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Itinerary Specially Prepared for

DUBBO JUNIOR RUGBY
‘Soak it Up’ 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour 2018

WELCOME
It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome Scott and his
touring group to New Zealand. We are delighted to have you once again playing
rugby and enjoying our hospitality in 2018. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your
stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Weather: September ..... is late winter / spring weather, which means it can be
very changeable. Temperatures can fluctuate but it is likely to still be cold. You
will need to come prepared for a full winter blast which could see temperatures
drop below zero Celsius.

Grounds: Grounds are likely to be soft and may still be recovering from the
winter rains. Expect the worse! Multi-studded boots and blades will generally not
work on these grounds. Medium or long length studs are best.

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.

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.

After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an

after-match function for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to
maintain. The after match is generally held at the host’s clubrooms or school.
Speeches are made by the MC and respective captains. Often the visiting coach
or manager is also invited to speak. There is always an exchange of gifts. This
can take the form of a plaque/pendant, club or school ties, player’s jersey,
touring booklet, pins/badges, beanies or something else that has been prepared.
Food is then served.

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.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game as it is in
Australia. 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. 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.

Christchurch Medical Centre: Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is located

at 401 Madras Street, Phone 03 365 7777

Dunedin Urgent Doctors is open 8am to 10pm daily at 95 Hanover

Street, Dunedin. Phone 03 479 2900

Queenstown Medical Centre is located at 9 Isle Street, Queenstown.

Open 7 days. Phone 03 441 0500

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.

Laundry: A laundry service is available at all your accommodation, there is a

charge for this to be paid direct and arrangements need to be made in advance.
We do recommend that everyone brings at least one towel with them.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary.
Breakfasts will all be at your accommodation and are continental (typically
cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches are packed and are provided at
your accommodation to be collected each day as you leave breakfast, dinners
are two course (main course and dessert) or buffet style.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
SYDNEY/CHRISTCHURCH

1425 Arrive into Christchurch on Air New Zealand flight NZ884. On clearing
customs and immigration formalities you will be met and welcomed by
Total Rugby staff who will assist with your coach transfer to your
accommodation. Your Pacific Tourways coach driver is Ian Keith, mobile
022 039 7109.

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.

Check in to St Andrews College Boarding Hostel where accommodation is

confirmed for 3 nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory style with
shared bathrooms.

Accommodation: St Andrews College Boarding Hostel

347 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Tel: 03 9402000

A light training run is suggested late this afternoon

1830 Dinner at the hostel

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH

0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Packed lunches will be available to collect at

breakfast time.

0930 Your 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience to be

conducted by elite level local coaches will be held
this morning.
 Grant Keenan
Grant has been coaching rugby for 20 years,
Starting with the Christchurch Rugby Club he
moved to Auckland to take up a coaching post with
the famous Ponsonby RC where the won the
competition in 2004, 2005 and 2006. He has
coached professionally in Japan and returned home
for provincial honours with Auckland B, Canterbury
and Mid-Canterbury. More recently he was the Skills and Back Coach for
the NZ Black Ferns where the won the Women’s Rugby World Cup in
2017. he is currently the Crusader International High Performance
Manager

Simon Kneebone
Simon has been around the Christchurch and Canterbury seen for a good
while start with the Burnside RFC in 2001. He had a later stint with the
Christchurch RC and then had the reins with the Canterbury U15, U18
and U21 sides. Next step was with the Crusader Knights and also the
Canterbury Mens Metro side, This year he is working with Grant on the
Canterbury U19 side who have just returned from Taupo where they
played against Bay of Plenty in the final.

This afternoon is at your leisure, a walk to the city centre is

recommended.

1830 Dinner at the hostel

SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
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.

Josh McKay
Josh is a born and bred Canterbury man. He attended
Christchurch Boys’ High School and played in the 10
position for most of his schoolboy rugby. His big step up
came with the NZ U20 squad which won the World Cup in
2017. His post-school club is Lincoln University which
were Div 1 winners in 2016, 2017 and 2018. He is
currently playing for Canterbury as a wing and has
secured a two year contract with the Highlanders. He
made his Super Rugby debut against the Reds this year.
 Mitchell Drumond
Mitchell made his first provincial rugby appearance as a
19 year old for the 2013 ITM Cup Canterbury squad. He
remained in the squad for the 2014 season where he
earned 10 caps. This increased to every game in the
2015 season where Canterbury won the title. This
wasn’t to be the case in 2016 though as an early season
broken leg in a training accident resulted in only three
games for the year. His Super Rugby career started in
2014 with his debut for the Crusaders against the
Rebels. He had a much larger role to play in 2015 with
15 caps. In 2016 Mitchell scored 4 tries in 13 games. He
was an integral member of the title winning Crusaders in both 2017 and
2018. Internationally, Mitchell has a wealth of experience starting with
the NZ Barbarians secondary schools team in 2012. He was member of
the NZ U20 in 2014. He played for the Barbarians in 2017 coming off the
bench to play against the All Blacks. 10 days later he made his debut for
the All Blacks against a French XV.

1000 Depart by coach for Hagley Park, venue for your first tour match. You will
need to travel in your playing gear but bring kit to change into prior to
the after match function. Rather than shower at CBHS, which will take
some time, please bring a tracksuit to wear over your rugby gear and
then shower back at your accommodation.

1100 MATCH 1 - CHRISTCHURCH BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

CBHS is one of the leading rugby schools in New Zealand.
This school has produced the second highest number of All
Blacks (46) from any school in New Zealand. From the
2011 and 2015 RWC winning team there were 8 CBHS old
boys.
Immediately after the match transfer by coach to
Christchurch Boys High School for the after match function. Supporters
and families are invited to attend.

1400 Return to your accommodation by coach

1545 The Ko Tane City coach (Red Bus) departs St Andrews College for this
evenings cultural experience and hangi dinner. As parts of this
experience is outdoors please dress warmly.

KO TANE
Welcome to Ko Tane Living Maori Village at
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve , Christchurch,
where Maori culture and conservation meet
to give a unique glimpse into the way of 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 visitors, as you are
brought into the sacred precinct of Tane, Maori God of the Forests. Hear
the haunting traditional call, the Karanga, performed by a wahine
 (woman) as the powhiri (ritual of arrival) begins,
allowing you to enter our hidden enclave. Listen to a
tane (male) explain the customs of the Ngai Tahu
tribe as you visit the Living Village and witness an
ancient way of life where Maori struggled to survive
in the harsh conditions of the most southerly of the
Polynesian Pacific Islands. Learn about the coming of
the Pakeha (fair-skinned ones), the changes Maori
were forced to make from their traditional way of life
and how the culture has grown and adapted as a
result. Join in the laughter as you take part in a
performance of the haka (men) or the poi dance
(women), and be entertained by the songs and
games performed by the kapa haka (Maori cultural
performance) group. Take a guided New
Zealand nature tour and get close to kiwi, kea and
other native species housed in sensitively purpose-
built environments. Enjoy a traditional hangi dinner included in the
evening’s activities.
Please present voucher on arrival

The coach will return to your accommodation at the conclusion of the

evening

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
CHRISTCHURCH/DUNEDIN

0800 Breakfast at the hostel. Packed lunches will be available to collect at

breakfast time.

0900 Check out of the hostel, depart by coach and be prepared to get cold!!.

0930 INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE


Established in 1992, the Antarctic Attraction is located in the heart of a
working Antarctic campus at Christchurch International Airport. It is from
here that many Antarctic missions are organized. With this in mind, the
Antarctic Attraction is designed to bring a powerful and memorable
experience of Antarctica to visitors in a fun, exciting and informative way.
Included in your admission is a ride on 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 Little Blue Penguins be hand fed and experience the 4D
Movie.
Please present voucher on arrival
1130 Depart Christchurch and head south through the Canterbury Plains,
your journey south will take you through the rural township of Ashburton.
Then to Timaru where a stop is suggested. Continue on State Highway 1
through Oamaru and arrive in Dunedin late afternoon.

Check in to Otago Boys High School boarding hostel where

accommodation has been confirmed for two nights. Accommodation is
multi share dormitory style with shared bathrooms. Please note all linen
is supplied but beds are not made up. You will be met on arrival by
Matthew Markham, Director of Boarding (mobile 021 0875 4031)

Accommodation: Otago Boys High School Hostel

25 Melrose Street
Kaikorai, Dunedin
Phone: 03 377 5109

School House is situated in the quiet

residential suburb of Roslyn, Dunedin.
Built on this site in 1974 it is a complex
consisting of four freestanding dormitories,
a recreation wing, prep rooms and a dining
room, kitchen, laundry and administration
block

1830 Dinner at the hostel this evening.

MONDAY 01 OCTOBER
DUNEDIN

0800 Breakfast at the hostel this morning. Remember to collect your packed
lunches as you leave breakfast.

0900 Time this morning for a city highlights coach

tour of Dunedin. Scottish Presbyterian settlers
arrived here in 1848 and Dunedin lays claims
to New Zealand’s first university, first girls
high school, first chocolate factory, first public
botanic gardens, first daily newspaper, first
cable car public transport, first kerosene
street-lighting and first public art gallery. The
first telephone call in New Zealand was
also made here, and your tour will include the
world’s steepest street - Baldwin Street.

Return to the hostel for match preparation

1300 Depart by coach for Alhambra-Union Football Club venue for todays
match. Address: Opoho Park, 120 Opoho Road, North Dunedin
1400 MATCH 2 - OTAGO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

Otago BHS is widely regarded as one of the premier rugby

schools in New Zealand. They are regular contenders for
the SI secondary schools rugby title and have produced
many All Blacks, most notable being Richie McCaw.

Depart by coach immediately after the match finishes to

return to Otago Boys High School where the after match function will be
held. Supporters and family are invited to attend

1830 Dinner at the hostel this evening.

TUESDAY 02 OCTOBER
DUNEDIN/QUEENSTOWN

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at

breakfast. Then check out.

0900 This morning enjoy the scenic drive from Dunedin to Queenstown

Check in to Sherwood Hotel where accommodation has been confirmed for

4 nights. Please note check in time is 2pm, you will be able to leave your
luggage but your rooms may not all be ready
Accommodation: Sherwood
554 Frankton Road
Queenstown
Phone 03 451 1090
Overlooking Lake Wakatipu the Sherwood is an eco-friendly hotel. This
relaxed mountainside hotel offers mountain and lake views. Modern rooms
come with free Wi-Fi and stereos. There are no TV’s in the rooms. There's
a restaurant onsite using produce grown from the hotel’s garden.

1400 This afternoon depart by coach Skyline Queenstown



SKYLINE GONDOLA, LUGE AND BUFFET DINNER
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 & The Remarkables, over
Queenstown and across Lake Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly
magnificent and awe-inspiring. Once you are at the top its time to hit the
luge track - the scenery's a blur! Hurtle down a winding downhill track
 through the trees. Race through the bends, or pull in for a breather and
enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on the advanced track or cruise sedately
down the scenic track. Then hop on the chairlift and do it all again. Skyline
Luge - it's 800 metres of fast-paced freedom.Once is never enough!
Package includes gondola up and down the mountain, 5 luge rides per
person and buffet dinner at the Skyline Restaurant where you will dine
with a magnificent view over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. DINNER
BOOKED FOR 5:00PM AND TABLE MUST BE VACATED BY 6:00PM
Group leader to present voucher. Please note you when you check in at
the Skyline base building today you will be given the tickets for today as
well as the gondola passes you will require tomorrow morning for Ziptrek.

1800 Ride the gondola back down to the base building after dinner for your
coach transfer to your hotel

WEDNESDAY 03 OCTOBER
QUEENSTOWN

0800 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at

breakfast

0930 This morning coach transfer to Skyline’s gondola base and ride the
gondola to the Ziptrek Ecotours base. PLEASE NOTE THE GONDOLA
COMMENCES OPERATION AT 1000

1020 ZIP TREK ECOTOURS - MOA 4 LINE TOUR

Ziptrek is a must-
do, multi award-
winning adventure
ecotourism business
renowned for delivering
awareness and
appreciation of the
natural environment
along with a good dose
of ziplining adventure. Check-in and meet their guides at the "Ziptrek
Guest Services Tree", 100 metres to the left of the Skyline Gondola upper
terminal. You will all be fitted with a climbing harness and helmet. The
ziplines are gravity fed, so no need to worry about controlling your own
speed. Two tour guides will accompany you on your tour, one guide to
connect (launch platform) and one guide to disconnect (landing platform)
 each and every guest. The Moa comprises four ziplines starting and
finishing at the top of the Skyline gondola. You will be split into 4
groups, with groups going off shortly after each other.
Please present voucher on arrival

Free time this afternoon, an optional training session with own coaches.
Please confirm a transfer time back to the hotel direct with your driver.

1830 Dinner at the hotel

1915 After dinner depart by coach for some ten pin bowling action

1930 STRIKE BOWL

Queenstown’s only full size 7 lane ten pin
bowling and entertainment centre is located
just off the lobby of your 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

Transfer back to your hotel

THURSDAY 04 OCTOBER
QUEENSTOWN

0800 Breakfast at the hotel, please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

1030 This morning depart for Wanaka, approx one hours drive, venue for your
final tour match

1300 MATCH 3 - MT ASPIRING COLLEGE

Mt Aspiring College is a small college servicing the
town of Wanaka. Their rugby population fluctuates
from year to year but it is still a big part of the
community.

The match will be followed by an aftermatch function. Supporters and

family are invited to attend.

1600 Return to your Queenstown hotel. Farewell your Christchurch based

driver, Ian this evening.

1830 Dinner at the hotel

FRIDAY 05 OCTOBER
QUEENSTOWN


0700 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at

breakfast.

Today is for the adrenalin junkies among you when you join Queenstown
Combos for an action packed day.

0800 Queenstown Combos will pick you up from the hotel for this mornings
heli-rafting and jet boating
CHALLENGE RAFTING - SHOTOVER TRIO

Race down the Shotover River canyons with Shotover Jet, take a scenic
helicopter flight over Skippers Canyon & go whitewater rafting down the
Shotover River. Please note everyone who is doing the rafting must be
able to swim and must be 13 years or older.
Please present voucher on arrival

1400 Shotover Jet will drop you back at the Sherwood (approx time)

1830 Final tour dinner at your hotel this evening.

SATURDAY 06 OCTOBER
QUEENSTOWN/SYDNEY

0800 Breakfast at the hotel

0900 Check out of the hotel. Depart by coach for your final tour activity. A local
driver will be driving you today.

0930 THE PLAYGROUND - PAINTBALL

Paintball is a combat style activity. You
are equipped with a specially
designed gun and marble sized balls of
paint. The field has various different
obstacles set up for players to hide
behind while playing games that
feature strategic skill, team building
and good old fashioned fun! Games
include “Medic”, “Saving Private Ryan”
and “Presidents and Assassin”. Overalls and all safety gear is provided
1215 Stop for lunch (pre ordered)at the iconic “Fergburger” - this place is on
everyone's ‘must do’ when visiting Queenstown and you cant head
home without experiencing one of their world famous burgers.!!

Time to head to Queenstown Airport to check in for your homebound

flight.

1610 Depart Queenstown on Air New Zealand flight NZ831

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home