February 12th – March 1st

Mt Maunganui & Wellington Test Matches

The Kiwi Tour – England Tour of New Zealand 2023

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Inclusions

16 nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis in Auckland, Mt Maunganui, Rotorua, Napier and Wellington.
Guaranteed Test Match tickets on the following basis:
- Batters’ Tour – Seated tickets for both Test Matches.
- Bowlers’ Tour – General Admission tickets for both Test Matches (upgrades available).
All match transfers.
All overland domestic transfers in New Zealand.
Admission fees (unless stated).
Not Out Travel Tour Manager.
Not Out Travel Farewell Dinner.

Return International flights are available to be added to your tour at cost.

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Sunday 12th – Monday 13th February

Depart UK

Board your international flight from London Heathrow or your chosen UK airport.

Tuesday 14th February

Arrive Auckland

Arrive Auckland International Airport, where you will be met by a Not Out Travel Tour Manager and transferred to your hotel.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Auckland.

Wednesday 15th February

Auckland to Mount Maunganui

Following breakfast at your hotel, transfer with the group to your accommodation in Mount Maunganui.

Our accommodations are both situated right by the imposing Mount Maunganui, with the bay and beach just across the road. This is the perfect place to enjoy your mornings at leisure before the day/night test match at the Bay Oval, 2km up the road.

Thursday 16th – Monday 20th February

1st Test Match

Each day, following breakfast provided at a local café, enjoy a morning at leisure exploring Mount Maunganui.

In the afternoon, transfer to the 1st Test Match between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval. After each day’s play, you will transfer back to your hotel.

Tuesday 21st February

Mount Maunganui to Rotorua

After breakfast, we will begin our journey to Rotorua.

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is the place to enjoy some of the country’s most iconic natural attractions and geothermal landscapes, incredible experiences from adventure to enrichment and relaxation.

Upon arrival in Rotorua, check-in to your hotel.

Included Excursion: Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland - Click here for more information

Upon arrival in Rotorua, following the check-in at your hotel, drive out to the thermal area of Waiotapu, one of the world’s most colourful thermal areas. See the Artist’s Palette where different minerals form areas on the pool surface, view the tiny bubbles surfacing in the Champagne Pool and walk down alongside the silica terrace to see the Bridal Veil Falls as well as other thermal activity.

Included Excursion: Tamaki Maori Village - Click here for more information

This evening visit Tamaki Māori Village for Te Pā Tū. The evening experience and feast is aligned to and changes with the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Feast on Māori song, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pā (village) amidst towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Hākari (feasting) begins with forest horotai (canapes) and culminates in a lavish 4-course fusion feast. Hāngi is featured in varied seasonal menus designed by Māori chefs served to table, al fresco when warm, or in the wharekai (dining room) if cooler.

Wednesday 22nd February

Rotorua to Napier

Following breakfast at your hotel, travel south to Taupo, nestled on the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake, stopping at Huka Falls where the clear waters of the Waikato River gush through narrow gap in the rocks, then continue through the town and around the shores of the lake turning east to travel past large pine plantations before driving over the ranges, through the Eskdale Valley and into Hawkes Bay and the city of Napier.

After a devastating earthquake Napier was rebuilt in 1931 in the Art Deco style. Art Deco began as a French artistic movement and its decorative style is recognisable from the distinctive motifs, rich colours and fine craftsmanship which became widely poplar in the 1920’s.

Included Excursion: Mission Estate Winery Tour - Click here for more information

This afternoon, visit the Mission Estate Winery for a tour and wine tasting. Established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate is New Zealand’s oldest winemaker. Housed in an elegantly restored historic seminary building with sweeping views of Napier, the award-winning Mission Estate Restaurant serves exquisite cuisine influenced by seasonal produce.

Summer F.A.W.C! 2015 - Lime and Lemon Luncheon - Mission Estate - by John Miles Photography

Thursday 23rd February

Napier to Wellington

Following breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer to New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington. Enjoy an evening at your leisure.

Friday 24th – Tuesday 28th February

2nd Test Match

Following breakfast, transfer to each day of the 2nd Test Match between New Zealand and England at the famous Basin Reserve. After each day’s play, transfer back to your hotel. The evening is at leisure.

On Monday 27th February, join your Tour Managers and the rest of the tour group for a farewell dinner with a special guest.

Wednesday 1st March

Depart Wellington

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Wellington Airport for your international flight back to the UK, or continue with your Tour Managers, taking in the beauty of the South Island on the post-tour sightseeing option.

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Discover the South Island Extension March 1st – March 8th

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International Flights

Please Note:

International flights are no longer included in the tour cost, if you would like to add these to your tour, please contact us at the time of booking and we will offer options to add onto your tour. These will be added to your tour AT COST.