Grand Pacific Tour Reviews

We really enjoyed the Signature North Island Tour with Grand Pacific Tours. We found the coach to be extremely comfortable with heaps of leg room. The hotels were all excellent. We had great weather throughout the tour. We really enjoyed the Hobbiton Tour and lunch. We had no idea about the Lord of the Rings movies or books but the guide was really ...read more engaging and made the Tour really enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the cruise of the Bay of Islands out to the Hole in the Rock. We had a great bunch of fellow travellers and we were all mixed ages. We would differently travel with Grand Pacific Tours again In the Future. Georgie and then Grace made the booking process really easy. Georgie and then Grace were always really quick at getting back with answers to any questions that we had. We will differently book with Global Journeys again in the future.

The whole trip was amazing but in particular, beautiful Bay of Islands, geysers of Rotorua, Te Papa Museum in Wellington, the Coastal Pacific Rail Journey from Picton, the Tranzalpine train journey, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, viewing magnificent snow covered alps, Larnarch Castle at Dunedin. We would definitely travel with Grand Pacific ...read more again and book online with Global Journeys again as our booking was handled well with no hiccups and a very comprehensive itinerary. Tips for future travellers? I would have liked to have experienced the optional extra Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa and the luge ride which was included in our itinerary in Rotorua. (Was worried about my arthritic back but should not have been concerned as the way down was bump free!!). Accommodation was very good as most hotels were situated in the centre of the city and very comfortable. We travelled in September-October and had good weather. Our fellow travellers were very easy to get on with. We really enjoyed their company.

We were looking at another classy coach trip having been on 2 previous, one in South Africa and the other in UK. We chose New Zealand and Grand Pacific because of the itinerary, being able to spend 2 days in one place, majority meals and a lot of extras were included, hence saving on extra excursions. Having the coach driver organizing numbers for ...read more the tours and the participants paying direct to the vendor, we thought was terrific as the UK trip the guide was charging a fee for organizing. This trip ticked all the boxes. The only downfall was that twice we had to stay at accommodation in Christchurch which was below the standard that other accommodation facilities we had visited. Hopefully Grand Pacific will take note of the reviews and look for a better place.

We usually book our own trips and were told that we had to go through Global Journeys in Australia or New Zealand. We chose Australia. I believe when you use a Travel Agent, they do everything for you. No problems, no stress. I had noticed that there was an irregularity in the departure from Christchurch to Perth. Our transport was organised for the day we were suppose to fly out, yet our fly out day was the next day. There was a bit of confusion and a "typo" was blamed for the error and yet we had to pay for the alteration to the booking. My husband was fuming and a verbal altercation ensued. He wanted to speak to the Manager and was told that the agent was the Manager. It was a bit of a bad taste left in the mouth. Time passed and we were asked to change departure time from Christchurch due to the connecting flight (so there was plenty of time), no problems didn't cost anything that was a bonus. I was looking at the booking again and noticed that there was a error in the departure time from Perth, the booking was reflecting a time of 29:50 hours. I asked the agent to check and after a few emails to clarify the typo. The agent has since been made up to Managing Director, thought she owned the Company. Another agent was assigned to our booking and there was no problems.

(CEO. Thanks for your feedback Bernard and Tracey, and we're really happy you enjoyed your journey through NZ - Grand Pacific are fantastic operators as can be seen with the other reviews we receive. We've taken onboard your feedback regarding your flight timing issue. In a perfect world we'd all have no problems and no stress and hopefully next time that's the case! Cheers Campbell)

The title of a well known song ‘Trains, and Boats and Planes’ has one missing element - Coach. Travelling the length of the North Island, across the strait, then the length of the South Island in a 20 seat Premium Coach was certainly an awesome and beautiful experience. Looking out with almost a 360 deg view enabled each passenger the opportunity to ...read more capture the natural, pristine and occasional rugged beauty of NZ. Coupled with a very efficient capable Coach Driver and Tour Guide made the journey an everlasting memorable adventure. We would certainly recommend this means of a NZ holiday offered by GPT that did include all modes of transport - planes, trains, boats and coach, and even walking/strolling. Booking the holiday through Global Journeys was a trouble free and efficient experience which comes highly recommended. All in all an EXCELLENT and everlasting holiday experience - thank you GJ and GPT.

This was our third coach trip with Grand Pacific having previously done both Islands on what was then called the mid range tour. Last year we completed the Ultimate Tour of the South Island and followed with the Ultimate Tour of the North Island this year. We have nothing but good to say in relation to our trips with Grand Pacific and would highly ...read more recommend either of the Ultimate Tours with a slight leaning towards the South Island. Having said that, our driver / guide (Megan Forrest) was outstanding and very professional & knowledgeable in all aspects. All included meals were of a very high standard. We as a group of 20 mixed very well with no complaints. The standard of vehicles for our pick up in Auckland and drop off in Wellington was 5 star. Our booking experience with Global Journeys was without a hitch and we would certainly use them again.

I’ve been back just over a week from my wonderful trip to NZ - & promised I’d let you know how my tour with Grand Pacific went. I think the words “amazing & fantastic” would cover it & I highly recommend this tour to anyone. Paying extra to do the Ultimate Tour was well worth while. Our driver & tour leader Lyndsay was excellent, very knowledgeable, ...read more organised & funny, & we knew exactly what we were doing & when we were doing it. His driving skills with that big, magnificent coach were superb!

Our hotels were of a very high standard (the best of them all being “Distinction Dunedin” - where we each had a suite of 3 rooms & our own washing machine & dryer!). The only complaint heard re our hotels was that a couple of the showers were over baths - which for access & safety reasons, were not favoured by some of the older travellers in our group. Our meals & choice of courses was wonderful - from our buffet breakfasts to our 3 course dinners each night, there was always a wonderful choice that showcased the very best of NZ food. I’m sure we all put on weight (& I’m very glad I packed some elastic waisted pants!!).

The itinerary was well paced & thought out, with so many of NZ’s main attractions & stunning scenery included & there was plenty of opportunity to do optional extras during free time. Having two night stays in some places was great & we always had regular opportunities to stretch our legs & use the loos when travelling. As with all group tours, I imagine the people you’re travelling with can make a huge difference to your enjoyment of it - & I was lucky to be blessed with a fantastic group of 19 other travellers from all around the globe. Everyone mixed, we all got on well, had many laughs & all watched out for each other, & as a first time older solo traveller (I lost my husband 2 years ago) - this really made my trip.

I do remember telling my husband some years back that you’d never ever find me on one of those “geriatric coach tours” - but things change, & I’ve now done it & absolutely loved it!! Only problem is that this tour has set the bar very high for any future tours I may do! Thanks so much for organising it for me Georgie.

Our coach catering for 32 passengers was the perfect size enabling true comfort throughout the tour. An enjoyable group of travelling companions. Hotels were comfortable but we were disappointed to encounter non stand-alone showers on a number of occasions. Standing inside a bath did not feel safe. We struck the lottery having Brenda as our tour guide ...read more and Alex as our driver. Nothing was too much effort and they are certainly wonderful ambassadors for the Company. We hope to travel with Global Journeys again and look forward to Tracey once again being our booking agent.

Everything about this trip was fabulous. The tour operator (Linda with Grand Pacific), the accommodations, the food, and that amazing luxury coach! All of the locations were breathtaking. We met some wonderful people -- we all got along so well that we are all still in touch. We would love to tour with this company again. (GJ. Fantastic photo Pamela ...read more and Craig!)

Excellent trip, well looked after by Global Journeys then could not fault Grand Pacific Tours for our tour. All that was mapped out for us happened without any issues. Would recommend to any persons wishing to holiday, especially to New Zealand.

We booked a tour with Grad Pacific tours through Hannah at Global Journeys and it was luxury all the way on an ultimate New Zealand small group touring coach and it was the best holiday we have ever had. We did not want to come home and We will be going again next year as All the people we travelled with were great to get along with and every person ...read more organizing the tours were very professional.

I travelled with my friend to NZ for this tour of both the North and South islands. It was a wonderful holiday and very well organised. The Tour Leader Jo Moore and Coach Captain Andrew Brown were exceptional. The inclusion of two day stays scattered through the tour was welcomed. I was getting a bit over the daily pack/unpack/wake-up calls and bags ...read more out. The accommodation was very good. All in all it was a fabulous holiday and I would thoroughly recommend Grand Pacific Tours.

Excellent trip. I am a solo traveller and in the past this meant being relegated to smaller and lesser rooms etc despite paying extra - not so here, accommodation was enjoyable and comfortable. I was also lucky as there were a great bunch of people on our trip. Great fun and beautiful scenery. We were kept suitably entertained on our journey by both ...read more Paul and Malcolm - who shared their knowledge and appreciation of the beautiful South Island. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing tour through the highlights of New Zealand. Tour guide and bus drivers were fabulous and organised everything really well. Tour participants were all lovely - overall a fabulous holiday and would definitely recommend to anyone!

This was an excellent tour - well paced, encompassing great scenery and with three relaxing cruises to enjoy. Accommodation was very good, with helpful staff and comfortable rooms. There was an occasional glitch with new or untrained staff, but that is the way of it in Covid recovery times. The Ultimate coach was very good, although the seating needs ...read more to be re- thought to give room for leg rests to be used. Highly recommended with obvious attention to detail by Grand Pacific.

Large group of 48 - absolute amazing time, great food, great accomodation, great people.... Krissy tour leader was exceptional. Can't recommend her enough. Tour content was amazing - especially liked the 2 night stays in most places. Well done.

Our tour with Grand Pacific, was a signature tour with an extremely comfortable bus, and a group of approximately 30. Although arriving a day early and leaving New Zealand a day after the tour ended we were provided with airport transfers which were prompt and efficient.

We toured both the south and the north island and were looked after very well ...read more by the tour guide and bus driver. We saw most of the highlights of New Zealand, a beautiful country with lots to see. The distances travelled on the South island were long, but the scenery beautiful and the hotels comfortable. North island was less arduous, and the scenery again beautiful but different to the South. The booking process with Hannah as usual was pleasant and efficient.

Having done this trip previously I kind of knew what to expect. This time around I took my wife for a belated honeymoon. While we both enjoyed the tour it was a bit difficult for my wife especially with the early morning wake ups which you had to expect when you are on an organised tour. She also found the options available for the breakfast and dinner ...read more buffet didn’t really cater for her too much but she is a fussy eater but I had no issues with the food. I ate everything and put on a few kilos to show for it. Overall the trip was great. We met lots of great people & the tour director and driver were really helpful and friendly and the views everywhere we went were amazing - a photographer’s dream!

The Grand Pacific Classic Showcase tour of New Zealand was absolutely fantastic. The tour was well organized and the optional activities well worth doing. The accommodation was great and meals enjoyable. Our Tour Director arranged everything and our coach drivers were amazing. A coach tour is an enjoyable way to see the country and make friends. New ...read more Zealand is a beautiful country with so many exciting adventures. Georgie at Global Journeys managed the booking and kept us updated in difficult times due to Covid but I would certainly recommend them for any travel arrangements.

Grand pacific arranged a great trip for us and we would have no hesitation about travelling the Grand Pacific again. In our opinion, Early Autumn is the best time of year to do this trip. The accommodation was great and of a high standard. Our fellow travellers were a mix of great people from several countries around the world, which made a good mix ...read more of people who all got on well together. Our coach drivers commentary and service was excellent, which just made the trip REALLY GREAT. Many thanks to all that helped arrange this trip and service.

Grand Pacific are a very well organised tour company and give a great overview of New Zealand. Our tour guide Kerrie was exceptional and was very good in giving us our next days schedule well in advance as well as each towns attributes on arrival. She cared for all her group. Our coach drivers were very knowledgeable and friendly - always willing to ...read more assist in any way. Accommodation was also very good with luggage being sent to our rooms each day. Great service. Overall would recommend this tour of New Zealand.