Kings Tours and Travel New Zealand Luxury Coach Holidays 2011-12

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LUXURY TOURING COACHESGrand Pacific Tours utilise modern, luxury touring coaches. All coaches feature air conditioning, reclining cloth trim seats, panoramic windows, CD and DVD player, entertainment system, lowering devices, air bag suspension, restroom, two door access and cold water storage. Traveller comments on the vehicles utilised by Grand Pacific Tours can be described in one world - ‘Excellent’.

From the time you arrive in New Zealand a friendly smile awaits. Our professional Coach Captains will provide a high standard of commentary and have been hand picked for their extensive driving experience.

RELAX IN COMFORTGrand Pacific Tours is conscious of providing value for money holidays to every person that travels with us. When deciding upon the standard of accommodation to be included in our tours, Grand Pacific Tour’s management personally inspect each hotel to ensure the service, décor, cleanliness, meals and general operation is first rate.

A member of the management team of each hotel will personally meet and greet you on arrival and the friendly hotel staff will ensure your luggage is delivered to your room.

To ensure that your tour is relaxed and that you have time to explore at leisure, we have included more two night stays in key locations.

Kia Ora Welcome to New Zealand

ContentsWelcome to New Zealand 2

Rail Journeys & Overnight Cruise 3

20 Day Rail, Cruise & Coach Holiday 4, 5

12 Day Christmas Getaway 6

17 Day Single Travellers Highlights Tour 7

Booking Conditions 8

Very well organised, beaut hotels and meals. Wonderful holiday and will recommend to others. B. K. - Woodvale, WA

KINGS TOURS AND TRAVEL, CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF TOURING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH Grand Pacific Tours is pleased to provide you with a selection of New Zealand Luxury Coach Holidays that offer unbeatable value. Owned and operated by the Harding Family, Grand Pacific Tours are also proudly celebrating their 15th Anniversary of touring in New Zealand in 2011. Each year thousands of travellers enjoy the professional and personalised service provided by a team of highly motivated and knowledgeable staff.

Coach Holidays offer you an experience where everything is taken care of. From the time you arrive in New Zealand a friendly smile awaits. Our professional crew will provide a high standard of service and have been specially trained to perform Grand Pacific Tour’s itineraries.

See New Zealand’s spectacular scenery in armchair comfort as you travel through each region on one of the Kings Tours and Travel Special Groups Departures. Choose from either the 20 Day Rail, Cruise and Coach Holiday, 17 Day Single Travellers Highlights Tour or the 12 Day Christmas Getaway.

Grand Pacific Tours management have compared the quality and value we provide with other companies and you will find it difficult to better the Grand Pacific Tours product. Our policy is to provide each traveller with the best New Zealand coach holiday experience available.

It is important for you to enjoy the wonderful sightseeing and return from your holiday feeling that you have received excellent value for money. The best testimony to this is the terrific feedback we receive from our past travellers who in turn tell their friends how well Grand Pacific Tours looked after them.

Join us on a holiday experience to this magical place - New Zealand. You won’t be disappointed.

Peter Harding, Managing DirectorGrand Pacific Tours

Jenny Page Franceschi, Managing DirectorKings Tours and Travel

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Five Breathtaking Rail Journeys Bay of Islands Overnight CruiseTHE 20 DAY RAIL, CRUISE AND COACH HOLIDAY HAS CONTINUED TO BE ONE OF OUR MOST EXCITING tour packages on offer featuring the rail experiences and overnight cruise on this page. A highlight of this tour includes five breathtaking rail journeys and provides a nice balance of rail and coach travel. Each rail journey offers something different and includes a range of diesel and steam locomotives.

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY Experience the thrill of travelling by steam train on this 15 kilometre scenic journey. Meander through beautiful rural countryside on a vintage train hauled by one of the lovingly restored steam locomotives. Enjoy time to visit the restoration workshops enroute before returning to the Glenbrook Station for a delicious morning tea.

TRANZCOASTAL This truly spectacular journey commences at the coastal port of Picton. Travel through the picturesque Marlborough Wine Region then continue along the East Coast via a thin wedge of land pinned between the Pacific Ocean on one side and the rugged beauty of the coastal mountains and lush, rolling farmland on the other.

PLAINS VINTAGE RAILWAY & HISTORICAL MUSEUM The ‘K’88 or Washington was built in 1877 by Rogers Locomotive Works in New Jersey. After being placed in the Oreti River as flood protection the ‘K’ was recovered in the 1970’s and moved to the Plains Museum. This was the first American built engine to enter service in New Zealand and against all odds a plan to restore the ’K’ to its former beauty commenced.

THE TAIERI GORGE LIMITED A fascinating journey through rugged, spectacular scenery only accessible by train. Depart from Dunedin’s Historic Edwardian Railway Station and see grand examples of Victorian Stonework on bridges and tunnels plus travel across iron latticework viaducts built in the 1880’s.

THE TRANZALPINE World renowned as the Great New Zealand Rail Adventure. Travel through the lush beech forests, follow rivers and lakes before travelling through the Otira Tunnel, New Zealand’s steepest gradient rail tunnel. Travel slowly across the Southern Alps and enjoy the stunning alpine scenery. Continue making your way over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

THE BAY OF ISLANDS OVERNIGHT CRUISE This will be a key highlight of your New Zealand Rail, Cruise and Coach Holiday as you cruise on this specially commissioned catamaran called Ipipiri, the original Maori name for the Bay of Islands. At a cost of over 12 million dollars to build, this state of the art vessel will offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort. You will be surrounded by nature and immersed in history as you enjoy the extensive facilities onboard. A tender will ferry you to nearby islands to explore plus you can take part in a variety of activities including snorkelling, swimming and kayaking. In the evening enjoy a full buffet meal featuring local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom with private ensuite. After a good nights’ sleep you may choose to watch the sunrise from your cabin before enjoying a hearty breakfast.

A highlight of this tour includes five breathtaking rail journeys and provides a nice balance of rail and coach travel. TOP TO BOTTOM: Ipipiri offers the ultimate in luxury and comfort; Glenbrook Vintage Railway; Taieri Gorge Limited; ‘K’88 at Plains Vintage Railway.

20 DAY RAIL, CRUISE & COACH HOLIDAY


Special Departure Dates 09 October 201107 March 2012

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PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS• Kauri Museum*• Waitangi Treaty Grounds*• EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise• Glenbrook Vintage Railway• Longlands Dairy Farm• Paradise Valley Springs*• Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride• Agrodome• Thermal mud pools & geysers*• Te Puia traditional Maori Hangi & Concert• Southwards Car Museum• Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum*• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry• TranzCoastal Rail Journey• Christchurch Tramway • Plains Vintage Railway• Olveston House*• Haggis Ceremony & Gift• Larnach Castle*• Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens • Taieri Gorge Limited Rail Journey• Cruise Lake Te Anau, visit Glow Worm Caves• Milford Sound Cruise • Lakes District Museum• Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw• TranzAlpine Rail Journey• City sights tour of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin*Denotes guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING• Return private car transfers to Perth Airport#• Return airfares from Perth• Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows• Professional Coach Captain• Tour Guide• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival• Return airport transfers in New Zealand• EXCLUSIVE Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise• 17 nights deluxe hotel accommodation• Six 2 night stays• Hotel porterage• 5 rail journeys• 5 cruises• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)• Comprehensive documentation pack

MEALS• 19 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua• 17 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua,Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin,Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown,Farewell Dinner - Christchurch• 2 lunches including a specialty lunch at Longlands Dairy Farm - Matamata• 4 delicious morning / afternoon teas

ITINERARY(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

DAY 1: Perth - Auckland Today you will be transferred from your home to Perth Airport for your overnight flight to Auckland.

DAY 2: Arrive Auckland (B,D)On arrival in Auckland you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. You may like to take advantage of the discount coupons in your Optional Tours Directory. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity

DAY 3: Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)Depart Auckland and travel to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum in Matakohe then pass through Whangarei to Paihia. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.Hotel Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

DAY 4: Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise (B,D) After breakfast you are free to explore Paihia before boarding Ipipiri, the luxurious catamaran for your overnight cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Cruise past spectacular landmarks, such as the Black Rocks and Urupukapuka Island before being anchored in a sheltered bay. The warm waters

are home to an abundance of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and penguins. Tenders will ferry you to nearby islands as you learn of the rich history and ecology associated with this region. At sunset enjoy a buffet of local cuisine before retiring to your King Stateroom with sea views.Overnight Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise

DAY 5: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)After a unique overnight stay, start the day with a leisurely breakfast before you cruise back to Opua Wharf mid-morning. Farewell the Bay of Islands and drive south via Whangarei, Wellsford and Warkworth to Auckland. Enjoy a short city tour and free time before transferring to your hotel. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Harbourcity

DAY 6: Auckland - Rotorua (B,L,D) Depart Auckland and travel to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for a nostalgic 15 kilometre trip back in time on a beautifully restored vintage steam train. Visit the restoration workshop and on return to Glenbrook Station, morning tea will be served. Depart Glenbrook and travel through magnificent countryside to Longlands Dairy Farm. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch hosted by a rural New Zealand family. Next, continue to Rotorua and visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Rooms. 2 nights)

20 Day New Zealand Rail, Cruise & Coach HolidayFully Escorted from New Zealand featuring 5 breathtaking rail journeys and an EXCLUSIVE overnight cruise as highlighted on page 3

The historic tramway is a fantastic way to see the heart of Christchurch.

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Australian Tour Prices inc airfares & taxes Departure Tour Pre TotalPoint including Paid Twin Share Airfare Taxes** Per PersonPerth $6075 + $115 = $6190

Single Supplement $1450

Kings Tours and Travel Bonus Offers#• Home pick-up and return by private car to Perth Airport • Fully Comprehensive Travel

Insurance (age loading additional) • Early hotel check in on arrival including breakfast • Steam & Rail Encyclopaedia (one per household RRP $45)

Documentation PackYour tour price includes a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, New Zealand travel diary, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, Optional Tours Directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map.

**Prepaid taxes are correct at time of print, but are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed to Kings Tours and Travel at time of final payment.


DAY 7: Rotorua (B,SD)Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Enjoy some free time 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 Maori Hangi and Concert.

DAY 8: Rotorua - Wellington (B,D)Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway before arriving at the spectacular Huka Falls. Continue to Lake Taupo where some free time is available to enjoy this scenic lakeside town. Travel via the Tongariro National Park and this afternoon visit Southwards Car Museum, home to the most comprehensive collection of veteran and vintage cars in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy afternoon tea before continuing south along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital.Hotel James Cook Grand Chancellor (2 nights)

DAY 9: Wellington (B,D)Enjoy an extensive city tour in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views. Enjoy free time at leisure this afternoon.

DAY 10: Wellington - Christchurch (B,D) This morning board the Interislander Ferry, cross Cook Strait and travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Join the TranzCoastal, a truly spectacular rail journey that links the port of Picton to Christchurch. Follow the thin wedge of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Kaikoura Ranges. Continue across the Northern Canterbury Plains to the garden city of Christchurch.Hotel Copthorne Hotel Christchurch City or Copthorne Central Christchurch (2 nights)

DAY 11: Christchurch (B,D)This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch. This afternoon is free and we have arranged for you to travel on the Christchurch Tramway which is the best way to visit all the “Must See” sights.

DAY 12: Christchurch - Dunedin (B,SD) Depart Christchurch and travel to The Plains Vintage Railway where you experience a ‘K’88Steam Locomotive at work. View the informative displays and enjoy a delightful morning tea before travelling to Oamaru. Continue to Dunedin for a city sights tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented complete with bagpipes, great food, Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge (2 nights)

DAY 13: Dunedin (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you enjoy a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, view the superb collection of flowers followed by a delightful morning tea. Return to the city where free time is available before boarding The Taieri Gorge Limited for a journey through spectacular scenery only accessible by rail. On return to Dunedin’s historic Edwardian Railway Station your coach will transfer you to your hotel.

DAY 14: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)Travel to Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland and cruise across Lake Te Anau to visit the Glow Worm Caves. Admire the incredible limestone caverns, waterfalls and mystery of the Glow Worm Grotto before arriving at your hotel.Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

DAY 15: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau (B,L,D)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 a picnic lunch. This afternoon return to Te Anau where some free time is available.

DAY 16: Te Anau - Queenstown (B,SD)Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue to Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in 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. Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights)

DAY 17: Queenstown (Free Day) (B) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain and Tour Guide are available to assist with the many options available, whether it be the thrill of a jet boat ride or the helicopter ride of a lifetime. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine out at one of the many fine restaurants.

DAY 18: Queenstown - Franz Josef (B,D)Depart Queenstown and travel 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 Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef.Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

DAY 19: Franz Josef - Christchurch (B,SD) Travel to Hokitika, famous for its greenstone then continue to Greymouth where you board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. Travel through lush beech forest, skirt lakes and follow rivers till you climb through the Otira Tunnel to Arthur’s Pass in the centre of the Southern Alps. Descend through spectacular gorges, river valleys and over massive viaducts before completing your journey at Christchurch. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner with your new found friends.Hotel Copthorne Hotel Christchurch City or Copthorne Central Christchurch

DAY 20: Christchurch - Perth (B)Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Perth after a memorable New Zealand Holiday. On arrival you will be transferred to your home.

TOP: Your tour is fully escorted by one of our experienced team; ABOVE: The Taieri Gorge Limited offers a fascinating journey through rugged, spectacular scenery only accessible by train.

Bay of Islands Overnight CruiseExperience the spectacular Bay of Islands on a luxurious catamaran. Your overnight cruise includes:• Scenic cruising on a luxury vessel• King Stateroom with private ensuite• Superb dinner including local produce, seafood and BBQ meats• Cooked breakfast• Tender craft for shore excursions• Kayaking, snorkelling and swimming• Relaxation time allowing you to enjoy a drink and take in the serenity

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12 Day Christmas Getaway

ITINERARY(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

DAY 1: Perth - Christchurch Today you will be transferred from your home to Perth Airport for your overnight flight to Christchurch.

DAY 2: Arrive Christchurch (B,D)On arrival in Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. You may like to take advantage of the discount coupons in your Optional Tours Directory. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Christchurch City

DAY 3: Christchurch - Franz Josef (B,D) This morning board The TranzAlpine, one of the great train journeys of the world. Cross the Canterbury Plains and view rivers and valleys as you travel to Arthurs Pass. This afternoon we travel to Hokitika to visit the Greenstone Factory. There is an opportunity to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

DAY 4: Franz Josef - Queenstown (B,D) See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel south to Fox Glacier and down the West Coast via the Haast Pass, an area of stunning beauty. Arrive into picturesque Queenstown, a year round resort situated on the shores of magical Lake Wakatipu. Hotel Mercure Resort (Lakeview Rooms. 2 nights)

DAY 5: Queenstown - Christmas Day (B,L) Merry Christmas! Today board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings with the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. Reboard the TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a sing along by the piano on your return cruise to Queenstown.

DAY 6: Queenstown - Te Anau (B,D) This morning travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining town, and visit the Lakes District Museum.

You will then continue to Te Anau, the gateway to the Fiordland. This evening you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Deluxe Rooms. 2 nights)

DAY 7: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau (B,L,D) This morning enjoy 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 a picnic lunch.

DAY 8: Te Anau - Dunedin (B,D) Travel via Gore and Balclutha to Dunedin known as the Edinburgh of the South. Continue along the scenic Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a delicious afternoon tea and guided tour. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge

DAY 9: Dunedin - Twizel (B,D) Depart Dunedin and travel to Oamaru, famous for its limestone before following the Waitaki River into the rural centre of Twizel. Hotel MacKenzie Country Inn

DAY 10: Twizel - Mt Cook - Christchurch (B,D) This morning marvel at Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps. Continue to Lake Tekapo and view the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and see the Sheep Dog Statue before travelling into Christchurch. Hotel Copthorne Hotel Christchurch City (2 nights)

DAY 11: Christchurch - New Years Eve (B,SD) This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch. The afternoon is free and we have provided a pass for you to travel on the Christchurch Tramway which is the best way to visit all the ‘Must See” sights. This evening enjoy a New Years Eve farewell dinner.

DAY 12: Christchurch - Perth (B) Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Perth after a memorable New Zealand Holiday. On arrival you will be transferred to your home.

Enjoy the Festive Season Kiwi style

Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Homestead for Christmas lunch with all the timmings.

Special Departure Date 21 December 2011


PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS• TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • Milford Sound Cruise • Larnach Castle* • Christchurch Tramway Pass• City Sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin*Denotes a guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING• Return private car transfers to Perth Airport#• Return airfares from Perth• Luxury 48 seater coach with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows

• Professional Coach Captain• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival• Return airport transfers in New Zealand• 10 nights deluxe hotel accommodation• Three 2 night stays • Hotel porterage • 2 cruises• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)• Comprehensive documentation pack

MEALS• 11 cooked breakfasts• 9 sumptuous dinners including 1 specialty dinner: Farewell New Years Eve Dinner - Christchurch• 2 lunches including Christmas lunch with all thetrimmings - Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Picnic lunch on the Milford Sound Cruise• 1 delicious afternoon tea - Larnach Castle

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Insurance (age loading additional) • Early hotel check in on arrival including breakfast • New Zealand Eyewitness Guide (one per household RRP $45)




17 Day Single Travellers Highlights TourFully Escorted from New Zealand, quality touring at an affordable price

Travel with like-minded individuals and make new friends.

I needed to get away but did not want to travel alone. The companionship of the tour was perfect for my needs. I am overwhelmed with the hospitality and excellence in all aspects of the tour.S. M. - Satisfied Past Traveller

KEY BENEFITS• Fully Escorted by a long standing Grand Pacific Tours’ Guide to help ‘break the ice’ and ensure the group bond to one big happy family.• First night Welcome Dinner including a complimentary welcome drink, will ensure everyone mingles and you get to know your fellow travelling companions before you set off on your journey together. • Reserved seating policy at breakfast & dinner ensures you will never need to dine alone.• You can save costs by registering to twin share with another traveller of the same gender. Alternatively you can pay the single supplement for those wanting more privacy. • For the enjoyment of all, a daily seat rotation system allows you to get to know your new travelling companions. • Free evenings are included so you can enjoy dining experiences with new found friends.

For a full itinerary ask for the 2011/12 Grand Pacific Tours New Zealand Single Travellers Luxury Coach Holidays brochure.

REGIONS VISITEDChristchurch • Omarama • Dunedin • Te Anau • Milford Sound • Queenstown • Fox Glacier • Picton • Wellington • Rotorua • Bay of Islands • Auckland

WITH AN AGEING POPULATION MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A REGULAR TRAVELLING COMPANION. By joining a tour specifically aimed towards single travellers you get the opportunity to travel with like-minded individuals and make a network of new friends.

On this fully escorted tour from New Zealand, you will experience value for money on this all inclusive package, which includes a number of iconic attractions in the North and South Islands, quality accommodation and most meals. You will also enjoy a number of specialty evenings including a memorable farewell dinner.


PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS• Olveston House*• Haggis Ceremony & Gift• Larnach Castle*• Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens• Milford Sound Cruise • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw• Lakes District Museum• TranzAlpine Rail Journey• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry• Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum*• Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride• Agrodome• Paradise Valley Springs*• Thermal mud pools & geysers*• Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert• Waitangi Treaty Grounds• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise• Kauri Museum*• City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland *Denotes guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING• Return private car transfers to Perth Airport#• Return airfares from Perth • Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows• Professional Coach Captain • Tour Guide• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival• Return airport transfers in New Zealand• 15 nights quality hotel accommodation• Four 2 night stays• Hotel porterage• 4 cruises• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)• Comprehensive documentation pack

MEALS• 16 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua• 12 sumptuous dinners including 5 specialty dinners: Welcome Dinner - Christchurch, Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown,Farewell Dinner - Auckland• 1 picnic lunch• 1 delicious morning tea

Special Departure Date 26 October 2011

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Insurance (age loading additional) • Early hotel check in on arrival including breakfast • New Zealand Eyewitness Guide (one per household RRP $45) • FREE To celebrate Grand Pacific Tours’ 15th Year Anniversary, every traveller will enjoy the Culture North Night Show, on Day 15.




BOOKING CONDITIONSPayment to Kings Tours and Travel acknowledges that you have read, understood and accepted these booking conditions. Grand pacific Tours is a 100% Australian owned company.

1. Payment A deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of payment, including any merchandise, is due 60 days prior to departure.

2. Prices All holiday prices are based on schedules, fares and tariffs current at the time of printing. Grand Pacific Tours reserves the right to vary the cost of tours if necessary, by reason of currency fluctuation, component cost increase or airfare cost. Exact amounts will be confirmed to Kings Tours and Travel at the time of booking.

Children Children’s fares (i.e. 11 years and under) are available on application. Please Note: Unfortunately children under five are not suitable on these tours.

The Australian pre paid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed to Kings Tours and Travel at the time of booking.

3. Luggage Limits Each traveller is entitled to take one suitcase, the sum of its length, width & depth not to exceed 140cm. Weight limits apply to luggage due to Occupational Health and Safety issues. The maximum allowed by most airlines and coach companies is one piece up to 20kg. Luggage over this allowance will be charged by the airline at the applicable rate. Check with Kings Tours and Travel for more details.

4. Single Travellers Smoking and special requests are not permitted in Single to Twin share rooms. If someone is not compatible with the person they have been matched up with, any additional costs incurred to assist with changing their room type will be at the traveller’s expense and will be subject to availability. Acceptance of Single to Twin share basis is subject to the individual’s medical condition being suitable for this type of arrangement.

5. Room & Dietary Requests Special room and dietary requests will be accepted and passed on to the hotels but cannot be guaranteed.

6. Triple Share Room Bookings Hotel rooms are generally sized to accommodate two travellers in comfort. When three travellers elect to share a room note that there will be restricted space. Please note that a rollaway bed may be used for triple share room bookings where three separate beds are required.

Special conditions apply on all tours that overnight on Ipipiri, the Overnight Boat in the Bay of Islands. Please enquire at time of booking. 7. Smoking Laws Smoking is not permitted in any licensed premises (bars, restaurants, cafes, casinos, etc) throughout New Zealand. Smoking rooms at hotels will be subject to availability and may not be available in some destinations.

8. Seat Rotation For the enjoyment of all travellers Grand Pacific Tours operates a daily seat rotation system which all travellers must participate in as a condition of booking.

9. Cancellations/Transfer of Booking In the event a traveller cancels off a tour the following fees apply:- 60 days or more prior to departure, loss of deposit plus the cost of the airline ticket if issued.- Between 7 and 59 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour package price. - Less than 7 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour package price.

If a traveller wishes to cancel their existing booking and transfer to a new departure date, the above cancellation fees still apply.

10. Health and Fitness Payment to Kings Tours and Travel acts as a warranty that the traveller(s) is/are reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in the tour and the traveller(s) indemnifies Grand Pacific Tours from all actions, claims and demands arising out of any want of health and fitness. Grand Pacific Tours reserves the right to remove a traveller from a tour if their health and/or fitness interferes with the tour or other traveller(s) tour experience in any way. Travelling with a wheelchair is subject to availability at the time of booking as each tour only has the capacity to cater for one wheelchair passenger.

11. Responsibilities Grand Pacific Tours advises that the service it provides is for the booking and packaging of goods and services provided by other operators such as hotels and transportation companies. Travellers are advised to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions on which these services are supplied. Accordingly, Grand Pacific Tours will not be responsible and will be excluded from liability for any loss, damage, omission or acts being negligent or otherwise, committed by the operators of airlines, coach companies, hotels or attractions used in connection with the tours.

12. Airline Indemnity Airlines carry no responsibility for any statement in this brochure relating to the ground content of the tours. These airlines act as air carriers only. Grand Pacific Tours indemnifies the airlines against any claim, action, loss or damage that may arise.

13. Optional Tours Grand Pacific Tours does not operate these excursions. As such, no person employed or associated with Grand Pacific Tours has any connection with the operators of these excursions. Accordingly, Grand Pacific Tours cannot and do not take any responsibility for any injury, action, loss or damage of any type, arising in any manner from these excursions.

14.Variation Grand Pacific Tours reserves the right to cancel or to vary the content of its tours should the need arise.

15. Dispute The law of this contract is the law of the State of Victoria and where applicable the law of the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand.

16. Documentation The traveller(s) is/are responsible for the acquisition of passports and appropriate visas, where necessary. We recommend that such documents, as required by governments, are finalised at least six weeks prior to the date of departure. Please note Traveller’s documentation including any merchandise will be forwarded to Kings Tours and Travel two weeks prior to departure.

17. Transfers Return airport transfers in New Zealand are not included if travellers have pre or post tour accommodation booked outside the Tour Hotels.

18. Refund Please note that no refund shall be made for any unused portion of any itinerary. Any alteration to the holiday, made by a traveller(s), shall be wholly at the expense of that traveller(s).

19. Holiday Duration The first and last day of most structured holidays is considered a travelling day and therefore depending on flight times, may not necessarily be a whole day.

20. Senior Card Holders Senior Card discounts do not apply on special group departures.

21. Kings Tours and Travel Bonus Offers# Return private car transfers from your home to Perth Airport has been arranged by Kings Tours and Travel. Early hotel check in on arrival including breakfast has been incorporated into the itinerary. Fully Comprehensive Travel Insurance included, however age loading is applicable for passengers 51 years and over. Certain pre-existing conditions may also incur a premium. A copy of the Steam and Rail Encyclopaedia is included on the 20 Day Rail, Cruise and Coach Holiday (one per household) and a copy of the New Zealand Eye Witness Guide is included on the 12 Day Christmas Getaway & the 17 Day Single Travellers Highlights Tour (one per household).

22. Travel Compensation Fund Grand Pacific Tours is a participant of the Travel Compensation Fund. The Travel Compensation Fund is Australia’s primary means of providing compensation to eligible travellers who suffer loss as a result of the financial collapse of a participating travel agency business.

Grand Pacific Tours run a Trust Account holding clients monies until tour payments are settled. All tours are prepaid to New Zealand hotels and attractions.

23. Validity Brochure valid till March 2012.

MERCHANDISE CONDITIONSAll prices are inclusive of GST. All purchases must be made with your Travel Agent at time of booking. Payment for all merchandise is due with final tour payment 60 days prior to departure. Merchandise will not be sold once on tour or after travellers return home. Merchandise will only be delivered with Tour Documentation 2 weeks prior to departure. Postage & handling is included with original order. Jackets and vests can be exchanged, subject to an additional $5 postage & handling fee.

TOUR JACKETUnisex navy waterproof shell jacket with embroidered logo, silver reflective piping, fleece line collar, inside mesh lining, adjustable Velcro cuff, double front and inside pockets, hidden draw cord with hidden mobile phone pocket. Compact and lightweight, ideal for touring. Available in sizes XS to XXXL. Price $58

Travel in styleMerchandise

Kings Tours and TravelOffice 6, 15 Rosslyn St, West Leederville WA 6007Telephone 08 9380 6656 Facsimile 08 9380 6696 Email [email protected] 64 507 859 285. LIC NO 9TA00168

TOUR VESTUnisex navy vest with embroidered logo, a polar fleece lining and showerproof micro fibre shell. Great for day wear whilst travelling. Available in sizes XS to XXXL. Price $48

TOUR CAPNavy wool blend cap with pre curved suede peak, 6 panel structure with fabric Velcro strap and embroidered logo. One size. Price $20

Grand Pacific Tours offer accessories that will complement your documentation pack. Purchase all three items only $115. Normally $126. Order at time of booking.

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Kings Tours and Travel New Zealand Luxury Coach Holidays 2011-12

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