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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

ROSARIO JOCKEY CLUB ARGENTINA

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour February/March 2016

WELCOME

It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome Rosario Jockey Club to

New Zealand. We hosted you in 2011, just after the catastrophic Christchurch earthquakes.
What a delight to be able to welcome you back here, to a city reborn from 5 years ago.
We are all very pleased to see Argentina become part of the Super Rugby Competition and
delighted to watch Argentina perform so well at the RWC. It is the game of rugby that has
brought us together and Total Rugby will ensure that you will experience the very best of
New Zealands rugby culture. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

Weather: March is later summer, early autumn. The weather is likely to be warm with
averages around 16 degrees Celsius. However, NZ weather can be very changeable and
colder temperatures can occur.
Grounds: Grounds are likely to be hard as would be the normal for this time of the year.
However, heavy rains are still possible which could make the grounds very soft.
Game protocol: The Haka is a big part of the New Zealand rugby culture. While most
schools have their own haka it is less common for clubs to perform them. You may wish to
ask before the start of the game whether their will be a haka. Generally, the team facing
the challenge will line up on their own 10m line and front up. This is seen as the most
respectful. Three cheers are performed at the end of the match and players shake hands
with the opposition.
Mouthguards: Mouthguards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand. The ref
will inspect that you have a mouthguard at the start of the game.
Rugby Rules: There are no specific differences to U20 rugby rules here in NZ.
After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an after match
function for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to maintain. The after match
is generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches are made by the MC and
respective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager is also invited to speak. There is
always an exchange of gifts. This can take the form of a plaque/pendant, club or school ties,
players jersey, touring booklet, pins/badges, beanies or something else that has been
prepared. Food is then served.
Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations and
supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for storing ice at
matches.
First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game. Initial first aid is
generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergency services are
available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New Zealand is 111. There
are after-hours medical services available in all main centers. Total Rugby will assist with
coordinating medical services including physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will
have their own travel insurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services
have their own policies regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed
directly with them.
The Christchurch 24 Hour Surgery is located at 931 Colombo Street (corner Colombo Street
& Bealey Avenue), Phone 03 365 7777
Dunedin Urgent Doctors is open 8am to 10pm daily at 95 Hanover Street, Dunedin.
Phone (03 479 2900)
Queenstown Medical Centre is located at 9 Isle Street, Queenstown. Open 7 days.
Phone (03 441 0500)
Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make an early
request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source a range of gear.
Laundry: Coin operated laundry facilities will be available at all your accommodation

Meals: Continental breakfast is included daily. Buffet lunch is included at the Skyline
Gondola Queenstown. All other meals are own arrangements
Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolen before.
Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended or gear rooms
unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own security.
Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and confirmed with
the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time changes please liaise
directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any activities or find you are
running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so that we can inform the operator
Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher booklet containing the
vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for the various activities
included in your tour.
Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phone numbers on
this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activities but we will check in
with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the days events and go over the next
day, or in the morning.
Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limited to one
suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this please advise Total
Rugby prior to your arrival.
Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight please
complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and ensure rugby
boots are clean prior to your departure.
Emergency and Risk Management: Total Rugby have an Emergency Management Plan that
you will have a copy of. Staff will take you through this and ask for a sign off.

SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY
BUENOS AIRES / AUCKLAND
0530 Arrive into Auckland on flight NZ31. On clearing customs and immigration
formalities you will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist
with uplift of your rental vehicle and your coach transfer to your
accommodation.
Check in to Auckland Rose Park Hotel where accommodation is confirmed for
four nights.(Please note check in time is 2pm, whilst early check in has been
requested this cannot be guaranteed. The hotel will store your luggage)
Accommodation: Auckland Rose Park Hotel
92-102 Gladstone Road
Parnell, Auckland
Phone 09 377 3619

The Auckland Rose Park has a convenient central location within the chic
Auckland city suburb of Parnell. Overlooking Sir Dove Myer Robinson park,
which incorporates Parnell Rose Gardens, the hotel is located close to key
motorway access points, vibrant retail and dining precincts and local
attractions. All rooms have wireless access, flatscreen TVs with Freeview and
Sky TV channels and there is a outdoor swimming pool on site.
0830 Cooked breakfast at your hotel
The rest of today is free time to settle in.
Lunch and dinner: Own arrangements. There are food outlets and
restaurants nearby.
MONDAY 29 FEBRUARY
AUCKLAND
0800 Cooked breakfast at your hotel

0900 Transfer by coach and rental vehicle to College Rifles Rugby Club for training
session with own coaching staff.
1000 - 1200
Training at College Rifles Rugby Club with own coaches.
1230 Bus & rental vehicle depart for hotel
Lunch: Own arrangements. You may wish to arrange with the driver to stop
for a takeaway lunch.
1400 This afternoon enjoy a coach tour of Auckland city highlights (two coaches
will be provided for this tour). Included in your tour is a stop at Sky Tower
SKYTOWER
At 328 meters this is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and
offers breathtaking views for up to 80km in every direction. Travel up in the
glass-fronted lifts to one of the three spectacular viewing platforms
Tour Manager to present voucher

Dinner: Own arrangements. There are a number of restaurants nearby.

TUESDAY 01 MARCH
AUCKLAND
0730 Cooked breakfast at your hotel
0830 Coach & rental vehicle transfer to College Rifles Rugby
Club.
0930 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience will be held
this morning at College Rifles Rugby Club. Your coaches
for today are:

Jeremy Wara
Jeremy is a big part of the Counties Manukau rugby scene. Has
been the Counties Manukau RFU Rugby Development Officer
for the past 8 years. plus a resource coach for their
representative teams. He is a IRB Coach Educator and a World
Rugby Level 3 qualified coach.
Grant Henson
Grant has played his 100th game for Counties in 2011 and has
a wealth of playing experience.
He has been the assistant coach of the Counties NPC Steelers
with Tana Umaga for the past 2 seasons. He is current Coach
Development Manager for the Counties Manukau Rugby
Football Union
Paul Wheeler
Paul has been one of the NZ Schools selectors for the past
three years. He has coached U16 and U18 representative
teams from Auckland and Counties He is currently coaching a
Premier Division Club side in Counties who have been
Championship winners 2014 & 2015 and has been a resource
coach and full-time Regional Development Officer for the past
8 years. He is a licensed IRB Coach Educator.
Paul is hugely experienced within the game and working with
young upcoming rugby players.
Darryl Suasua
Darryl is something of a rugby coaching guru. His background
is impressive:
- current Counties NPC Steelers Head Coach and Director of
Rugby
- Former Manu Samoa assistant coach
- Former NZRFU Coach development manager
- Coaching Counties Premier Club side to championship wins
in 2014/15
- 12 years as IRB coach trainer
- Past NZ Womens Sevens coach
- Black Ferns Head Coach 1995-2002
Lunch own arrangements.
Free time this afternoon to explore downtown Auckland. A visit to the
viaduct and a walk down Queen Street are recommended. Note: No
transfer are provided this afternoon
Dinner: Own arrangements. There are a number of restaurants nearby.

WEDNESDAY 02 MARCH
AUCKLAND
0800 Cooked breakfast at your accommodation.
0900 Bus & rental vehicle depart to enjoy a tour of Eden Park. (approx. 1 hour)
0930 EDEN PARK TOUR
Coming from humble beginnings known as Ryans
Folly, the local cricket club, to hosting the British
Empire Games in 1950, a visit by the Prince and
Princess of Wales in 1983 and the Dalai Lama in
2002, and to New Zealands glorious World Cup
victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final, see it all
on the Eden Park Stadium Tour. Feel the tension of
the Players Tunnel, take Steve Hansens hot-seat in
the Coaches Box, have photo opportunities with the
best views of the stadium, sense the excitement of the changing
rooms, visit the hallowed turf on the historic No. 1 field. You'll be
guided by expert historians who are passionate about sports and the park.
Tour Manager to present voucher
Return to your hotel after the tour. Free time and match preparation
Lunch: Own arrangements.
Your first tour matches will be played this evening.
1600 Coach & rental vehicle depart for College Rifles
1830 MATCH X2 (both games 4 X 20 minutes)
Jockey Club Vs College Rifles U20
College Rifles is one of the most successful sports clubs in
Auckland. In 2015 they fielded 50 junior teams and 11
senior teams. Their U20 teams are always considered to
be one of the strongest in the city, with their top team winning
the competition in 2013 and 14. Tonights teams will be
composite sides as teams trial for the season ahead.
Jockey Club Vs Ponsonby U20
Ponsonby Rugby Club is one of the leading rugby clubs in
Auckland. Last year the U20 final was fought out between
Ponsonby and College Rifles with the result coming in the
100th minute. They are a club wth good depth and a lot of
players in this years squad were 1st XV players in 2015. This
will be their 1st pre-season game.
The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function.

Supporters and family are invited to attend.

2200 Coach & rental vehicle depart back to hotel.
THURSDAY 03 MARCH
AUCKLAND/CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Cooked breakfast at your accommodation.
1000 Checkout and depart by coach and rental vehicle for Auckland Domestic
Airport. You will return your rental vehicle to Auckland Airport (details to be
provided) with a full tank of fuel.
Lunch: Own arrangements.
1300 Depart Auckland on flight NZ527. Check in details to follow. Please note
luggage allowance is one piece (23kg) of checked luggage per person and
one piece (max 7 kg) of cabin luggage. Luggage limits are strictly monitored
by the airline staff.
1425 Arrive Christchurch
You will be met by Total Rugby staff who will assist with your rental vehicle
pick up and coach transfer to your accommodation.
Accommodation has been confirmed for 6 nights at the Breakfree on Cashel
Hotel
Accommodation: Breakfree on Cashel
165 Cashel Street
Central Christchurch
Phone 0800 448 891
Bright and funky with a lot of attitude, BreakFree on Cashel is located in the
centre of Christchurch in New Zealands South Island, and is a great base to
explore the ever-evolving Garden City. Packed full of value with everything
you need and more, this innovative and stylish hotel has a unique urban feel
throughout, and youll be impressed by the level of integrated technology.
Featuring Samsung Smart TV technology with day to day app's available on
screen, wireless keyboard as well as cell phone mirroring services, free fibre
optic WiFi (fees apply after 500MB per day) throughout the hotel and mood
lighting in each room, you will find BreakFree on Cashel distinctively
modern

The rest of today is at your leisure in central Christchurch. Lonely Planet

named Christchurch as one of the Top 10 cities to visit in 2013, and it was
listed No. 2 on The New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2014.
Dinner: Own arrangements. There are a number of good restaurants nearby.
FRIDAY 04 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 Cooked breakfast at your accommodation.
0830 This morning transfer by coach and rental vehicle to Rugby
Park for your two hour Total Rugby Training Experience and
introduction to the Crusaders Rugby Academy. Host: John
Haggart
John is the manager for the Crusader International High Performance
Unit (IHPU). John has coached NZ U19, NZ U21, Otago, Highlanders
and Canterbury. He has managed the IHPU since 2008 and is an
influential figure in Canterbury Rugby.

1000 - 1200
Two hour training session at Malvern Park (next door to
Rugby Park) with specialist Canterbury level coaches.

Dave Hewett: Former All Black and Crusaders prop Dave Hewett has been
the Crusaders assistant forwards since since 2010.
Dave played 22 Tests for the All Blacks, 71 games for the Crusaders, 55
games for Canterbury and eight games for South Canterbury.
He played in Edinburgh, Scotland, for two seasons in 2005/6 and 2007
before returning to the player development role with Canterbury and the
Crusaders.
In 2014 Dave was appointed Head Coach to the New Zealand Secondary
Schools team.
Brad Mooar: Brad is the current assistant backs coach for the 2016
Crusaders. This is his first year with the Crusaders. Brad is originally
from Canterbury and has coached club rugby here winning
Championships with Christchurch Club. At the time he was a partner in
a successful law firm. In 2013 he accepted a coaching position with the
Southern Kings in South Africa and then came home to coach the
Southland Stags how made the NPC playoffs last year.

Scott (Razor) Robertson

IRB (International Rugby Board) Advanced Accredited
Coach. Rugby World Cup Team 1999. All Black (23 caps) 1998 - 2002.
Canterbury Crusaders (86 caps) 1996 2003. Canterbury Provincial Team
(80 caps) 1996 - 2003
Current: Head Coach Canterbury Provincial team (6 times consecutive
winner of the National ITM Cup having now won 7 or last 8 NPC titles)
New Zealand Under 20 coach and Crusader Knights coach.
John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995, 1996 Assistant
Coach NZ Under 21 1997, 1998, 1999. Senior Club Coach Dunedin 1998,
1999. Otago Senior B coach 1998, 1999. Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000,
2001, 2002. Otago Provincial assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlanders
defence coach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007, 2008.
Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991.
Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2015 (Won competition in 2015)
Current: Assistant coach with Canterbury NPC and Director of Crusader
International High Performance Unit.

1215 Return to your hotel. Lunch: Own arrangements.

1400 Depart this afternoon for city highlights 2 hour sightseeing tour (2 coaches
will be provided for this tour)
You will see a city in recovery following the earthquakes that rocked
Canterbury between 2010 and 2012. Most of the demolition of
damaged buildings in the CBD is now completed and the rebuild is
underway, although there are still large areas of vacant land as you will
see. The cost of the rebuild is currently estimated at more than $40
billion!!

Dinner: Own arrangements. There is light food available at AMI Stadium.

1800 This evening depart by coach and rental vehicle for AMI Stadium for
tonights Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Blues.

1935 Crusaders Vs Blues Super Rugby Match

The traditional rivalry between Auckland and Canterbury took on even
greater dimensions with the advent of Super Rugby. Crusaders game-day is
like no other rugby game on earth, with the Crusader Horses, Maidens and
Vangelis

SATURDAY 05 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH/HANMER SPRINGS/CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Cooked breakfast at your accommodation
0900 Depart by coach and rental vehicle this morning for Hanmer Springs.
Travelling north from Christchurch through the wineries region of Waipara.
1030 Stop just south of Hanmer Springs for a New Zealand jet boat experience.
(Please note half the group will jetboat this morning, the other half
will carry on to Hanmer Springs and will jet boat in the afternoon)
The jet boat was invented here in New Zealand by William Hamilton in 1954
and has opened up many otherwise inaccessible areas of New Zealand unlike a conventional propeller the jet boat has an impeller above the water l
line enabling it to travel through extremely shallow water (3 or 75mm).
THRILLSEEKERS JETBOATNG
Join Thrill Seekers as you jet the entire length of Hanmers spectacular Waiau
Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible,
elbows in as we pass within centimetres of rugged rocks and cliff faces. Take
in the magnificent scenery, then .hold on while you experience the famous
Hamilton jet spin. Make no mistake this is the best! Narrow gorges, braided
shallows, white water rapids this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting
jetboating spectacular scenery a total, unique experience.
Please note due to group size the group will be split and some of the group
will do this activity in the afternoon
Tour Manager to present voucher

A short drive from Thrillseekers and you will arrive in the small thermal
township of Hanmer Springs. Heres theres time for lunch, a stroll around
the township and a visit to the world famous thermal reserve
HANMER SPRINGS THERMAL RESERVE
Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, surrounded by forests and
mountains, the award-winning Thermal Pools offers visitors a wide range of
experiences, from soothing indulgence to exciting family fun. The
Thermal Pools & Spa has nine open-air thermal pools, three sulphur pools
and four private thermal pools, as well as a sauna/steam room. A freshwater, heated pool and a popular family activity area, complete with water
slides and water toys and picnic area, ensure the Thermal Pools & Spa offer
something for everyone.
Tour Manager to present voucher (note 2 vouchers, 1 for each group)

Lunch: Own arrangements. There are food outlets in Hanmer Springs.

1430 Group who are jet boating this afternoon depart Hanmer Springs for
Thrillseekers
1530 Rest of group depart Hanmer Springs for Thrillseekers. Return to
Christchurch.
Dinner: Own arrangements
SUNDAY 06 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New Zealand
rugby player. Learn about the life of a professional rugby player over
breakfast, there will be an opportunity for photographs and
autographs.

Sam Whitelock
Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders since his debut in 2010.
Standing 68 he plays lock. He impressed All Black selectors enough to
make his debut for the national side in 2010, scoring two tries in his
first match against Ireland. In 2011 he was selected for the All Blacks
World Cup Squad and started every game, except for the first pool
match. He was a starting member of the All Black squad in 2012, losing
only one game for the season. In 2013 he was an integral member of
the All Blacks that went through undefeated over the entire
international season. A first for any side in the professional era. Sam
was part of the world championship winning team in 2011 and 2015 and
the Baby All Blacks, at the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship.
Provincial Caps 19
Super Caps 88
Test Caps 73
Test Debut 2010 v Ireland
Test Points 20 (4t)
Codie Taylor
Having grown up in lower North Island before moving to Christchurch
he was a member of the Crusaders Wider Training Squad for the 2012
Super Rugby season and was subsequently been promoted to the
senior squad for the 2013 season. Codie was part of the Junior All
Blacks team which won the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship.
Codie was selected for the All Blacks 2015 Squad against Samoa. His
first game for the All Blacks was the opening match of the 2015 Rugby
Championship against Argentina, when he came on in the 59th minute
to replace Kevin Mealamu as Hooker. He scored a try on debut, in the
71st minute, after the All Blacks won a scrum close to the Argentine
line.
Codie was named in the All Blacks 31-man squad to go to the Rugby
World Cup 2015 in England.
Provincial Caps 21
Super Caps 19
Test Caps 4
NZ U20 Caps 5
Maori All Blacks Caps 2
Andrew Ellis
Halfback Andrew Ellis was selected for the All Blacks squad in 2006
after just over a year on the New Zealand first-class rugby scene,
playing in the Rebel Sport Super14 with the champion Crusaders and
in the Air New Zealand Cup with Canterbury.
He missed the 2006 Super 14 final after sustaining a knee injury.
He made his All Black debut against England at Twickenham. As a
member of the 2011 World Cup winning team he came on as a
replacement in the final against France and kicked the ball into

touch to win the game.

His last All Black test was against Manu Samoa in 2015
Andy started his rugby career as a forward, making several Canterbury age-group
sides, before switching to halfback at the age of 15.
New Zealand Representative Teams
New Zealand Under 21 in 2005
Junior All Blacks 2007
All Blacks in 2006-2015|Provincial Caps 73, Super Caps 134, Test Caps 28

1030 Bus & rental vehicle depart for Waihora Rugby Ground for your games.
Lunch: Own arrangements. You will need to coordinate food with your game
timings. A suggestion would be to either eat early or take food with you to
the game.
MATCH 2
Game 1: 12.30
Game 2: 2.30
This game will be co-hosted with High School
Old Boys and Waihora Rugby Club. It will be
played at Tai Tapu just on the edge of
Christchurch. HSOB is one of the strongest
clubs in Christchurch and Waihora play in the Canterbury Country rugby
competition.
The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function. Supporters and
family are invited to attend
1800 Bus & rental vehicle depart for your hotel
Dinner: Own arrangements
MONDAY 07 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel
0915 Depart by coach and rental vehicle for Spencerville, just north of
Christchurch where its time for some team building fun in the trees. This
activity will conclude approximately 1pm.
NOTE: Please take your training gear with you as the bus will stop at
Burwood Park for your training session on the way home.
Lunch: Own arrangements. There is a small food outlet at the campground
opposite but no other food facility. You may wish to buy food to take with
you.

ADRENALIN FOREST
Adrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstacle
course!! It includes 6 pathways from 1.5 to 20
meters high, 100 challenges and is more than
2km long.
Tour Manager to present voucher

1300 Depart Spencerville for Burwood Park for a training session with your own
coaching staff.
1600 Bus & rental vehicle depart Burwood Park for your hotel
Dinner: Own arrangements.
TUESDAY 08 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel
0900 This morning depart by coach and rental vehicle for Rugby Park, the
Crusaders training grounds
Lunch provided at Rugby Park
CRUSADERS EXPERIENCE - see Appendix 1
1530 Coach & rental vehicle depart Rugby Park for hotel.
Dinner: Own arrangements
WEDNESDAY 09 MARCH
CHRISTCHURCH/DUNEDIN
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel, then check out
0930 Depart Christchurch by coach and rental vehicle.
Head south through the Canterbury Plains, your
journey south will take you through the rural
township of Ashburton. Then to Timaru where a stop
for a training run is suggested. Continue on State
Highway 1 through Oamaru, then stop to view the
Moeraki Boulders - these are a group of very large
spherical stones on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki
on New Zealands Otago coast. These boulders are
actually concretions that have been exposed

through shoreline erosion from coastal cliffs that back the beach. The
Boulders are one of the most fascinating and popular attractions on the
South Island.

Lunch: Own arrangements. Timaru is a good place to buy lunch.

Arrive in Dunedin late afternoon. Check in to the Leviathan Hotel where
accommodation is confirmed for 2 nights
Accommodation: Leviathan Hotel
27 Queens Garden
Dunedin
Phone 03 477 3160
Situated in downtown Dunedin, the Leviathan Hotel is a heritage building
located close to bars, restaurants, movie theatres, art gallery, Toitu Otago
Settlers Museum, Speights Brewery, Dunedin Casino, Chinese Garden,
Cadbury World and main shopping area

Dinner: Own arrangements

THURSDAY 10 MARCH
DUNEDIN
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel
0930 This morning enjoy a city highlights coach tour of Dunedin (note 2 coaches
will be provided for this tour). Scottish Presbyterian settlers arrived her in
1848 and Dunedin lays claims to New Zealands first university, first girls high
school, first chocolate factory, first public botanic gardens, first daily
newspaper, first cable car public transport, first kerosene street-lighting and
first public art gallery. The first telephone call in New Zealand was also made
here, and your tour will include the worlds steepest street - Baldwin Street.

Lunch: Own arrangements.

1500 Bus & rental vehicle depart for Southern Rugby Club for your final tour
matches
Kick Off 1630
Southern Rugby Club already have a strong connection
with Jockey Club, having played them during their tour in
2011. Southern have one of the best pedigrees of any club
in New Zealand and have been around for 131 years. They
will be excellent hosts, as they were in 2011.
The matches will be followed by an aftermatch function.
Supporters and family are invited to attend
2130 Bus & rental vehicle depart for Hotel
FRIDAY 11 MARCH
DUNEDIN/QUEENSTOWN
0730 Cooked breakfast at the hotel then check out

0900 Depart hotel for Otago Rugby Coaching session.

0930 Morning with Otago Rugby Coaches.
Otago has played a significant role in the development and
promotion of rugby in NewZealand. The union has 133 years
of history behind it and it has carried the soul of Otago

people whilst developing a culture that embraces the whole province.

This morning you will experience a 2 hour training session with a range of
coaches that are steeped in the rich Otago rugby culture and who have a
vast understanding of the game. There may also be opportunities to meet
some of the Highlanders squad and watch them train.
Location: University Oval
Coaches:
Cory Brown
Cory is currently the Head Coach of the Otago Provincial side.
He played halfback for Otago and the Highlanders before
heading overseas where he was the Connacht rugby skills
coach in Ireland.
+ 4 coaches to be confirmed.
Then enjoy the scenic drive from Dunedin to Queenstown
Lunch: Own arrangements
Check in to Tanoa Aspen Hotel where accommodation has been confirmed for
your final 2 tour nights.
Accommodation: TANOA ASPEN HOTEL
139 Fernhill Road
Queenstown
Phone: 03 441 0097

Tanoa Aspen Hotel features spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, Lake

Wakatipu and the surrounding Remarkables Mountains. Facilities include 2
spa pools, a ski/snowboarding drying room, room service and 24-hour
reception. Queenstown city centre is a 5-minute drive from Tanoa Aspen
Hotel, the highest-situated hotel in Queenstown.
Dinner: Own arrangements

SATURDAY 12 MARCH
QUEENSTOWN
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel
0945 Depart by coach and rental vehicle for Skyline Queenstowns gondola base
SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE
Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola
carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on
Bob's Peak.
Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of
Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake
Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring.
Once you are at the top its time to hit the luge track - the scenery's a blur!
Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees. Race through the
bends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on the
advanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track. Then hop on the
chairlift and do it all again.
Skyline Luge - it's 800 metres of fast-paced freedom.Once is never enough!
Your package includes gondola, 2 luge rides per person and buffet lunch
which is booked for 12 midday
Tour Manager to present voucher

After lunch ride the gondola back down to the base building. The rest of
today is at your leisure - its a short walk to downtown Queenstown and the
waterfront. Make your own way back to your hotel at your convenience.
Dinner: Own arrangements.

SUNDAY 13 MARCH
QUEENSTOWN/AUCKLAND/BUENOS AIRES
0800 Cooked breakfast at the hotel
Please note check out time is 10am. Your luggage can be stored
1130 Transfer by coach and rental vehicle to Queenstown Airport for your domestic
flight to Auckland, your luggage will be checked through to Buenos Aires.
Details on return of your rental vehicle will be provided, please ensure the
vehicle is returned with a full tank of fuel.
1430 Depart Queenstown on flight NZ644
1620 Arrive Auckland Domestic Airport. Make your own way to the international
terminal where you will need to clear customs and proceed to your departure
gate
1920 Depart Auckland on board flight NZ30
Your Tour Arrangements Terminate
We wish you a safe journey home

Appendix 1