Tour Itinerary
PLEASE NOTE: Events and dates are subject to change as arrangements are finalised before the tour. More detail will be added as they become available.
July 26th
London to Singapore
04.00hrs – Meet at Warwick Hall – Remember 23Kg MAX for the luggage + 10Kg hand luggage.
06:25hrs – Arrive at London Heathrow Airport where you will be met by an England Rugby Travel representative who will oversee check-in for your Singapore Airlines flight to Sydney via Singapore.
09:25hrs – Flight SQ305 departs to Singapore.
Flight time – 13 hours.
July 27th
Singapore to Sydney
05:30hrs – Flight SQ305 arrives in Singapore.
07:10hrs – Flight SQ241 departs for Sydney
Flight time 7 hours 30 mins.
14:50hrs – Flight SQ241 Arrives in Sydney.
You will then transfer to check into the Sydney Harbour YHA – The Rock for 3 night stay on bed and breakfast basis. Transfer time – 20 mins.
Enjoy the evening at leisure to acclimatise.
July 28th
Enjoy Sydney
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before walking down to Circular Quay.
You can spend the morning at leisure walking around the Harbour side, viewing the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
TRAINING SESSION – Enjoy a morning training session – gym / team run
Enjoy Lunch on Darling Harbour and possibly a trip to the local aquarium.
EXCURSION – AFL GAME – Giants v St Kilda – SPOTLESS STADIUM
Enjoy the evening at leisure to explore Darling Harbour, with numerous restaurants and cafes and shops to explore. (25 minute walk)
July 29th
Sydney
Enjoy breakfast and check out of YHA.
EXCURSION – Manly half day trip (Short walk to catch ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and then training on the beach)
13:00hrs – AFTERNOON TRAINING SESSION AT KINGS
15:00Hrs – You will then meet with your host family for your two nights billeting.
July 30th
Sydney - Host Family
Enjoy breakfast with your host families.
10:50hrs – EXCURSION – Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Return to host families in afternoon.
July 31st
Sydney - Host Family
Enjoy breakfast and the morning at leisure to prepare for this afternoons tour fixtures
9:00hrs – OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Sydney Koala Sanctuary / Featherdale Wildlife Park
14:00hrs – MATCH DAY 1 – Warwick 1XV vs The Kings’ School
15:00hrs – MATCH DAY 1 – Warwick 2XV vs The Kings’ School
Enjoy the post-match function before saying farewell and transferring to Sydney YHA to check in for one night on bed and breakfast basis.
Aug 1st
Sydney to Auckland
Enjoy breakfast at hotel and check out.
You will then transfer to Sydney International Airport for your flight Auckland.
10:35hrs – Virgin Australia flight VA143 departs for Auckland
15:40hrs – Upon arrival into Auckland you will transfer to the Copthorne Hotel to check in for a one night stay on a bed and breakfast basis and spend the evening at leisure.
Aug 2nd
Auckland - Host Family
Enjoy breakfast and the morning at leisure.
TRAINING SESSION – At Auckland Mitre Stadium
EXCURSION – Auckland Sky Tower.
You will then transfer to Massey High School to meet your new host families for 3 nights billeting and enjoy the evening at leisure to learn all about the New Zealand way of living.
Aug 3rd
Auckland - Host Family
Enjoy breakfast with your hosts.
You will then transfer to play your second fixtures of the tour against Massey High.
MATCH DAY 2 – Warwick 1XV vs Massey High School
MATCH DAY 2 – Warwick 2XV vs Massey High School
Enjoy post-match function before spending the evening with host family.
Aug 4th
Auckland - Host Family
Enjoy breakfast followed by a day with your hosts to enjoy some activities and time with your New Zealand families.
After a full day with your hosts you will return with them for the evening at leisure.
Aug 5th
Auckland
Enjoy breakfast with your hosts before saying farewell.
You will then have your final full day in Auckland at leisure.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Auckland Harbour Cruise
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Eden Park Stadium Tour
You will then transfer to the Copthorne Harbour Hotel to check in a for a one night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Enjoy an evening meal together at Wildfire
Aug 6th
Auckland / Rotorua
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and transferring to Rotorua.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Upon arrival into Rotorua you will transfer to meet your new hosts for two nights billeting at Rotorua Boys High School. You will have a training session upon arrival, before heading off with your hosts.
Aug 7th
ROTORUA
Spend the morning at leisure before you transfer to play your third fixtures of the tour against local opposition.
MATCH DAY 3 – WARWICK 1ST XV VS ROTORUA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
MATCH DAY 3 – WARWICK 2ND XV VS ROTORUA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Enjoy the post-match function before spending the evening at leisure once again with your hosts.
Aug 8th
Rotorua
Enjoy breakfast with your hosts before saying farewell.
Meet at the School for a gym and swim session.
EXCURSION – Rotorua Gondola & Luge
EXCURSION – Hangi and Maori Concert
You will then transfer to the Backyard Inn to check in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Aug 9th
Rotorua / Taupo
Enjoy breakfast followed by a morning at leisure.
You will then transfer for a training session at Roturua Boys High School
EXCURSION – Te Puia Thermal Reserve
You will then transfer to Taupo for a 1 night stay in The Suncourt Hotel
Aug 10th
Taupo / Wellington
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and transferring to Lake Taupo.
EXCURSION – Jet Boating
EXCURSION – Bungee Jump (If pre-booked)
You will then continue on to Wellington to meet your new hosts at Rathkeale College for two night’s billeting.
Aug 11th
Wellington
Enjoy breakfast and the morning at leisure to prepare for the afternoon’s final set of tour fixtures.
MATCH DAY 4 – WARWICK 1ST XV VS RATHKEALE COLLEGE
MATCH DAY 4 – WARWICK 2ND XV VS RATHKEALE COLLEGE
Enjoy the post-match function before spending the evening at leisure once again with your billets and learn about the New Zealand way of living.
Aug 12th
Wellington
Enjoy breakfast and the morning at leisure before saying farewell to your hosts.
MORNING RECOVERY SESSION AT RATHKEALE COLLEGE
EXCURSION – Te Papa – Museum of New Zealand
You will then transfer to the Bay Plaza Hotel to check in for a two night stay on a bed and breakfast basis and spend the evening at leisure.
Aug 13th
Wellington
Enjoy breakfast followed by the morning at leisure. You will then check out and spend the day in Wellington to explore.
Enjoy a team lunch together in Wellington.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Wellington Cable Car
Return to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Enjoy an End of Tour Dinner (Location tbc)
Aug 14th
Wellington / Singapore
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check out.
10:30hrs – Transfer to Wellington International Airport for your return flight to London via Singapore.
13:45hrs – Singapore Airways Flight SQ248 departs for Singapore (1hr20 minute stop over in Melbourne)
22:45hrs – Arrive into Singapore Changi Airport
Aug 15th
Singapore / London / Warwick
01:10hrs – Singapore Airways Flight SQ306 departs for London Heathrow
In Flight – 13 hours 10 mins
07:45hrs – Arrive into London Heathrow Airport
11:00hrs – Arrive back at school ready for pickup from Warwick Hall