England cricket in New Zealand | 1st & 2nd Test | Travel Packages

1ST & 2ND TEST TOUR

Begin your New Zealand cricket adventure with our first class travel package for England’s first two Test matches against New Zealand in the culturally vibrant cities of Christchurch and Wellington.

With luxury five star accommodation throughout, enthralling sightseeing as standard and our dedicated Elite Sports Travel team on the ground to handle every detail you can relax and enjoy your holiday while we take care of everything for you.

Join us as we explore the best of the beautiful South and North Islands of New Zealand, enjoying some exhilarating Test cricket before Christmas!

25th Nov – 12th Dec 2024

14 nights

from

£8,995pp

What’s Included

  • Official tickets to all 5 days of the 1st Test in Christchurch & 2nd Test in Wellington
  • Return flights from London to Christchurch via Singapore & Wellington to London via Singapore in economy class with Singapore Airlines
  • 6 nights at the 5* Mayfair Hotel in Christchurch on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • 1 night at the 4.5* Sudima Hotel in Kaikoura on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • 1 night at the 5* Chateau Marlborough in Blenheim on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • 6 nights at the 5* InterContinental Hotel in Wellington on Bed & Breakfast basis
  • Elite Sports Travel “Welcome Drinks” on your arrival evening
  • Elite Sports Travel “Farewell Drinks” on your last night
  • Whale watching experience in Kaikoura
  • Wine tasting and lunch at one of Marlborough’s region’s oldest wineries
  • Return executive chauffeur driven private transportation from your home to your UK departure airport
  • Complimentary lounge access at your UK & New Zealand departure airports regardless of your class of travel
  • All transportation throughout New Zealand including airport transfers, match day transfers, group coach transfers, excursion transfers and much more
  • Scenic ferry from Picton across to Wellington on the north island
  • Exclusive Elite Sports Travel cricket merchandise
  • Elite Sports Travel Tour Managers travelling with the group in New Zealand

Optional Extras

  • Flight & hotel room type upgrades available on request
  • Options to add on full match hospitality by the day including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and inclusive beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
  • We have a number of pre and post tour extensions available on request including:
    South Island tour extension
    Fiji, Tonga, Samoa or the Cook Islands
    Australia, Singapore, Dubai stopovers
    And much more.  Please ask for details.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01 – Mon 25th Nov

London to Christchurch

Your private chauffeur-driven executive class vehicle will arrive at your chosen location to collect you for your journey to your departure airport ahead of your flight to Christchurch.

Once checked in and through to departures, enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks on us in one of the comfortable airport lounges, regardless of your class of travel, ahead of your flight to Singapore.

Day 02 – Tue 26th Nov

In flight

The aircraft will stop for refuelling in Singapore for two hours, which will give you a welcome opportunity to stretch your legs ahead of the next stage of your journey on to New Zealand.

Day 03 – Wed 27th Nov

Christchurch

Welcome to New Zealand! On arrival at Christchurch Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is yours at leisure to rest and relax or explore the central city independently.

Join us in the evening for an informal gathering of ‘Welcome’ drinks, giving you the chance to meet your EST tour staff in more detail and get to know your fellow travellers.

Accommodation: 5* The Mayfair Christchurch

Basin Reserve From The Air

Day 04 – Thu 28th Nov

Christchurch
Day 1 – New Zealand v England
Hagley Oval

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Hagley Oval. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 05 – Fri 29th Nov

Christchurch
Day 2 – New Zealand v England
Hagley Oval

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Hagley Oval. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 06 – Sat 30th Nov

Christchurch
Day 3 – New Zealand v England
Hagley Oval

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Hagley Oval. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 07 – Sun 1st Dec

Christchurch
Day 4 – New Zealand v England
Hagley Oval

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Hagley Oval. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 08 – Mon 2nd Dec

Christchurch
Day 5 – New Zealand v England
Hagley Oval

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Hagley Oval. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 09 – Tue 3rd Dec

Christchurch to Kaikoura

This morning we will check out of our hotel in the early morning for the magnificent journey to Kaikoura. Travel north over the Canterbury Plains, the largest area of flat land in New Zealand before climbing the Hundalee ranges and following the Pacific Ocean coastline to the township of Kaikoura. Here the towering snow-clad mountains known as the Seaward Kaikoura’s provide a stunning backdrop over the town centre which extends out to the Kaikoura Peninsula, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean roll in.

Whale Watching:
On arrival in Kaikoura, enjoy a thrilling whale watching experience by modern purpose-built catamaran for an exciting close-up encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment.

Accommodation: 4.5* Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Day 10 – Wed 4th Dec

Kaikoura to Blenheim

This morning, travel north following the rugged coastline and the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains on the other.  Eventually the road turns away from the sea and the rugged country is left behind as it descends to the Waiau Plain that surrounds the town of Blenheim.  The area has one of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand and that combined with the free draining river flats has placed the Marlborough district in the forefront of the international wine trade.

Wine Tasting & Lunch:
On arrival in Blenheim enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at one of Marlborough’s historic wineries, home to 90% of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc plantings.

Accommodation: 5* Chateau Marlborough – Blenheim

Day 11 – Thu 5th Dec

Blenheim to Wellington via Picton Ferry

This morning we’ll travel the short distance from Blenheim to Picton where you will board the scenic ferry to Wellington. The Cook Strait ferry crossing is 96 kilometres (52 nautical miles) and takes 3.5-hours. Tory Channel is, without doubt, the most stunning section of the crossing. With the glorious hills of Marlborough rising on either side, and just a few isolated holiday retreats dotting the shores, this is one of the most remote and beautiful regions in New Zealand.

On arrival in Wellington board your coach for an orientation tour of New Zealand’s capital city including Oriental Parade, Lambton Quay, the Beehive and Houses of Parliament and the waterfront.

Accommodation: 5* InterContinental Wellington

Day 12 – Fri 6th Dec

Wellington
Day 1 – New Zealand v England
Basin Reserve

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Basin Reserve. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 13 – Sat 7th Dec

Wellington
Day 2 – New Zealand v England
Basin Reserve

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Basin Reserve. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 14 – Sun 8th Dec

Wellington
Day 3 – New Zealand v England
Basin Reserve

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Basin Reserve. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 15 – Mon 9th Dec

Wellington
Day 4 – New Zealand v England
Basin Reserve

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Basin Reserve. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

Day 16 – Tue 10th Dec

Wellington
Day 5 – New Zealand v England
Basin Reserve

Following breakfast, board the coach for your transfer to Basin Reserve. Following the conclusion of play your coach will return you to your hotel.

This evening, join the group in the hotel lobby bar for a Farewell drinks social to toast the end of a wonderful holiday in New Zealand.

Day 17 – Wed 11th Dec

Wellington to London

Check out of your hotel ahead of your transfer to Wellington International Airport for your return flight to London via Auckland and Singapore with Singapore Airlines.

Day 18 – Thu 12th Dec

London

Arrive into London Heathrow. Once you have passed through passport control and collected your luggage, head through arrivals to meet your chauffeur for your return executive car transportation home.

What it’s like watching cricket in New Zealand with Elite Sports Travel

“First time on an organised cricket tour. Wonderful trip to New Zealand taking in two test matches. Very well organised and even disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle was handled smoothly. Hotels were top notch as were the included excursions. Can’t write a review without mentioning John, he was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble. The biggest compliment we can pay is that we will definitely use Elite again.”

John Pearson – New Zealand 2023

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