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Sat 2 Feb |
In flight |
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Depart London Heathrow at 22:15 on Singapore Airlines SQ321 (or depart
Manchester International at 10:00 on SQ327) |
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Sun 3 Feb |
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Arrive in Singapore at 18:55. Depart at 21:05 on SQ297 (or arrive from
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Mon 4 Feb |
Copthorne Central Hotel, Christchurch |
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Arrive in Christchurch at 11:55
Coach transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure |
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Tue 5 Feb |
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Day at leisure
1st Twenty/20 Jade Stadium, Christchurch 7pm
Return transfers to match included |
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Wed 6 Feb |
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Full day tour including a stunning train journey on the Tranz Alpine
Railway through the southern alps to Arthur's Pass. On arrival,
enjoy jet-boating and lunch on a high country farm. Transfer back to
Christchurch by coach |
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Thu 7 Feb |
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Day at leisure. You may decide to do one of our
optional tours such as
whale watching off Kaikoura (supplement payable) |
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Fri 8 Feb |
Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington |
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Depart Christchurch at 10:30 on Air New Zealand NZ434, arrive Wellington
at 11:15
City orientation tour on arrival. Remainder of day at leisure |
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Sat 9 Feb |
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1st ODI, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Return coach transfers included |
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Sun 10 Feb |
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Full day tour including city tour of Wellington, winery visit, lunch and a
guided tour of New Zealand's renowned national museum - Te Papa |
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Mon 11 Feb |
Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland |
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Depart Wellington at 10:00 on Air New Zealand NZ418, arrive Auckland at
11:00
City orientation tour on arrival, remainder of day at leisure |
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Tue 12 Feb |
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2nd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton (Day/Night)
Return coach transfers from Auckland included (1½-2
hours each way) |
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Wed 13 Feb |
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Celebrity Cricket function this evening. Enjoy canapes and drinks whilst hearing from and chatting personally with New Zealand legend Sir Richard Hadlee |
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Thu 14 Feb |
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Day at leisure. Perhaps take the NZL40 America's Cup Cruise or one of
our other optional tours (supplement payable) |
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Fri 15 Feb |
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3rd ODI, Eden Park, Auckland (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Return coach transfers included |
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Sat 16 Feb |
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua |
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Depart Auckland by coach for Rotorua. Afternoon at leisure. This
evening, enjoy a traditional Mauri "Hangi" meal and cultural show |
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Sun 17 Feb |
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Tour of Rotorua including the famous Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud
pools and geysers and Waimungu Thermal Valley |
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Mon 18 Feb |
Novotel Gardens Hotel, Queenstown |
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Depart Rotorua at 13:30 on Qantas QF4183, arrive Queenstown at 16:20.
Coach transfer to hotel for check-in |
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Tue 19 Feb |
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Full day tour to the truly spectacular Fiordlands National Park, including
a 1 ½ hour cruise in the awesome Milford Sound. Coach transfer is 5
hours each way – but it is well worth it! Optional flights which take
just 40 minutes each way are available for an additional supplement |
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Wed 20 Feb |
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Day at leisure. A chance to enjoy one or more of the many
optional
activities Queenstown has to offer, like the Shotover jet, a thrilling
speed boat trip through river canyons (supplement payable for optional
tours) |
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Thu 21 Feb |
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Further day at leisure This evening, enjoy a fun cruise on the vintage
steam ship, TSS Earnslaw and barbecue buffet dinner |
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Fri 22 Feb |
Copthorne Central, Christchurch |
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Depart Queenstown by coach for the stunning drive to Christchurch making
stops en-route at Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo
Farewell dinner this evening, including 3 courses and drinks |
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Sat 23 Feb |
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5th ODI, Jade Stadium, Christchurch (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Return coach transfers included |
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Sun 24 Feb |
In flight |
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Depart Christchurch at 13:20 on Singapore Airlines SQ298, arrive Singapore
at 18:50.
Depart at 23:20 on SQ322 (or depart at 23:55 on SQ328 for
Manchester International) |
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Mon 25 Feb |
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Arrive London Heathrow at 05:25 (or arrive Manchester International at
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Alternatively, continue on our Bay of Islands optional extension and
depart Auckland on 29 Feb, and/or enjoy a leisurely return home by
breaking the journey with a Singapore stopover. |
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Copthorne
Hotel, Christchurch Central – 4 Star 
The
recently refurbished Stamford Plaza is located in the heart of
Auckland’s CBD, shopping and nightlife district and is just a
few minutes walk from the buzzing harbour area. Facilities
include an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a sauna. Eat and
drink in style at Knights Restaurant and bar or the Kabuki
Teppanyaki Restaurant. Guest rooms are well appointed with
comfortable armchairs, damask bed linen and a large marble
bathroom with separate shower and bath.
Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua – 4+ Star 
Novotel
Gardens Hotel, Queenstown – 4 Star 
