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This is Gullivers' 10th Lions Tour, and we have over 30 years' experience of taking Lions supporters around the globe, creating a real rugby experience for real rugby people. You can book with confidence, safe in the knowledge you will be well looked after by our dedicated and experienced team.
As an Official Sub-Agent for The British & Irish Lions New Zealand 2017 Travel Programme, our packages include the all-important guaranteed official match tickets to each of the three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Auckland.
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Stay for 16 nights in our chosen hotels, including two nights at the Amora Auckland, two nights at the Hilton Taupo, two nights at the Scenic Circle Napier, three nights at the West Plaza Wellington, four nights at the Millbrook Queenstown, before returning to the Amora Auckland for another three nights.
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Return international flights from London Heathrow to Auckland are included, as well as all your domestic flights. All airlines will stop and change plane en route to/from New Zealand. Premium Economy upgrade supplement £1599pp; Business Class upgrade supplement £4299pp - subject to airline and availability when flights come into range. Please note, if you choose to upgrade, an additional deposit of £1,000pp for Business Class and £500pp for Premium Economy is required at the time your flights are confirmed.
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Coach transfers to and from the airports, matches (where required), sightseeing and functions are all included in your package.
Entry is included to the Official Lions Supporter Village in Wellington on the day of the 2nd Test. Includes food, drink and entertainment from a host of Lions greats. If you would like to attend the Official Supporters Village on the day of the 1st and/or 3rd Test these can be added to your booking at a cost of £200pp per test match. As part of your Lions package, you will also receive a set of our exclusive Gullivers merchandise to include an official Lions shirt.
For the real rugby touring experience, there are some unique functions included in your package. Enjoy our Rugby Forum in Auckland, spend time at a local Wellington rugby club as well as sampling some local kiwi food and drink at our Gullivers Festival.
As part of your tour, we have included sightseeing excursions for you to experience one of the scenic highlights of New Zealand. Experience the Maori culture and the geothermal wonders of the area in Taupo, a half day wine-tasting tour (including lunch) in the celebrated Hawke's Bay wine region and in Queenstown, take the iconic Gondola for awe-inspiring views of the region followed by lunch.
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To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager with your group every step of the way.
Make your way to London Heathrow to check in for your flight to Auckland. Please note, the flight will be via a stopover point where you will change planes for your onward flight to Auckland.
Flights will be confirmed when they come into range eleven months prior to departure.
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Arrive into Auckland this morning and you will be met and transferred to the Amora Hotel Auckland for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Enjoy a day at leisure getting to know Auckland. Why not head down to Viaduct Harbour; this waterside area is home some of Auckland's finest restaurants and bars, and is sure to be buzzing with atmosphere ahead of the 1st Test. You can also take a harbour cruise from here, or visit the Voyager Maritime Museum.
This evening, you are invited to one of our popular Gullivers Rugby Forums where you will be joined by fellow Gullivers Lions fans as well as some famous faces from the world of rugby for a Q&A Session on the tour so far. A welcome drink and canapes are provided before the topical discussion gets underway, always providing an intriguing insight into a Lions Tour, as well as providing some great rugby tour stories.
Return to your hotel after the forum.
After months of anticipation, the big day dawns and you will spend the morning preparing for the game ahead. A special day that will forever live in the hearts of every Lions fan as the tourists prepare to face the wrath of the All Blacks at Eden Park.
After swapping stories in the bar with your fellow Lions fans, we will make our way out together to Eden Park for the game. The first opportunity to witness the World Champions take on the very best of the British Isles.
Return to the hotel after the match.
This morning, check out of the hotel and head north to Lake Taupo situated in the centre of the North Island. The journey will take just over four hours by coach.
On arrival, check in to the Hilton Taupo for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. This Victorian style hotel is situated on a hillside 4km from Lake Taupo, and enjoys stunning views out across the lake.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Today is free for you to explore Lake Taupo and its surrounding area.
Take a boat or kayak and cruise around secluded coves and beaches of Lake Taupo. Alternatively try your hand at fishing for trout or even go fly-fishing with a local guide on the Tongariro River. If you are feeling energetic, walk through ancient rainforest in Whirinaki and Pureora Forest Parks, or vast ancient beech forests in the rugged Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Or for the adrenaline seeker, this is your chance to go bungy jumping over the Waikato River, do a tandem skydive over Lake Taupo, or take a jet boat (or river cruise) to the majestic Huka Falls. Just north of Lake Taupo, Huka Falls is New Zealand's most visited attraction, where more than 220,000 litres of water thunder over the cliff face every second.
This evening, you will be taken to Wairakei Terraces in Taupo for a Maori cultural experience and tour of the geothermal terraces. You will experience a traditional Maori welcome (Powhiri), followed by a guided tour of the fascinating geothermal terraces and Maori village, featuring carvers, weavers, tattooists and musicians follows, before enjoying a Maori "Hangi" meal (cooked in a traditional ground oven) and a spectacular performance of song, dance and of course, the ferocious Haka.
After checking out this morning, transfer overland to Napier. On arrival check in to the Scenic Circle Napier Hotel for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
A national disaster resulted in Napier becoming one of the purest Art Deco cities in the world. On the morning of February 3rd 1931, a massive earthquake rocked Hawke's Bay. Nearly 260 lives were lost and the vast majority of buildings in the commercial centre of Napier were destroyed. Rebuilding began almost immediately, and much of it was completed in two years and today the city is famous for its beautifully preserved 1930s architecture. Maori motifs were employed to give the city a unique New Zealand character - for example, the ASB bank on the corner of Hastings and Emerson Streets features Maori koru and zigzags.
This evening, watch the Hurricanes v The British & Irish Lions match in Wellington on a screen in a local bar or in your hotel.
Today, enjoy a half day wine tasting the celebrated Hawke's Bay wine region (12noon to 5pm.) Your guide will accompany you to their favourite vineyards and share their knowledge of the wine, scenery and history of the region. The tour includes tastings and a stop for lunch before returning to your hotel early afternoon. A day to relax, unwind and enjoy.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer overland to Wellington, a journey of around four hours.
On arrival in New Zealand's capital city, check in to the West Plaza Hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this compact yet cosmopolitan city.
A great way to start is by taking the historic cable car. For stunning views of the harbour to include the South Island on a clear day, the Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway which runs between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city, rising 120m over a length of 612m. Emerging at the top, check out the stunning views and Cable Car Museum.
Return trips are available or you can take a leisurely walk through Wellington Botanic Garden and historic Bolton Street Cemetery to the National Parliament Building, known as the Beehive. The walk offers a fascinating insight into the fauna and flora of New Zealand as well as a snapshot into the past as you wander around the cemetery with lasting monuments to the origins of New Zealand's first settlers.
Alternatively, visit Courtney Place, the city's main square with it's bars and restaurants and home to the iconic Embassy Theatre. This historic theatre was built in 1926 and hosted the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. A nostalgic venue to see a film.
Today, we invite you to meet some of the Wellington rugby fraternity as the Gullivers Barbarians take on a local Wellington side.
Take your boots for a game or come along and support our boys on the eve of the 2nd Test. This is a great opportunity to mix and swap rugby banter in the clubhouse.
Always a popular day out with our supporters, food will be provided after the game and we anticipate there will be plenty of opportunity for you to swap stories and out sing the All Blacks supporters in their own backyard, in preparation for the Test match tomorrow.
After a leisurely breakfast, we have included entry today to the Official Lions Supporter Village in Wellington. Prior to the game, enjoy food, drink and entertainment from a host of Lions greats before heading across to the Westpac Stadium for the 2nd Test.
This morning, check out of your hotel and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Queenstown.
The jewel in the South Island's crown Queenstown is a must see destination for anyone visiting New Zealand,
On arrival, check in to the Millbrook for four nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Situated 20 minutes from Queenstown, the hotel was voted New Zealand's no.1 hotel for the last three years by Trip Advisor. lt will be the Gullivers HQ during our stay in this stunning part of the world and regular shuttles will be provided in and out of the city centre.
Rest of the day/evening is free to settle in and explore the pretty town of Queenstown.
This morning after a late breakfast, take the Skyline Queenstown cable car up to the top of Bob's Peak for awe-inspiring views of the region. Lunch is included at the scenic Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar.
After lunch, there is some free time to explore and take in the breathtaking views from the viewing deck. The more adventurous may like to try the downhill luge ride (additional cost) before making your way back down to Queenstown in the cable car.
Rest of the day is free to enjoy the splendid scenery and charm of Queenstown.
Day free to enjoy Queenstown.
Dubbed the Adventure Capital of the World, there are so many heart stopping and hair raising activities on offer that the choice is endless. From bungy jumping, sky diving and jet boating in some of the most scenic locations in the world, to fine dining in some of New Zealand’s most prestigious restaurants. Queenstown has something for everyone and caters to all interests.
A more relaxing activity is to take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic steamship the TSS Earnslaw. This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience Queenstown’s famed scenic beauty. Or if you fancy something even quieter, hire a local fisherman to take you out on to the still and tranquil water for a few hours of fishing.
This evening, enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Free day to enjoy Queenstown.
Take the shotover jet boat ride for a thrilling ride through the Shotover gorge, relax at the hotel, or take the shuttle into town for some shopping and a long lunch in one of the bars or restaurants.
After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Auckland.
On arrival, check in to the Amora Hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to the Gullivers Festival where we will all come together to celebrate the food and wine of New Zealand. We will be joined by some well known faces from previous Lions tours and enjoy the build up to what we hope will be the deciding match of the series.
After breakfast, head down to the Viaduct area to join the hundreds of Lions supporters all eagerly anticipating tonight's Test match.
A few hours before kick off, head over to Eden Park for the 3rd and final Test in The British & Irish Lions Tour 2017.
Return to the hotel after the match.
This morning, check out of your hotel and you will be transferred out to Auckland airport for your flight home. Please note, the flight will be via a stopover point where you will change planes for your onward flight to London Heathrow.
Flights will be confirmed when they come into range eleven months prior to departure.
Arrive London Heathrow and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tour ends.
Kick-off: TBA
The much anticipated first test between the World Cup winning All Blacks and The British & Irish Lions.
Kick-off: TBA
The All Blacks take on The British & Irish Lions in the 2nd Test at the Westpac Stadium.
Kick-off TBA
The 3rd and final Test between the All Blacks and The British & Irish Lions.
'An Oasis in the calm of central Auckland'. The Amora Hotel Auckland is in a central location set amongst park surroundings. Shopping and entertainment are just walking distance away. All rooms come with a view and are classically styled and tastefully decorated.
Hilton Lake Taupo is the perfect place to soak up the breathtaking natural beauty of Taupo. The hotel offers views across Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park and is just a short drive from Taupo town center. There are tennis courts and a heated spa pool on site to keep you relaxed and entertained. Gareth Stewart also has a restaurant onsite which is popular amongst guests and locals alike.
Situated in a remarkable location at the edge of Hawke's Bay, the Scenic Hotel Te Pania boasts design awards for its style and offers a fantastic level of service for guests. Hawkes Bay is one of the first places in the world each day to see daylight and the hotel enjoys a premium waterfront location on Marine Parade. The Scenic Hotel is fresh, contemporary and just a short stroll from Napier's main art deco style street.
Located in the heart of vibrant Wellington, the West Plaza Hotel offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. With spacious and comfortable rooms and a large foyer there is a feeling of natural light and space within the hotel. The Lambton Quay shopping is just a short walk away and the entertainment of the Cuba Quarter and Courtenay Place is also close by.
The Millbrook offers luxury accommodation 20 minutes outside of Queenstown. Voted New Zealands number one hotel for the past three consecutive years by Tripadvisor, the Millbrook really does have it all in a luxurious and tranquil setting. Spacious rooms and large windows allow you to soak up the atmosphere of the special Central Otago region. There is an onsite spa and those looking to be active can enjoy the tennis courts and the hiking along the landscapes surrounding the property.
