What to expect
Experience the romance of rail travel, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of coach travel on this activity-packed 19 day tour. Visit the "best of attractions" in New Zealand including scenic rail journeys onboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Coastal Pacific Rail Journey and the world-renowned TranzAlpine Rail Journey. Relax on 4 cruises featuring an overnight cruise on the beautiful Milford Sound. The tour includes 2 night stays in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin.
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Enjoy the beauty of New Zealand in the Premium Economy Comfort of a full-size coach, touring with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers, fully escorted. The Signature coaches are beautifully crafted, designed for New Zealand touring with delivering excellence in mind.
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Adventure and thrills
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Culture and history
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Gourmet food and drinks
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Live entertainment
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Outdoor activities
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Stunning landscapes and sights
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Solo travellers
What's included
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19 day Grand Pacific Tour NZ Signature rail, cruise and coach
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Return economy airfares from Adelaide
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Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
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Return airport transfers in New Zealand
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Professional Coach Captain
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Experienced Tour Leader
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17 nights 4 star accommodation
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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
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6 two night stays
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Hotel porterage
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3 rail journeys
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4 cruises
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All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
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Extensive Optional Activities
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Signature Documentation Pack
PREPAID ATTRACTIONS
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Kauri Museum
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway
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Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
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Agrodome
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Thermal mud pools and geysers
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Te Puia traditional Māori Hāngi and Concert
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Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
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Wellington Cable Car
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Cruise on the Interislander Ferry
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Coastal Pacific Rail Journey
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International Antarctic Centre
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Christchurch Tram
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TranzAlpine Rail Journey
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Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
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Lakes District Museum
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HIGHLIGHT Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
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Larnach Castle and Devonshire Tea
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Auckland City Sights Tour
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Wellington City Sights Tour
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Christchurch City Sights Tour
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Dunedin City Sights Tour
COACH FEATURES
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32 Premium Economy Comfort seats on a full-size coach
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2 door access; seat back tray table; cup holder
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Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
MEALS
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18 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua
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12 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 3 specialty dinners: Māori Hāngi and Concert, Rotorua; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Christchurch
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2 delicious morning teas including a Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle
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Interislander Ferry, 1 Meal Voucher per person
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Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Day 1: Dinner not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.
Day 19: If departing the hotel prior to the restaurant opening, breakfast is not included.
Options and details
2026/27 Season Departure dates:
2026 – Sep 7*, 12*, 14*, Oct 1, 9, 27, Nov 11, 26, Dec 12^
2027 – Jan 2, 12, 24, Feb 7, 18, Mar 14, 30, Apr 6, 28*
*Save $250 per person on select Sep 2026 & Apr 2027 departures
All other departures save $150 per person
^12 Dec 2026 $150pp festive season surcharge applies
Deposit
$200 per person deposit is required for Signature Mid-Size Group Touring within 7 days of booking.
Solo price:
Starts from $15,119* per solo traveller
Pre & Post Stays:
Auckland $205 pp, twin share $410 single
Christchurch $190 pp, twin share $380 single
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