2025/26 Season 

Special departure: 31 March 2026, starts and finishes in Christchurch. 

^Save $300pp on departure date. 

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 meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.
Hotel: Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Day 2: Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Franz Josef

This morning board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel over massive viaducts, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. Board your coach and travel to Hokitika, famous for its Greenstone before continuing to the township of Franz Josef, where time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers.
Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown

See the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel South via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty before arriving into picturesque Queenstown, a year-round resort, situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront (4 nights)

Day 4: Queenstown - Wanaka - Queenstown

Today you have the choice of either a free day in Queenstown or travelling to Wanaka for the opening day of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow. No flying will occur today, however there may be some practice happening overhead. On the ground check out the static displays which include classic cars and Warhorses (military vehicles), sport aircraft and aviation trade stands. This is also the opportunity to taste wine and food from the Central Otago region.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 5: Warbirds Over Wanaka

Travel to Wanaka over the next two days where Wanaka Airport will become your home as you are entertained by the world’s best display pilots flying aircraft overhead. Your ticket will gain you access to the Gold Pass Enclosure. Enjoy the ultimate in Airshow luxury as you will be situated on the flight line with grandstand seating and a plush marquee where you can relax in comfort and watch the show from the best seats in the house.
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 6: Warbirds Over Wanaka

On the final day, all eyes will be in the air as you watch some of the world’s most iconic Warbird aircraft plus modern military machines, aerobatics, sport aircraft and so much more. The aerial action is backed by world-class pyrotechnics when the Airfield is defended by the fighters from an attack by enemy aircraft. The show culminates in a massed Fighter flypast, a sight not to be missed!
Hotel: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Day 7: Queenstown - Christchurch

Depart Queenstown and travel north through the dramatic Lindis Pass where the landscape is dominated by tussock grassland and snow-capped mountains. Continue through the Mackenzie country into Christchurch. This evening enjoy dinner with newfound friends and reminisce on memories shared.
Hotel: Sudima Christchurch Airport

Day 8: Depart Christchurch

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

• All prices shown are starting prices, capacity controlled and subject to availability and change at any time.
• *Price valid ex PER (economy class) and includes prepaid taxes (subject to change).
• Valid for new bookings only for travel 27 March 2026.
• ^Save $300 per person on advertised departure date.
• Maximum savings are reflected in the advertised price.
• Not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer; not applicable on group departures; can be withdrawn at any time without notice.

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