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 - Independent Coach
Holidays
South Pacific Travel Specialists are pleased to
offer an excellent selection of Independent and Fully Escorted coach tours. Independent coach holidays are semi-structured tours that
offer you the flexibility to do as you please. Fully escorted coach holidays are
structured itineraries, allowing you to travel as part of an escorted group, led by a
knowledgeable guide. Rates are in US dollars, per person, inclusive of GST, and subject to change.
Enjoyable New Zealand
| Enjoyable New Zealand 10 days - 9 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo
- Rotorua Scheduled coach to Rotorua via Waitomo. Includes
guided caves tour and lunch. |
| Day 3 - Rotorua Sights Sightseeing tour includes Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Paradise Valley,
and Agrodome Sheep Show. Afternoon is at leisure. |
Day 4 - Rotorua -
Wellington Scheduled coach to Wellington. Transfer to
hotel. |
| Day 5 - Wellington -
Picton - Christchurch Shuttle transfer to ferry terminal
for inter-island ferry to Picton. Scheduled coach service to Christchurch. |
Day 6 - Christchurch -
Queenstown Scheduled coach to Pukaki. At Pukaki, change
coach to regular service to the alpine resort of Queenstown. (An optional early morning
flight is available from Christchurch to Queenstown for those wishing to reduce coach
travel. Additional cost of $145.00 per person applies). |
| Day 7 - Milford Sound Day
Trip Scheduled coach to Milford Sound. Launch excursion
included. Return coach to Queenstown (Optional return flight available at an additional
cost). |
Day 8 - Queenstown Today is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown. |
| Day 9 - Queenstown - Mt
Cook - Christchurch Scheduled coach to Christchurch via New
Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook. An optional flightseeing tour is available at
Mount Cook. |
Day 10 - Depart
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to departing flight. |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$1095 |
$785 |
$765 |
$108 |
| First Class |
$1275 |
$995 |
$850 |
$140 |
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Discover New Zealand
| Discover New Zealand 13 days - 12 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Shuttle transfer to accommodation. |
Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo
- Rotorua Scheduled coach to Rotorua via Waitomo. Includes
guided caves tour and lunch. |
| Day 3 - Rotorua Sights Scheduled sightseeing tour including Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve,
Paradise Valley, and Agrodome Sheep Show. Afternoon is at leisure. |
Day 4 - Rotorua -
Wellington Scheduled coach to Wellington. Transfer to
accommodation upon arrival. |
| Day 5 - Wellington -
Picton - Kaikoura Shuttle transfer to ferry terminal for
inter-island ferry to Picton. Board Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura. Shuttle transfer to
hotel. |
Day 6 - Kaikoura -
Christchurch Morning whale watching tour. In the afternoon
continue by Coastal Pacific train to Christchurch. Shuttle transfer to accommodation. |
| Day 7 - Christchurch -
Geraldine Scheduled coach to small rural township of
Geraldine. Meet your hosts for an overnight rural farmstay experience including lunch and
dinner. |
Day 8 - Geraldine -
Queenstown Farewell to your hosts and continue by
scheduled coach to arrive at Queenstown. |
| Day 9 - Queenstown Today is at leisure to relax or explore Queenstown. |
Day 10 - Queenstown -
Milford Sound - Te Anau Scheduled coach to Milford Sound.
Launch excursion included. Return coach to Te Anau. |
| Day 11 - Te Anau - Dunedin Depart Lake Te Anau by scheduled coach and travel to Dunedin,
"Edinburgh of the South." |
Day 12 - Dunedin -
Christchurch
Travel by coach to the "garden city" of Christchurch. Shuttle
transfer to accommodation on arrival. |
| Day 13 - Depart
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
Milford Sound |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$1450 |
$1050 |
$985 |
$144 |
| First Class |
$1785 |
$1198 |
$1125 |
$180 |
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Wildlife, Whales, Water & Wine - by Rail
| Wildlife, Whales,
Water & Wine 9 days - 8 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to accommodation. |
Day 2 - Christchurch -
Kaikoura Shuttle transfer to railway station. Board Coastal
Pacific train to Kaikoura. Whale watching excursion included. Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
| Day 3 - Kaikoura -
Blenheim Shuttle transfer to Kaikoura Railway Station.
Coastal Pacific train to Blenheim, located in the heart of the Marlborough Wine region.
Shuttle transfer to hotel. Winery visit in the afternoon. |
Day 4 - Blenheim - Picton
- Wellington Morning is at leisure. Shuttle transfer to
Blenheim station. Coastal Pacific train to Picton. Take inter-island ferry to Wellington.
Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
| Day 5 - Wellington -
Napier Shuttle transfer to railway station. Travel by Bay
Express train to the Art Deco city of Napier, located in the award-winning Hawkes Bay wine
region. Shuttle transfer to hotel. Afternoon scheduled winery visit. |
Day 6 - Napier - Rotorua This morning is at leisure to relax or to explore Napier. This afternoon
travel by scheduled coach via Lake Taupo to the thermal city of Rotorua. |
| Day 7 - Rotorua Scheduled coach tour this morning featuring Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve,
Paradise Valley, and Agrodome Sheep Show. Remainder of the day is at leisure. |
Day 8 - Rotorua - Waitomo
- Auckland Scheduled coach to Waitomo to view the famous
glowworm caves. Lunch is included. Continue to Auckland, the "City of Sails." |
| Day 9 - Depart Auckland Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$1025 |
$745 |
$695 |
$96 |
| First Class |
$1325 |
$895 |
$825 |
$120 |
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New Zealand At A Glance
| New Zealand At A
Glance 7 days - 6 nights |
Mount Cook |
| Day 1 - Arrive
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 2 - Christchurch - Mt.
Cook - Queenstown Scheduled coach via Mount Cook to the
alpine resort of Queenstown. |
| Day 3 - Milford Sound Day
Trip Scheduled coach to Milford Sound, including launch
cruise. Return coach to Queenstown. (Optional return flight available at additional cost). |
Day 4 - Queenstown -
Rotorua Shuttle transfer to Queenstown airport. Fly from
Queenstown to Rotorua. Shuttle transfer to hotel on arrival. Remainder of day is free for
exploring or relaxing. |
| Day 5 - Rotorua Sights Scheduled sightseeing tour including Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve,
Paradise Valley, and Agrodome Sheep Show. Remainder of the day is at leisure. |
Day 6 - Rotorua - Waitomo
- Auckland Scheduled coach to Waitomo to view the famous
glowworm caves. Lunch is included. Continue to Auckland, the "City of Sails". |
| Day 7 - Depart Auckland Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
Queenstown * |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$750 |
$550 |
$498 |
$72 |
| First Class |
$950 |
$630 |
$575 |
$90 |
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Northern Escape
| Northern Escape 5 days - 4 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 2 - Auckland - Bay of
Islands Scheduled coach via Warkworth & Whangarei to
arrive at Paihia and Bay of Islands. |
| Day 3 - Bay of Islands Day is at leisure for optional activities. |
Day 4 - Bay of Islands -
AucklandCape Brett Hole in the Rock cruise. Scheduled coach
to Auckland. |
| Day 5 - Depart Auckland Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$450 |
$295 |
$265 |
$48 |
| First Class |
$650 |
$385 |
$340 |
$60 |
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Thermal Wonder
| Thermal Wonder 4 days - 3 nights |
Thermal Springs * |
| Day 1 - Arrive Auckland Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo
- Rotorua Scheduled coach to Rotorua via Waitomo. Includes
guided caves tour and lunch. |
| Day 3 - Rotorua Sights Scheduled sightseeing tour including Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve,
Paradise Valley, and Agrodome Sheep Show. Take Geyserland Express Train to Auckland.
Shuttle transfer to hotel.
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Day 4 - Depart Auckland Shuttle transfer to departure flight.
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$435 |
$325 |
$298 |
$36 |
| First Class |
$550 |
$395 |
$350 |
$45 |
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Southern Splendor
| Southern Splendor 6 days - 5 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to hotel.
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Day 2 - Christchurch -
Queenstown Scheduled coach to Pukaki. Change from coach to
regular service and onward to the alpine resort of Queenstown. (An optional early morning
flight is available from Christchurch to Queenstown for clients wishing to reduce coach
travel. An additional $145.00 per person applies.) |
| Day 3 - Milford Sound Day
Trip Scheduled coach to Milford Sound. Launch excursion
included. Return coach to Queenstown. (Optional return flight is available at additional
cost.) |
Day 4 - Queenstown Day is at leisure for optional sightseeing. |
| Day 5 - Queenstown - Mt.
Cook - Christchurch Scheduled coach to Christchurch via New
Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook. |
Day 6 - Depart
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
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| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$595 |
$420 |
$390 |
$60 |
| First Class |
$725 |
$475 |
$450 |
$80 |
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Coastal & Southern Wonder
| Coastal
& Southern Wonder 8 days - 7 nights |
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| Day 1 - Arrive
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 2 -
Christchurch - Dunedin Shuttle transfer to train station.
Take Southerner Train to Dunedin. Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
| Day 3 -
Dunedin - Queenstown Morning is at leisure. Shuttle
transfer to train station. Taieri Gorge Train to Pukerangi. Transfer by coach to
Queenstown. |
Day 4 -
Milford Sound Day Trip Scheduled coach to Milford Sound.
Launch excursion included. Return coach to Queenstown. (Optional flight available for an
additional cost.) |
| Day 5 -
Queenstown The day is at leisure for optional sightseeing. |
Day 6 -
Queenstown - Franz Joseph Glacier Scheduled coach to Franz
Josef Glacier. |
| Day 7 - Franz
Joseph Glacier - Christchurch Scheduled coach to Greymouth.
Take Trans-Alpine Train Greymouth to Christchurch. Shuttle transfer to hotel. |
Day 8 - Depart
Christchurch Shuttle transfer to departure flight. |
Queenstown * |
Mount Cook * |
Milford Sound |
| Rates: |
Class |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Breakfast Supplement |
| Standard |
$875 |
$650 |
$598 |
$84 |
| First Class |
$1125 |
$750 |
$698 |
$105 |
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Independent Coach Holidays Inclusions & Exclusions:
Includes:
- Accommodation based on twin share with private facilities at
hotels specified or of a similar standard.
- Entrance fees and guided tours where applicable.
- Inter-island ferry where applicable.
- All transfers included on seat in coach basis.
- On occasions where our seat in coach supplier provides hotel
pick-up/drop-off, these transfers will also be on a seat in coach basis.
- Remaining transportation is based on scheduled seat in coach/rail
basis.
- Arrival packs including detailed itinerary, vouchers, map, and
brochures.
- 12.5% Goods and Services tax.
Excludes:
- International or domestic air.
- Pre-registration or late check out of rooms.
- Personal items, gratuities, meals, and any other items not
specified in our itinerary.
Independent Coach Holidays Accommodations
North Island |
Standard |
First Class |
| Auckland |
New
President |
Hyatt Auckland |
| Bay of Islands |
The Park |
Copthorne Waitangi |
| Rotorua |
Lake Plaza |
Royal Lakeside |
| Wellington |
West Plaza |
James Cook Centra |
| Napier |
Tennyson Motor Inn |
County Hotel |
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| South Island |
Standard |
First Class |
| Kaikoura |
White Morph Hotel |
White Morph Hotel |
| Christchurch |
Grand Chancellor |
Christchurch Centra |
| Dunedin |
Leisure Lodge |
Southern Cross |
| Queenstown |
Rydges |
Queenstown Novotel |
| Te Anau |
Luxmore Lodge |
Te Anau Centra |
| Blenheim |
Country Hotel |
Hotel Durville |
| Geraldine |
Farmstay |
Farmstay |
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* Pictures by courtesy of New
Zealand Tourist Board
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