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When it comes to big adventures and breathtaking landscapes, nothing beats New Zealand.
And if you've been dreaming about experiencing it all Grand Pacific Tours and Celebrity Cruises are combining the best of land and sea for an unmissable adventure.
Grand Pacific Tours Managing Director Peter Harding says by combining a 10-night scenic coach tour of New Zealand's "must-do" attractions on both islands with a 12-night cruise across the Tasman on board the luxurious Celebrity Solstice travellers will see the absolute best of New Zealand.
"Not only can travellers enjoy the sophisticated Celebrity Solstice complete with award winning cuisine, world class entertainment and luxurious amenities but also see the best of the country's iconic attractions and stunning scenery not included on the cruise," Mr Harding said.
"Accompanied by a tour guide throughout your trip, your journey will be stress-free as you learn about facts, myths and legends of New Zealand, whilst having many laughs along the way," he said.
"While on land, you will visit sights and iconic locations in the comfort of a modern coach, complete with panoramic windows, air-conditioning, reclining seats, a restroom and two-door access."
Travellers can choose to fly from either Hobart or Launceston to Christchurch where they will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative.
Coach tour highlights in the the South Island include travelling along the west coast to marvel at the snow-capped Southern Alps, boarding New Zealand's finest inland rail journey, the world-renowned TranzAlpine, to take in the stunning mountains and vast Canterbury plains, and spending time in breathtaking natural beauty surrounding Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka.
After flying to Auckland travellers will enjoy a coach tour that takes to the Hobbiton movie set, the 328-metre Sky Tower, Sculptureum Gardens and Galleries and the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua for an intimate Maori cultural experience.
Following the coach tour, travellers will board the internationally-acclaimed Celebrity Solstice in Auckland to relax in their spacious Deluxe Staterooms that come complete with private balconies.
Highlights of the cruise include discovering New Zealand's most spectacular natural wonders in the Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and Dusky Sound followed by relaxed cruising across the Tasman to Sydney and Melbourne.
New Zealand is a truly unique place full of captivating landscapes and sensational culture and there's never been a better way to see it all in style.