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Hockey, Netball & Rugby Tour 2019, New Zealand & Cook Islands Gowerton School Hockey, Netball & Rugby Tour 2019, New Zealand & Cook Islands Quote Number: GWS383785 Departing: 22 Jul 2019 Duration: 22 nights Returning: 11 Aug 2019 Board basis: Mixed Transport: Flight Price per person: £4458 Quote valid until 31 Jan 2017 YOUR ITINERARY Provisional itinerary Monday 22 July Assemble at London Heathrow Airport three hours prior to your Air New Zealand ight to Christchurch via Auckland departing at 1615 hrs. Overnight: In Flight Tuesday 23 July Overnight: In f light Wednesday 24 July On arrival into Christchurch at 0825 hrs meet your coach and enjoy a Sightseeing Tour before undertaking a Training Session afterwards a Lunch will be included before you transfer to your hotel where you will be based for the first night. Overnight: Christchurch Hotel , Bed & Breakf ast Thursday 25 July This morning undertake a Training Session before meeting your rst set of hosts who will have arranged a two night billeted stay. Included Excursion: Training Session Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Friday 26 July This morning enjoy some local sightseeing before returning to your hosts to play the rst matches of the tour. Matches 1: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 1: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School Matches 1: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 27 July This morning depart your hotel and continue on your journey to Queenstown where you will be be based for the following two nights. Overnight: Queenstown Hotel Bed & Breakf ast Sunday 28 July Today you will take part in the Triple Challenge which combine three amazing activities: an exhilarating jet boat ride on the world-famous Shotover Jet, an action packed helicopter ride and an adrenaline fuelled white water rafting adventure Included Excursion: Triple Challenge Overnight: Queenstown Hotel Bed & Breakf ast Monday 29 July Depart your hotel and continue on your journey to Alexandra where you will meet your next set of billets who will have arranged a two night billeted stay. Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Tuesday 30 July This morning enjoy some local sightseeing before returning to your hosts to play the rst matches of the tour. Matches 2: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 2: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School Matches 2: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Wednesday 31 July This morning depart your hosts and return to Queenstown Airport where you will check in for your flight to Wellington departing at 1330 hrs. On arrival at 1440 hrs meet your coach and transfer to your hotel where you will be based for the following two nights. Overnight: Wellington Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Thursday 1 August This morning you will visit Te Papa Museum which is the National Museum of New Zealand, exhibition highlights include the story of Maori in New Zealand to the national art collection and even a virtual bungy jump. This afternoon you will play the next set of matches. Matches 3: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 3: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School Matches 3: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School Included Excursion: Te Papa Museum Overnight: Wellington Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Friday 2 August Depart Wellington and continue on to Palmerston North where you will stay for one night at the Massey University / International Rugby Academy of New Zealand. After settling in you will undertake a Pro Coaching Session using the onsite facilities. Included Excursion: Training Session Overnight: IRANZ, Dinner, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 3 August Today you will play the next matches Matches 4: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 4: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School Matches 4: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School Overnight: IRANZ, Dinner, Bed & Breakf ast Sunday 4 August This morning depart your accommodation and continue on your journey to Rotorua where you will be based for one night. This evening included for you is a Cultural Show and Hangi meal. Included Excursion:Cultural Show & Hangi Meal Overnight:Princes Gate Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Monday 5 August Today included for you is a visit to Te Puia which is New Zealand’s living Maori cultural centre, situated in the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley , Te Puia’s 60 hectare site is home to the a Maori Arts and Craft Institute, a live kiwi enclosure and the world famous Pohutu Geyser plus more than 500 natural geothermal wonders. This afternoon you will vis it Agrodome which offers a unique farm experience and some of the most fun activities in Rotorua also included is a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park where you learn about New Zealand’s fascinating natural history and even meet a kiwi. In the late afternoon meet your hosst who will have arranged a two night billeted stay. Included Excursion:Te Puia / Agrodome & Rainbow Springs Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Tuesday 6 August Today you will play your next set of matches Matches 5: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 5: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School Matches 5: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Wednesday 7 August This morning transfer to Auckland where you will enjoy a Harbour Cruise on Ocean going yacht s. Lunch is included. You may also wish to visit Kelly Tarltons Sealife Aquarium before you check into your hotel where you will be based for one night. Included Excursion: Harbour Cruise & Lunch Overnight: Auckland Hotel Bed & Breakf ast Thursday 8 August Depart your hotel and transfer to Auckland Airport for your ight to Raratonga departing at 0930 hrs. Cross International Date Line On arrival into Raratonga at 1530 hrs, transfer to your accommodation where you will be based for four nights.This afternoon you can relax on the beach or subject to availability enjoy some time at a local school. Overnight: Edgewater Resort, Bed & Breakf ast Friday 9 August Today you will play the final matches of the tour. Matches 6: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School Matches 6: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School After the match you will enjoy a traditional " Umu", which is an earth oven, feast of pork, fish, chicken and vegetables steamed for hours on hot volcanic stones. Included Excursion: Umu Overnight: Edgewater Resort, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 10 August Today you will undertake a Muri Lagoon Cruise, where you will enjoy snorkeling and a BBQ lunch, Tonight an Evening Meal will be arranged before you return to Raratonga Airport where you will check in for your flight to London Heathrow via Los Angeles departing at 2345 hrs. Included Excursion: Muri Lagoon Cruise & Lunch/ Evening Meal Overnight: In Flight Sunday 11 August On arrival in Los Angeles at 1135 hrs connect with your flight departing at 1700 hrs. Overnight: In Flight Monday 12 August Arrive at London Heathrow Airport at 1130 hrs, collect your luggage and clear airport authorities before departing for home. PRICE & INCLUSIONS Price Tour inclusions £4458.00 - Based on 60 paying & 7 free places Flights & Taxes £1800.00 - tour manager business class supplement Scheduled flights in Economy Class including all current airport taxes and fuel surcharges currently £647.00. IMPORTANT NB: Please note that taxes are constantly We protect you against exchange rate fluctuations once you book. changing. If there is any difference in the above figures at the time of your final invoice you will either be charged for the additional amount or receive a credit. Never beaten on service, quality or price - Part of our price promise Baggage Based on current prices and availability Allowance of 23kgs of checked in hold baggage per person and one item of carry on baggage per person in compliance with airline’s baggage policy. Accommodation Accommodation as follows for the students sharing twin and/or triple rooms. and staff sharing twin rooms. An additional fee will apply if any extra single rooms are required. Christchurch Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Queenstown Hotel 2 nights Bed & Breakfast Wellington Hotel 2 nights Bed & Breakfast IRANZ 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Rotorua Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Auckland Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Edgewater Resort 3 nights Bed & Breakfast Billeting Six nights billeting for the students, with staff located in a hotel on a bed & breakfast basis. Transportation Return airport/hotel transfers, matches and return transfers to any included excursions in an executive air conditioned coach. Fixtures Five Hockey matches and Six Rugby & Netball matches as set out in the itinerary Excursions Training Session Lunch in Christchurch Triple Challenge Te Papa High Performance Coaching Session Te Puai Hangi Show & Meal Agrodome Rainbow Springs Auckland Harbour Cruise & Lunch Umu meal Muri Lagoon Cruise & BBQ End of Tour Meal Tour Kit 3 x Raging Bull Team Kit Bags Raging Bull Holdall or Rucksack per person For Staff Raging Bull Polo Shirt and Contract Hoodie Tour Managers Pack Including a Tour Managers Bag and all relevant documentation. 24 Hour Assistance Whilst on tour. Health and Safety The Edwin Doran Health & Safety department can assist schools in completing their own Risk Assessments. Excluded Additional meals - can be arranged on request. Visas/Entry Tax - you are responsible for ensuring all tour party members have the required visa for your destination. Insurance - comprehensive insurance available on request. NEW ZEALAND & COOK ISLANDS Why New Zealand & Cook Islands ? New Zealand allows you to combine great rugby with spectacular sightseeing for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rugby is very strong in New Zealand but don’t be discouraged – not every Kiwi is an All Black! There is plenty of scope to play at different levels, especially with some of the smaller schools.
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