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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

Chatswood Junior Rugby Club

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour June/July 2015

WELCOME

It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome Chatswood Junior

Rugby Club to New Zealand. 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: June/July is winter weather, which means it can be very cold. Temperatures range
from minus degrees in the mornings to 14 degrees during the day (on a good day!)
Grounds: Grounds may be very wet. At times they are closed because of flooding. You
should ensure that all players have long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs
may prefer shorter studs but blades WILL NOT WORK when the grounds are waterlogged!
Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is common
practice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This is meant
as a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as they wish. 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: Crutch binding in the scrums and lifting in the lineout is permitted in New
Zealand age group rugby from U14 up.
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 as it is in Australia.
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 centres. 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.
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: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary. Breakfasts
will all be at your accommodation (continental and cooked), lunches are packed and are
provided at your accommodation to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners
are two course (main course and dessert) or buffet style.
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.

SATURDAY 27 JUNE
SYDNEY / AUCKLAND
1300 Arrive into Auckland on flight EK412. On clearing customs and immigration
formalities you will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist
with your coach transfer to your accommodation.
Check in to Bassett House at the College Rifles Rugby Club where
accommodation is confirmed for 2 nights. Accommodation is multi share
dormitory style with shared bathrooms.
Accommodation: Bassett House, College Rifles Rugby Club
33 Haast Street
Remuera, Auckland
Phone 09 520 3201
Bassett House provides dormitory style accommodation overlooking the
clubs rugby fields. It is an ideal venue for groups who wish to base
themselves in a multi-purpose venue where all facilities, accommodation and
services are in-house.

Light run before dinner subject to grounds availability at College Rifles

1830 Dinner at your accommodation

SUNDAY 28 JUNE
AUCKLAND
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.
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast.

0930 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience will be held this morning at
College Rifles. Timing and coaching staff details to be confirmed

1300 Depart by coach for a visit to downtown Auckland

1330 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
Group leader to present voucher

Free time in downtown Auckland, a walk to the Viaduct is suggested

1600 Depart downtown Auckland to return to College Rifles
1830 Dinner at your accommodation
MONDAY 29 JUNE
AUCKLAND/ROTORUA
0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at

breakfast. Then check out.

0900 Depart by coach for Rotorua, travel time approx. 3 hours

Check in to your Rotorua accommodation (subject to rooms being ready, an
early check in has been requested but is not guaranteed)
Accommodation confirmed for 3 nights at:
Four Canoes Hostel
273 Fenton Street
Rotorua
Phone: 07 349 3370
Four Canoes Hostel is located in the heart of Rotorua. It
is a 4 star Qualmark rated property spread out over
4,000 square metres of land. The Hostel has an
abundance of space and amazing facilities for all
including access to an outdoor swimming pool, a heated thermal mineral
pool, unlimited WiFi and a cosy movie lounge. It is the only hostel in
Rotorua that completely embraces the indigenous Maori culture throughout

the complex. The property is all geothermal which means all the heating
throughout the property is heated naturally utilizing natural resources.
Time for match preparation before your first tour match this afternoon
1415 Depart your acccomodation for John Paul College, venue for your first tour
match
1530 MATCH 1 Vs John Paul College U14
John Paul College is a secondary coeducational school with a roll of 1100.
It is well regarded as one to the leading integrated schools in New
Zealand. The match will be followed by an aftermatch, supporters and
family are invited to attend.
Contact is: Tim Hounsell tim.hounsell@jpc.school.nz
1730 Coach departs to return to your accommodation
1830 Dinner this evening at Four Canoes
TUESDAY 30 JUNE
ROTORUA
0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave

breakfast

0930 Depart by coach for Raftabout Raftings Rotorua base for a unique New
Zealand white water rafting experience.
1000 KAITUNA WATERFALL
The Kaituna boasts the Highest
Commercially Rafted Waterfall (7m) in the
World. In fact, there are 3 waterfalls among
the 14 rapids; two smaller waterfalls to
practise on before attacking the 7-meter
drop named Tutea Falls.
Group leader to present voucher

A free afternoon to catch your breath after this mornings excitement before
this evenings Maori cultural experience
1630 The Tamaki coach will pick you up from your accommodation

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE

As you make your way to the village you will learn of the Maori migration,
protocols when entering another village & a chief is selected to represent
your tribe. Share in the Powhiri - the ancient ceremony of welcome before
you are invited into the pre-European Maori Village nestled within a native
Tawa forest. Enter the living village as it comes alive with the sights, sounds
& activity of days gone by, including facial tattooing, weaving, carving &
demonstrations on how food was cooked & preserved many years ago. See,
touch, take time & talk to the people as you wonder through the village you will be invited to participate in stick games, warrior training, learn the
poi & you will also be taught how to perform
the fearsome haka!. Witness the earth being
scraped carefully away from the hangi pit by
your Maori chef to reveal baskets laden with a
sumptuous, mouth watering feast which has
been cooked beneath the ground on hot
stones. At the heart of the village enter the
ancestral meeting house & be entertained with
a powerful cultural performance. Then enjoy
the traditional hang buffet feast followed by
New Zealand dessert. The evening draws to an end with the Poroporoaki the official closing ceremony before you are transferred by coach back to
your hotel (approx 8:30pm)
Group leader to present voucher.

WEDNESDAY 01 JULY
ROTORUA
0730 Breakfast at the hostel

0815 Depart for St Michaels Rugby Club for a team training session with your own
coaching staff
0930 Return to your accommodation
Then its time to enjoy more of the attractions of Rotorua
1030 Depart by coach for Skyline, please take your swimming gear and towel for
your visit to Polynesian Spa
1100 SKYLINE SKYRIDES
Set high on the side of Mount Ngongotaha with extensive views of Rotorua
city,Lake Rotorua, geothermal areas and surrounding hinterlands, Skyline
Skyrides provides the ideal venue for a day of fun and adventure.
Group leader to present voucher. Booking is for gondola, 2 luge rides per
person and buffet lunch at 1:00pm

1500 POLYNESIAN SPA

New Zealands leading internationally acclaimed spa. Enjoy this unique
lakefront thermal spa experience - offering a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot
mineral spring bathing, spa therapies and picturesque views of Lake Rotorua.
Group leader to present voucher for admission to family spa only

1900 Dinner at your accommodation this evening

THURSDAY 02 JULY
ROTORUA/TAURANGA/ROTORUA
0830 Breakfast at the hostel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast
1000 Depart by coach for todays visit to Tauranga where your second tour match
will be played.

Approx. 1 hours travel time by coach from Rotorua, Tauranga is New

Zealands 6th largest city. Tauranga is also just a 15 minute drive from one of
New Zealand's most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui which has
spectacular beaches great for surfing. Located at the entrance to one of the
largest natural harbours in New Zealand, Taurangas harbour is in evidence
almost everywhere you go, providing the urban area with an attractive
waterfront setting. Tauranga has many activities and tourist attractions
including fishing, sailing, diving, windsurfing, dolphin tours and tours to an
active island volcano
You will have time to explore Tauranga and perhaps visit Mount Maunganui
prior to preparing for your match

1530 MATCH 2 Vs Bethlehem College U14

Bethlehem College is a State Integrated Y1-13 College with 1200
secondary school students.The match will be followed by an
aftermatch, supporters and family are invited to attend
1730 Return to your Rotorua accommodation
1900 Dinner at the hostel
FRIDAY 03 JULY
ROTORUA/TAUPO/ROTORUA
0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.
0900 Depart Rotorua by coach, your first stop is Wai-o-Tapu - a wonderland of
stunning geothermal activity

0945 WAI-O-TAPU THERMAL WONDERLAND

Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making,
Wai-O-Tapu is considered to be New Zealands most colourful and diverse
geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different
natural landscape the key to what you see lies below the surface one of
the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand. Clearly defined
tracks provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of this area
through a series of different walks taking from 30 to 75 minutes or more,
each with their own unique volcanic vistas to fascinate all ages. Note this is
not a guided tour, you will be provided with a comprehensive guide map on
arrival.
Group leader to present voucher

Continue on to Lake Taupo, time for a lunch break. Surrounded by stunning

volcanoes, bush clad mountains and a spectacular landscape Lake Taupo is
largest freshwater lake in New Zealand and Australia and a very popular
holiday destination for locals.
Your journey then takes you to Wairakei Tourist Park where you will join
Huka Falls Jet for a New Zealand jet boat experience you wont forget.
1345 HUKAFALLS JET
Huka Falls Jet in Taupo is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to
the base of the mighty Huka Falls. Operating for over 21 years, Huka Falls
Jet has an outstanding record of professionalism and safety and offers a
unique combination of excitement and natural beauty. A 30-minute thrilling
jet boat ride in the hands of a down-to-earth, funny professional jet boat
driver who can make a jet boat do things you would never believe possible.
The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river
environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural hot
springs. Combine 360 spins and passing nature by incredibly close at

disorientating speeds for an amazing must-do visitor experience, before even

reaching the awe inspiring majesty that is the Huka Falls.
From the unique vantage point on the boat you have the best water level
view of Huka Falls New Zealands most visited natural attraction. Huka Falls
Jet is the only jet boat company operating in this stretch of the Waikato
River. Arrive at base at 1:45pm, boat departure time is 2pm
Group leader to present voucher

Board your coach and return to Rotorua

1830 Dinner at the hostel
SATURDAY 04 JULY
ROTORUA/HAMILTON
0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.
0930 Check out of Four Canoes and depart by coach
1000 ZORB
ZORB Rotorua is the iconic Rotorua adventure activity offering the original unique
experience of ZORB globe riding - rolling downhill in a large inflatable globe.
A must-do adventure activity in New Zealand, ZORB Rotorua offers two ride types The ZYDRO (wet) ride and the ZORBIT (dry) ride; four track options; and eight ride
variations. There's something for everyone!

Group leader to present voucher (two rides per person)

Then depart Rotorua for Hamilton.

Check in to Quality Hotel Ambassador where accommodation is confirmed for
your final 2 tour nights
Accommodation confirmed for 2 nights at:
Quality Hotel Ambassador
86 Ulster Street
Hamilton
Phone: (07) 839 5111

1830 Dinner at the hotel

SUNDAY 05 JULY
HAMILTON
0800 Breakfast at the hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast
Match preparation time this morning
1115 Depart Hamilton for Te Awamatu, venue for your final tour match
1300 MATCH 3 Vs Te Awamutu College U14
Te Awamutu College is a State co-educational secondary school with
a roll of 1200. Deon Muir (played 101 matches for Waikato, played
for Crusaders and captained the NZ Maori) is running the rugby
programme at TAC.
Contact is: Brent Oliedam - boliedam@tac.school.nz
The match will be followed by an aftermatch, supporters and family
are invited to attend
1530 Depart Te Awamatu to return to your hotel
1830 Dinner at the hotel
MONDAY 06 JULY
HAMILTON/AUCKLAND/SYDNEY
0800 Breakfast at the hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast. Then check out
0900 Depart the hotel, and its time for some fun on the racetrack

0915 BLASTACARS DRIFT KARTS

Blastacars is the ultimate karting experience. Not to be confused with regular
go karts, these are purpose built, powerful karts. Coupled with custom tracks
this creates an experience all about sliding sideways. The Hamilton track is
one of the longest tracks around and it is all indoors! With an impressive 300
metres of tight drifting corners and intense, fast straights there is plenty to
keep your adrenaline pumping. (Note covered shoes must be worn)
Confirmed for exclusive use of track 9:30am-10:30am
Group leader to present voucher

Then head to Auckland, time for a lunch stop along the way
1330 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
Group leader to present voucher
1430 Depart Eden Park for Auckland International Airport
1755 Depart Auckland on flight EK413

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home