Itinerary Specially Prepared for

CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour

Total Rugby is a dedicated specialist inbound rugby tour company. The company has been
operating since 2003 and host on average 14 groups per season. Rugby is more than just a
game in New Zealand. Total Rugby understands and knows the rugby culture here and is
best placed to incorporate this into their rugby tour itineraries.

Based in Christchurch, Total Rugby promotes all New Zealand destinations.

Total Rugby is endorsed by Steve Hansen (current All Black coach), and twice winning RWC
All Black captain, Richie McCaw.

Our motto is: Committed to Excellence.

ITINERARY PREVIEW
This is not a full and detailed itinerary. It is the step between the itinerary overview and the
full itinerary. It contains information that describes all activities in some detail. It does not
contain personnel for the guest breakfast or coaching sessions. These will be added closer
to the arrival time. It does not include timings and meal arrangements. These will be added
approximately two months before arrival.

Information to include in the full and detailed itinerary:

meal arrangements / full accomodation details / weather / grounds / daylight hours / game
protocols / specific rule changes / aftermatch arrangements / first aid / voucher
arrangements / laundry / security / liaison / equipment / emergency and risk management

DAY 1

Arrive into Christchurch.

Christchurch is a garden city on the east coast of

New Zealands 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.

Attend a Crusaders match at AMI Stadium this evening,

subject to the Super Rugby draw.
DAY 2

Training session at local grounds this morning with your own coaching staff.

This afternoon head to Spencerville, just north of Christchurch

where its time for some team building fun in the trees at
Adrenalin Forest

Adrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstacle course!! It

includes 6 pathways from 1.5 to 20 meters high, 100 challenges
and is more thaN 2km long.

DAY 3

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.

Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience with elite level local
coaches will be held this morning. Canterbury and the Crusaders
are the most successful rugby organisation in the world. Rugby is a
massive part of the community scene in Christchurch and coaches
here are amongst the best in the world. You will work with coaches
who highly qualified and experienced. This tour feature is
consistently rates as one of the highlights of our tour packages

Early afternoon depart by coach for a Christchurch city

sightseeing tour. You will see a city in recovery
following the earthquakes that rocked Canterbury
during 2011 and 2012.Most of the demolition of
damaged buildings is now completed and the rebuild is
underway. The cost of the rebuild is currently estimated
at more than NZ$40 billion!! Who can count the most
road cones!!!

This evening is a celebration of New Zealand culture. Ko Tane is a

living Maori Village located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Here
Maori culture and conservation meet to give a glimpse into the
way of the life of the South Island Ngai Tahu Maori people before
the arrival of the Europeans. Experience the thrill of the wero,
the traditional challenge to visits. Join in the laughter as you take
part in a performance of the haka or the poi dance and be
entertained by the songs and games performed by the kapa haha
group. Take a guided tour and get close to kiwi, kea and other
native species. Enjoy a hang dinner included in the evenings
entertainment.

DAY 4

First stop this morning is at New Zealands only clay base go

kart track, Action Karts Indoor Raceway for some high
speed fun on the race track.
 Then its time to get cold with a visit to the International Antarctic
Centre. Established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is located in
the heart of a working Antarctic campus at Christchurch
International Airport. Ride the Hagglund all terrain vehicle. Sit
back, hold on and experience travelling across rough terrain in
this unique and exciting machine This ride is the only one of its
type in the world!! Watch the 4D movie and the little blue
penguins being fed then head into the snow and ice experience and survive an
Antarctic storm..

Match 1 this afternoon

Match and aftermatch.
Today you will play your first New Zealand team and
likely face your first haka. This will be an experience in
itself. The haka is a traditional Maori challenge that our
All Blacks perform at the start of each match. Nearly all
First XVs in New Zealand have their own version of
the haka.

DAY 5

CRUSADERS EXPERIENCE

Today enjoy a Crusaders

Experience. Having won the Super
Rugby title 8 times since the
competition started the Crusaders
are the most successful Super
Rugby franchise. Your experience
will give you an insight into this
franchise to understand a bit about
the culture, their secrets to success. Watch them train,
view their state of the art facilities and listen to staff to find out about some of the
technology behind this team.

DAY 6

Depart Christchurch by coach for Hanmer Springs.Travelling north from

Christchurch through the vineyard region of Waipara, travel time is approx.
1.5 hours.

Stop just south of Hanmer Springs at

Thrillseekers base for a New Zealand
jet boat experience. The jet boat was
invented here in New Zealand by
William Hamilton in 1954 and has opened
up many otherwise inaccessible
areas of New Zealand - unlike a
conventional propeller the jet boat has an
impeller above the water line enabling it to
travel through extremely shallow water (3 or 75mm). Jet the entire length of the
spectacular Waiau Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where
possible, elbows in as you pass within centimetres of rugged rocks and cliff faces.
 Take in the magnificent scenery, then .hold on while you experience the famous
Hamilton jet spin

A short drive to Hanmer Springs and a

visit to the world famous hot pools at
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Set in
a breathtaking natural landscape,
surrounded by forests and mountains, the
award-winning Thermal Pools offers
visitors a wide range of experiences, from
soothing indulgence to exciting family
fun. The Thermal Pools & Spa includes nine open-air thermal pools, three sulphur
pools and two waterslides.

Depart Hanmer Springs and travel the Lewis Pass to Westport, arriving late
afternoon

DAY 7

A training session with own coaching staff on Carters Beach this afternoon

This afternoon join Norwest Adventures

for your underworld rafting experience
- a superb 4 hour black water rafting
trip in the Paparoa National Park.
Catch the Nile River Rainforest Train
through rainforest and towering
limestone cliffs of the Nile River
Canyon. A short climb, then enter the
enormous Nile River Cave System
where you meander through a calcitic paradise of
stalactites and stalagmites in the upper dry levels of the
cave. Down in the lower active levels of the cave, you
meet up with a slow moving underground river on which
you float in your tube using only the natural light of a
simply awe inspiring display of glow worms for
navigation. You emerge from the cave into a remote
and untouched world before leaving its
tranquility for the rushing bubbling waters of the low
grade Nile River rapids.

DAY 8

Depart for Blenheim, enjoy a stop at scenic St Arnaud enroute.

 Match 2 this afternoon
Match and aftermatch.
Todays game will be a chance to put into practice the
lessons learnt from your first match and to further develop
your understanding of how the game is played in New
Zealand

DAY 9
Free morning to relax and have a look around downtown
Blenheim.
Late afternoon a pool recovery session at the Marlborough
Aquatic Centre

DAY 10 - MONDAY 20 MARCH

Depart Blenheim for the inter-island ferry terminal at

Picton.

The 92 km, three hour journey between Picton and

Wellington is one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist
experiences, and one of the most spectacular cruises in the
world. Enjoy the views.

DAY 11 - TUESDAY 21 MARCH

A free morning in Wellington. We suggest a visit to Te Papa

National Museum and a ride on the cable car. From the top
of the cable car ride there are great views over Wellington Harbour

Time for your final training session with your own staff this afternoon

DAY 12 - WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH

This morning visit New Zealand Rugby Headquarters. There is a

range of rugby memorabilia and silverware on display. A member
of the staff will show the group around and answer any questions.
 Match 3 this afternoon
Match and aftermatch. Your last game will be a well matched hit-out against a
local side. This will be a chance to make your last rugby playing experience one to
remember by giving your all and ending with a performance to be proud of.

DAY 13 - WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH

Transfer to Wellington International Airport to begin your journey home.

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home