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Gowerton School
Hockey, Netball & Rugby Tour 2019, NewZealand & Cook IslandsQuote Number: GWS383785
Depart ing: 22 Jul 2019
Durat ion: 22 nights
Returning: 11 Aug 2019
Board basis: Mixed
Transport : Flight
Price per person: £4458
Quote valid unt il 31 Jan 2017
Monday 22 July
Assemble at London Heathrow Airport three hours prior to your Air New Zealand ight to
Christchurch via Auckland depart ing at 1615 hrs.
Overnight: In Flight
Tuesday 23 July
Overnight: In f light
Wednesday 24 July
On arrival into Christchurch at 0825 hrs meet your coach and enjoy a Sightseeing Tour
before undertaking a T raining Session afterwards a Lunch will be included before
you t ransfer to your hotel where you will be based for the first night .
Overnight: Christchurch Hotel , Bed & Breakf ast
Thursday 25 July
This morning undertake a Training Session before meet ing your rst set of hosts who
will have arranged a two night billeted stay.
Included Excursion: Training Session
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Friday 26 July
Provisional itinerary
YOUR ITINERARY
This morning enjoy some local sightseeing before returning to your hosts to play the rst
matches of the tour.
Matches 1: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 1: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School
Matches 1: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Saturday 27 July
This morning depart your hotel and cont inue on your journey to Queenstown where you
will be be based for the following two nights.
Overnight: Queenstown Hotel Bed & Breakf ast
Sunday 28 July
Today you will take part in the Triple Challenge which combine three
amazing act ivit ies: an exhilarat ing jet boat ride on the world-famous Shotover Jet , an
act ion packed helicopter ride and an adrenaline fuelled white water raft ing adventure
Included Excursion: Triple Challenge
Overnight: Queenstown Hotel Bed & Breakf ast
Monday 29 July
Depart your hotel and cont inue on your journey to Alexandra where you will meet your next
set of billets who will have arranged a two night billeted stay.
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Tuesday 30 July
This morning enjoy some local sightseeing before returning to your hosts to play the rst
matches of the tour.
Matches 2: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 2: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School
Matches 2: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Wednesday 31 July
This morning depart your hosts and return to Queenstown Airport where you will check in
for your flight to Wellington depart ing at 1330 hrs. On arrival at 1440 hrs meet your coach
and t ransfer to your hotel where you will be based for the following two nights.
Overnight: Wellington Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Thursday 1 August
This morning you will visit Te Papa Museum which is the Nat ional Museum of New
Zealand, exhibit ion highlights include the story of Maori in New Zealand to the nat ional art
collect ion and even a virtual bungy jump. This afternoon you will play the next set of
matches.
Matches 3: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 3: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School
Matches 3: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
Included Excursion: Te Papa Museum
Overnight: Wellington Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Friday 2 August
Depart Wellington and cont inue on to Palmerston North where you will stay for one
night at the Massey University / Internat ional Rugby Academy of New Zealand. After
sett ling in you will undertake a Pro Coaching Session using the onsite facilit ies.
Included Excursion: Training Session
Overnight: IRANZ, Dinner, Bed & Breakf ast
Saturday 3 August
Today you will play the next matches
Matches 4: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 4: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School
Matches 4: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
Overnight: IRANZ, Dinner, Bed & Breakf ast
Sunday 4 August
This morning depart your accommodat ion and cont inue on your journey to Rotorua where
you will be based for one night . This evening included for you is a Cultural Show and Hangi
meal.
Included Excursion:Cultural Show & Hangi Meal
Overnight:Princes Gate Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Monday 5 August
Today included for you is a visit to Te Puia which is New Zealand’s living Maori cultural
centre, situated in the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley , Te Puia’s 60 hectare site is
home to the a Maori Arts and Craft Inst itute, a live kiwi enclosure and the world famous
Pohutu Geyser plus more than 500 natural geothermal wonders. This afternoon you will
vis it Agrodome which offers a unique farm experience and some of the most fun
act ivit ies in Rotorua also included is a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park where you
learn about New Zealand’s fascinat ing natural history and even meet a kiwi. In the late
afternoon meet your hosst who will have arranged a two night billeted stay.
Included Excursion:Te Puia / Agrodome & Rainbow Springs
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Tuesday 6 August
Today you will play your next set of matches
Matches 5: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 5: Local Hockey Side v Gowerton School
Matches 5: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
Overnight:Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Wednesday 7 August
This morning t ransfer to Auckland where you will enjoy a Harbour Cruise on Ocean going
yacht s. Lunch is included. You may also wish to visit Kelly Tarltons Sealife Aquarium
before you check into your hotel where you will be based for one night .
Included Excursion: Harbour Cruise & Lunch
Overnight: Auckland Hotel Bed & Breakf ast
Thursday 8 August
Depart your hotel and t ransfer to Auckland Airport for your ight to Raratonga depart ing
at 0930 hrs.
Cross International Date Line
On arrival into Raratonga at 1530 hrs, t ransfer to your accommodat ion where you will be
based for four nights.This afternoon you can relax on the beach or subject to availability
enjoy some t ime at a local school.
Overnight: Edgewater Resort, Bed & Breakf ast
Friday 9 August
Today you will play the final matches of the tour.
Matches 6: Local Rugby Side v Gowerton School
Matches 6: Local Netball Side v Gowerton School
After the match you will enjoy a t radit ional " Umu", which is an earth oven, feast of pork,
fish, chicken and vegetables steamed for hours on hot volcanic stones.
Included Excursion: Umu
Overnight: Edgewater Resort, Bed & Breakf ast
Saturday 10 August
Today you will undertake a Muri Lagoon Cruise, where you will enjoy snorkeling and a BBQ
lunch, Tonight an Evening Meal will be arranged before you return to Raratonga Airport
where you will check in for your flight to London Heathrow via Los Angeles depart ing at
2345 hrs.
Included Excursion: Muri Lagoon Cruise & Lunch/ Evening Meal
Overnight: In Flight
Sunday 11 August
On arrival in Los Angeles at 1135 hrs connect with your flight depart ing at 1700 hrs.
Overnight: In Flight
Monday 12 August
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport at 1130 hrs, collect your luggage and clear airport
authorit ies before depart ing for home.
Price
£4458.00 - Based on 60 paying & 7 free places
£1800.00 - tour manager business class supplement
We protect you against exchange rate fluctuat ions once you book.
Never beaten on service, quality or price - Part of our pric e promise
Based on current prices and availability
Tour inclusions
Flights & Taxes
Scheduled flights in Economy Class including all current airport taxes and fuel
surcharges current ly £647.00. IMPORTANT NB: Please note that taxes are constant ly
changing. If there is any difference in the above figures at the t ime of your final
invoice you will either be charged for the addit ional amount or receive a credit .
Baggage
Allowance of 23kgs of checked in hold baggage per person and one item of carry on
baggage per person in compliance with airline’s baggage policy.
Accommodation
Accommodat ion as follows for the students sharing twin and/or t riple rooms. and
staff sharing twin rooms. An addit ional fee will apply if any extra single rooms
are required.
Christchurch Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Queenstown Hotel 2 nights Bed & Breakfast Wellington Hotel 2 nights Bed & Breakfast IRANZ 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Rotorua Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Auckland Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Edgewater Resort 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
Billeting
Six nights billet ing for the students, with staff located in a hotel on a bed & breakfast
basis.
Transportation
Return airport/hotel t ransfers, matches and return t ransfers to any included
excursions in an execut ive air condit ioned coach.
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
Fixtures
Five Hockey matches and Six Rugby & Netball matches as set out in the it inerary
Excursions
Training Session
Lunch in Christchurch
Triple Challenge
Te Papa
High Performance Coaching Session
Te Puai
Hangi Show & Meal
Agrodome
Rainbow Springs
Auckland Harbour Cruise & Lunch
Umu meal
Muri Lagoon Cruise & BBQ
End of Tour Meal
Tour Kit
3 x Raging Bull Team Kit Bags
Raging Bull Holdall or Rucksack per person
For Staff Raging Bull Polo Shirt and Contract Hoodie
Tour Managers Pack
Including a Tour Managers Bag and all relevant documentat ion.
24 Hour Assistance
Whilst on tour.
Health and Safety
The Edwin Doran Health & Safety department can assist schools in complet ing their
own Risk Assessments.
Excluded
Addit ional meals - can be arranged on request .
Visas/Entry Tax - you are responsible for ensuring all tour party members have
the required visa for your dest inat ion.
Insurance - comprehensive insurance available on request .
Hangi Meal
Enjoy a t radit ional Maori feast in Rotorua and experience waiata (songs) and whaikorero
(speeches).
Christchurch Gondola
Enjoy �awe-inspiring views of the region.
Agroadventures
Experience up to five of New Zealand's most iconic adventure act ivit ies,
including the World's only Shweeb the human powered monorail racetrack.
The International Antarctic Centre
Explore Antarct ica at the Internat ional Antarct ic Centre in Christchurch. Real snow and ice,
lit t le blue penguins, Hagglund ride and interact ive act ivit ies.
Why New Zealand & Cook Islands ?
New Zealand allows you to combine great rugby with spectacular sightseeing for a once-in-a-lifet ime experience. Rugby is very strong in New Zealand but don’t be discouraged – not
every Kiwi is an All Black! There is plenty of scope to play at different levels, especially with some of the smaller schools.
Cook Islands a dest inat ion not to be missed ! The South Pacific archipelago nat ion, lies southwest of Tahit i. Of its 15 islands, the largest is Rarotonga, site of the capital city,
Avarua, known for its white-coral churches. At Avarua’s Saturday market , with offerings from black pearls to sarongs, t radit ional Polynesian drummers and dancers perform. The
country’s blue lagoons and extensive reefs make it a popular scuba-diving dest inat ion.
The spectacular Cook Islands offer some challenging rugby and netball all in a laid back lifestyle and awesome beaches.
Excursions
NEW ZEALAND & COOK ISLANDS
All our hotels meet strict safety standards and are equipped to deal with school groups.
We make sure they are located within in easy reach of your fixtures and offer plenty of
good food, for your team to refuel after a hard day compet ing or t raining.
Our friendly staff are happy to advise you on the best accommodat ion opt ions for your
specific tour, taking into account factors like cost , adventure and comfort .
We offer excellent hotels at the heart of the many locat ions offering great access to
downtown shopping and local sightseeing.
Accommodation and Hosting
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A personal approach to a world of sport
Customer feedback
“Our f inal hockey match opponents where the world f amous SCC and their ladies team. They really put us to the test”
Epsom College, Hockey Tour to Singapore
“the organisation of the tour was very good and ED were very helpf ul..........overall it was an excellent experience”
Fettes College, Rugby Tour
“Our tour.......with Edwin Doran was an outstanding cultural and sporting experience.”
St Paul's School, London
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Why Edwin Doran?
WHY EDWIN DORAN?
Our Health & Safety Standards
The welfare of students and staff is our number one priority. Our experienced and qualified Health & Safety Manager is responsible for maintaining industry leading standards across
the company allowing you to feel safe in the knowledge that all aspects of health & safety have been handled by a qualified expert .
We hold assured member status with the School T ravel Forum (STF), the body who promote, standardise and regulate best pract ice in educat ion t ravel. This means that we maintain
an STF approved Safety Management System and we expose ourselves to their independent , external health & safety audits annually in addit ion to our internal audits carried out at a
PLC level.
Health & Safety on your Tour
Every member of our team is crisis management t rained
We provide personalised information which will help you to complete your Risk Assessment.
We rigorously assess every element of your tour to a standard that exceeds STF requirements.
Your Health & Safety Expert
HEALTH & SAFETY
Our dedicated Health & Safety Manager has almost 30 years' experience working both in
the UK and overseas for tour operators. She has extensive knowledge of risk.
Her qualificat ions include NEBOSH General Cert it icate in Safety Management Systems and
Risk Assessor through the Chartered Inst itute of Enviromental Health.
In the business her role includes ensuring that any element of risk is completely minimised
and that they are carried out to a level that not only meets but exceeds the School T ravel
Forum requirements on many levels.
In short , she's dedicated to covering all aspects of health & safety to take the weight off
your mind and allow you to focus on enjoying the tour.
Edwin Doran is delighted to include free kit for all Tour Managers andstaff as standard. Our partners Raging Bull offer high performancesportswear and accessories branded with your school logo.
For all Long Haul Tours we will make sure every student has their ownnumbered tour bag and we’ll provide an additional large kit bag per squadto carry the training gear on tour.
Our partnership with Raging Bull guarantees you great prices on yourteam sports kit and tour tops.
TOUR KIT ALWAYS INCLUDED
RAGING BULL
Next steps
1. Face to face meeting
It 's vital to meet the people who are going to be running your tour. I am personally
available to come and speak through the whole tour with you face to face. This is the
best way to get the tour exact ly how you want it .
2. Tour Approval
Following quotat ion approval, if required we can provide you with the SMS Policies and
help you in complet ing your Risk Assessments relat ing to your tour. We can also
come along and run a presentat ion evening for you to launch the tour.
3. Launch your tour
The best way to do this is to organise an information evening, which we are more
than happy to run for you. All our staff are very experienced presenters and will be able
to get the best possible numbers for the tour, with H&S info, an out line of
the it inerary, stories, pictures and video to really make the dream come alive.
4. Gather your booking deposits
It 's best to do this as early as possible to avoid disappointment with hotel availability,
f light allocat ions, and to get the best fixtures possible. It also helps us run a really
smooth tour for you.
To book you need to to the following:
1. Complete an online Booking form
2. Send us your booking deposit
Long haul tours £300 European f light tours £200 European coach tours £150
(If f light costs have to be paid in full on booking, then more may be required at the
Your touring expert
Andrew LoughlinSales Director
Phone: 0161 491 6969
Mobile: 07802 356180
Email address: [email protected] om
I’m a self-confessed sports nut , st ill playing rugby in my fourth decade. Originally from
County Tyrone in Ireland, my sports degree from Cardiff set me on a career that
seems to have taken me around the world 80 t imes. I head our northern office, based
in Cheadle in Manchester, and work with some great folk both within the company and
among the many sports people I have had the pleasure to meet over the years. Job
sat isfact ion comes in many guises, whether it 's seeing a red hot hockey team in
Sydney, a school's cricket game in St Lucia, or the sat isfact ion of a rotund prop tell
me his great billet ing stories while on tour in Argent ina, and asking, through his
fat igued haze: “Why would anyone ever want to stay in a hotel?”
Favourite touring destination
South Africa – there’s so much variety in the sports, cultures and hospitality offered
and it ’s fabulous value.
Favourite personal sporting moment
NEXT STEPS
outset) Reaching the final of the Ulster Rugby Senior Schools Cup.
Favourite moment at Edwin Doran
Spending t ime in the Pacific Islands.
Price per person: £4458Your contact :
Andrew Loughlin [email protected] om
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