New Zealand

The beautiful and unspoilt islands that make up New Zealand represent the great outdoors at its most spectacular. The scenery is stunning and you can enjoy the beaches, lakes and the adventure activities. Popular pastimes here include bungy jumping; white water rafting and skydiving, while rugby is practically a religion.

Accommodation

Hostel accommodation can be organised in one or more destinations depending on your budget, itinerary and requirements.

Features

A fantastic adventure for sports and activities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Tailor-made tours are recommended for all sports. Please call us to discuss.

Sports

Rugby
No introductions really needed here, but suffice to say that the homeland of the ‘All Blacks’ is a mecca for rugby players everywhere. Tours are great during July and August and can be combined with netball, hockey and football.

Hockey
Plenty of competitive options here and combinations with other sports are possible too.

Cricket
Escape the British Winter and head to New Zealand for a wonderful cricket tour in the southern hemisphere. Tickets can be reserved if you’d like to catch a game when you’re not playing yourselves.

Netball
Plenty of competitive options here and combinations with other sports are possible too.

Other Information

Excursion Possibilities
There are plenty of outdoor activities to suit your sense of adventure. You are sure to want to visit the Rotarua Hot Springs; the New Zealand Rugby Museum; and the Akaroa peninsula. Other sightseeing excursions include the historic port at Lyttleton; Lake Taupo; Paraparaumu beach; Christchurch and Auckland.

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1 Fly to Auckland international airport. Transfer to accommodation. Welcome barbecue

• Day 2 Excursion to Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World. Friendly match and hospitality

• Day 3 Morning at Auckland Zoo and meet up with new host families

• Day 4 Visit to The Sky Tower. Training session and friendly match. Barbecue

• Day 5 Coach transfer to Hamilton and check into new hostel.

• Day 6 Trip to Rotarua to see the famous hot springs. Night at the Hot Rock Hostel

• Day 7 Morning at leisure and optional tour of the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre

• Day 8 Head for Palmerston North travelling via the beautiful Lake Taupo

• Day 9 Visit to the New Zealand Rugby Museum and training prior to match

• Day 10 Transfer to Wellington stopping off at Paraparaumu Beach

• Day 11 Trip to Botanical Gardens via the scenic cable car. Shopping. Afternoon match

• Day 12 End the tour here or continue to the South Island with flight to Christchurch

• Day 13 Trip to Akaroa Peninsula visiting the historic port of Lyttleton

• Day 14 Free time to explore Akaroa and afternoon return to Christchurch

• Day 15 Visit to the International Antarctic Centre. Training and match

• Day 16 Travel to Dunedin by coach and check in at your new hostel

• Day 17 Visit to the Cadbury chocolate factory. Training and match

• Day 18 Flight back to the UK

Prices
Please contact our office for prices and a tour proposal.

Travel

Flights are available from London into Auckland with onward transfers to the south island on request.