11 Day Ultimate Warbirds over Wanaka

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This Ultimate Small Group Touring itinerary has been specifically tailored to provide a Business Class level of comfort, service and quality without compromise. Travel in style on a full-size, state-of-the-art coach with a maximum of only 20 travellers and enjoy extensive onboard features and VIP extras as well as the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow!

Tour Highlights

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand*
  • Larnach Castle*
  • Lakes District Museum
  • TranzAlpine Rail Journey
  • International Anarctic Centre
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre*
  • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Premium Lounge
  • Christchurch and Dunedin City Sights Tour
    *Guided Tour

Airshow Inclusions

  • 3 Day Warbirds Over Wanaka Gold Pass
  • Grandstand seating
  • Exclusive marquee access with CCTV
  • Souvenir Gold Cap and Badge
  • Airshow Programme
  • Opportunity to walk the flight line
  • Complimentary drink voucher
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and water throughout the Airshow

Tour Itinerary

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

1
Arrive Christchurch (D)
Day 1
Arrive Christchurch (D)
On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your travelling companions.
Sudima Hotel Christchurch City
A boutique hotel located right in the cafe, restaurant and bar precinct of Christchurch
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2
Christchurch - Dunedin (B, D)
Day 2
Christchurch - Dunedin (B, D)
Enjoy a city sights tour of Christchurch, followed by a ‘behind the scenes’ visit to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Here you will witness restoration projects in progress and have a rare chance to climb inside a Bristol Freighter aircraft. Continue south to Oamaru, renowned for its stunning limestone architecture, before arriving in the charming city of Dunedin.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
In the centre of the city, a 1937 building transformed into an elegant hotel.
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3
Dunedin - Queenstown (B)
Day 3
Dunedin - Queenstown (B)
Begin your day with a city tour of Dunedin, showcasing its remarkable architecture, including the iconic Dunedin Railway Station. Travel along the beautiful Otago Harbour viewing many scenic highlights. At Larnach Castle, enjoy a guided tour that delves into its tragic and scandalous history. Explore the castle’s Garden of International Significance before indulging in a delightful High Tea. Depart Dunedin and journey through the Central Otago region, renowned for its vineyards and wineries. Continue to Arrowtown, a historic goldmining village. A visit to the Lakes District Museum, will transport you back to the mining era of the late 1800s through its stories and exhibits. Continue to Queenstown, a year-round resort, nestled on the shores of the magical Lake Wakatipu. This evening is free to dine at one of the many fine restaurants in town.
Heritage Hotel Queenstown
An elevated setting, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and a short drive from the town centre.
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4
Queenstown - Wanaka - Queenstown (B, D)
Day 4
Queenstown - Wanaka - Queenstown (B, D)
Today you have the choice of either a free day in Queenstown or travelling to Wanaka for the opening day of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow. No flying will occur today, however there may be some practice happening overhead. On the ground check out the static displays which include classic cars and Warhorses (military vehicles), sport aircraft and aviation trade stands. This is also the opportunity to taste wine and food from the Central Otago region.
Heritage Hotel Queenstown
An elevated setting, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and a short drive from the town centre.
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5
Warbirds Over Wanaka (B, D)
Day 5
Warbirds Over Wanaka (B, D)
Travel to Wanaka over the next two days where Wanaka Airport will become your home as you are entertained by the world’s best display pilots flying aircraft overhead. Your ticket will gain you access to the Gold Pass Enclosure. Enjoy the ultimate in Airshow luxury as you will be situated on the flight line with grandstand seating and a plush marquee where you can relax in comfort and watch the show from the best seats in the house.
Heritage Hotel Queenstown
An elevated setting, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and a short drive from the town centre.
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Warbirds Over Wanaka (B, D)
Day 6
Warbirds Over Wanaka (B, D)
7
Queenstown - Franz Josef (B, D)
Day 7
Queenstown - Franz Josef (B, D)
Depart Queenstown and continue 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 the township of Franz Josef. Time is available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers before arriving at your hotel.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
A great example of sustainable accommodation in Franz Josef and near to the glacier and natural wonders of this region.
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8
Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch (B, D)
Day 8
Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch (B, D)
Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to 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. On arrival into the elegant city of Christchurch, your Ultimate Coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Sudima Hotel Christchurch City
A boutique hotel located right in the cafe, restaurant and bar precinct of Christchurch
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9
Christchurch - Kaikoura (B, D)
Day 9
Christchurch - Kaikoura (B, D)
Begin your day with a visit to the International Antarctic Centre, where you will embark on a fascinating journey through modern day Antarctica. Experience the thrill of an Antarctic storm, embark on an off-road adventure in a Hagglund vehicle, befriend a husky and mingle with the penguins. Depart Christchurch and travel along the East Coast to the seaside village of Kaikōura.
Sudima Kaikoura
A great location, across the road from the ocean and close to the centre of town.
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10
Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington (B, SD)
Day 10
Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington (B, SD)
Travel north to Blenheim and visit the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, home to one of the largest private collections of WW1 Aircraft, brought to life in sets created by the internationally acclaimed WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. Continue to Picton, where you will board the Interislander Ferry and experience the comfort and intimate setting of the Premium Lounge. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you travel through the Marlborough Sounds to Wellington. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner including selected beverages with your newfound friends.
Hotel Intercontinental Wellington
A central Wellington location close to all the city's main sights.
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11
Depart Wellington (B)
Day 11
Depart Wellington (B)
Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Inclusions

Attractions Included

  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand*
  • Larnach Castle*
  • Lakes District Museum
  • TranzAlpine Rail Journey
  • International Anarctic Centre
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre*
  • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry, Premium Lounge
  • Christchurch and Dunedin City Sights Tour
    *Guided Tour

Coach Features

  • 20 Business Class seats on a full size coach
  • 2 door access; deidcated seat side storage with tray table; cup holder
  • Restroom; panoramic viewing
  • Daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance

Experiences Included

  • Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
  • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
  • Professional Coach Captain
  • 10 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation
  • 1 four night stay
  • Hotel porterage
  • 1 cruise
  • 1 rail journey
  • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
  • Optional Activities
  • Ultimate Documentation Pack
  • BONUS Grand Pacific Tours Tour Jacket

Airshow Inclusions

  • 3 Day Warbirds Over Wanaka Gold Pass
  • Grandstand seating
  • Exclusive marquee access with CCTV
  • Souvenir Gold Cap and Badge
  • Airshow Programme
  • Opportunity to walk the flight line
  • Complimentary drink voucher
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and water throughout the Airshow

Meals Included

  • 10 cooked breakfasts
  • 9 sumptuous dinners including a pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 1 specialty dinner: Intimate Farewell Dinner, selected beverages Wellington
  • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle
  • Enjoy GPT Wine Time (discounted drinks)
    Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

Visited Locations

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch is an fascinating city to explore. It was once a historic garden city. Since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes it has turned into a fascinating city of regeneration and growth.
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  • Aoraki Mount Cook
    Aoraki / Mount Cook, standing at 3,724 metres, is the highest mountain in New Zealand. It is  located within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
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  • Wanaka
    Wanaka is a lively resort town surrounded by some stunning alpine scenery. It offers a picture-perfect location and easy access to the outdoors. The town has the buzz of a genuine alpine town and is the ultimate hub for outdoor adventures. 
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  • Queenstown
    Queenstown is a stunning resort town, renowned for its beauty and wealth of adventure activities, it sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps mountains, Queenstown is also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
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  • Franz Josef
    Franz Josef is the name of both the glacier and the nearby village. The small but lively Franz Josef Waiau village is surrounded by lush rainforest with the high snow-capped Alps rising above it.
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  • Hokitika
    Hokitika is a historic town in the West Coast region of NZ's South Island. Close to the mouth of the Hokitika River, this character-filled town is 40 kilometres south of Greymouth.H
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  • Arthur’s Pass
    A small alpine village of Arthur's Pass is located between Canterbury and the West Coast of the South Island. Climbing to more than 900 metres through Arthur's Pass National Park, it is the highest and most spectacular pass across the Southern Alps.
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  • Kaikoura
    There are few places on earth like Kaikōura. A small coastal village, with a relaxed beachside vibe, it has some stunning views of both mountains and sea. And it offers to enjoy the bounty of the sea whether eating local kai moana or encountering local sale sea life off the coast.
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  • Blenheim
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  • Picton
    Right in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds you will find Picton. This picturesque port town is home to great cafés, restaurants, galleries and specialty shops. It is the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
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  • Wellington
    Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and the location of our parliament. Located at the bottom of the North Island it sits on the Cook Straight, which divides the North and South Islands.  Strong winds through the Cook Strait give it the nickname "Windy Wellington".
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Attractions

  • Airforce Museum of New Zealand
    The Air Force Museum of New Zealand had its origins in the RNZAF Historical Centre. Today, the Museum covers 37 hectares of land and spreads across six buildings. It is a world class cultural institution, employing a team of over 30 professional staff, and attracting around 150,000 visitors per year.
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  • Lakes District Museum
    Arrowtown's Lakes District Museum was established in 1948 as a Centennial of Otago project. Appropriately set in the former gold mining town, the museum started life in the billiard rooms of the Ballarat Hotel. It then shifted to the current home, the former Bank of New Zealand building, in 1955.
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  • Tranzalpine Rail Journey
    Enjoy a very special view of the South Island’s striking natural landscape. Take the Tranz Alpine train between Christchurch and Greymouth. See epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.
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  • Cloudy Bay Estate
    Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into Marlborough’s wine region. At the time, it was an almost unimaginable place to set-up a vineyard. But Cloudy Bay’s founder — David Hohnen — saw its potential to produce great wine and invested in the best land of the region.
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  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    Near Blenheim Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre offers a fascinating insight into the history of war in the air. It features one of the world’s largest private collections of Great War aircraft and artifacts in dramatic displays created by Sir Peter Jackson's Wingnut Films, with mannequins by Weta Workshop. A second exhibition opened in 2016 and features stories and aircraft from World War II.
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  • Interislander Cook Strait Ferry
    Considered one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world, The Interislander is one of The Great Journeys of New Zealand. It is New Zealand's original Cook Strait ferry, sailing between Wellington and Picton several times a day connecting the North & South Islands' road and rail networks.
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Available Dates

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31 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
$ 9299.00 - $ 12049.00
$ 8555.00 - $ 11085.00
11 Day Ultimate Warbirds over Wanaka
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