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Our England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package includes those all-important guaranteed 100% official match tickets to all 3 Test matches in Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton.
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Follow the Series around New Zealand with 23 Nights 3★ & 4★ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. This Cuckoo Tour includes stays in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton.
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Domestic flights in New Zealand are also included (where listed in the itinerary).
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Airport transfers by coach are included for all domestic flights, as well as any overland touring whilst in New Zealand. 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! For the next 5 days we will transfer to the cricket at Hagley Oval in the morning and back to the hotel after the conclusion of play.
The last Test match England played here ended in a draw, though Mark Wood did get his only Test match half-century to date.
A day to enjoy Christchurch before heading to Wellington tomorrow.
Christchurch is a vibrant city offering spectacular culture and heritage. Quake City is a museum that's well worth a visit - encapsulating the impact of the earthquake that occurred here.
Following the conclusion of the 1st Test Match it's time to say goodbye to the South Island today as we head to the airport for a flight to Wellington on the North Island. On arrival into Wellington we will transfer to the hotel for a 7 night stay.
The city has a cosmopolitan flavour with department stores, boutiques, galleries, trendy cafes and restaurants lining the office-block canyons.
A day to become accustomed to your new surroundings in Wellington.
Wellington is renowned for its vibrant culture - Hannah's Laneway is right in the heart of the city and is the perfect place to taste some local flavours or pick up some souvenirs. Another must-do is the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which will give you a great insight into Maori culture.
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 fly from Wellington to Auckland for a couple of nights ahead of the 3rd Test Match in Hamilton.
Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city and is a multi-cultural hub of food, music, arts and culture. Also known as Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland sprawls over volcanic hills and around twin harbours, offering an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.
Time to explore Auckland.
Perhaps enjoy the spectacular views and explore the beaches on Waiheke Island, also known as 'the island of wine.' It's a 40 minute ferry journey from Auckland.
Stretching your legs at the popular Auckland Domain is a nice way to spend some time. This is the city's oldest park and is built around an extinct volcano.
Today we make the short drive (approximately 2 hours) from Auckland across the Bombay Hills to Hamilton where we will check in for 6 nights ahead of the 3rd Test Match tomorrow.
The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River.
With the hotel being a short walk from the ground make your own way across to Seddon Park for days 1-5 of the cricket.
Joe Root scored 226 here in 2019, fingers crossed his form here continues!
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.
Play Starts: 11.00
Recognised as one of the cricket world's best “boutique” grounds, Seddon Park is the home of cricket in Hamilton. Tree-lined grassy banks around two-thirds of the ground give Seddon Park a distinct ‘village green’ feel, and were noted as one of its striking features by influential cricket magazine The Cricketer, which in 2012 rated it as one of the 20 best Test cricket venues in the world.
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.
Located in the vibrant heart of Christchurch, this new hotel (built in 2021) has an elegant feel and will allow you to explore the city at ease. Just moments away from iconic attractions like the Christchurch Casino and the picturesque Avon River, you will be perfectly positioned to explore the city's cultural and natural wonders. The hotel itself has spacious and well-appointed rooms offering stunning views of the city skyline or the Southern Alps. After time exploring head up to The One rooftop bar and restaurant for happy hour and enjoy the view of Christchurch at night.
Situated in the bustling CBD and on the Queens Wharf, this contemporary hotel offers modern accommodation and convenient access to the city's top attractions. The hotel is perfect for a day exploring Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, the scenic waterfront, or visiting the City Gallery Wellington for contemporary art. Nearby shopping and dining options on Lambton Quay and Cuba Street provide the opportunity to explore the City’s culture further.
Rydges Auckland boasts a prime location in the heart of New Zealand's largest city, a short walk from Viaduct Harbour, the CBD puts you in the heart of it all. For a taste of Auckland's rich cultural heritage, take a wander through the historic streets of Britomart or explore the lively markets at nearby Wynyard Quarter. On-site dining options include Barista on the Corner and The CUT Restaurant & Bar. With its sleek, modern design and spacious rooms featuring stunning views of the city skyline or Waitemata Harbour, you can relax in style!
The 3* Heartland Ambassador Hotel is a small and convenient hotel providing all the essentials and is located right in central Hamilton. Whilst the hotel does not have on-site evening dining or bar facilities it is a short walk from many of the town's brilliant bars and restaurants. The hotel is walking distance from the Waikato Stadium and Seddon Park.
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