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Opening Pair Tour |
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29 February - 19 March 2008 |
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Spend a couple
of days exploring Auckland before the 1st Test in Hamilton.
Visit the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua for 2 nights 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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Business Class Upgrade |
£ 2,595 |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Fri 29 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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Sat 1 Mar |
In flight |
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Arrive in Singapore at 18:55. Depart at 21:05 on SQ285 (or arrive from
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Sun 2 Mar |
Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland |
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Arrive in Auckland at 11:45. Coach transfer to hotel. Remainder of day
at leisure |
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Mon 3 Mar |
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Full day tour of Auckland and surrounding areas, including Wilderness Tour
and picnic lunch. 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 for Hamilton (1½-2
hours) enjoying commentary and a city orientation on arrival |
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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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Thu 6 Mar |
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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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Sun 9 Mar |
Sebel Trinity Wharf, Tauranga |
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After the match, we transfer by coach to Tauranga |
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Mon 10 Mar |
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Day at leisure, or explore the outstanding beauty of the Bay of Plenty on
an optional tour (supplement payable for optional tours) |
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Tue 11 Mar |
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua |
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Depart Tauranga for Rotorua including 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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Wed 12 Mar |
Holiday Inn, Wellington |
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Early departure from Rotorua at 06:45 on Air New Zealand NZ8635, arrive
Wellington at 07:50. City tour on arrival, 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
Daily return match transfers included |
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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 at 10:00 on Air New Zealand NZ418, arrive Auckland at
11:00 to connect with Singapore Airlines.
Depart Auckland at 13:25 on Singapore Airlines flight SQ286, arrive
Singapore at 18:40.
Depart at 23:20 on SQ322 (or depart at 23:55 on SQ328 for Manchester
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Wed 19 Mar |
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Arrive at London Heathrow at 05:25
(or arrive Manchester International at 06:05) |
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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 Singapore stopover. |
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HOTEL
Stamford Plaza
Hotel, Auckland – 5 Star
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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.
www.stamford.com
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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
 Millennium
Hotel, Rotorua – 4+ Star
Unwind
at this award winning hotel which is conveniently situated in
the heart of the city, overlooking Lake Rotorua. Treat yourself
to a massage or beauty therapy at the spa. Enjoy dinner at the
Restaurant Nikau which is run by celebrity chef Chris Bell.
Other facilities include a heated pool, day spa, sauna and gym.
www.milleniumhotels.co.uk
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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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