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Grand Pacific Tours

Explore New Zealand in comfort on a fully guided Grand Pacific coach tour, with accommodation, transport, sightseeing and many meals arranged in advance. We’ll help you find the itinerary that best suits your dates, budget and must-see places.

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Premium New Zealand touring

Grand Pacific Tours specialise in fully guided New Zealand coach holidays, bringing together comfort, attentive service and thoughtfully planned itineraries. They’re especially popular with travellers aged 50 and over who want to take in the scenery, enjoy each destination and experience New Zealand without having to manage the driving, luggage, accommodation or day-by-day planning themselves.

Tours generally run from 8 to 19 days, with itineraries across the North Island, South Island or both. Departure dates are set, and Grand Pacific Tours are known for guaranteed departures, giving travellers greater confidence once they’ve chosen the journey that feels right.

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What to expect with Grand Pacific Tours

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Premium coach touring

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Smaller group sizes

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4 star+ accommodation

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Experienced tour leaders

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Well paced itineraries

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Guaranteed departures

Why book with New Zealand Coach Tours?

Our Wānaka-based team helps travellers choose and book guided coach, small group, train and coach, and self-guided coach journeys across New Zealand. We work with a wide range of established operators and provide local advice throughout the planning and booking process, backed by our Best Price Guarantee.

Tell us your dates, budget, pace and must-see places, and we’ll recommend suitable tours or create a tailor-made self-guided itinerary. We can also arrange extra accommodation, transfers and activities before or after your guided tour.

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Get a tailor-made self-guided coach itinerary

Explore New Zealand without driving or joining a guided group. Tell us your dates, must-see places and preferred pace, and we’ll create an itinerary using scheduled coaches, trains, ferries and transfers.

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Signature tours

Signature tours are Grand Pacific’s mid-size guided coach tours, with groups of up to 32 travellers. You’ll travel on a Premium Economy coach and stay in 4 star accommodation, with a Coach Captain and Tour Leader supporting the group. These tours suit travellers who want a comfortable, well organised guided tour with strong inclusions and good value.

Ultimate tours

Ultimate tours are Grand Pacific’s premium small group option, with up to 20 travellers on a Business Class coach. The coach has reclining leather seats, panoramic viewing, onboard Wi-Fi allowance, USB charging and an onboard restroom. These tours suit travellers who prefer a smaller group, more space on board and a higher-touch touring style.

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Frequently asked questions

They suit travellers who want a comfortable, fully escorted New Zealand holiday with accommodation, transport, sightseeing and many meals arranged in advance. They’re a good choice for travellers who enjoy the convenience and social side of an organised coach tour.

Signature tours travel with up to 32 travellers on Premium Economy coaches and include 4-star accommodation. Ultimate tours travel with up to 20 travellers on Business Class coaches and offer a more premium small group experience, with 4 to 5-star accommodation and additional VIP extras.

Yes. Grand Pacific Tours are fully escorted coach tours with set routes, departure dates and organised inclusions. Signature tours include a professional Coach Captain and experienced Tour Leader, while Ultimate tours are led by a professional Coach Captain.

The main guided tour itinerary is fixed, but New Zealand Coach Tours can help arrange extra nights, transfers, activities or onward travel before or after your tour.

Yes. Solo travellers can join Grand Pacific tours, subject to single-room availability and pricing. Grand Pacific also offers dedicated SOLO Traveller tours, which include a guaranteed single room and the opportunity to travel with other solo guests.

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