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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 ticket to each of the three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and back in Auckland.
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Stay for 16 nights in our chosen hotels, including Auckland, Napier, Rotorua, Palmerston North and Queenstown.
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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 £1995pp; Business Class upgrade supplement £4299pp - subject to airline and availability. Please note, if you choose to upgrade, an additional deposit of £1000pp 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, this 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 as well as sampling some local Kiwi food and drink at our Gullivers End of Tour Party.
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As part of your tour, we have included a number of sightseeing excursions for you, including the iconic Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, and visit Te Puia, New Zealand's living Maori cultural experience in Rotorua.
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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 with Singapore Airlines.
Arrive into Auckland this morning and you will be transferred to the Langham 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.
In the evening, join your Tour Manager for a Welcome Drink followed by an invitation to the exclusive Gullivers Rugby Forum for an evening of lively discussion and insight into the current tour. Location will be advised.
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.
After breakfast, check out and you will be transferred to Rotorua. The journey from Auckland to Rotorua will take approximately three hours. On arrival into Rotorua, check in to the Holiday Inn for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing Maori culture, Rotorua is a compact city with plenty of sights and places to visit.
The rest of the day at leisure. For something different this afternoon/evening, visit the award winning Polynesian Spa for hot mineral bathing, private pools, deluxe massage and body therapies. A really relaxing way to ease yourself into your stay in Rotorua.
Today, depart on an excursion to visit Te Puia, New Zealand's living Maori cultural centre, located just five minutes from central Rotorua. Situated in the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, Te Puia’s 60 hectare site is home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, a live kiwi enclosure where you can get close to the rare New Zealand bird, the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, and more than 500 geothermal wonders. Take your time exploring the geothermal valley to see the geysers, springs, mud holes & terraces synonymous with this part of the world as well as the vivid green vegetation to include the famous New Zealand ferns.
Your visit concludes with a traditional 45-minute Maori cultural performance (Kapa Haka) which includes a spine-tingling ceremonial welcoming performance, traditional ancestral storytelling, song and dance and the ferocious Haka.
This evening why not book the optional extra of a Hangi Dinner experience, a traditional New Zealand Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven.
Check out of your hotel this morning and you will be transferred to Hawke's Bay, one of New Zealand’s warmest, driest regions and one of the country’s leading producers of wine. The journey from Rotorua to Napier will take approximately three hours. On arrival into Napier, check in to the Nautilus Napier 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.
A day at leisure in Napier.
Today, why not book an afternoon of wine tasting as an optional excursion and enjoy 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.
This morning, check out of the hotel for the transfer to Palmerston North, which will take approximately 2 hours, on arrival check into the Copthorne Hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
The rest of the day at leisure.
The city of Palmerston North is bordered by the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges, spectacularly divided by the Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge making a unique landscape that offers mountains to sea, city to countryside, all in the same day. Heritage collections, art galleries and urban street art are prominent in Palmerston North, and go hand in hand with the colourful array of cafes and dining options that will take your taste buds on a tour of the world.
A day at leisure in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North is home to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, it is worth a visit and is home to some of the the world’s rarest rugby artefacts, including some mementos from previous Gullivers Lions tours.
There will also be a Gullivers function today included in your tour package, details to be confirmed at a later date.
After a breakfast, transfer to Wellington for the 2nd Test, 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.
After the match transfer back to Palmerston North.
This morning, check out of the hotel and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Queenstown, the jewel in the South Island's crown and a must see destination for anyone visiting New Zealand.
On arrival check in to the Scenic Suites for four nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
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.
Rest of the day/evening is free to settle in and explore the pretty town of Queenstown.
Day free in Queenstown.
Why not take the opportunity to take a day trip to visit Milford Sound, an optional excursion which we offer (bookable in My Bookings once you have booked your tour). Milford Sound is the icon of New Zealand’s South Island, and even professional photographers cannot adequately capture the majesty of the landscape or convey the cool clarity of the air in this out-of-the-way, pristine corner of Fiordland – you have to go there to experience it.
Or another one of our optional excursions and a relaxing activity is to take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic steamship the TSS Earnslaw, followed by a gourmet BBQ lunch. This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience Queenstown’s famed scenic beauty.
This morning, if you are feeling in need of an adrenaline rush book the Shotover Jet, one of our optional excursions (you will be given the option to book additional sightseeing when you book your package). The Shotover Jet is a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons of the Shotover river on a jet boat racing speeds of 50 miles per hour.
Return to your hotel to freshen up and then join the rest of your tour group to 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.
Another day at leisure in Queenstown, why not join in with our Gullivers Golf Tournament at the Millbrook Resort (bookable optional extra), surely one of the most stunning locations to play golf in the world.
This evening, why not celebrate your last evening in Queenstown by joining our VIP guests at an exclusive dinner in Queenstown.
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Auckland for your final four night stay at the Langham Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
This evening why not join one some of our rugby VIPs (ex Lions/All Blacks) for an evening of wining and dining at either The Sugar Club (at the top of the SkyTower) or the The Grill (bookable as an optional excurion).
After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to the Gullivers End of Tour Party 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.
Arrive London Heathrow and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tour ends.
Kick-off: TBA
The much anticipated first test between the Rugby 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.
With views of leafy green Auckland or of the city Skyline the Langham offers a private sanctuary in the heart of the city. There are leisure facilities and multiple dining facilities at The Langham for you to enjoy. There are restuarants, shops and attractions within walking distance of the hotels iconic 'K' road location. The Langham is a wonderful brand with very high standards.
Comfort awaits you at the Holiday Inn Rotorua. A lovely property close to Rotorua's most popular attractions, the hotel has spacious rooms and plenty of onsite facilities. A 100% non-smoking hotel with 30 minutes free wifi per day, there is plenty to enjoy and keep you entertained. There is a complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to the Rotorua Tourism Centre on Fenton Street at quarter past the hour.
Rooms at The Nautilus offer stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and are all designed with a contemporary twist on Napier's 1930's Art Deco theme. Self contained living facilities such as a fully-equipped kitchen are present at The Nautilus. Napier's centre is just four minutes away giving you the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of Napier and the surrounding Hawke's Bay wine region.
Located just off The Square, Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North is ideal for explorers and business travellers alike. The main roads of Palmy, the locals’ affectionate name for Palmerston North, radiate from The Square, so guests are perfectly placed to sample all the city has to offer.
Take in the picturesque beauty of Queenstown from this luxurious hotel. Enjoy the comfort and impressive style of the hotel then head out to explore the many attractions Queenstown has to offer.
