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New Zealand Black Caps v England 3 Test Tour

Follow England cricket to spectacular New Zealand in November/December 2024

Tour Highlights:

Itinerary

Sunday 24th November
Day 1
Arrive at your chosen airport and check in for your flight to New Zealand
Sunday 24th November
Monday 25th November
Day 2
In flight
Monday 25th November
Tuesday 26th November
Day 3
Upon arrival into Christchurch you will be met and transferred to the well located 4* Carnmore Hotel for a seven-night stay on a B&B basis. This evening, join your Tour Manager and tour group for Welcome Drinks.
Tuesday 26th November
Wednesday 27th November
Day 4
Day at leisure to explore Christchurch. Perhaps visit the Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park or one of the city’s many museums and art galleries. Dine at one of the many restaurants or head out to the superb coastal towns of Akaroa or Lyttelton. Join your tour group and Tour Manager this evening for an included dinner.
Wednesday 27th November
Thursday 28th November to Monday 02nd December
Days 5 to 9
1ST TEST MATCH – BLACK CAPS v ENGLAND – HAGLEY OVAL, CHRISTCHURCH

Transfer each day to the Hagley Oval for a full day of play.
Thursday 28th November to Monday 02nd December
Tuesday 03rd December
Day 10
Check out of your hotel and transfer north by road to Blenheim in the Marlborough region. Enjoy an en route stop at Kaikoura, famous along this part of the coast for its Whale Watching opportunities. Time for some lunch and, if wished, a whale watching excursion, both at your own cost. On arrival, check into Chateau Marlborough Hotel for two nights on a B&B basis.
Tuesday 03rd December
Wednesday 04th December
Day 11
Day at leisure to explore Blenheim and the surrounding area. Today enjoy an included lunch and wine-tastings at one of Marlborough’s many award-winning Wine Estates.
Wednesday 04th December
Thursday 05th December
Day 12
Check out of your hotel and travel by ferry across the Cook Straits from Picton to Wellington. Enjoy stunning scenery during the 3.5 hour crossing. On arrival in Wellington, check into the 4* James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel for a six-night stay on a B&B basis.
Thursday 05th December
Friday 06th to Tuesday 10th December
Days 13 to 17
2ND TEST MATCH – BLACK CAPS v ENGLAND – CELLO BASIN RESERVE, WELLINGTON

Transfer each day to the Cello Basin Reserve for a full day of play. One evening during your stay in Wellington, enjoy a Q&A with a well-known former Black Cap and/or England player.
Friday 06th to Tuesday 10th December
Wednesday 11th December
Day 18
Check out of your hotel and drive through the cultural epicentre of New Zealand to Rotorua via Palmerston North and picturesque Lake Taupo. On arrival in Rotorua check into your hotel for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis at the Sudima Lake Rotorua Hotel. This evening, enjoy an included Maori cultural performance and hangi feast.
Wednesday 11th December
Thursday 12th December
Day 19
This morning there will be a local orientation tour including a guided tour of Te Whakarewarewa Maori Village and geothermal site renowned for its bubbling water and mud pools and geysers. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or to explore more of all that Rotorua has to offer from bathing in hot pools, to walks around the lake or in the Redwoods Forest or experience the geysers by night at Te Puia.
Thursday 12th December
Friday 13th December
Day 20
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Cambridge, a picture-perfect town close to Hamilton, characterised by quaint charm and tree-lined streets, memorable for its heritage buildings, antique shops, and thoroughbred horse studs! Accommodation is reserved for five nights on a B&B basis at the well-appointed Hidden Lake Hotel. Lake Te Koutu (the hidden lake) is popular for its trails, variety of trees and magnificent gardens.
Friday 13th December
Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December
Days 21 to 24
3RD TEST MATCH – BLACK CAPS v ENGLAND – SEDDON PARK, HAMILTON

Each morning you will transfer to Seddon Park, Hamilton, for a full day of play.
Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December
Wednesday 18th December
Day 25
Check out of your hotel this morning before transferring to Day 5 of the Test (if applicable). After end of play / this morning transfer to Auckland where you will check into the well located 5* Movenpick Hotel for two nights on a B&B basis.
Wednesday 18th December
Thursday 19th December
Day 26
Day at leisure in Auckland. Perhaps take a ferry trip across to Waiheke Island and enjoy a wine tour. Alternatively enjoy a meal at the Viaduct Harbour or visit Sky Tower for panoramic views across Auckland and some fine dining. On your last evening enjoy an end of tour dinner with your fellow tourists.
Thursday 19th December
Friday 20th December
Day 27
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Auckland Airport for your return overnight flight home.
Friday 20th December
Saturday 21st December
Day 28
Arrival back into the UK. Tour arrangements end.
Saturday 21st December

PRICE & Inclusions

England Cricket tour to New Zealand from:

£6995 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Single Supplement add on £1495 to the above price.

Call our experienced team on 01386 808600info@livingwiththelions.co.uk or

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TOUR HOTELS

CHRISTCHURCH: 4* Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch encapsulates modern design and innovation and is ideally located within a short stroll to the heart of the city and within close proximity to a number of Christchurch’s iconic landmarks. With ease of access to the main arterial routes north and south, nothing is too far from the hotel. Constructed to meet the City’s stringent building standards, we elected not to be used as a Government Covid-19 quarantine facility. Your well-being and safety is a very important consideration for the Carnmore team. The hotel offers 88 well-appointed stylish rooms with the modern comforts and amenities you would expect from a four star city center hotel. Our accommodation is contemporary, full of color with oodles of natural light. They are 22 square meters in size, colorful and have views over Christchurch and its environs. Our guest accommodation offers the option of either a king bedded room or a twin bedded room.

BLENHEIM: 5* Chateau Marlborough Hotel

Chateau Marlborough Hotel offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar. All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. A fully equipped fitness centre are provided. The concierge can book tours of the Marlborough Wine Region. Quench Café & Wine Bar is open for breakfast and dinner each day, and offers outdoor dining. Cooked and continental breakfast is available each morning. An onsite day spa is available at the property. The Chateau Marlborough Hotel is also the winner of the prestigious HM Australasian Hotel of the Year awards 2018 & 2019, Winner of New Zealand’s Best Regional Hotel.

WELLINGTON: 4* James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 500 metres from Lambton Harbour. It features a fitness centre and a restaurant with harbour views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with en suite bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbour views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness centre on Lambton Quay.

ROTORUA: 4* Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua

Located on the shores of Lake Rotoura, the 4 star Sudima Lake Rotorua is adjacent to the famous Polynesian spa. Just an 11-minute walk from the Energy Events Centre, the property features free, unlimited WiFi and free on site parking. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Skyline Rotorua. Sudima Lake Rotorua offers 247 well appointed guest rooms including LCD TVs with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, 24/7 front desk service and ceiling fans. Air conditioning and heating are provided for all rooms. Room service is available 7am-9pm Guests can dine at the Okareka Restaurant open for breakfast and all day dining, featuring international cuisines and New Zealand wines. Enjoy a drink Okareka Bar with its striking view over lake Rotorua. The fully accessible hotel has a heated swimming pool and Maori cultural shows. There is a token operated guest laundry and secure bike hanger.

CAMBRIDGE: 4* Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments

Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Cambridge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 15 km of Mystery Creek Events Centre. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast city views. At the hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. Hamilton Gardens is 20 km from Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments, while Waikato Stadium is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.

AUCKLAND: 5* Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

Located in the heart of Auckland’s waterfront district, overlooking the thriving Viaduct Harbour and surrounded by designer boutiques and award winning restaurants, Mövenpick Hotel Auckland boasts 207 guest rooms and a dedicated conference and event floor. The elegantly refurbished rooms and suites at Mövenpick Hotel Auckland feature Smart TV’s with Blu-tooth connectivity as well as bathrooms with manuka honey toiletries. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Guests can enjoy a morning yoga class in the Wellness Room or read a book in the library, which has been richly decorated with warm gold and leather. The business centre has state-of-the-art technology and The Deck, an urban alfresco event space is available. Open for breakfast and dinner, Vue Restaurant offers international cuisine and city views. Attica Bar serves a range of drinks, including coffee, beers, wines and spirits, until late. Reception is available 24 hours a day.

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£6995 per person sharing

Single Supplement:  £1495

24 nights from 26th Nov 2024

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