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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 the Maori All Blacks and the Chiefs v The British & Irish Lions as well as the 1st Test in Auckland.
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Stay for nine nights in our chosen hotels, to include three nights at the Holiday Inn Rotorua, three nights at the Camelot on Ulster in Hamilton and three nights in the Amora Auckland.
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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 £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 Auckland on the day of the 1st Test. Includes food, drink and entertainment from a host of Lions greats. 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, enjoy our Rugby Forum in Auckland.
As part of your tour we have included a sightseeing excursion for you to experience one of the scenic highlights of New Zealand. In Rotorua, visit the Te Puia Geothermal park to see mud pools, geysers and a Maori cultural performance.
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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 Rotorua for a three night stay at the Holiday Inn Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. The journey will take approx three hours by coach. 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.
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.
Spend the afternoon at leisure before meeting up with the rest of the group in the hotel bar for Welcome Drinks.
Today you will be transferred to the Rotorua International Stadium for the fifth match of The British & Irish Lions Tour 2017. See the ferocious Maori All Blacks take on the Lions in what is billed to be a revenge match for the Lions following their defeat to the Maoris on the 2005 tour.
Return to the hotel after the game.
Today depart on an excursion to visit Te Puia, New Zealand's living Maori cultural centre which is 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 and 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.
Check out of your hotel this morning and you will be transferred across to Hamilton, the main city in the Waikato region. The journey will take approximately two hours. A land of lush pastures this region is more recently known for its casting as the Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
On arrival, check in to the Camelot on Ulster Hotel for a three night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Centrally located and only a short walk from the rugby stadium, this is an excellent basis to explore Hamilton.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore Hamilton.
After settling in, make your way on foot to the Waikato Stadium to see the Chiefs host the tourists.
After the game return to the hotel.
A day free to relax and explore Hamilton. Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is known for its walks, gardens, cafes and nightlife.
This afternoon, take a walk around the city and after dinner this evening perhaps try your luck in the casino.
After breakfast, check out and you will be transferred to Auckland. The journey will take approximately two and a half hours.
On arrival, check in to the Amora Hotel Auckland for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Rest of the day free to explore Auckland.
Take a trip up the Sky Tower for fantastic views of the city skyline, or head down to the Viaduct where there are plenty of good restaurants, bars and cafes.
A nice idea is to take a harbour cruise or a ferry across to Devonport - only a 12 minute journey. One of the city's oldest suburbs, the marine village of Devonport is well worth a visit with its picturesque Victorian villas, beaches and stylish shops, Devonport is a great place to spend a day or afternoon away from the bustle of the city. Explore its naval history, walk up its volcanic cones for spectacular views, or take in the history and sights of Devonport with a guided mini bus tour.
Day at leisure in Auckland.
Today you will be joined by our all 3 Test 'Haka tour' clients, and there will be a buzz of anticipation around the city as the 'Sea of Red' starts to congregate down at the Viaduct for tomorrow's Test match.
This evening you are invited to our popular Gullivers Rugby Forum, 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 current series. 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 a leisurely breakfast, we have included entry today to the Official Lions Supporter Village in Auckland. Prior to the game, enjoy food, drink and entertainment from a host of Lions greats before heading across to the Eden Park for the game.
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 fifth match of the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand sees the Maori All Blacks host the tourists.
Kick-off: TBA
The sixth match of the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand.
Kick-off: TBA
The much anticipated 1st Test between the World Cup winning All Blacks and The British & Irish Lions.
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.
Camelot on Ulster is a family owned property that offers a warm and comfortable stay with that special family feel. Conveniently located in central Hamilton the hotel is just a short distance from Centre Place Mall and is close to the Skycity casino, three cinemas and many restaurants.
'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.
