New Zealand: Grand Pacific Tours offers luxe mid-size coach tours | The Canberra Times

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New Zealand has a rich and fascinating history; diverse postcard landscapes and friendly, down-to-earth people who embrace the spirit of hospitality.

Experience it all on Private Mid-Size Group Tours with New Zealand Coach Holiday specialist Grand Pacific Tours.

In the North Island, there’s Auckland, the so-called “City of Sails”, the subtropical region of the Bay of Islands with a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock, the world-famous Hobbiton Film Set Tour, the geothermal wonder of Rotorua including a traditional Maori Hangi and Concert, the beautifully preserved art deco architecture of Napier and the “wonderful little Capital”, Wellington.

In the South Island, be enchanted by picture-postcard landscapes including a cruise on the breathtaking Milford Sound, a spectacular train ride on the world-famous TranzAlpine, follow the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps along the rugged west coast, enjoy picturesque Queenstown including a cruise on Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamer TSS Earnslaw, plus visit historic Dunedin with a tour of Larnach Castle and the Garden of International Importance.

Signature coaches are beautifully designed, offering a host of on-board features including 32 Premium Economy Comfort seats, two-door access, seatback tray table, cup holder, toilet, daily in-car Wi-Fi access and more.

The seating arrangement of the bus consists of two seats on the left side of the aisle and a single seat on the right side, all with panoramic views.

All passengers will rotate in loveseats and enjoy a variety of seating comfort, while also experiencing the same Premium Economy Comfort on other days in a large, individual window seat.

Your Signature Coach captain has been carefully selected for his expert knowledge and extensive driving experience and will be on hand to assist you with every aspect of the tour.

Enjoy professional commentary with lots of facts and figures, myths, legends and lots of laughs.

Additionally, an experienced tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour.

Not only will they make you feel welcome and relaxed, they will also ensure you enjoy an unforgettable Kiwi experience.

The four-star hotels included are stylish, centrally located and offer luxury service. These hotels have a wide range of amenities, and most offer swimming pools, gyms, and a variety of dining options. All service standards aim to meet your every need.

Travelers will enjoy a complimentary pre-meal beverage at the Welcome Dinner on the first night of the tour, as well as at the Farewell Dinner on the last night of the tour.

The mix of dishes included in the price is just right; It includes local cuisine and free evenings where you can eat at your leisure. Relive the highlights of the day with your newfound friends while enjoying the daily hotel ‘Wine Hour’ (discounted drinks).

All Signature Medium Group Tours include airfares and taxes, round-trip airport transfers in New Zealand, Premium Economy 32-seat coach travel, 4-star accommodation, most meals, excursions and attractions.

Grand Pacific Tours offers Private Medium Group Tour itineraries ranging from 9 to 19 days with all departure dates guaranteed.

Join us for the New Zealand holiday of a lifetime!

“We absolutely loved our tour and will highly recommend Grand Pacific Tours to our family and friends. Signature Coach was great, comfortable and always very clean. Both the Coach Captain and Tour Leader were amazing and made our trip very enjoyable.”

Save up to $500 per couple on select seasonal departures traveling in September 2026, April and May 2027.

Call Grand Pacific Tours Reservations on 1800 622 768, visit: gptnz.com/signature or contact your local travel agent for more information.