Ticket to the 1st and 2nd Tests
Official match tickets are not included in the package price and will be added to your booking at £65 per four day ticket.
Find out more about your tickets
Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2024
1st & 2nd Test Tour (excluding international flights)
Package includes:
- Official match tickets for the 1st and 2nd Tests are not included in the package price and will be added to your booking at £65 per 4 day ticket
- 15 nights' 4★ hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Domestic flights included plus airport transfers and match transfers as per the itinerary
Highlights
- Welcome drinks reception
- Exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum
- End of tour dinner
- Gullivers representatives
- Exclusive tour merchandise
Need some help?
Whatever you need, one of our friendly and experienced team can help. Enquire online or just give us a call on:
01684 878683*
At a glance
15 nights' hotel accommodation
Stay at the SkyCity Auckland for seven nights, the Regal Palms Resort Rotorua for two nights and the Crowne Plaza Christchurch for six nights, all on a bed and breakfast basis.
Find out more about your accommodation
Flights
Domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch is included.
Transfers
Stadium transfers are included in Auckland. The airport transfer for the domestic flight between Rotorua and Christchurch is also included.
See more about your transfers
Gullivers Cricket Forum
During your tour you are invited to our exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum hosted by Jonathan Agnew, where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the Test Series.
Gullivers Social Events
Join Gullivers staff and your fellow tourists at our welcome drinks function on your first evening in Auckland and at our final dinner in Christchurch.
Gullivers Representatives
Gullivers representatives accompany you throughout your tour offering assistance and advice.
Full itinerary
-
Day 1
Arrive in Auckland
Arrive in Auckland and make your own way to the SkyCity Hotel for a seven night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
This evening, join your tour manager and the rest of your group at our welcome drinks function.
SkyCity Auckalnd
Seven night stay at SkyCity Auckland.
-
Day 2
Day at leisure
A free day at leisure in Auckland. Affectionately referred to as the City of Sails in a nod to its maritime history and coastal setting, there is plenty to see and do in and around Auckland. Discover popular landmarks including the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mount Eden and Auckland Museum on an organised city tour or perhaps take to the water on a cruise out to Waitemata Harbour for fine views over Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and the cityscape beyond.
-
Day 3-7
1st Test Match
Each morning transfer to Eden Park Stadium for all five days the 1st Test in Auckland. Transfer back to the hotel after each day of play.
On the second day, you will be invited to join us at the Gullivers cricket forum taking place in the evening. A great opportunity to hear the views of our well-known guest speakers from the cricketing world.
-
Day 8
Auckland to Rotorua
Check out of your hotel and be transferred overland by coach from Auckland to Rotorua.
On arrival in Rotorua, check in to the Regal Palms Resort for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
-
Day 9
Day at leisure
Free time to explore Rotorua which is known for its rich Maori culture and lively geothermal activity. Get up close to spectacular geysers and colourful crater lakes, relax in a mud bath or enjoy a simple soak in a natural hot stream.
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.
-
Day 10
Travel to Christchurch
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Rotorua airport for your flight to Christchurch.
On arrival in Christchurch, you will be met and transferred to the Crowne Plaza Hotel and check in for a six night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
-
Day 11-15
2nd Test Match
Each morning make your own way to the Hagley Oval for all five days the 2nd Test in Christchurch. Make your own way back to the hotel after each day of play.
-
Day 16
Depart Christchurch
Check out of your hotel and make your own onward arrangements.
Tickets
Tickets
The tour package price does not currently include the cost of the match tickets. These will be added to your booking at a cost of £65 per person for a 4 day ticket in each city (the decision about day 5 tickets will be made after the first 4 days' play and you will be able to buy day 5 tickets on the day). Tickets in Auckland will be grandstand seats, while in Christchurch they will be for general admission, sitting on grass embankments.
New Zealand v England, 1st Test
- Venue:
- Eden Park
- Capacity:
- 50,000
New Zealand v England, 2nd Test Match
- Venue:
- Hagley Oval
- Capacity:
- 20,000
Accommodation
Sky City Hotel Auckland, Auckland
With the Sky Tower on the hotel doorstep, the Sky City hotel is in a great location from which to explore Auckland. With Free wifi, genuine Kiwi hospitality and modern,spacious accommodation the Sky City Hotel is a place where exceptional experiences happen every day. The SkyCity Casino is onsite as are over 20 restaurants, cafes and bars and a rejuvenating spa.
Features:
- Free Wifi
- Part of the SkyCity complex
We chose this hotel because:
- Great location from which to explore Auckland
- Variety of onsite restaurants
Regal Palms Resort, Rotorua
Exceptional facilities and unsurpassed hospitality await you at the Regal Palms Resort located in the heart of New Zealand's geothermal wonderland - Rotorua. With fantastic reviews and a promise of a relaxing stay this motel style property is the perfect place to enjoy Rotorua. Each apartment has a range of wonderful features including a luxurious spa pool - perfect to sink into at the end of the day. Enjoy a drink in the small and cosy guest lounge or get active in the outdoor pool or using one of the free bicycles to explore there is something for everyone here.
Features:
- Leisure facilities including, heated swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, day spa & gym
- Free ultra-fast fibre optic internet access
We chose this hotel because:
- Located in the heart of Rotorua
- Exceptional Facilities
- Fantastic Reviews
Crowne Plaza Christchurch, Christchurch
Located in Central Christchurch, near the historic Victoria Square, and iconic Avon River, and just minutes from the Central Business District, the Crowne Plaza Christchurch offers modern accommodation, along with various dining options. The up-scale hotel is the perfect base to explore wider Christchurch too, with the Town Hall and Cathedral Square a short stroll away.
Features:
- Chic Restaurant, Casual Café & Modern Wine Bar
- On-Site Fitness Centre
We chose this hotel because:
- Located in central Christchurch
- Excellent option for the cricket
