Discover New Zealand: 14-Day Ultimate Panorama Tour

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Ultimate Tour Style Coach

20 Business Class reclining leather seats with adjustable headrests and calf support. Panoramic viewing, air conditioning, seat belts and onboard restroom. Wood grain timber tray table with built-in cup holder. Seat-side personal storage providing easy access to your travel bag. Personal audio control unit with multiple music channels and a complimentary set of headphones. Stylish centre galley area equipped with refrigerated drinking fountain and fridge units. Complimentary daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance and USB charging port. Access to daily newspapers and range of glossy magazines.
Day 1: Arrive Christchurch

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.

Overnight: Christchurch

Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook

After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin

Depart Mt Cook, see Lake Benmore and follow the Waitaki River to Oamaru. Continue south to Dunedin, enjoy a city tour followed by free time. You might be interested in a tour to see local wildlife in their natural habitat (optional).

Overnight: Dunedin

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Dunedin - Te Anau

This morning travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by an Ultimate High Tea in the Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).

Overnight: Te Anau

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown

Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy lunch. This afternoon travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year-round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is at leisure, you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

Overnight: Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Queenstown (Free Day)

Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown with many optional activities available. You may wish to enjoy the thrill of a jet boat ride or a heritage tour of the scenic Skippers Canyon. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet barbecue dinner featuring a menu of seasonal, fresh and locally sourced food at the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.

Overnight: Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Queenstown - Fox Glacier

Travel to Arrowtown to visit the Lakes District Museum. 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 the township of Fox Glacier. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch

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. On arrival into the elegant city of Christchurch, your Ultimate Coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight: Christchurch

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington

Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikõura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you will board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.

Overnight: Wellington

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Wellington

A highlight this morning will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Reboard your coach for an extensive city tour which showcases the history and culture on show. Enjoy free time this afternoon and this evening is also free to choose your own dining arrangements.

Overnight: Wellington

Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua

Depart Wellington and view the snow-capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: Rotorua

Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is the Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Free time is available this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening experience an entertaining Mãori Hãngi and Concert.

Overnight: Rotorua

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Rotorua - Auckland

This morning depart Rotorua and travel through the picturesque countryside to Hobbiton for a guided tour of the Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Your guide will recount details of how this beautiful piece of farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle Earth. Continue north to Auckland for an orientation tour. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your newfound friends.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Depart Auckland

Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Overnight: Auckland

Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
13 nights 4.5 star accommodation
3 two night stays
Hotel porterage
1 rail journey
3 cruises
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Activities
Ultimate Documentation Pack

What’s Not Included

Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Driver
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps.
Eco Wild life tour (optional)
Te Anau Glowworm Caves (optional).
Mount Cook & the Glaciers Helicopter Flight (optional)
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The tour officially starts in Christchurch and concludes in Auckland, New Zealand. Travelers are met upon arrival at Christchurch airport on Day 1, journey across both the South and North Islands via an Ultimate Coach and rail, and finish the 14-day trip in Auckland on Day 14.

This is an immersive 14-day "Ultimate Panorama" tour package designed to showcase New Zealand's most iconic attractions and breathtaking landscapes. The itinerary begins upon arrival in Christchurch on Day 1 and concludes after airport transfer arrangements in Auckland on Day 14.

Key highlights include experiencing a scenic TranzAlpine rail journey, crossing the Cook Strait via the Interislander Ferry, and taking a Milford Sound cruise with lunch. Additional experiences feature visiting Larnach Castle for High Tea, exploring Te Puia with a traditional Māori Hāngi and concert, and taking a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.

The package includes a personalised meet-and-greet on arrival, return airport transfers in New Zealand, and the services of a professional Coach Captain. It also covers 13 nights of 4.5-star accommodation, hotel porterage, 1 rail journey, 3 cruises, and all prepaid sightseeing and attractions.

Exclusions from the package include gratuities for local guides, tour managers, and bus drivers, as well as travel insurance and cancellation protection (which are strongly recommended). Additionally, international or domestic airfares unless specified, unmentioned meals, and optional activities like scenic flights or glowworm cave tours are not covered.

While the tours are suitable for all age demographics, the average age of travelers is typically 45 and older. This ensures a comfortable, well-paced, and companionable environment for mature travelers exploring New Zealand's panoramic highlights.

Solo travelers can choose options to join most tours by paying a single supplement to secure their own private room throughout the trip. For those willing to share, a Twin Share option is offered for the majority of our tours, allowing you to room with another single, same-gender traveler to avoid single fees.

This tour features a low level of physical demand, primarily involving luxury business-class coach travel, scenic train rides, and guided walking tours or optional light excursions. However, you should inquire about any specific mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure the activities suit your needs.

Each passenger is allowed to bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag, following standard tour guidelines with a weight limit of 20 kilograms or 40 pounds. Hotel porterage is conveniently provided at the accommodations included throughout your tour package to make transfers seamless.

Yes, the tour operators and partner dining venues can accommodate reasonable dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegan, and vegetarian requirements. Guests are requested to inform staff of any specific dietary needs at the time of booking so appropriate alternative meal choices can be arranged.

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