Escorted Touring in New Zealand

Grand Pacific Touring

Since 1996, Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Coach Holiday Specialist has been indulging travellers from all over the world with the holiday of a lifetime

New Zealand, beautiful at all times of the year, is best described as a world in miniature. From local secrets to tourist hotspots, every day is a new adventure, making lifelong friendships along the way.

Taking a coach tour is like choosing the best seat in the house. Through huge panoramic windows, you will be in awe of the picture-postcard scenery that is unveiled with every corner turned. The informative commentary provided by your expert crew on the country’s rich heritage and diverse culture will have you captivated.

Tour in style, choose between:

• Ultimate Small Group Tours
  Boasting a Business Class level of comfort with only 20 luxury leather seats.


• Signature Mid-Size Group Tours
  Enjoying Premium Economy comfort onboard a coach with 32 seats, fully escorted.

It's time to tick New Zealand off your bucket list and experience a holiday where everything is taken care of.

Journey Beyond

Grand Pacific Tours is owned by Journey Beyond, recognised as Australia's leading experiential tourism group, offering a diverse portfolio of experiences across the continent. The group includes iconic trains like The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, and The Overland; Outback Spirit, a premium small-group operator; and various aquatic adventures and marine services. With a commitment to sustainability and supporting Indigenous communities, Journey Beyond aims to create lasting memories for its guests through unique and authentic experiences. 

Experience the Difference Quality Makes

There comes a time in our lives when we begin to prefer quality over quantity and crave more comfort and style on our holidays – this is exactly what Grand Pacific Tours offer. Enjoy premium accommodation, fabulous cuisine and impeccable service on a small group tour to remember. Be dazzled by the state-of-the-art design, purpose-built Ultimate Coach featuring 20 Business Class leather seats, panoramic viewing, extensive onboard features and a level of comfort unparalleled by any other vehicle. Professional coach captains are carefully selected for their professionalism and attention to detail. They are there from start to finish and will attend to your needs and ensure a personal touring experience. Enjoy their professional commentary including numerous facts and figures, myths, legends and laughs as you journey through New Zealand.

The Ultimate Coach experiences includes:

20 Business Class reclining leather seats with adjustable headrest and calf support
Panoramic viewing, air conditioning, seat belts and onboard restroom
Wood grain timber tray table with built-in cup holder
Seat side personal storage providing easy access to your travel bag
Personal audio control unit with multiple music channels and a complimentary set of headphones
Stylish centre galley area equipped with refrigerated drinking fountain and fridge units
Complimentary daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance and USB charging port
A range of glossy magazines
Boxed mints and souvenir water bottle
Ultimate documentation pack including travel bag and ticket wallet
Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner
Intimate Farewell Dinner including selected beverages
Professional Coach Captain
4-5* Hotel Accommodation

Signature Mid-Size Coach experience includes:

32 Premium Economy Comfort leather and cloth reclining seats
2 + 1 armchair seating configuration for better panoramic viewing
Individual seat back tray table, cup holder and USB charging port
Multi-media entertainment systems with three screens
Restroom, air conditioning and electrical sockets
Complimentary daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
Signature documentation pack including a travel bag and ticket wallet
Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner
Complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Farewell Dinner
4* Hotel Accommodation
Fully Escorted Touring

If you want to explore New Zealand in the best way possible, love every minute when booking GPT escorted tours.