2022-23 Supplier of the Year and Crew Awards

GPT OVERALL TOUR EXPERIENCE 9.11 / 10

Our 2022 / 23 top performing hotels, attractions and crew based on traveller scores

Grand Pacific Tours are delighted to congratulate the outstanding achievements of our dedicated suppliers and crew who continue to provide wonderful holiday memories for our travellers.

“After 2.5 years it was incredible to restart touring on the 1st of September 2022, and whilst the tourism industry remained challenged, the traveller feedback pertaining to their touring experience in New Zealand has exceeded our expectations. We personally thank each supplier, including their extended teams, for their support throughout the 2022 / 23 Season with welcoming our travellers with such kiwi spirit and continuing to provide professional and personalised service. Congratulations to all the award winners for their outstanding achievement including our dedicated Coach Captains and Tour Leaders.”
– Peter Harding, Managing Director, Grand Pacific Tours
 

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

BEST HOTEL:

Ultimate Small Group Touring:
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring:
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
 
Classic Touring: 
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
 
Classic Affordable Touring: 
Rydges Hotel Auckland

BEST ATTRACTION:

Ultimate Small Group Touring:
International Antarctic Centre
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring:
TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak
 
Classic Touring: 
Hobbiton Movie Set with Lunch
 
Classic Affordable Touring: 
TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak

BEST OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:

‘Icing on the Cake’ Experience:
Haast River Safari

COACH CAPTAIN & TOUR LEADER AWARDS

COACH CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR:

Ultimate Small Group Touring: 
Paul Campion 
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring: 
Rod Harris
 
Classic Escorted Group Touring (North Island):
Lindsay Ferguson
 
Classic Escorted Group Touring (South Island):
Kenny Thoresen

TOUR LEADER OF THE YEAR:

Krissy Higgan

COLE MARSH 'RISING STAR':

Megan Forrest 
Coach Captain