Premium Sport Tours - New Zealand Cricket Tour 2010

New Zealand Cricket Tour - March - April, 2010

Cricket director Keith Stackpole The New Zealand cricket tour, for many of us can be the tour of a lifetime, and this being our third supporters trip there, makes the planning and preparation a lot easier, as it all comes back to experience. I have been a host on most of these fabulous cricket experiences to all parts of the world, and I once again look forward to you joining us on our tour to the "Land of the Long White Cloud". Test matches between our two cricketing countries really only began in earnest thirty years ago and I was fortunate to score the first ever test century between the two nations. Little did I realise at the time that just five tests down the track that I would make a pair of ducks in the Auckland clash which incidentally became my last international appearance.
Over the past couple of decades Australia v New Zealand test matches have been hard fought affairs with the Kiwis always rising to the occasion, particularly in front of their home crowds. In addition to the cricket being played, New Zealand is a wonderful, friendly, and picturesque country to tour, so I do hope you can join us on yet another exciting cricket tour where enjoyment is assured and many everlasting friendships and memories occur. Hope you can join us in 2010. Stacky

Tour Itinerary

Thu 18 March: Australia - Wellington
Depart your capital city for flights to New Zealand's capital, Wellington. On arrival transfer to our hotel, the Novotel. This evening we have a welcome drinks party.

Fri 19 March: Wellington
Transfer to the Basin Reserve for the 1st day of the first Test.

Sat 20 March: Wellington
Transfer to the Basin Reserve for the 2nd day of the first Test.

Sun 21 March: Wellington
Transfer to the Basin Reserve for the 3rd day of the first Test.

Mon 22 March: Wellington
Transfer to the Basin Reserve for the 4th day of the first Test.

Tue 23 March: Wellington
Transfer to the Basin Reserve for the 5th day of the first Test.

Wed 24 March: Wellington - Rotorua
After breakfast, we transfer to Rotorua by coach and this evening enjoy a traditional Maori hangi dinner and show.

Thu 25 March: Rotorua
Today is free to explore the national park of Wai-O-Tapu famous for its geothermal fields and geysers.

Fri 26 March: Rotorua - Hamilton
After breakfast transfer to Hamilton, and en route we visit the Waitamo glow worm caves and grotto, with a guided tour.

Sat 27 March: Hamilton
1st day of the second Test at Seddon Park.

Sun 28 March: Hamilton
2nd day of the second Test at Seddon Park.

Mon 29 March: Hamilton
3rd day of the second Test at Seddon Park.

Tue 30 March: Hamilton
4th day of the second Test at Seddon Park.

Wed 31 March: Hamilton
5th day of the second Test at Seddon Park.
At the end of play we will return to our hotel before transferring to Auckland for 1 nights accommodation.

Thu 01 Apr: Auckland - Queenstown
We will transfer to Auckland Airport and for those going home, your flight back to Australia. For those taking the optional tour, our flight heads to Queenstown. On arrival at Queenstown, we transfer to our hotel Rydges.

Fri 02 Apr: Auckland - Queenstown
A free day with lots of options, perhaps a tour or flight to Milford Sound or the Skyline gondola.

Sat 03 Apr: Queenstown
Another free day, perhaps, a jet boat ride or a bungee jump.

Sun 04 Apr: Queenstown - Lake Tekapo
Enjoy the stunning scenery that the South Island is famous for on our transfer by coach to Lake Tekapo and our overnight stay at Peppers Resort. Perhaps a scenic flight around Mt Cook.

Mon 05 Apr: Lake Tekapo - Christchurch
This morning we continue our drive through the South Island up to the southern capital of Christchurch.

Tue 06 Apr: Christchurch
A free day to explore Christchurch at your leisure, and this evening we have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Wed 07 Apr: Christchurch - Australia
Today transfer to the airport for our flights back home to Australia.

Tour Cost - Price Per Person
Tour	Twin	Single
Cricket Tour Departing From Australia 18 March, 2010	$3,990.00	$5,190.00
Optional Add-On Tour Departing 1 April, 2010	$1,390.00	$1,890.00

Tour Inclusions
Return economy class international airfares from Melbourne, and Sydney, travelling with Air New Zealand. Internal flights with Air New Zealand. Accommodation throughout in first class hotels, including breakfasts each day. Traditional Maori diner and show in Rotorua. Waitamo cave and grotto tour with boat trip and guide. Match tickets for all days, of both Tests. Other meals and functions as detailed in the itinerary. The services of our cricket host Keith Stackpole and an experienced tour leader. Travel kit including polo shirt, and hat.

Tour Exclusions
Airline and airport taxes and charges (aprox $130.00) Items of a personal nature All other meals and drinks unless specified Travel Insurance (strongly recommended).

Tour Conditions
Tour conditions as per our Reservation Form. Deposit of $ 2,000.00 per person, non-refundable. Balance due 18 January, 2010. Airport taxes will be charged at time of ticketing. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance. We recommend that you check with your local doctor as immunizations and medications may be applicable to you.