CHURCH COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND – 50^th ANNIVERSARY

PRE REUNION TOUR – SOUTH ISLAND

ACCOMMODATION

SIGHTSEEING

TRAVEL

16 APRIL – 23 APRIL 2008

ESCORTED BY ALUMNUS – BECKY BIRD

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WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL 2008

Itinerary:

TBA	Arrival into Christchurch Airport Coach to meet guests at the Christchurch Domestic Airport and transfer to hotel. Guests to check-in to accommodation
5.30pm	Coach to collect guests from accommodation and transfer to evening experience

Activities included:

Ko Tāne Maori Cultural Experience

Ko Tāne is a Maori Cultural Experience located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch. You'll be enchanted by the Main Land's (South Island) Premier Maori Cultural Experience in its natural surrounding and delighted by the extensive display of native, birds, animals and fish that make up New Zealand's Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. This evening consists of:

• Welcome (Powhiri)
• Cultural Performance and Entertainment
• Maori Village and Nature Tour
• A Taste of New Zealand Cuisine

Accommodation:

KINGSGATE HOTEL AUTOLODGE – Single / Twin / Double / Triple share

The Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge is an English style hotel that sits conveniently in a picturesque garden and within a short distance from the city centre. Scott’s Restaurant is located on-site and is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Hotel services and facilities include:

v 24 hour Room Service

v Off-street parking

v Guest laundry and dry cleaning service

v Spa Pool and Indoor Plunge Pool

v Fax number and photocopy service

v Computer / fax outlet

v Safe deposit facility at reception

Accommodation at the hotel includes 50 standard rooms and 24 1-bedroom suites. These rooms offer a modern décor with French door balconies that open to rose gardens. All rooms have TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, mini bar, coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

CASINO COURT MOTOR LODGE – Family accommodation

The Casino Court Motor Lodge is situated in an ideal location – it is an easy stroll to the city centre, Town Hall, Casino, Conference Centre, Merivale Mall, Hagley Park garden and golf course. Alternatively, the bus stops directly out the front of the motel (at gate).

Guest facilities and services include a courtesy car to Christchurch Casino, continental and cooked breakfasts available, guest laundry, well-lit off-street parking and friendly and helpful staff. The Casino Court Motor Lodge offers spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units. All units are complete with kitchen facilities, Sky TV and electric blankets.

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THURSDAY, 17 APRIL 2008

Itinerary:

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
9.00am	Check-out of hotel. Go to the International Antarctic Centre.
12.00pm	Lunch – at own expense
1.00pm	Depart Christchurch by coach to Dunedin
6.00pm	Arrive in Dunedin. Guests to check-in to accommodation
7.00pm	Scottish Welcome & Haggis taste tester in the hotel restaurant
7.30pm	Buffet Dinner in the hotel – included

Activities included:

International Antarctic Centre

The World's Best Antarctic Attraction… Christchurch is the world's aerial gateway to the Antarctic and has been proudly associated with the Antarctic since the early heroic era when Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton visited Christchurch on their way down to the Ice. The International Antarctic Centre is a modern day working Antarctic campus and is home to the United States, the Italian, and the NZ Antarctic Programmes. The Antarctic attraction is located in the heart of this campus and has twice been voted the best attraction in NZ. It is a fun interactive and hands on experience - slide down a snow slope in the world's first indoor Snow & Ice Experience, throw a snowball, or try on your own Antarctic clothing at the Camp Site area.

The audio visual and interactive presentations are fantastic and the children will enjoy meeting "Pom Pom" the penguin and "Slip" the seal! The outdoor Antarctic Hägglund Ride is a "must do"- a 10 - 15 minute Adventure Course ride on a genuine Antarctic vehicle.

The Dunedin Haggis Ceremony (Scottish Welcome)

Dunedin has evolved its own Haggis Ceremonies – they are lively, ritualistic and colourful. This is a memorable welcome for any group. The magic of these performances lie in their unique blend of rousing bagpipes, an entertaining Addressor, the fascinating haggis (made in Dunedin and ‘exported’ all over New Zealand), guests participating in the ceremony and Robbie Burn’s world famous poem “Address to the Haggis”.

Leviathan Hotel

Buffet dinner to follow the Scottish Welcoming Ceremony

Accommodation:

LEVIATHAN HOTEL – Single / Twin / Double / Triple share

Situated in downtown Dunedin the Leviathan Heritage Hotel is close to bars, cafes, restaurants, movie theatres, the art gallery, settler’s museum, the brewery, the casino, Cadbury World and the main shopping area. Facilities at the hotel include:

v Bar and lounge

v Laundry facilities

v E-mail service

v Message centre

v Luggage storage

v Off-street parking

v 24 Hour check-in

The Leviathan Hotel has a total of 80 rooms with 38 of them having multiple beds (twin rooms). All of the rooms in the hotel have a private ensuite, SKY TV, fridge, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

97 MOTEL MORAY – Family accommodation

97 Motel Moray is Dunedin’s closest motel complex to the Octagon and the central city shopping area. There are spacious modern executive units available at the motel. There are over 50 cafés, bars and restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the motel.

All units have a microwave, electric jug, toaster, fridge, king or queen size beds, tiled bathrooms with hair dryer, iron/ironing board and a TV. Motel services/facilities include a laundry and off-street parking.

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FRIDAY, 18 APRIL 2008

Itinerary:

7.00am	Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
8.00am	Check-out of hotel
8.15am	Coach departs hotel to the Royal Albatross Colony
8.30am	Arrive at the Royal Albatross Colony – guided tour
10.00am	Coach departs to the Penguin Place
10.15am	Arrive at Penguin Place – guided tour
12.00pm	Depart Penguin Place to Larnach Castle
12.15pm	Arrive at Larnach Castle – guided tour and lunch (included)
2.00pm	Depart Dunedin to Queenstown
6.00pm	Arrive in Queenstown. Check-in to accommodation
6.30pm	Free night. Dinner at own expense

Activities included:

The Royal Albatross Colony

The Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head, on the tip of the Otago Peninsula, is the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere. The first Taiaroa-reared albatross chick flew in 1938 and this now protected nature reserve has grown into an established colony with a population of around 140 birds.

The sight of a soaring albatross is unforgettable - held aloft on slim wings up to 3 metres (9'6") across, the great Albatross is capable of swooping speeds of more than 115kph. Viewing these majestic seabirds in their natural environment is not to be missed.

You will be taken on a 60 minute tour of the colony. There are spectacular views of the Albatross from the Richdale Observatory. The tour also includes the introductory "Attenborough" video and albatross breeding cycle information.

Penguin Place

Penguin Place is the home of the Yellow-eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve. The conservation project was established in 1985 by Howard McGrouther when there were only 8 breeding pairs of Yellow-eyed Penguins. In the summer of 2006 there were 19 pairs breeding in the colony.

You will be taken on a 90 minute guided tour through the colony where you will get to see the birds close up. The covered trenches and observation huts hide visitors so the penguins do not get frightened. This enables you to observe them going about their daily business unperturbed by your presence.

Larnach Castle

This is New Zealand’s only Castle! It was built in 1871 by William Larnach (a merchant baron and politician) for his beloved first wife Eliza. 200 workmen spent three years building the Castle and master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing the interior. Larnach spared no expense on his dream home, which features the finest materials from around the world.

The Castle is still privately owned and cared for by the Barker family. This superbly crafted building with magnificent architecture showcases a unique collection of New Zealand antiques, with a tragic and scandalous history.

You will be taken on an exclusive guided tour of the castle and then enjoy lunch in the magnificent Castle Ballroom.

Accommodation:

ASPEN ON QUEENSTOWN – Everyone

The Aspen On Queenstown is the highest-situated hotel in Queenstown with spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Range. They offer a choice of hotel rooms, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments plus full hotel facilities.

The Aspen on Queenstown, with its extensive range of facilities plus friendly and cosy atmosphere, quiet location and genuine hospitality, promises to exceed your expectations. Views include alpine ambience, stunning scenery and panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains.

The Aspen On Queenstown facilities include: 24 hour reception, Full restaurant and lounge bar facilities, Big screen TV in lounge bar, 2 spa pools, Same day laundry and drycleaning service, Guest laundry, Internet facilities and Baby sitting service on request.

Suites and serviced apartments: perfect for families, long-stays, skiers, travellers wanting a break from hotels - in fact anyone who wants room to stretch out and relax with luxury. The Hotel: families, business travellers, sports tours, school groups, holidaymakers. All rooms and apartments feature television with in-house movies, tea and coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, radio / alarm clock and private balconies.

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SATURDAY, 19 APRIL 2008

Itinerary:

7.00am	Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
8.30am	Free day
6.00pm	Free night - Dinner at own expense

Free day:

Full and half day tours are available. Please note that these are NOT included in the tour cost. Please see the ‘Optional Activities’ section at the back of this document for information on possible tours. This information includes tour times, cost, duration etc.

Accommodation:

As per previous night – Aspen On Queenstown

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SUNDAY, 20 APRIL 2008

Itinerary:

8.00am	Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
9.00am	Check-out of hotel. Luggage to be stored on the coach
9.15am	Free morning. Coach to drop guests in the city. Possible activities include Jet Boating, shopping and attending a church service. Lunch at own expense
1.00pm	Coach to meet guests in the city at the Visitor Information Centre. Depart Queenstown to Franz Josef
6.00pm	Arrive in Franz Josef – check-in to accommodation
7.00pm	Free night – Dinner at own expense

Accommodation:

* SCENIC CIRCLE FRANZ JOSEF - – Single / Twin / Double / Triple share

Situated on the very edge of the Westland World Heritage Park, the Scenic Circle Franz Josef Glacier Hotels will welcome you in true New Zealand style. Encompassing two distinctive properties just one kilometre apart, each individual wing has its own charm and atmosphere and makes the most of the lush native bush surroundings and superb alpine views.

Hotel services and facilities include:

v Reception

v Four spa pools

v Four guest laundries

v Iron and ironing board facilities

v Internet kiosk

v Gaming entertainment

v 3 Fully Licensed Restaurants and bars

The Mueller, Douglas and Graham hotel wings offer 177 well-appointed rooms. All rooms have Sky TV, radio, heater, fridge, mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, telephone, dial-up access and hairdryers. Douglas Wing rooms also include desk space & balconies. Some offer special access.

GLACIER GATEWAY MOTEL – Family accommodation

The Glacier Gateway Motel is the closest accommodation to any glacier in New Zealand. The motel is nestled amidst a peaceful bush setting with commanding views of the majestic Southern Alps. It is also situated beside the Wahio River and on the edge of a National Park.

There are a range of units available, all of which are serviced daily. The motel provides guests with clean and affordable holiday accommodation while being only a 5 minute stroll from the Franz Josef village and renowned local restaurants and cafes.

All units have telephones, electric blankets, efficient heating, tea/coffee-making facilities and a TV. On site there is a spa, sauna, children's play area, guest laundry and car wash facilities. There are also fax and internet access available.