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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, four nights at the Hilton Queenstown, three nights at the Mercure Wellington, two nights at the Scenic Circle Napier, two nights at the Trinity Wharf Tauranga, 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 a sightseeing excursion for you to experience one of the scenic highlights of New Zealand. In Queenstown, take the iconic Gondola for awe-inspiring views of the region followed by lunch. In Napier, enjoy a half day wine tasting tour of the Hawke's Bay wine region, including 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 our exclusive Gullivers Rugby Forum with some famous faces from previous Lions tours 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.
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 Hilton Queenstown for four nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Rest of the day/evening free to settle in and explore the picturesque town of Queenstown, situated on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, with the Southern Alps as your backdrop.
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 in 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.
Later on why not find local bar to watch Hurricanes v The British & Irish Lions which is being played in Wellington this evening.
A further day at leisure in beautiful Queenstown. A 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' fishing.
This evening, enjoy dinner in one of the lakeside restaurants.
This morning, after checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Wellington.
On arrival in Wellington check in at the Mercure Wellington 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. This evening why not 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.
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 Wellington to Napier will take approximately six hours and offers the opportunity to stop off en route at New Zealand's national rugby museum in Palmerston North.
On arrival into Napier, check in to the Scenic Circle 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.
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.
Leaving Napier this morning, transfer to Tauranga, a journey of just over four hours, for a two night stay by the sea. On arrival, check in at the Trinity Wharf Hotel for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the harbour location.
Around Tauranga are hectares of orchards and gardens producing everything from kiwifruit and citrus fruit to avocados. Add to this bounty the local wines and the plentiful fresh seafood and you just know that this is a place where you will dine well.
Mount Maunganui, a short distance from Tauranga, has spectacular beaches which are a magnet for surfers all year round and voted as some of New Zealand's best.
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the laid back pace of life in Tauranga.
After breakfast check out and transfer to Auckland, a journey of approximately three hours.
On arrival check into the Amora Hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
The 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 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 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.
'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.
The Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa boasts 5 Star facilities including an indoor pool, fitness centre and day spa. Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu this is the perfect location to enjoy this beautiful area of New Zealand. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at the stylish Wakatipu Grill Restaurant. The hotel is a 15 minute drive or 10 minute water taxi from the centre of Queenstown.
The Mercure Wellington is just a short walk from the centre of Wellington and the funky Cuba Quarter. The hotel has beautiful panoramic views over the city and the harbour. The hotel is in a great location with shopping, the cable car and waterfront just a short distance away.
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.
Situated in the popular Bay of Plenty region, Trinity Wharf Tauranga is a unique hotel located on and over the water's edge. Architecturally designed across three piers, this leading Tauranga hotel offers a relaxed ambience and is only a 5 minute drive from Mount Maunganui (voted Tripadvisors top NZ beach)
