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Thursday 22 February

Arrival in Auckland

On arrival in Auckland, you will be privately transferred to the Langham hotel to check in for three nights. Remainder of day is at leisure to recover from the long journey.

Friday 23 February blc

Today we take you on a half day tour of the beautiful “City of Sails”, including Bastion Point, Parnell Village and Viaduct Harbour, followed by a relaxing cruise from the harbour and a leisurely lunch.
Join us this evening for our ‘Welcome’ Cocktail Party. Canapés and drinks included.

Saturday 24 February bl

Today we will take a ferry across to the beautiful Waiheke island where we will visit a couple of wineries and enjoy a relaxed lunch (included).

Sunday 25 February b

1^st ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton (Day/Night)

To make the most of our time, this morning we will check out of our Auckland hotel and travel down to Seddon Park, Hamilton (approx. 1.5 hours) for today’s day/night ODI commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the game we will carry on to the Millennium Hotel, Rotorua (approx. 1.5 hours) where your room and luggage will be ready and waiting for a two night stay.

Monday 26 February bd

After yesterday’s long day, we will have a leisurely morning before heading out for a tour of Rotorua including the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see the boiling mud pools, steaming silica terraces and the geyser activity. This evening enjoy a traditional Maori ‘Hangi’ meal and cultural show.

Tuesday 27 February b

Today is free for you to do as you wish. Rotorua offers dozens of optional activities including taking a dip in a thermal pool, having a mud wrap and taking the gondola to the summit of Mt Ngongotaha.

Wednesday 28 February bl

2^nd ODI, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga (Day/Night)

Late morning we will coach across to Tauranga (approx. one hour) for a mooch around the seafront and a leisurely lunch before heading to the 2^nd ODI, which is a day/night game at nearby Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. At the close of play, we will transfer back to Rotorua.

Thursday 01 March b

This morning, enjoy a late check out before we head to Rotorua airport for our afternoon flight to the national capital, Wellington. Upon arrival we check into the Sofitel hotel for a four night stay.

Friday 02 March blc

Join us on a guided day exploring the city of Wellington, the harbour and the surrounding hills. Included is a 90 minute guided tour of the world renowned Te Papa – NZ’s National Museum – as well as a visit to Zealandia – a 225 hectare urban eco-sanctuary of native forest and 40 species of birds. Lunch is included.
This evening, we will host a private ‘Cricket’ cocktail party where you will have the opportunity to hear the opinions of, and meet and chat personally with, our cricket celebrity guest. Drinks & canapéés included.

Saturday 03 March b

3^rd ODI, Wellington (Day/Night)

Enjoy a morning at leisure before either walking the one mile or joining our return coach transfers to the nearby Westpac Stadium.

Sunday 04 March b

Take a day to yourself to do as much or as little as you like in Wellington!

Monday 05 March b

Today we leave the North Island as we fly from Wellington to Dunedin – our first stop on the South Island. On arrival we will transfer to Scenic Hotel Dunedin City where we will check in for a 3 night stay.

Tuesday 06 March bl

Join us for a full day tour of the region, starting with a visit to the Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Heads. Enjoy lunch at the beautiful Glenfalloch Gardens, before a scenic rail journey on board the Taieri Gorge Excursion train from Dunedin to Pukerangi.

Wednesday 07 March b

4^th ODI, Dunedin

Today’s game is at the beautiful University Oval and is a ‘day game’. Return coach transfers included.

Thursday 08 March bl

Today we travel by coach to Christchurch (approx. 5 hours). We make a stop at the fascinating Moeraki boulders, before continuing onto the coastal town of Oamaru. We then travel north to visit the Akaunui Historic House & Gardens where we will enjoy a delicious lunch, before the last leg of our journey into Christchurch to check into the Crowne Plaza hotel for a 3 night stay.

Friday 09 March bl

Join us for a tour of the city of Christchurch. We include punting on the River Avon, and lunch at the Curators House, located in the stunning Botanic Gardens.

Saturday 10 March bd

5^th ODI, Christchurch

Another ‘day game’ awaits – this time at the relatively new cricket ground in Hagley Park. Either walk (just over a mile) or join our return coach transfers.
This evening join us for our celebratory end of tour dinner. Includes 3 courses and drinks.

Sunday 11th March b

Transfer to Christchurch airport to check in for your flight to the UK or continue onto our South Island Highlights Tour