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Email info@totalrugby.co.nz
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WELCOME
It is with great pleasure that we welcome back Wests to New Zealand. We have
hosted you over a number of years now and the last trip in 2016 was a great success.
I am sure 2018 will bring challenges, learning, excitement and plenty of life- long
memories. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Weather: July is winter weather, which means it can be very cold. Temperatures range
from minus degrees in the mornings to 14 degrees during the day (on a good day!)
Grounds: Grounds may be very wet. At times they are closed because of flooding. If
grounds are closed all effort will be made to find alternative venues. On the rare
occasion this is not possible the game may have to be cancelled. You should ensure
that all players have long studs in their boots. 18mm is recommended. Backs may
prefer shorter studs but blades, will, in most cases, be ineffective.
Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is common
practice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This is
meant as a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as they wish.
Generally, the team facing the challenge will line up on their own 10m line and ‘front
up’. This is seen as the most respectful. Three cheers are performed at the end of the
match and players shake hands with the opposition. Some clubs will perform a haka
but it is less common than with school teams. It pays to ask before the game starts
whether there will be a haka. Some teams may perform their haka at the end of the
game.
Mouthguards: Mouthguards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand. The
ref will inspect that you have a mouthguard at the start of the game.
Rugby Rules: Crutch binding in the scrums and lifting in the lineout is permitted in
New Zealand age group rugby.
First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game. Initial first aid
is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergency services
are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New Zealand is 111.
There are after hours medical services available in all main centres. If medical
treatment is required because of an accident, the Accident Compensation Commission
pays for initial treatment – although a surcharge is required to be paid by the
patient. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical services including
physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travel insurance to
cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their own policies
regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directly with them.
Queenstown:
Wanaka:
The Aspiring Medical Centre is located at 23 Cardrona Valley Road. Phone 03 443
0725 (24 hours)
Christchurch:
Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is located at 401 Madras Street, Phone 03 365 7777
Hammer Springs:
The Hanmer Springs Health Centre is located at 59 Jacks Pass Road. Phone 03 315
7503
Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make an early
request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source a range of
gear.
Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations
and supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for
storing ice at matches.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary.
Breakfasts are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches
are packed and are to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners are two
course (main course and dessert) or buffet.
Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and confirmed
with the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time changes
please liaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any activities or
find you are running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so that we can
inform the operator
Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher booklet containing
the vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for the various
activities included in your tour.
Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolen before.
Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended or gear rooms
unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own security.
Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phone
numbers on this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activities but
we will check in with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the day’s events
and go over the next day, or in the morning. There are other people who are also
available to assist in most centres you will visit. They will either be the local Total
Rugby Coordinator or someone appointed by Total Rugby.
Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limited to
one suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this please
advise Total Rugby prior to your arrival.
Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight
please complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and
ensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.
Gear: We recommend everyone brings two towels with them. Swim wear and towel
will be required at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve.
Emergency and Risk Management: Total Rugby have an Emergency Management Plan
that you will have a copy of. Staff will take you through this and ask for a sign off. A
New Zealand cellphone will be supplied for your use while on tour.
Insurance: You are expected to have your own insurance to cover the cost of serious
injury or other misfortunes. Please see Terms and Conditions on Total Rugby Invoice.
Mobile Phone: Total Rugby will provide you with a complimentary mobile phone with a
NZ sim card and calling credit while you are in NZ. This will enable you to call our
numbers for no cost and also ensure you can call the NZ emergency number.
SUNDAY 08 JULY
CANBERRA/QUEENSTOWN
MONDAY 9 JULY
QUEENSTOWN
0730 Breakfast at your hotel. Please collect your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.
1100 Depart by coach for Alexandra, its about a one hour 20 minute drive.
TUESDAY 10 JULY
QUEENSTOWN
0730 Breakfast at your hotel before heading out to experience some of the tourist
attractions that Queenstown is world famous for.
0815 Depart for the nearby Shotover Jet base at Gorge Road, Arthurs Point for “the
worlds most exciting jetboat experience”. Wrap up warm – hat, gloves, scarf,
sunglasses and a jacket are essential!!
SHOTOVER JET
Take a unique breathtaking ride
through the dramatic and narrow
Canyons, and hold on tight for
Queenstown’s only exhilarating full
360 degree spins. “Can you handle
the Canyons?” with award winning
Shotover Jet. The only company
permitted to operate in the
spectacular Shotover River canyons
Please note 4 of the group are
booked to check in at 8:45am - on the water at 9:15, 27 of the group
are booked to check in at 9:00am - on the water at 9:30am. It is
important that you arrive on time or else your booking will be cancelled
Please present voucher on arrival
A short walk to the Skyline Gondola base building, time to head up the
mountain
SKYLINE GONDOLA AND BUFFET LUNCH
Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola carries
visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline Complex located on Bob’s Peak.
Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of
Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake
Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring. Take
in the views from the observation decks then enjoy a magnificent buffet lunch
with amazing views from your dining table. Your package includes return
gondola and buffet lunch at the Skyline Restaurant. Lunch booking is 1:15pm
Please present voucher on arrival
After lunch ride the gondola back down to the base building and this afternoon
enjoy some free time in downtown Queenstown prior to coach transfer back to
the hotel. Please arrange coach transfer back to hotel direct with your driver
1830 Dinner at the Sherwood
1915 Depart the hotel by coach to conclude your Queenstown stay at Strike Bowl
tonight.
1930 STRIKE BOWL
Queenstown’s only full size 7 lane ten pin bowling
and entertainment centre is located at the Swiss
Bel Coronet Hotel. Great for all ages, Strike Bowl
brings more than just bowling but also Timezone
arcade games, pool ables, air hockey and table
soccer. Two games per person
Please present voucher on arrival
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
QUEENSTOWN/WANAKA
0800 Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunches as you leave
breakfast.
0930 Check out of the Sherwood and depart for Wanaka, a journey of approximately
one hour.
Wanaka, a resort town, is set on the
southern end of its namesake lake with
views of snowcapped mountains. It's
the gateway to the Southern Alps'
Mount Aspiring National Park, a
wilderness of glaciers, beech forests
and alpine lakes. Treble Cone and
Cardrona ski resorts are near the park.
Check in to Top 10 where accommodation is confirmed for 2 nights. Please note
your rooms may not all be ready on your arrival
Accommodation: Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park
217 Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road
Wanaka
Phone 03 443 7360
1200 Arrival time at Mt Aspring College, venue for your second tour match
0800 Buffet breakfast at Beanie Cafe this moving. Packed lunches will also be
provided. Return to your accommodation after breakfast
Time for a lunch break, perhaps on the shore of Lake Wanaka, then head up the
mountain to Cardrona Alpine Resort, approx. 45 minute drive.
FRIDAY 13 JULY
WANAKA/CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Buffet breakfast at Beanie Cafe. Packed lunches will be provided at breakfast
time. Return to your accommodation after breakfast
0930 Check out of the Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park
and depart Wanaka for Christchurch, a journey
of approx. 6 hours. Enjoy the scenery as your
coach travels through the MacKenzie Country
and the hydro lakes that produce much of New
Zealand’s electricity. On a fine day stop for views
of Aoraki Mt Cook New Zealand’s highest
mountain. A lunch stop at Lake Tekapo is
recommended before you head through the rural townships of Fairlie and
Geraldine and onto the main highway into Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch late afternoon
Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island,
set on the Canterbury Plains. Flat-bottomed
punts glide on the Avon River, which runs
through the city centre. On its banks are cycling
paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and
the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and
2011, 2 major earthquakes destroyed many
city-centre buildings, and restoration work
continues.
Check in to Adams House Boarding Hostel
where accommodation is confirmed for 4
nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory
style with shared bathrooms.
Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. It was
completely rebuilt in 2001 with a new block added in 2016, and is now one of
the most modern and effective boarding establishments in the country.
SATURDAY 14 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH
1130 Walk to the High School Old Boys changing rooms to get ready for your match,
then cross the road to Hagley Park, match venue. Directions will be provided
The match will be followed by an after match function. Supporters and family
are invited to attend
SUNDAY 15 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast.
1300 Depart Adams House by coach - this afternoon enjoy one of Christchurch’s
unique tourist attractions where its time to get cold…
1530 Depart the Antarctic Centre for Action Karts where its time for some high
octane fun on the race track.
1600 ACTION KARTS RACEWAY
Action Kart Raceway is New Zealand’s only clay
base go kart track. Its awesome fun and
something totally different. The track features
the drifting experience, tighter more technical
corners and long fast sweeping straights.
Please present voucher on arrival
MONDAY 16 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH
0730 This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New Zealand rugby
player. Learn about the life of a professional rugby player over breakfast, there
will be an opportunity for photographs and autographs. Packed lunches will be
available to collect after breakfast.
Codie Taylor
Codie grew up in the lower North Island before moving to
Christchurch. He was a member of the Crusaders Wider
Training Squad for the 2012 Super Rugby season and was
subsequently promoted to the senior squad for the 2013
season and has been a regular squad member ever since.
He was part of the Junior All Blacks team which won the
2011 IRB Junior World Championship.
Codie’s first game for the All Blacks was the opening match
of the 2015 Rugby Championship against Argentina, when
he came on in the 59th minute to replace Kevin Mealamu as
Hooker. He scored a try on debut, in the 71st minute, after
the All Blacks won a scrum close to the Argentine line.
In 2014 Codie was selected to play for the Maori All Blacks and scored a try in
Tokyo against Japan. He was named in the All Blacks 31-man squad to go to the
Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and played against Namibia.
Codie has recently returned from the All Black camp after the June French series
where he started in every match and earned a man-of-the-match accolade for
his brilliant form in the first test. The All Blacks won the series 3-0
Ryan Crotty
Ryan earned his first start for the Crusaders in 2009 against the Western
Force and scored his first Super Rugby try early in that match.
He was selected for the Junior All Blacks in 2009. He was
also a member of the successful New Zealand Under-20
team at the Junior World Championship in Wales in 2011
and captained the team against Ireland.
He made his debut for the All Blacks, in the 47–29 win
against Australia in Sydney on 17 August 2013. He scored
the match winning try against Ireland at the end of the All
Blacks Northern Tour to secure a 100% match winning year
for the team.
In the 2014 Super Rugby season, Ryan took over as captain
for many of the games while Kieran Read was injured.
Ryan is in his 10th season with the Crusaders. He has just completed a
clean sweep in the series against the French playing in the first two tests.
New Zealand Schools 2006
New Zealand U20 caps: 5
Canterbury caps: 67
Crusader caps: 132
New Zealand Schools caps: 5
Test caps: 37
0845 Coach departs for Malvern Park, venue for this mornings training session
0900 Two hour Total Rugby Training Experience conducted by elite Canterbury level
coaches. Details will be confirmed nearer tour time.
Head to Rugby Park (next door to Malvern Park), home of the Crusaders
Depart Rugby Park for Spencerville, just north of Christchurch. Time for a lunch
break, then some team building fun in the trees at Adrenalin Forest.
1900 Dinner this evening at Five Stags Restaurant, a short walk from your
accommodation (Kakapo Lodge staff will provide directions).
WEDNESDAY 18 JULY
HANMER SPRINGS/KAIKOURA/CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Breakfast at Five Stags Restaurant where your packed lunches will also be
provided
0900 Depart Hanmer Springs for Kaikoura via the Inland Road which takes you past
the entrance to the ski village of Mt Lyford.
1230 Arrival time at Takahanga Park, home grounds of the Kaikoura RFC and
venue for your final tour match
Board your coach and depart Kaikoura to return to Christchurch where you will
check back into Adams House Hostel for your final tour night
THURSDAY 19 JULY
CHRISTCHURCH/CANBERRA
0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Your packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast.
1030 Coach transfer to Christchurch International Airport for your homebound flight