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Spend a couple of days exploring Auckland before the 1st Test in Hamilton. Stay on the beautiful Bay of Plenty and visit Rotorua en-route to the 2nd Test in Wellington at the famous Basin Reserve. Optional extensions (also fully hosted) available to stunning Queenstown and/or the gorgeous Bay of Islands. |
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Double/Twin |
£ 3,650 |
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Single |
£ 4,695 |
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Premium Economy Upgrade |
£ 1,495 |
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Business Class Upgrade |
£ 2,695 |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Fri 29 Feb |
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Depart London Heathrow at 21:15 on Air New Zealand flight NZ038 |
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Sat 1 Mar |
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Arrive in Hong Kong at 17:00. Depart at 19:00 |
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Sun 2 Mar |
Crowne Plaza, Auckland |
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Arrive in Auckland at 10:45. Coach transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel. Remainder of day at leisure |
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Mon 3 Mar |
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Full day tour of Auckland and Waiheke Island, including visits to two wineries.
Welcome Cocktail Party this evening |
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Tue 4 Mar |
Novotel Tainui, Hamilton |
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Morning at leisure. This afternoon we depart by coach to Hamilton (1½-2 hours) enjoying commentary en-route and a city orientation on arrival.
Check into the Novotel Tainui for the next 5 nights. |
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Wed 5 - Sun 9 Mar |
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1st Test, Seddon Park, Hamilton
Easy 20 minute walk to the ground. Return transfers also available |
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Sun 9 Mar |
Sebel Trinity Wharf, Tauranga |
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After the match, we transfer by coach to Tauranga (approx. 90 mins) and check in to the Sebel Trinity Wharf Hotel |
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Mon 10 Mar |
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Full day trip to Rotorua, visiting the famous Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and geysers and Waimungu Thermal Valley.
This evening enjoy a traditional Maori “Hangi” meal and cultural show |
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Tue 11 Mar |
Holiday Inn, Wellington |
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Transfer by coach from Tauranga to Rotorua to depart on Air New Zealand flight NZ8583 to Wellington at 15:25. Upon arrival into Wellington at 16:30, transfer and check into the Holiday Inn
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Wed 12 Mar |
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Full day tour of Wellington and surrounds, including a guided tour of New Zealand’s renowned national museum – Te Papa
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Thu 13 - Mon 17 Mar |
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2nd Test, Basin Reserve, Wellington
Return match transfers daily |
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Sat 15 Mar |
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Celebrity Cricket function this evening.
Enjoy canapés & drinks whilst hearing from and chatting personally with our guest, NZ legend, Sir Richard Hadlee |
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Mon 17 Mar |
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Farewell dinner this evening, including 3 courses and drinks |
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Tue 18 Mar |
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Depart for Auckland on Air New Zealand flight NZ476 at 19:30.
Arrive Auckland at 20:30 to connect with Air New Zealand NZ039 to London Heathrow |
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Wed 19 Mar |
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Arrive Hong Kong at 06:15. Depart Hong Kong at 08:15.
Arrive London Heathrow at 13:35 |
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Alternatively, continue on our Bay of Islands and/or
Queenstown optional extensions and
depart New Zealand on 23 or 28 March, and/or enjoy a leisurely return home by
breaking the journey with a Hong Kong stopover. |
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HOTEL
Crowne Plaza Auckland – 4+ Star
Located in the centre of the city, the Crowne Plaza offers unforgettable views of ‘The City of Sails’ from all its rooms. Built above a unique boutique shopping complex ‘Atrium on Elliot’, the hotel is just a short stroll from the famous Sky Tower and harbour area. Facilities include a health and fitness centre, sauna, restaurant and 24 hour room service. Rooms are very well appointed and include touches such as bathrobes and free newspapers.
Crictours 4 star hotel accommodation in Auckland
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HOTEL
Novotel Tainui, Hamilton – 4 Star
 As
the only luxury hotel in Hamilton, we will have the privilege of
sharing the Novotel Tainui with all the main participants
involved in the Test match. Located in the heart of the city,
the hotel features an award winning restaurant and a health club
with gym, sauna, spa and beauty therapies available. Best of
all, the cricket ground – Seddon Park – is just 20 minutes walk
from the hotel (as opposed to 1½ - 2 hours by coach from
Auckland!)
http://www.accorhotels.com
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HOTEL
Sebel Trinity Wharf, Tauranga – 4 Star
 Located
around 90 minutes from Hamilton, this new hotel is the only
internationally branded hotel in this sunny Bay of Plenty region
and has been built in a stunning over-water position, to take
advantage of the magnificent views of Tauranga Harbour.
Facilities include a swimming pool and gym, whilst rooms are
equipped to a high standard and include mini bar and separate
bath & shower.
http://www.mirvachotels.com.au
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HOTEL
Holiday Inn, Wellington – 4+ Star
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Holiday Inn, Wellington is located near Lambton Quay and has
spectacular views over the Harbour. Leisure facilities include
an indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. The restaurant and bar is
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service is available
24 hours a day. Room facilities include a kitchenette area,
individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer and mini
bar.
www.ichotelsgroup.com
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