November 27th – December 11th
Christchurch & Wellington Test Matches
First Two Test Matches – England Tour of New Zealand 2024
Inclusions
- 14 nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis in Christchurch & Wellington and your chosen sightseeing options.
- Return International flights from London Heathrow (Local departures available).
- Guaranteed Test Match tickets for the first two Test Matches.
- Arrival & departure airport transfers in New Zealand.
- All match transfers. (Batters & Captains Tours)
- Match transfers in Wellington. (Bowlers Tours)
- Not Out Travel Tour Manager.
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First Two Tests Tour Itinerary
South Island Sightseeing Options
Click on the blue button to see the available options prior to the Test Matches. Or, contact us if you would like to tailor your own itinerary.
Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th Nov
Depart UK – Arrive Christchurch
Board your international flight from London Heathrow or your chosen UK airport.
Arrive Christchurch International Airport where you will be met by your Not Out Travel Tour Manager and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy an evening at leisure, getting to know your fellow tourists and Not Out Travel Tour Manager at our welcome drinks.
Thursday 28th Nov – Monday 2nd Dec
1st Test Match
Each morning following breakfast, transfer (or take the scenic walk through the botanical gardens) to the 1st Test Match between New Zealand and England at the Hagley Oval. After each day’s play, transfer back to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th Dec
Nelson OR Kaikoura
Embark on a scenic journey from Christchurch to sunny Nelson, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise the park’s beauty from Kaiteriteri Beach, then return to Nelson for leisure. Travel through Marlborough Wine Country to Picton, ferry to Wellington, known for its stunning coastal vistas.
Nelson Sightseeing - No Additional Cost
Tuesday 03 Dec – CHRISTCHURCH / NELSON
Depart Christchurch for a full day of travel. Travel through the Canterbury Plains to Hanmer Springs, over the Lewis Pass and through the Maruia Forest. Continue through Murchison and Brightwater (the birth-place of Lord Rutherford, the New Zealand science pioneer who split the atom).
Arrive in Nelson the sunniest region of New Zealand. Situated close to several national parks, including the Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi, the region offers great hiking trails, beaches and rivers for kayaking and swimming.
Rutherford Heritage Hotel
Premium Room – 2 nights
Wednesday 04 Dec – NELSON
This morning travel by coach to Kaiteriteri, then sit back and relax as you depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise right into the bays, islands and beaches of the majestic Abel Tasman National Park. Photograph the world-famous Split Apple Rock from close up, see native Fur Seals (Kekeno) in their natural habitat, marvel at the golden sands and the turquoise waters of the Astrolabe Roadstead, Anchorage, Bark Bay and Medlands beach all before you return to Kaiteriteri. Picnic lunch served on board.
In the afternoon retrace your journey by coach back to Nelson and enjoy the remainder of day at leisure.
Thursday 05 Dec – NELSON / PICTON / WELLINGTON
This morning travel from Nelson across the top of the South Island through farmland and forestry plantation then through the vineyards of the Marlborough Wine Country surrounding the town of Blenheim. Continue on to Picton.
Depart Picton onboard a comfortable ferry and cross Cook Strait to Wellington. The 92km voyage takes approx three and a half hours and has been described as “one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world”. The first part of the cruise through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds is especially scenic.
Arrive Wellington and transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Or… Immerse yourself in the diverse and lush landscapes of Kaikoura, from close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales to leisurely walks along the Peninsula Walkway. Marvel at the rugged coastline en route to Picton, passing through the renowned Marlborough wine region. Board the Interislander Ferry for a picturesque voyage across Cook Strait to Wellington, an unforgettable exploration of New Zealand’s wonders.
Kaikoura Sightseeing - £95pp Surcharge
Tuesday 03 Dec – CHRISTCHURCH / KAIKOURA
Travel north over the Canterbury Plains, the largest area of flat land in New Zealand, to Waipara, a picturesque valley just 45 minutes north of Christchurch. This is one of New Zealand’s premier wine regions, where Pinot Noir and Riesling grapes thrive. Stop for lunch at a local winery for wine tasting and a leisurely lunch before climbing the Hundalee ranges and following the Pacific Ocean coastline to the township of Kaikoura. The sea here is particularly rich in nutrients, attracting a wide variety of sea life. Sperm whales, the largest of all toothed whales, can be seen off this coast for 95% of the year.
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Kaikoura
Superior Room – 2 nights
Wednesday 04 Dec – KAIKOURA
Today, take a Whale Watch experience on a modern purpose-built catamaran for an exciting close-up encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment. The upwelling of nutrient-rich waters around Kaikoura supports an abundant and diverse fauna of vertebrates, fish, and marine mammals. At times, you may also see Dusky Dolphins and the rare Hector Dolphins, NZ fur seals, sea lions, and a large variety of seabirds, including the smallest of the penguins, the little Blue Penguin.
The remainder of the day is at leisure in Kaikoura. You may like to explore the small township or, for the more active, walk unguided on the Peninsula Walkway. The walkway juts from the rugged east coast of the South Island, with a backdrop of steep mountains, snow-capped in winter. An impressive collection of information panels along the walkway explains the rich history, geology, animals, and plants that make the area so special.
Thursday 05 Dec – KAIKOURA / PICTON / WELLINGTON
Travelling north, the road follows the rugged coastline, affording spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean before turning inland through the Marlborough wine region that surrounds the town of Blenheim. Continue north a short distance through a delightful valley to the bustling port town of Picton, located at the head of picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound. In the mid-afternoon, depart Picton onboard the Interislander Ferry and cross Cook Strait to Wellington. The 92km voyage takes approximately three and a half hours and has been described as “one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world.” The first part of the cruise through the magnificent Marlborough Sounds is especially scenic.
Arrive in Wellington and transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Friday 6th – Tuesday 10th Dec
2nd Test Match
Each morning following breakfast, transfer (or walk through the city) to the 2nd Test Match between New Zealand and England at the Cello Basin Reserve. After each day’s play, transfer back to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Wednesday 11th Dec
Depart Wellington
After breakfast and a morning at leisure, check out of your hotel and transfer to Wellington International Airport for your flight back to the UK.
International Flights
Upgrades, local departures, direct flights and other airlines are available but may come with a surcharge. Please contact us to enquire.
SQ319 & SQ297
- Depart London Heathrow: 20:35
- Arrive Singapore: 17:30+1
- Depart Singapore: 19:50
- Arrive Christchurch: 10:40+1
SQ4294 & SQ288 & SQ322
- Depart Wellington: 14:45
- Arrive Auckland: 15:50
- Depart Auckland: 17:15
- Arrive Singapore: 22:40
- Depart Singapore: 23:45
- Arrive London Heathrow: 05:55+1
Accommodation
Bowlers’ Tour
Ibis Hotel, Christchurch
B&B
27th Nov – 3rd Dec (6 nights)
Your chosen sightseeing activity
Rutherford Heritage Hotel, Nelson – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
Or…
Sudima Hotel, Kaikoura – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
Ibis Hotel, Wellington
B&B
5th – 11th Dec (6 nights)
Batters’ Tour
Crowne Plaza, Christchurch
B&B
27th Nov – 3rd Dec (6 nights)
Your chosen sightseeing activity
Rutherford Heritage Hotel, Nelson – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
Or…
Sudima Hotel, Kaikoura – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
James Cook Grand Chancellor, Wellington
B&B
5th – 11th Dec (6 nights)
Captains’ Tour
Hotel Montreal, Christchurch
B&B
27th Nov – 3rd Dec (6 nights)
Your chosen sightseeing activity
Rutherford Heritage Hotel, Nelson – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
Or…
Sudima Hotel, Kaikoura – 3rd – 5th Dec (2nts)
Sofitel, Wellington
B&B
5th – 11th Dec (6 nights)
Pricing
Captains’ Tour
From £7,749pp
Single Occ. Surcharge from £1,756
Batters’ Tour
From £6,249pp
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,432
Bowlers’ Tour
From £5,449pp
Single Occ. Surcharge from £1,003
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First Two Tests Tour – Captains
From £7,749
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,756
Book for just the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington.
First Two Tests Tour – Captains with South Island Extension Option One
From £10,144
Single Occ. Surcharge £2,433
Book for the First Two Tests in Christchurch & Wellington and the West Coast, Queenstown & Mount Cook South Island Extension.
First Two Tests Tour – Captains with South Island Extension Option Two
From £9,444
Single Occ. Surcharge £2,182
Book for the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington and the Marlborough Winelands South Island Extension.
First Two Tests Tour – Batters
From £6,249
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,432
Book for just the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington.
First Two Tests Tour – Batters with South Island Extension Option One
From £8,644
Single Occ. Surcharge £2,109
Book for the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington and the West Coast, Queenstown & Mount Cook South Island Extension.
First Two Tests Tour – Batters with South Island Extension Option Two
From £7,944
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,858
Book for the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington and the Marlborough Winelands South Island Extension.
First Two Tests Tour – Bowlers
From £5,449
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,003
Book for just the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington.
First Two Tests Tour – Bowlers with South Island Extension Option One
From £7,844
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,680
Book for the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington and the West Coast, Queenstown & Mount Cook South Island Extension.
First Two Tests Tour – Bowlers with South Island Extension Option Two
From £7,144
Single Occ. Surcharge £1,429
Book for the First Two Tests Tour in Christchurch & Wellington and the Marlborough Winelands South Island Extension.