on board the Celebrity Solstice® or
permanent resident, you may also have to pay for an International
$350) is refundable. Cost of Trans-Tasman airline ticket if issued is gratuities for the Crew, which are at the discretion of the traveller.
Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Please check with your
non-refundable.
Travel Agent for up to date immigration requirements. Tour Leader The cruise component on the tours including the
- 91 to 150 days prior to departure loss of the full deposit plus the
Celebrity Solstice® is only fully escorted when minimum numbers
Prices All holiday prices are based on schedules, fares and tariffs cost of Trans-Tasman airline ticket if issued.
are reached.
current at the time of printing. GPT reserves the right to vary - 71 to 90 days prior to departure, loss of 25% of the total package
the cost of tours if necessary, by reason of currency fluctuation, price. Cruise Check-In All travellers must be checked-in and be on board
component cost increase or airfare cost. Tour costing will be - 31 to 70 days prior to departure, loss of 50% of the total package the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing
guaranteed at the price prevailing at the date of final payment. price. time or they will not be permitted to sail. If you are not on board at
- 0 to 30 days prior to departure, loss of 100% of the total package least 90 minutes before the ship’s scheduled sailing time, Celebrity
The option to embark or disembark a Celebrity® Cruise in other
price. Cruises® are entitled to assume that you do not intend to travel.
Australian ports is available however the tour fare remains the
Your booking will then be cancelled, 100% cancellation charges will
same. If a traveller wishes to cancel their existing booking and transfer to a
apply, no refund provided.
new departure date, the above cancellation fees still apply.
Luggage Limits Each traveller is entitled to travel with ONE suitcase
Cruises Concluding in Australia On any cruises that conclude in
on tour measuring (length + width + depth) no more than 150cm. Health and Fitness Payment of deposit by traveller(s) to GPT acts
Australia it is recommended that onward flights are booked after
Ultimate Small Group travellers are entitled to up to TWO suitcases as a warranty that the traveller(s) is / are reasonably healthy and /
midday.
(if airline ticket permits). Weight limits also apply to luggage due to or fit to participate in the tour and the traveller(s) indemnifies GPT
Occupational Health and Safety issues. Approximately, the maximum from all actions, claims and demands arising out of any want of Internet Most hotels have internet access available. Not all hotels
suitcase weight allowed is 23kg. If a traveller brings more than the health and fitness. GPT reserves the right to remove a traveller from offer free Wi-Fi, charges may apply. GPT do not have any influence
allocated limit of luggage, any additional arrangements made to get a tour if their health and / or fitness interferes with the tour or other over hotel Wi-Fi access and related costs. Internet access is
their luggage to the final destination will be at their own expense. traveller(s) tour experience in any way. available on the Celebrity Solstice® for a fee.
Please be aware that oversized or overweight luggage may be
Travelling with a collapsible wheelchair / mobility scooter is subject Privacy Policy For a full version of our Privacy Policy refer to the
refused to be carried by coach companies. All travellers are supplied
to availability at the time of booking as each tour only has the GPT website at gptnz.com/privacy-statement.
with a Grand Pacific Tours Travel Bag for personal and small items
capacity to cater for one wheelchair/mobility scooter traveller.
which can be carried on the coach when travelling. The travel bag is Validity Brochure valid for travel from November 2020 - March
Accessible Rooms are subject to availability and not always
designed to carry a maximum of 6kg. Due to limited space on board 2021.
allocated in the room type advertised.
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