Rugby World Cup Tour
New Zealand 2011
Tour Program
Hangi, Hongi and Haka is the theme for the tour down under.
When you sign up to this exclusive package you will have peace of mind knowing that this trip is all about gaining lifelong memories.
Enjoy learning about the Maori whilst partaking in a unique cultural experience. Then sit back and feel the energy of the haka reverberating across the country as New Zealand plays host to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Due to a number of factors including the length of time people are able to be absent from work, financial constraints, the availability of test matches and personal preferences regarding accommodation, two itineraries are proposed. The final selection will be based on the preferences of the majority.
The travel schedule is subject to change to ensure maximum benefit to all registered travellers. The itinerary will be confirmed in November 2010 and all registrants will be notified by email.
Registration of Interest
Soon you will be able to register your interest here. In the meantime if you would like to email me please use the contact form at the end of this program.
SEPTEMBER
Friday 11 (Arrive Christchurch, NZ)
Accommodation 2 Bedroom Apartment (4 People 2 per room): Amross Court Motor Lodge $50.00pp per night x 4 = $200.00pp
Combined Dinner and Tour Briefing
Saturday 10 MATCH DAY (Match 5, Pool B)
England versus Argentina at Stadium Christchurch, Christchurch
Cost $90.00pp $40.00pc
Sunday 11 (City - Free Day)
Monday 12 (Bus Tour)
Welcome aboard the Christchurch Grand Tour. We will join this luxury coach for an interactive and fun guided tour of Christchurch. The tour will show the best Christchurch has to offer: beautiful parks and gardens, quaint seaside suburbs, English heritage and contemporary architecture, stunning harbour views and the scenery of the Port Hills.
This tour also includes Christchurch's premium attractions - Christchurch Tram ride, Gondola ride to 500 meters above sea level and Punting on the Avon. Duration: 6 hours
Cost $99.00pp $59.00pc. 9.00am to 3:00pm.
Tuesday 13 (Christchurch to Dunedin 361km. Approx travel time non-stop is 5 hours. Anticipated travel time 8-and-a-half hours)
Pick up vehicles:
Jet Boat Tours approximately one hour south of Christchurch.
Originally designed and built in New Zealand, the Hamilton waterjet turbine functions similarly to turbines of the aero industry, taking in and pumping out large volumes of water at high speed to produce thrust. This offers variety and excitement on our way to Dunedin for our next major rugby match. The jetboat ride is a 32km, 35 minute tour along one of New Zealands most pristine rivers.
Cost $68.00pp
Accommodation 2 Bedroom Apartment (4 People 2 per room): Amross Motel Accommodation $50.00pp per night x 3 = $150.00pp
Wednesday 14 MATCH DAY (Match 11, Pool B)
Scotland versus Europe 1 at Carisbrook, Dunedin
Thursday 15 (Free Day)
Friday 16
4-6 hour walk to popular tourist points along Dunedin's scenic highlights including the world renowned "High Road", Soldiers Monument to Larnach Castle. Fantastic views, interesting geological features and birdlife are to be enjoyed while on this walk.
Cost: Free
Bike Tour: Optional at $35.00pp
Saturday 17 (Dunedin to Te Anau 290km approx travel time non-stop 3 hours 50 minutes)
Lunch near the lake (swim for the brave)
Te Anau to Queenstown 171km approx travel time 2 hours, 11 minutes
Accommodation 2 Bedroom Apartment (4 People 2 per room): Quality Inn Hurley's Of Queenstown
Cost $50.00pp per night x 1 = $50.00pp
Sunday 18 (Queenstown to Fox Glacia 330km approx travel time including stops 4 hours 15 minutes)
Helicopter ride to explore the majestic Fox Glacier before flying by the sheer west faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. A snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the magnificent scenery.
Cost $240.00pp. Children under 12 $120. Children under 3 on lap free.
Fox Glacia to Franz Josef 24km approx travel time non-stop 20 minutes
Accommodation 2 Bedroom Apartment (4 People 2 per room): Glacia View Motel
Monday 19 (Franz Josef to Nelson 461km approx travel time including stops 7 hours 15 minutes)
Lunch at Reefton
Arrive Nelson
Accommodation (6 People 3 per room): Baycrest Motor Lodge
Cost $295.99pp per night x 2 = $98.00pp
Tuesday 20 MATCH DAY (Match 20, Pool C)
Italy versus Europe 2 at Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Wednesday 21 (Nelson to Picton 4110km approx travel time including stops 1 hours 33 minutes; Picton to Wellington)
$86.00 per person travelling Picton to Wellington on Inter Islander Arahura including children. Departs 2.25pm arriving Wellington 5.35pm
Arrive Wellington.
Accommodation 3 x 3 Bedroom Apartment (4 people 2 per room): Brentwood Hotel and Conference
Cost $50.00pp per night x 3 = $150.00pp
Thursday 22 (Itinerary Two)
Tour Wellington includes Mt Victoria, Shelly Bay, Te Papa, Cable Car.
Combined Dinner and Tour Briefing.
Friday 23 September MATCH DAY (Match 23, Pool C)
Australia versus USA at Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington.
Saturday 24 (Wellington to Rotorua 452 km approx travel time 6 hours 30 minutes. Anticipated travel time 8-and-a-half hours includes breaks and sightseeing)
Waiouru Lunch.
Taupo Bungy Jump
Cost: $109.00pp
Arrive Rotorua.
Accommodation 3 x 3 Bedroom Apartment (4 people 2 per room): Hotel Novotel
Sunday 25 MATCH DAY (Match 27, Pool D)
Ireland versus Europe 2 at Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Cost: $90 pp, $40 pc
ITINERARY CONTINUES PLEASE CHECK BACK END OF APRIL 2010. FURTHER BOOKINGS ARE CURRENTLY BEING NEGOTIATED.
For more information please contact Darrell by using the contact form in this book.
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