Winter 2018 New Zealand Trip Itinerary

December 27 ,2018 through January 8 , 2019

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Day One—Wednesday, December 26 , 2017 | Shizuoka, Nagoya

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 Travel by train from Shizuoka, Japan to Nagoya, Japan in preparation for the flight to
New Zealand.
o Departs at (INSERT TIME) and Arrives at Nagoya Station at (INSERT
TIME).
Accommodation: (NA)

Day Two—Thursday, December 27 , 2018 | In the Air

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 Flight from Nagoya Chubu Airport to Shanghai,China

o Departs at 9:25
 Flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou
o Departs at 2:45pm
 Flight from Guangzhou to Christchurch
o Departs at 12:50am
Accommodation: NA

Day Three—Friday, December 28 , 2018 | Christchurch

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 Arrival at Christchurch International Airport

 Check-in at the Colonial Inn Motel
o Check-in time begins at 2:00pm
 Hotel Information: 43 Papanui Road, Merivale, Merivale, Christchurch,
8014, New Zealand  Phone: +643-3559139
 Free time to explore the city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Colonial Inn Motel

Day Four—Saturday, December 29 , 2018 | Christchurch

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 Edoras LOTR Tour Departing at 9:00am (be there 15 minutes early)

o Departing from Rolleston Avenue nearest Intersection Worcester Boulevard
 Travelling on Hassle-free Tours HF9540 Lord of the Rings Edoras
Tour
o Duration: 9 Hours
o Returning at 6:00pm
 Free time in Christchurch
Accommodation: Colonial Inn Motel

Day Five—Sunday, December 30 , 2018 | Christchurch, Auckland

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 Checkout of Colonial Inn Motel

 Domestic flight from Christchurch to Auckland
o Departs Christchurch International Airport at 6:30am
o Arrives in Auckland at 7:50am
 Check-in at City Garden Lodge
o Early Check-in has been allowed
 Hotel information: 25 St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, Auckland, 1052,
New Zealand -Phone: +6493020880
 Free-time in Auckland
Accommodation: City Garden Lodge

Day Six—Monday, December 31 , 2018 | Auckland

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 Free day in Auckland

Accommodation: City Garden Lodge

Day Seven—Tuesday, January 1 , 2019 | Auckland

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 Free day in Auckland

Accommodation: City Garden Lodge

Day Eight—Wednesday, January 2 , 2019 | Auckland, Hobbiton, Waitomo

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 LOTR Hobbiton/Waitomo Caves Tour Departing at 8:00am (arrive 15 minutes

early)
o Departing From Sky City Bus Terminal, 102 Hobson St, Auckland
 Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (AM)*
 Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour (3:00pm-4:00pm)
o Returning to Sky City Bus Terminal, 102 Hobson St, Auckland at 7:00pm
*Lunch is included at the Hobbiton set, A snack is provided by the SkyCity Café
Accommodation: City Garden Lodge

Day Nine—Thursday, January 3 , 2019 | Auckland, Matamata

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 Check-out of City Garden Lodge

 Bus From Auckland to Mata Mata
o Departs at 8:00am from Sky City Bus Terminal, 102 Hobson St, Auckland
 Check-in to O’Reillys Motel
o available from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
 Hotel Information: 187 Firth Street, Matamata, 3400, New Zealand -
Phone: +64 7-888 9126
 Free time in Matamata
Accommodation: O’Reillys Motel

Day Ten—Friday, January 4 , 2019 | Matamata

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 Free morning in Matamata

 1:50pm—check in at Matamata I-SITE
 2:05pm—Take shuttle from I-SITE to Shire’s Rest
 2:25pm—Arrive at Shire’s Rest and check in for Private Tour
 3:00pm—Begin Private Tour
 5:00pm—End Private Tour, check in for Evening Banquet Tour
 6:30pm—Depart for Evening Banquet Tour
Accommodation: O’Reillys Motel

Day Eleven—Saturday, January 5 , 2019 | Matamata, Auckland

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 Travel From Matamata to Auckland by bus departing at 4:50pm

o Departs from The Matamata i-SITE located at 45 Broadway, Matamata, 3400.
 Check-in to the Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel
o available from 2:00pm
 Hotel information: 153 Kirkbride Road, Mangere, Auckland, 2022, New
Zealand -Phone: +64 9-912 3333
Accommodation: Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel

Day Twelve—Sunday, January 6 , 2019  | In the air

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*Travel will take all day, and we will arrive in Nagoya on Monday, January 7 )
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 Check-out of Naumi Auckland Airport Hotel

 Travel from Auckland Airport to Guangzhou
o Departs at 11:00pm
 Travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai
 o Departs at 2:00pm
 Travel from Shanghai to Nagoya
o Departs at 6:00pm
Accommodation: N/A

Day Thirteen—Monday, January 7 , 2019 | In the air

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 Travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai

o Departs at 2:00pm
 Travel from Shanghai to Nagoya
o Departs at 6:00pm
 Arrival in Nagoya
Accommodation: TBD

Day Fourteen--Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 | Nagoya, Shizuoka

 Travel from Nagoya Station to Shizuoka Station
o Departs at 6:20am
HOME BY 8:30AM