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Our England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package includes those all-important guaranteed 100% official match tickets to the first two Test matches in Christchurch and Wellington.
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Follow the Series around New Zealand with 15 Nights 4★ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. This Emu Tour includes stays in Christchurch, Nelson, and Wellington.
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Any overland touring whilst in New Zealand is included. Match Transfers are also included (where applicable).
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A highlight of many a Gullivers trip, our popular Gullivers cricket evening will be back in New Zealand. With past guests including Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Jim Maxwell, Sir Alastair Cook, Steve Harmison, Graham Gooch, and many, many more this is a fantastic opportunity to get a unique insight into the game.
As part of the tour itinerary your trip will begin with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists. A group dinner hosted by your Tour Manager is also included during your trip.
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager escorting your tour group in New Zealand. They will be supported by an extensive office and on-site operations team.
To ensure that you can enjoy and experience New Zealand to its fullest, whether you are looking for adrenaline-filled activity or sampling local food and drink we will have a range of optional excursions for you to add to your England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package so you are only paying for what you want.
Gullivers Sports Travel have been touring to New Zealand for many years both for cricket and rugby. We pride ourselves on our passion for cricket, travel and delivering fantastic tours.
Gullivers Sports Travel is fully ABTA bonded, and ATOL protected when flights are included. This offers you financial protection and means that you can relax and book your trip safe in the knowledge that your booking is fully protected with a reputable tour operator.
Make your own way to your hotel, where you will be staying for 8 nights on a B&B basis.
Christchurch is a vibrant city offering spectacular culture and heritage. This evening, join with other tour group members and staff for welcome drinks.
Join with other Gullivers tour members and staff for an informal welcome to New Zealand and the 2024 cricket tour.
A day at leisure to enjoy in Christchurch. The Botanical Gardens in Hagley Park are a great way to experience some of the local flora, or the gondola offers breath-taking views of Christchurch and beyond.
The Riverside Market in the CBD is also a popular choice, offering plenty of food vendors, unique arts and crafts, and local produce.
It's finally here! With the ground a short walk from your hotel, make your own way to the Hagley Oval for each day of the Test.
The last Test match England played here ended in a draw, though Mark Wood did get his only Test match half-century to date.
Today we check out of our Christchurch hotel to drive north to Nelson, via the Lewis Pass. On the way there we will stop at Hanmer Springs Thermal pools to enjoy a quick soak! The journey will take approximately five and a half hours, excluding the time we spend at Hanmer Springs.
A day at leisure to enjoy Nelson.
Explore the Abel Tasman National Park - the sheltered bays of the park are great for sea kayaking. Nelson Tasman is where most of the hops in New Zealand are grown, so make sure you sample some of the local produce!
Today we head to Wellington ahead of the second Test.
We will transfer by coach to Picton, where we will board a comfortable ferry that is often described as one of the most scenic ferry journeys in the world. The boat journey lasts about three and a half hours, and when we disembark on the North Island, we will transfer as a group to the hotel in Wellington, where we will be staying for six nights on a B&B basis.
Tonight enjoy the Gullivers Cricket Evening as we get together with friends from the cricketing world to hear the inside track on the England team and the game in general
Each morning transfer with the group to the Basin Reserve for all five days of the second Test. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
This was the venue for The Black Caps astonishing victory in 2023, by one run!
Today we say our goodbyes - check out of your hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Play Starts: 11.00
Hagley Oval is set against the stunning natural backdrop of the well-established trees and fields of Hagley Park. The ground pays tribute to the cricketing history of Canterbury, celebrating it's famous players - most notably Sir Richard Hadlee.
A standard general admission ticket is included in your package. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. Deck chairs will be provided where seating is grass banks.
Play Starts: 11.00
One of the most popular cricket grounds in the world, and is labelled as a Historic Area in New Zealand. Turned from a swamp into a cricket ground in 1857, it's the oldest Test cricket stadium in New Zealand, and is also the location where now England coach Brendon McCullum scored his famous 302 in 2014. The New Zealand Cricket Museum is also housed on-site, displaying cricket memorabilia and a reference library.
A standard general admission ticket is included in your package. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. Deck chairs will be provided where seating is grass banks.
Chateau on the Park in Christchurch offers a harmonious blend of refined elegance and natural beauty. Its Tudor-style architecture exudes a timeless charm, setting the tone for a memorable stay just moments away from the vibrant heart of Christchurch and just a short walk from Hagley Oval. Chateau on the Park has multiple dining options, The Garden Court Brasserie serving local produce and the cozy Den Bar offering cocktails and light bites. If you need time to relax, why not head to the outdoor swimming pool.
Nestled along the vibrant waterfront of Nelson, this boutique hotel offers a unique blend of modern comfort and timeless charm. Indulge in local cuisine at the hotel's waterfront restaurant, where fresh local ingredients are served daily. The vibrant Nelson Waterfront offers cafes and art galleries with stunning bay views, while nearby Abel Tasman National Park beckons with golden beaches and lush forests for kayaking, cruises, and hikes. Whether you're unwinding by the outdoor heated pool, exploring the nearby art galleries and boutiques, or embarking on outdoor adventures in the breath-taking Abel Tasman National Park, The Tides Nelson Hotel is the perfect place to relax and explore.
Centrally located on downtown Featherston Street with a unique combination of harbour and city outlooks, the Rydges Wellington offers 280 comfortable bedrooms equipped with modern amenities. The hotel offers fantastic leisure facilities including a swimming pool and gym as well as an on-site restaurant and bar
Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for it's golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and world famous coastal track.
Departing Nelson at 7am, board the coach shuttle from your hotel to Kaiteriteri Beach. Here we will board a cruise to Tonga Island Marine Reserve. The seal colony on the island will provide some great photo opportunities, then we will continue to Tōtaranui along the remote northern beaches.
From here, return to historic Tonga Quarry Beach to enjoy a walk along the waterfall trail around the stunning Bark Bay Inlet. A water taxi will collect us from Medlands Beach to return us back to the coach.
This excursion includes a picnic lunch and will return at approximately 6pm.
Please note: reaching many of these stunning viewpoints requires quite a lot of walking.
From
£4,495
per person based on 2 sharing; single occupancy price +£1,500 secure with a 25% depositpp
Call to book:
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