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About The Great New Zealand Travel Company

Tours

Panorama - 24 Days
Pacific Escapade - 18 Days
Antipodean Encounter - 16 Days
Southern Skies - 14 Days
Nikau - 13 Days
Island of Delight - 12 Days
Southern Discovery - 10 Days
Captivating Northland - 4 Days

As New Zealand's leading and most innovative small group specialist, The Great New Zealand's Travel Company's many years experience and knowledge has taught them the importance of getting the balance right between a fully inclusive itinerary and the need to get away and self explore. And with no more than 16 guests on any of their trips, you'll experience and thoroughly enjoy a more intimate and relaxed style of touring to that offered by the larger tour companies.


  • Average group size: 14 passengers
  • Smaller, more personal hotels
  • More freedom and flexibility
  • High standard, centrally located hotels, resorts and lodges
  • Purpose- built mini-coaches
  • Complimentary airport transfers

 

Panorama - 24 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Panorama
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Panorama
 
NZ$11,189.00


Overview

Discover why NZ remains one of the world's most sought after destinations on this ultimate touring holiday! This leisurely, 24-day journey features a minimum 2-night stay at every stopover point. With such an incredible choice of things to do & places to see, you will enjoy plenty of time to sightsee, relax and savour the lifestyle that is New Zealand.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Panorama.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
Oct 27 Nov 10 Dec 01

2013
Jan 12, 26 Feb 09, 23 Mar 16 Apr 06

 

Price

NZ$11,189.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$730.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Pacific Escapade - 18 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Pacific Escapade
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Pacific Escapade
 
NZ$7,199.00


Overview

Explore all the must-see areas of New Zealand as well as some of the special lesser- known regions on this popular tour. With no more than 16 guests on any departure, you will be taken on an extraordinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. This 18 day journey includes some exclusive & exciting excursions yet still offers plenty of time for you to do your own thing.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Pacific Escapade.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
May 13 Jun 17 Jul 15 Aug 05, 26 Sep 16, 30 Oct 14, 28 Nov 04, 11, 18, 25 Dec 02, 30

2013
Jan 06, 13, 20, 27 Feb 03, 10, 13, 17, 24 Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 07, 21

Tour price valid 1 April - 30 September 2012

 

Price

NZ$7,199.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$470.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Antipodean Encounter - 16 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Antipodean Encounter
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Antipodean Encounter
 
NZ$8,999.00


Overview

The Antipodean Encounter will take you off the beaten track with soft adventure activities that focus on nature, wildlife, landscapes, history and culture... and sometimes a mixture of them all! Included activities have been designed to stimulate the body and mind so that you end the day refreshed and invigorated. Best of all, they're fun and a great way to explore and learn about the various regions you visit.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Antipodean Encounter.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
Oct 28 Nov 11 Dec 02

2013
Jan 13, 27 Feb 10, 24 Mar 17, 31 Apr 07

 

Price

NZ$8,999.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$585.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Southern Skies - 14 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Southern Skies
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Southern Skies
 
NZ$6,699.00


Overview

An iconic 14 day trip of the beautiful South Island visiting world heritage listed parks, national maritime parks, spectacular glaciers, an overnight cruise in the stunning Milford Sound and wildlife in abundance. A tour guaranteed to please even the most discerning traveller!
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Southern Skies.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
Oct 28 Nov 11 Dec 02

2013
Jan 13, 27 Feb 10, 24 Mar 17, 31 Apr 07

 

Price

NZ$6,699.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$435.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Nikau - 13 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Nikau
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Nikau
 
NZ$4,989.00


Overview

Golden beaches, geothermal wonders, rolling farmlands, vineyards and olive groves combine with cosmopolitan cities to offer guests a thrilling tour of the North Island. The Nikau tour can be booked as a 9 Day North Island tour (finishing in Wellington) or as an extended 13 Day version to Christchurch. For those travelling on to Christchurch, enjoy the Marlborough Sounds and stunning Kaikoura coastline before joining the Coastal Pacific train.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Nikau.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
May 12 Jun 16 Jul 14 Aug 04, 25 Sep 15, 29 Oct 13, 27 Nov 03, 10, 17, 24 Dec 01, 29

2013
Jan 05, 12, 19, 26 Feb 02, 09, 12, 16, 23 Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Apr 06, 20

Tour price valid 1 April - 30 September 2012
9 Day Nikau: NZ$3,525.00
13 Day Nikau: NZ$4,989.00
Discount based on 13 Day Nikau

 

Price

NZ$4,989.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$325.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Island of Delight - 12 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Island of Delight
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Island of Delight
 
NZ$4,810.00


Overview

The South Island is a land of contrast and is your chance to escape the ordinary. Here, you'll find a magical land where the air is pure and the lakes an unearthly shade of blue, where stunning fiords wait to be explored and towering mountains cloak wide-open spaces of pristine, untouched wilderness. Whether you seek relaxation or adrenaline-fuelled adventure, youll find it here  against a backdrop of the most amazing scenery youll ever encounter.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Island of Delight.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
May 19 Jun 23 Jul 21 Aug 11 Sep 01, 22 Oct 06, 20 Nov 03, 10, 17, 24 Dec 01, 08

2013
Jan 05, 12, 19, 26 Feb 02, 09, 16, 19, 23 Mar 02, 09, 16, 19, 23, 30 Apr 06, 13, 27

Tour price valid 1 April - 30 September 2012

 

Price

NZ$4,810.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$315.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Southern Discovery - 10 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Southern Discovery
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Southern Discovery
 
NZ$4,699.00


Overview

Enjoy a South Island holiday packed with exciting sightseeing excursions and activities, including the world-famous Kaikoura Whale-watch, a spectacular nature cruise on Milford Sound and a glacier expedition on Lake Tasman where you will get up close and touch floating icebergs. This tour will take you on a journey of discovery and theres also plenty of time for personal exploration as well.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Southern Discovery.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

2012
May 21 Jun 25 Jul 23 Aug 13 Sep 03, 24 Oct 08, 22 Nov 05, 12, 19, 26 Dec 03, 10

2013
Jan 07, 14, 21, 28 Feb 04, 11, 18, 25 Mar 04, 11, 18, 25 Apr 01, 08, 15, 29

Tour price valid 1 April - 30 September 2012

 

Price

NZ$4,699.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$310.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

Captivating Northland - 4 Days
Great NZ Travel Company - Captivating Northland
 
Great NZ Travel Company - Captivating Northland
 
NZ$1,999.00


Overview

The Bay of Islands is a great add-on and should not be missed if time permits. This independent touring holiday will whisk you away to the Northland region, regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand as we know it today. See the oldest Maori and European Settlements in the country and enjoy a unique eco-cultural excursion into the Waipoua Forest. Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock' and enjoy free time to learn more of the nation's early history whilst experiencing the many marine and land based activities and attractions available in this sub-tropical region.
 

Itinerary

Great NZ Travel Company Captivating Northland.pdf
 

Departure Dates:

This tour departs daily

Different itinerary applies for travel commencing 15 May to 29 August inclusive.

 

Price

NZ$1,999.00 including all meals as specified in above itinerary.

 

May special
An additional discount of NZ$130.00 per person is available if tour booked and deposit paid prior to the end of May 2012.

 


 

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