18 Day New Zealand Lawn Bowls Tour 2013

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18 DAY FULLY ESCORTED LAWN BOWLS TOUR Special Departure Date: 6 April 2013 www.grandpacifictours.com GAMES AT AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH, QUEENSTOWN & ROTORUA

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Combine the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand with four friendly games of bowls in Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland. Accompanied by a Grand Pacific Tours Lawn Bowls Co-ordinator this tour will bowl you over. Special Departure Date: 6 April 2013

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18 DAY FULLY ESCORTED LAWN BOWLS TOUR

Special Departure Date: 6 April 2013www.grandpacifictours.com

GAMES ATAUCKLAND,

CHRISTCHURCH,QUEENSTOWN

& ROTORUA

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LUXURY COACH HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS2

ONE LOW PRICE INCLUDES

PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS• International Antarctic Centre • Oamaru Victorian Precinct• Haggis Ceremony & Gift• Larnach Castle*• Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens• Milford Sound Cruise • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw• Lakes District Museum• TranzAlpine Rail Journey• Cruise on the Interislander Ferry• Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum*• Skyline Gondola & Luge Ride• Agrodome• Thermal mud pools and geysers*• Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert• Culture North Night Show• Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise• Kauri Museum*• Lawn Bowls Games at local clubs in Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland.• City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland*Denotes a guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers.

TOURING• Return airfares from your homeport• Luxury coach travel with 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows• Professional Coach Captain• Bowls Co-Ordinator• Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival• Return airport transfers in New Zealand• 17 nights quality hotel accommodation• Six 2 night stays• Hotel porterage• 4 cruises• 4 games of Lawn Bowls• All sightseeing, pre paid attractions & green fees• GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax)• Comprehensive documentation pack

MEALS• 17 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast at Cableway Restaurant - Rotorua• 15 sumptuous dinners including 4 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony - Dunedin, Walter Peak Homestead - Queenstown, Maori Hangi & Concert - Rotorua, Farewell Dinner - Auckland• 1 picnic lunch• 5 delicious morning / afternoon teasNote: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm.

18 Day New Zealand Lawn Bowls TourAccompanied by a Bowls Co-Ordinator and includes 4 friendly Lawn Bowls Games

ITINERARY(B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner.

DAY 1: Homeport - Christchurch (D)Fly from your homeport to Christchurch where you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.Hotel Heartland Hotel Cotswold (2 nights)

DAY 2: Christchurch Bowls Game (B,D) This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch which includes a visit to the International Antarctic Centre. This afternoon you will be transferred to one of the city’s leading bowling clubs where a friendly game has been arranged. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with time to mingle after the game before returning to your hotel.

DAY 3: Christchurch - Omarama (B,D)Depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama. Hotel Heritage Gateway Hotel

DAY 4: Omarama - Dunedin (B,SD)Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. After a true Victorian welcome, enjoy an informative update on this unique Precinct where several amazing buildings and shops are on

show. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy a city sights tour followed by some free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge

DAY 5: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D)This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers, followed by a delightful morning tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Rooms)

DAY 6: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (B,L)Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights)

Guaranteed Departure 6 - 23 April 2013

Australian Tour Prices inc airfares & taxes Departure Tour Pre TotalPoint including Paid Twin Share Airfare Taxes** Per Person

Sydney $4479 + $130 = $4609

Melbourne $4479 + $130 = $4609

Brisbane $4479 + $130 = $4609

Gold Coast $4479 + $130 = $4609

Canberra $4709 + $176 = $4885

Cairns $4759 + $126 = $4885

Adelaide $4799 + $123 = $4922

Hobart $4799 + $120 = $4919

Launceston $4799 + $120 = $4919

Perth $5029 + $110 = $5139

Land Only $4079Single Supplement $1250

Stay a little longerCity Twin Share SingleChristchurch $90 $180Auckland $100 $200Extra night rates are per person in Australian Dollars, based on room only. New Zealand dollar extra night rates are available on request.

**Prepaid taxes are correct at time of print, but are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed to your travel agent at time of booking.

Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Homestead for a specialty dining experience.

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DAY 7: Queenstown - Bowls Game (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure. Your Coach Captain is available to assist. This afternoon you may choose to enjoy a game of Lawn Bowls (subject to minimum numbers) with superb views overlooking Queenstown. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s high country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown.

DAY 8: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier (B,D)Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.Hotel Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

DAY 9: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,D)Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue onto Arthur’s Pass and board the TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to the city of Christchurch. On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.Hotel Heartland Hotel Cotswold

DAY 10: Christchurch - Picton - Wellington (B,D)Travel along the East Coast to the fishing village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.Hotel Ibis Wellington (2 nights)

DAY 11: Wellington (B)Today explore this exciting region and enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views of the land, environment and people. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure this afternoon. This evening is also free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.

DAY 12: Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D)Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls, then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Hotel Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights)

DAY 13: Rotorua - Bowls Game (B,SD) Today begins with a Gondola ride to Cableway Restaurant where a buffet breakfast andspectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Visit the boiling mud pools and see the awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This afternoon partake in another friendly game of Lawn Bowls. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert.

DAY 14: Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (B,D)This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy an introduction to the Bay of Islands, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights)

Exclusive Tour InvitationFollowing the success of Grand Pacific Tours

Lawn Bowls tours over the past years, we

invite you to join us on this exclusive tour to

New Zealand with like minded individuals.

Combine the spectacular scenery of New

Zealand with games of Lawn Bowls at

well established clubs in Christchurch,

Queenstown, Rotorua and Auckland.

Accompanied by Barrie Jackett Grand Pacific Tours Bowls Sponsorship Co-Ordinator.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Enjoy 4 friendly lawn bowls games; Rotorua’s Te Puia Geyser turns on its magic; enjoy reserved seats on the Top Deck for premium viewing on the Milford Sound Cruise.

DAY 15: Bay of Islands (B,D)This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolphins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening enjoy a moving cultural experience at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds presented by Culture North.

DAY 16: Bay of Islands - Auckland (B,D)Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland’s North Shore.Hotel Spencer on Byron (2 nights)

DAY 17: Auckland - Bowls Game (B,SD) This morning enjoy a city sights tour around Auckland before having some time at leisure. Later this afternoon stroll across to one of Auckland’s finest bowling clubs for a friendly game against the local members. This evening you will be treated to a farewell dinner with your new friends.

DAY 18: Auckland - Homeport (B)Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

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1. Payment A deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of booking. If the Tour Package includes flights, a further deposit to cover the airfare and taxes is also required at time of booking. The Airlines require all Trans Tasman flight bookings to have the air ticket issued within five days of confirmation of the Airline reservation. Please note some airlines require instant purchase with credit card payment. As Grand Pacific Tours offer a fully inclusive package price, the dollar difference between ‘Land Only’ price and ‘Package Price’ (including airfare from the departure city) does not represent the airfare deposit amount due. Enquire with your Travel Agent as to the exact amount of airfare deposit and taxes required at the time of booking. The balance of payment, including any merchandise, is due 60 days prior to departure.

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Children Children’s fares (i.e. 11 years and under) are available on application. Please Note: Unfortunately children under five are not suitable on these tours.

The Australian pre paid taxes are subject to change. Exact amounts will be confirmed to your travel agent at time of booking.

3. Luggage Limits Each traveller is entitled to take one suitcase, the sum of its length, width & depth not to exceed 140cm. Weight limits apply to luggage due to Occupational Health and Safety issues. The maximum allowed by most airlines and coach companies is one piece up to 20kg. Luggage over this allowance will be charged by the airline at the applicable rate. Check with your Travel Agent for more details.

Lawn bowls will be provided at all clubs. Casual attire is suitable, whites are not required. It is recommended however that bowler’s bring their own bowling shoes.

4. Single Travellers Smoking and special requests are not permitted in Single to Twin share rooms. If someone is not compatible with the person they have been matched up with, any additional costs incurred to assist with changing their room type will be at the traveller’s expense and will be subject to availability. Acceptance of Single to Twin share basis is subject to the individual’s medical condition being suitable for this type of arrangement.

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