New Zealand17 Day Highlights Tour

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour includes return transfers from Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree or Tuncurry to Sydney Airport, airfares, taxes, accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions + BONUS pre tour accommodation night and a Grand Pacific Tours Cap.#

$4390 per person, twin share including taxes. $1180 Single Supplement.

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Special Departure: 23 February 2016

$100PER PERSON DISCOUNT#

Price shown reflects

the discount.

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SPECIAL Departure 23 February - 10 March 2016

ALL INCLUSIVE Tour Price Tour includes airfares, taxes, accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions.

Home Tour Pre TotalPort including Paid Per Person Airfare Taxes** Twin ShareSydney $4245 + $145 = $4390

Single Supplement $1180

Book with Macleay Valley Travel and receive the following: • $100 per person, twin share discount (price shown in this

brochure reflects the discount) • Return transfers to Sydney Airport• A BONUS pre tour accommodation night in Christchurch (room only) • A BONUS Grand Pacific Tours Cap per person ($20 each)

Don’t Forget Your Jacket Stylish jackets are available for sale when confirming your tour. The jackets are a greatway to keep you dry and warm. Keep one in your day pack. Ask for further information.

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

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

BONUS NIGHT: 23 February 2016 Coffs Harbour - Sydney - Christchurch Today you will be transferred from Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree or Tuncurry to Sydney Airport for your flight to Christchurch. On arrival you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Heartland Hotel Cotswold (2 nights)

DAY 1: Christchurch (Free Day) (D)Today is a free day to explore Christchurch at leisure. You may like to take advantage of the discount coupons in your Optional Tours Directory.

DAY 2: Christchurch - Omarama (B,D)After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit The Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including 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 before travelling to Omarama.Hotel Heritage Gateway Hotel

DAY 3: Omarama - Dunedin (B,SD)Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy a city sights tour followed by some free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge

DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Next visit Glenfalloch Restaurant for a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Room)

DAY 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (B,L)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 travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights)

DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD)Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain is available to assist with the many sightseeing options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw and cruise back to Queenstown.

17 Day Highlights of New Zealand TourBest value for money including the beautiful Bay of Islands

TOURING• Return coach transfers to Sydney Airport#• Return airfares from Sydney • Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows• Professional Coach Captain• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival• Return airport transfers in New Zealand• 16 nights quality hotel accommodation• 5 two night stays • Hotel porterage• 4 cruises• All sightseeing and pre paid attractions• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)• Comprehensive documentation pack

MEALS• 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua• 13 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, Auckland• 1 picnic lunch + 1 delicious morning tea

Your tour price includes a stylish array of travel goods including a durable travel bag, ticket wallet, toiletry wet pack, laundry bag, luggage label, personal name badge, personalised itinerary, optional tours directory, postcard, customs required resealable plastic bag and touring map.

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DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Franz Josef (B,D)Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before continuing to Franz Josef. Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing)

DAY 8: Franz Josef - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,D) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the elegant city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.Hotel Heartland Hotel Cotswold

DAY 9: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington (B,D)Travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights)

DAY 10: Wellington (B)Today explore this exciting region and enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be time to explore Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views of the land, environment and people. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

DAY 11: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D)Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)

DAY 12: Rotorua (B,SD)Today begins with a Gondola ride and breakfast at the Skyline Rotorua. There is also time for a luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action packed hour of farming entertainment and education that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit Paradise Valley Springs, a superb wildlife park where you can hand feed rainbow trout. Enjoy some free time 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 13: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights)

DAY 14: Bay of Islands (B,D)This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront.

DAY 15: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,SD)Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland for a city sights tour. This evening you will be treated to a farewell dinner with your new found friends.Hotel Copthorne Hotel Auckland City

DEPARTURE: 10 March 2016 DAY 16: Auckland - Sydney - Coffs Harbour (B)Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to theairport for your flight to Sydney after a memorableNew Zealand holiday. On arrival you will be transferred to your home town on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

TOP TO BOTTOM: The TranzAlpine rail journey; Larnach Castle located on the Otago Peninsula; Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city; cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

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BOOKING & MERCHANDISE CONDITIONSPayment and completion of the Booking Form to Macleay Valley Travel acknowledges that you have read, understood and accepted these booking conditions. Grand Pacific Tours is a 100% Australian owned company.

1. Payment A non refundable deposit of $400 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of payment including any merchandise is due 70 days prior to departure.

2. 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 departure date. Please note Traveller’s documentation including merchandise will be forwarded to Macleay Valley Travel two weeks prior to departure.

3. 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. Tour costing will be guaranteed atthe price prevailing at the date of final payment.

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.

7. 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.

8. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is not included but is strongly recommended for all travellers. Speak to Macleay Valley Travel to arrange this.

9. Cancellations In the event a traveller cancels off a tour after final payment, and more than 7 days prior to departure, a refund will be provided limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline. Cancellations 7 days prior to departure or less will result in no refund.

10. Health and Fitness Payment of deposit by traveller(s) to Macleay Valley 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 Macleay Valley Travel 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. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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.

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

16. 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 the traveller(s).

17. 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.

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

19. Force Majeure Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we regret that we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by reason of circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’. In these booking conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control.

20. Bonus Offer# Return coach transfers will be provided from Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree or Tuncurry to Sydney Airport. Transfer details will be provided at time of booking. Bonus night’s accommodation is on a room only basis and has been included in the itinerary. Cap is one per person. $100 per person discount is twin share only and is reflected in the price shown in this brochure.

21. Validity Brochure valid from 1 September 2015. For full details on booking conditions, please refer to the Grand Pacific Tours brochure effective 1 September 2015.

22. Client Trust Account 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.

Excellent, great value! Rotating seats was a great idea. Grand Pacific Tours have a great reputation as we were treated as VIPs wherever we went.

F. M. - Past Traveller

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Ibis Wellington; get to know your fellow travellers in a relaxed atmosphere; sit back and relax on a modern, 48 seater coach.

FOR BOOKINGS & FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT MACLEAY VALLEY TRAVEL 33 Smith Street, Kempsey NSW 2440Telephone 1800 810 809 or 02 6562 6699Facsimile 02 6562 6276Email info@macleayvalleytravel.comWeb www.macleayvalleytravel.comABN 71 087 702 467