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LEISURE GUIDE January – July 2019 Summer to Winter
Welcome to Bay Tours & Charters
Leisure Guide
As Christmas and the summer holiday season
stampedes towards us, we can hardly believe how fast
2018 has passed. It seems just a moment since we
were in the depths of winter and looking forward to the
time when the days would lengthen again and the
warmth return. The second half of the year contained
some fantastic Tour Club highlights. Local lunches like
the Winter Progressive and Poronui Lodge were
very popular and the Degustation Dinner at E.I.T.
was absolutely outstanding. And this years’ World of
Wearable Arts show was one of the best ever. Our
West Coast Escape tour in October was superb. The opportunity to spend unhurried time
through places like Franz Josef, Lake Mathieson and Haast was wonderful and we’ll
certainly look to repeat it again at some time in the future. The biennial Hospice Holly
Trail took us to some amazing Hawke’s Bay homes and just last month we went cruising
around Tasmania in the brand new cruise ship Majestic Princess. It was an amazing
experience and, as always, the service and facilities on board were superb.
As we put the finishing touches to this edition of the Leisure Guide, we’re super-excited
about the amazing array of trips and tours it contains. We can’t wait to get to Disney’s
Aladdin in January and in mid-February we have the New Zealand premiere of Cirque
du Soleil’s new show Kooza. A return to their classic circus origins. February also sees
us in the Nelson area with our bikes for the Tasman Cycle Trail. Taking your own bike
makes such a difference to the enjoyment of a gentle few days of cycling. Ken’s getting
the BBQ tools out in March for a great day out at Mangakuri Beach and if you enjoyed
the Hospice Holly Trail this year, you’ll love the equivalent biennial house & garden treat
in Taupo, Baches to Beautiful Homes. In March we also step aboard the luxurious
Celebrity Solstice cruise ship for 12 days cruising around the Pacific. We’re very
excited to be going to the New Zealand Military Tattoo in Palmerston North in April –
the country’s last official commemoration of the centenary of WWI. Locally, a great night
will be had when we take in the touring production of that worldwide hit show – CATS,
and our popular lunches at both Huka Lodge and The Farm are complimented by a
new lunch destination, Elephant Hill. This years’ winter escape in July is to
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. 7 days of warmth, fun activities and relaxing time is just
the thing to break up winter. The stunning train trip TranzAlpine is back in August and,
of course, a little further out in September we lead a group to Europe cruising the great
rivers. Speaking of trains. One of the great train journeys of the world is coming next
November with our trip to Western Australia which will include the legendary Indian
Pacific train from Perth to Sydney.
As always, we very much value the friendships and support we receive from our Tour
Clubbers and we look forward to sharing some more fun times with you over 2019 and
beyond. In the meantime, enjoy reading this latest Leisure Guide and have yourself a
great festive season.
Kerren, Ken and the Bay Tours team.
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Cover photo – Spectacular Vivid Sydney 24th to 27th May
General Information
Payments:
Credit card: We accept credit card payments by Visa or MasterCard but there is a 5%
credit card handling fee. To avoid incurring this bank cost you can pay by;
Cheque, cash or internet banking at no extra cost; Internet banking, please place
your name & tour number in the reference field so we can identify your payment from
others
This also applies if you visit a Kiwibank branch to make an over-the-counter deposit. You
MUST highlight your reference details on your deposit slip to the teller to ensure they key
them in for your transaction.
Our bank account number to pay into is: Kiwi Bank 38 9014 0316437 00.
Dietary Requirements:
If you have any dietary requirements, please bring this to our attention when you are
booking your trip to enable us to accommodate your needs.
Accommodation Preferences:
If you wish to have a hotel room on a lower level or if you prefer two beds instead of a
double, please let us know at the time of booking so we can accommodate your needs.
Mobility Checkpoint:
Some tours which have an aspect to them that will require a specific level of
mobility will be flagged with this RED MAN sign: This DOESN’T mean you
will be unable to participate. It simply recommends you call the office to
discuss the specific requirement.
Shows:
If you hear about a show that is coming up and it is not in the Leisure Guide, we may not
have been aware of it prior to going to print. Please phone or email us to see if we are
going.
Tour Club membership
It is FREE to join our “Tour Club” – there are no joining fees.
Post to:
PO Box 12221, Ahuriri, Napier 4144
Phone us at:
(06) 845 2736
E-Mail: Tour Co-ordinator
Bianca Warren at:
tourclub@baytours.co.nz
Visit us at:
25 Coronation St, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
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Tour Club Booking Form
Date Day Tour Tour Name Cost
12 - 13 January Sat-Sun 112 Aladdin the Musical $565
14 - 17 January Mon-Thur 114 Bridge to Nowhere $1,395
3 - 5 February Sun-Tue 203 Great Country Roads $995
14 February Thur 214 Picnic at Ashley Clinton $100
16 – 17 February Sat-Sun 216 Cirque Du Soleil – Kooza – Auckland $595
19 February Tue 219 A Visit to Timahanga Station $125
22 Feb - 1 Mar Fri-Fri 222 Tasman Cycle Trail $3,675
24 February Sun 224 Wings Over Wairarapa $190
2 March Sat 302 Martinborough Fair $98
9 March Sat 309 Mangakuri Beach BBQ Lunch $100
13 March Wed 313 Mystery Day Out $120
15 - 29 March Fri-Fri 315 Cruising the South Pacific Islands $7,295
23 March Sat 323 Baches to Beautiful Homes - Taupo $199
27 - 28 March Wed-Thur 327 Charley Pride – Palmerston North $455
4 April Thur 404 Winery Progressive Lunch $125
8 - 13 April Mon-Sat 408 Molesworth Station & Hanmer Springs $2,225
13 - 14 April Sat-Sun 413 NZ Tattoo – Palmerston North $455
16 April Tue 416 Cricklewood Clydesdales & Mahia $165
1 - 5 May Wed-Sun 501 East Coast Getaway $1,845
2 May Thur 502 Cats the Musical & Dinner - Napier $239
9 May Thur 509 Evening Progressive Dinner $145
15 May Wed 515 Lunch at Cape Kidnappers $150
22 May Wed 522 Les Miserables & Dinner – Napier $199
24 - 27 May Fri-Mon 524 Spectacular Vivid Sydney $2,889
6 June Thur 606 Huka Lodge Lunch & Tour $175
12 June Wed 612 Lunch at Elephant Hill $135
22 - 23 June Sat-Sun 622 War Horse - Auckland $525
11 July Thur 711 Lunch at Mangapapa $135
23 - 30 July Tue-Tue 723 Sunshine Coast Escape $5,335
19 – 25 August Mon-Sun 819 TranzAlpine $2950
8 Sep – 1 Oct Sun-Tue 908 Cruising Classic Europe $19,985
28 - 29 September Sat-Sun 928 WOW #1 $555
5 - 6 October Sat-Sun 1005 WOW #2 $555
30 Oct - 14 Nov Wed-Thur 1030 A Taste of Western Australia & Indian Pacific $13,465
30 Oct - 10 Nov Wed-Sun 1031 A Taste of Western Australia $9,160
26 - 29 November Tue-Fri 1126 Great Barrier Island $1,845
16 - 22 Jan 2020 Thur-Wed 116 Chatham Islands 2020 $4,560
To book on any of these trips
Phone us on (06) 845 2736 or email your Tour Co-ordinator Bianca Warren
at tourclub@baytours.co.nz
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The Tour Club
Conditions & Important Booking Information
Reservations & Payments
Generally, the price of day trips should be made in one payment, with the exception of
those where a deposit is requested.
For all overnight or longer trips and tours, a deposit as stated is payable to secure the
booking. The balance must be paid in full by the declared date.
Any reservation made within six (6) weeks of the tour departure must be paid in full.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations 65 days or more prior to the tour departure will be subject to a fee
of 15% of the tour’s deposit plus any additional charges incurred from contracted
services and/or providers.
Cancellations less than 65 days but more than 7 days prior to departure will be
subject to a fee of 15% of the total tour cost, up to a maximum of $300 (NZ), plus
any additional charges incurred from contracted services and/or providers.
Cancellations within 7 days of departures will be subject to a fee of 25% of the
total tour cost, plus any additional charges incurred from contracted services
and/or providers.
No refunds will be made for cancellations made on the day prior to departure, on
the day of departure or once travel has commenced. Nor will refunds be made on
any unused portions of the tour.
Ticket costs are non-refundable for all shows or concerts.
Itinerary Variations
The company reserves the right to alter the tour package (including the itinerary) and
substitute accommodation facilities should unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
make changes necessary.
Tour Cancellations
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any tour or any booking
made for a traveller. In this event, we will refund the total amount paid to Bay Tours by
the customer, but will not have any further liability to the traveller.
Liability
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd are not liable for and deny all responsibility for personal injury
or property damage arising out of these activities.
The arrangement providers, namely the carriers providing land, sea or air travel, the
operators providing transfers, accommodation, tours, meals and other services, all do so
according to their conditions. The traveller accepts the arrangements subject to those
conditions and accepts that their rights may be limited to those conditions as found in
tickets, vouchers, signs, forms, contracts and the like.
The traveller has no right to claim against Bay Tours & Charters Ltd for any loss, damage,
delay or injury caused to the traveller or their baggage whilst under the care or control of
an arrangement provider. A traveller’s baggage and personal effects shall be carried at
owner’s risk as provided for under the Carriage of Goods Act.
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd is not responsible for any losses or additional expenses due to
delays or alterations in air, land or sea travel due to inclement weather, acts of God,
strikes, breakdowns, civil unrest, quarantine, or other circumstances beyond its control.
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Tour Club conditions continued –
Insurance
For international tours, we require the traveller to have current comprehensive travel
insurance to cover against lost or damaged luggage, accident or sickness, loss or theft of
personal belongings and documents, or the need to cancel or curtail your holiday.
Please note that special conditions apply for pre-existing medical conditions with all travel
insurance policies.
Brochure Pricing
The prices that appear in the Leisure Guide are valid at the time of publication. The
Company reserves the right to change pricing at any time after publication should this be
forced upon us. Should changes occur you will be notified.
Photographs
The photographs reproduced in this publication depict typical scenes experienced, but the
subject matter may not necessarily be seen or experienced whilst visiting that destination
on any given day. Whilst away with Bay Tours you may be included in some photographs
and/or videos taken by our guides and drivers that will be used for future promotional
advertising purposes and by booking on to our tours you authorise the use of any images
you are captured in to be used for this purpose without any further consent or payment.
Western Australia & Indian Pacific
Information Evening
Join Kerren, Ken and Peter on:
Tuesday 29th January 2019 at 5.30pm
Venue to be advised on reservation
For those interested in the Western Australia & Indian Pacific Train Tour, we will cover all
aspects of this and also answer any questions regarding our other international tours.
RSVP: Please ring Bianca (06) 845 2736 to reserve your place.
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Expressions of Interest please…
Vintage Train Journeys
In the last few years we’ve been proud to offer a number
of tours centred around vintage train trips with our good
friends at Steam Incorporated in Paekakariki. We’re
talking with them about new destinations and itineraries
as, judging by the speed with which these tours book out,
there’s considerable interest in this classic mode of
transport.
If these train journeys interest you please let us know
next time you’re in contact with us and we’ll note this in
our records. We’re looking to increase the variety of these
types of tours and you’ll be amongst the first we contact
with new plans.
Introducing Bianca
Your Tour Club Co-ordinator
We’re excited to introduce, to those who haven’t already
met her, Bianca Warren, your Tour Club Co-ordinator
based here in our Bay Tours office. Bianca will be
working closely with Kerren and will likely be your first
point of contact for all Tour Club enquiries and bookings
or when you visit us.
Bianca comes from the Black Rose Luxury Transport
side of our business having joined us with extensive
experience on the attention-to-detail administration
side of the property industry, and has recently returned
to her native Hawke’s Bay with her young family.
Bianca’s enjoying meeting Tour Club members and looking forward to sharing some great
experiences with you in the future.
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Tour No. 112
Aladdin the Musical – Last chance to join us!
Date Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th January
Times All collected by 8.00am
Cost $565.00 Twin Share | $665.00 Single Room
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, ticket to show
Excitement has been very high since Disney Theatrical
Productions announced that its hit Broadway musical,
Aladdin, would be coming to New Zealand in January 2019.
Quickly established as one of the biggest new blockbusters
in recent years, the musical attracts more than 6 million
people worldwide. The international production boasts a
cast of 34 and a staggering 337 glittering costumes which
feature 1225 different fabrics, over 700 different styles of
beads and almost 500,000 Swarovski crystals Phew! Forty
tonnes of exotic flying scenery and 60 tonnes of automation and staging will arrive to
recreate the fantasy city of Agrabah and the legendary Cave of Wonders. This promises
to be a magnificent musical theatre event and will be hugely popular so don’t delay in
booking your seat for what will be one of the theatrical highlights of 2019.
Call Bianca today to secure your seat, this is almost sold out so get in QUICK!
Tour No. 114
Bridge to Nowhere – only 1 space left!
Date Monday 14th – Thursday 17th January
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $1,395.00 Twin Share Only
Payment $300.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 23rd November
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x3, morning tea x3, lunch x3,
afternoon tea x2, dinner x3, accommodation x3, all activities
Bridge to Nowhere is nestled in an isolated valley off the
magnificent Whanganui River. Built in the 1930's, it was
abandoned virtually the day it was
completed and the road back to the
river was never finished. Our hosts
Joe, Mandy and their family, have
lived and worked in this spectacular
wilderness for over 40 years. The
river remains the only way into their realm so we head up the
river by jet boat to the Lodge which sits high above a bend in
the river with stunning views. It's a special part of our country
where beautiful high cliff-like banks, cloaked in native bush, tower above this ancient
waterway adding to the atmosphere of untouched isolation this district has. There's time
during our stay to explore Joe & Mandy's farm with plenty of bush or river walks to enjoy.
Traditional farmhouse cooking is on the menu as we enjoy the hospitality of the Lodge.
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Tour No. 203
Great Country Roads
Date Sunday 3rd – Tuesday 5th February
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $995.00 Twin Share | $1,235.00 Single Room
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x2, morning tea x2, lunch x3,
dinner x2, accommodation x2, all activities
2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the first car travelling
down State Highway 4 – known by locals as The Parapara
Road from Raetihi to Whanganui. It's a wonderful scenic drive
that follows the Mangawhero River for 85kms. The road is just
one of a whole series of formally well used State Highways up
and down New Zealand that are largely quiet now. We're going
to take this beautiful, almost forgotten, road on our way to
another treasure in our national road network, the Forgotten
World Highway which gradually climbs from Stratford in
Taranaki to Whangamomona. Add to this the history and
legend of our own Gentle Annie road linking Hawke's Bay to
Taihape and you have a road trip like no other. Join us this coming February as we remind
ourselves why this is such a visually rich country to motor through.
Day 1: We depart from Omahu and head inland towards the Gentle Annie road, stopping
for morning tea in beautiful Kuripapango - quite a sight when the hills of Manuka are in
flower. Then it's on to the NZ Army Museum at Waiouru and their Home Fires Cafe for
lunch and a look around. We then head around the southern edge of Tongariro National
Park and up to the top of 'The Bruce' road up Mt Ruapehu to the Whakapapa Ski Field.
There we can take the chair lift to 'The Rockgarden' sitting at an altitude of nearly 6,500
feet. The views north towards the King Country are impressive. After all that open air the
Chateau Tongariro Hotel is a welcome haven for our first night.
Day 2: After a hearty breakfast we depart towards National Park and Raetihi then begin
our drive down 'The Paraparas'. We stop at the beautiful Raukawa Falls for a mid-
morning cuppa before we're back on the road
following the Mangawhero River to Whanganui
and beyond. We stop for lunch at the historic
C.T. Natusch designed homestead called
Bushy Park set in 100 acres of predator-free
bird sanctuary. There's time to wander here
before we depart and head north towards
Stratford and the start of the Forgotten
World Highway with its series of saddles
providing stunning views towards Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe to the east and Egmont to the
west, together with reminders of Taranaki's pioneering past along the way as well. We
spend tonight at the historic Whangamomona Hotel.
Day 3: Today we're off to Taumaranui and then on to the tiny settlement of Waihi on the
south-western shores of Lake Taupo and lunch at the beautiful Braxmere Resort. From
here we drive around the lake, gradually heading homeward.
In this age of motorways and major arterial highways, where we're told that the efficient
movement of vehicles is vital to the economy, it's easy to forget that just off these main
roads are some magnificent drives and stunning spots to stop through our beautiful
country waiting to be enjoyed at a slower pace.
This will be a wonderful few days with vistas you can only enjoy from the elevated position
of our coach. Let's escape and go there together.
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Tour No. 214
Picnic at Ashley Clinton
Date Thursday 14th February
Times All collected by 10.00am
Cost $100.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch
In high summer, for many the image of a perfect day is
enjoying a delicious picnic beside a gentle stream amongst
native bush with birdsong echoing around. Join us for a
wonderful day out in the Ashley Clinton district in Central
Hawke’s Bay. We’ll pack the hampers and while we set up you
can wander the easy walks beside the stream until lunch is
ready.
Afterwards Ken will take us on a drive further towards the Ruahine Ranges along a secret
trail he knows. These simple pleasures are what life in Hawke’s Bay is all about. Come
and enjoy it with us.
Tour No. 216
Cirque Du Soleil – Kooza – Auckland
Date Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th February
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $595.00 Twin Share | $695.00 Single Room
Payment $250.00 upon booking, balance due Monday 21 January
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, premium ticket to Cirque Du Soleil - Kooza.
We invite you to join us at the New Zealand
premiere season of KOOZA a celebration of
the troupe's return to its traditional circus
origins. The show combines acrobatic
performance and the art of clowning, while
exploring fear, identity, recognition and
power. The Innocent's journey brings him
into contact with comic characters from an
electrifying world full of surprises, thrills,
audacity and total involvement. With acts
such as the daring Double High Wire,
breath-holding Wheel Of Death and astonishing Skeleton Dance' together with the funniest
clowns you'll ever see, KOOZA is multi-generational fun at its world-class best and a
journey back to where it all began for troupe founder Guy Laliberte.
Described by The Independent newspaper in London like this; “KOOZA is a show that
blends, almost to perfection, its subcontinental sounds, its stunning lighting and costumes
with theatrical ingenuity and acrobatic wonder”. New Cirque du Soleil shows are always
hugely popular so don't leave it too long to secure your seat under the Grand Chapiteau
(Big Top) at Alexandra Park.
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A Visit to Timahanga Station
Date Tuesday 19th February
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $125.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch
Established in the first wave of pastoral land purchases in the 1850s, Timahanga Station,
off the Taihape Road, has been in Alan Roberts’
family for 3 generations.
On 25,000 acres, Timahanga Station shears
28,000 Corriedale sheep and carries over 1,000
Angus/Hereford cross cattle and is one of the last
remaining ‘big farms’ in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Alan and his family will be our hosts and we have
had many requests to return to Timahanga since
our last visit nearly 4 years ago. The visit will be
more poignant this time following the recent tragic loss of Alan’s cousin, and co-owner of
neighbouring Ngamatea Station, Ren Apatu. So, join us as we travel over ‘The Annie’ to
enjoy a day in the high country with picturesque river and mountain views around every
turn on a farm where scale still matters.
Tour No. 222
Tasman Cycle Trail
Date Friday 22nd February – Friday 1st March
Times All collected by 7.45am
Cost $3,675.00 Twin Share | $4,595.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Monday 21 January
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x7, morning tea x5, lunch x5,
afternoon tea x2, dinner x7, accommodation x7, bike transport,
ferry crossings, cycle trail, all activities
Following the great success of
our Hauraki Rail Trail last
March, we're excited to offer
another cycle and sightseeing
journey, this time on the
Tasman Great Tastes Cycle
Trail in the beautiful Nelson
region.
We've planned to allow all participants to bring
their own bikes if they wish. Alternatively, we can
arrange to hire one for you to collect once we arrive. There will be four gentle day rides
ranging in distance from 23kms to 38kms offering panoramic coastal and mountain views
over Tasman Bay, Waimea Estuary and the Western Ranges.
Destinations such as Richmond, Stoke, Brightwater, Mapua and Motueka as well as
Nelson itself will feature on this trail of easy riding.
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We take the coach and truck carrying the bikes to Wellington and cross the Cook Strait on
The Interislander. We then drive to Blenheim where we'll spend the first night at the
Scenic Hotel.
Day 2: Blenheim – Nelson (Cycle Wakefield to Nelson - 27kms)
Today we take the coach up the beautiful, vineyard covered Wairau Valley for morning
tea at St Arnaud on the shores of Lake Rotoiti before heading to the small town of
Wakefield for the first leg of our Tasman Cycle Trail. We will stop for a leisurely lunch at
the famous McCashin Brewery in Stoke before carrying on through Richmond and
finishing at our hotel in Nelson.
Day 3: Cycle Nelson to Mapua - 30kms
This morning we ride through to Stoke and enjoy
a tour of award-winning Pic's Peanut Butter
Factory. Then we follow the shoreline of the
Waimea Inlet – the largest enclosed estuary in
the South Island and home to a wide range of
seabirds including godwits, white heron, spoonbill,
little egrets and more. We'll cross suspension
bridges over the Waimea River and the Inlet itself
onto Rabbit Island where the trail takes us
through pine plantations to the beach. Here our
cycling ends for the day and we take the ferry across to Mapua for a well-earned lunch.
This afternoon we visit the renowned Wearable Arts & Classic Car Museum on our way
back to Nelson.
Day 4: Free Day in Nelson
Day 5: Cycle Woodstock to Motueka – 38kms
We take the coach to the tiny settlement of Woodstock near the top of the Motueka River
Valley, after a hearty morning tea at The Country Kitchen at Tapawera. Today is our
longest cycle. A gentle, mainly downhill ride along the western side of the river through
farm land and, after a picnic lunch at Annie's Park we gradually head towards Riwaka
before turning through orchard and hop country and finishing at the Salt Water Baths at
Motueka.
Day 6: Cycle Mapua to Motueka – 23kms
On our shortest ride today, we first take the
coach to Mapua Wharf where we begin. After
cycling through picturesque Ruby Bay, we
stop for a cuppa on the way to the little village
of Tasman. Then it's a gentle ride into Motueka
for lunch. After lunch we take the coach to
stunning Kaiteriteri Beach. Dinner tonight is
at the historic and much acclaimed Moutere
Inn.
Day 7: Nelson – Wellington
This morning we say farewell to the Tasman district and begin to head north stopping for
a cuppa in Havelock before taking the scenic drive along Queen Charlotte Sound to the
ferry at Picton. Tonight, we rest in luxurious comfort at the Intercontinental Hotel in
Wellington.
Day 8: Wellington – Hawke's Bay
We head back to the Bay via the Wairarapa stopping at the wonderful Clareville French
Bakery for lunch and a restorative ice cream closer to home.
Gently cycling around a region as beautiful as Nelson/Tasman is a unique way to enjoy its
sights, sounds and tastes at a much slower pace than is normally possible. Our fully
accompanied, guided rides are a safe and sound way to experience places you've always
wanted to stop at. With the opportunity to take your own bike, this is an adventure not to
be missed by anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
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Wings Over Wairarapa
Date Sunday 24th February
Times All collected by 7.15am
Cost $190.00
Payment Full payment upon booking, ticket non-refundable
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch, entry to air show
It’s been 3 years since we last made it to this most impressive air show. We took a big
group and the flying displays featured over 70 aircraft
from a multitude of WW1 fighters from Sir Peter
Jackson's Vintage Aviator Co. to an emotional
farewell to the RNZAF's fleet of iconic Iroquois
helicopters and welcome to their successors, the
futuristic NH90's. This year expect an even bigger and
more spectacular days' flying at Masterton's Hood
Aerodrome featuring civil, military and agricultural
aircraft, gyrocopters and helicopters. This will include
the T-6C Texan II, Hercules C-130, NH-90 helicopters, P3 Orion and Boeing 757. The
highlight of their show will, as always, be the display by the Royal New Zealand Air Force
‘Black Falcons’ aerobatic display team. We'll be setting up a 'Bay Tours HQ' in the
carpark on the day. With gazebos for cover and a picnic lunch running so you can come
and go at leisure while you wander the many static displays of contemporary and vintage
military vehicles, the local Food and Wine market and much more. As with last time, we'll
be aiming to get there in time for the first of the days' air displays at 11.30am.
This will be a SELL OUT tour, don’t miss out, book now!
Tour No. 302
Martinborough Fair
Date Saturday 2nd March
Times All collected by 7.00am
Cost $98.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea
The Rotary Martinborough Fair is held in the picturesque
Martinborough Square. This iconic fair, reportedly the
largest in Australasia, comprises over 480 stalls selling
artwork, crafts, clothing, food and other quality products. As
usual, it'll be an early start in order to provide as much time
in Martinborough as possible. We'll stop for morning tea
on the way and plan to arrive around 11.30am. There'll be
plenty of time to wander at your leisure (and plenty of space
on the coach to stash your goodies). We'll depart by 4.00pm
and head home, stopping in Dannevirke for a bite to eat
before the last leg of the journey. This is the fair everyone
talks about so come and experience it for yourself.
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Mangakuri Beach BBQ Lunch
Date Saturday 9th March
Times All collected by 10.00am
Cost $100.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please.
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch
There's something quintessentially Kiwi about a summer
barbeque at a bach which sits right on the beach. Many
of us have happy memories of long summer holidays by
the sea.
Mangakuri Station was one of a number of coastal
sheep farms established in the 1850's along Hawke's
Bay's east coast. Familiar early Hawke's Bay names such
as Couper, Russell and Williams all owned and managed
Mangakuri Station at one time or another. For decades
all the wool from the station was 'surf-loaded' from
horse-drawn wagons, at high tide, onto small lighter
boats and then transferred to a schooner anchored
offshore.
The historic building known as 'Waione', situated at the
beach edge, formed a central part of this operation of
mustering and shearing at the beach. We invite you to
join the Bay Tours team at 'Waione' for one of Ken's
legendary barbeque lunches and to enjoy a classic
Hawke's Bay summers day.
Bring your favourite sun hat and we'll do the rest. Places are limited so book your place
now.
Tour No. 313
Mystery Day Out
Date Wednesday 13th March
Times All collected by 9.00am
Cost $120.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch, all activities
Shhhh we’re not saying anything about this
iconic regular tour. NOTHING!
It’s a mystery. You will remember that
they’re always interesting trips, with great
sights and destinations so come and join the
fun. Trust us, we know what we’re doing!
14 |Tour No. 315
Cruising the South Pacific Islands
Date Friday 15th – Friday 29th March
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $7,295.00 Twin Share | $11,695.00 Single Cabin
Payment Full payment upon booking
Price includes Door to door transport, flight Auckland – Napier, breakfast, dinner,
accommodation, cruise (including all entertainment and meals on
board), all transfers, all activities
In March 2019 we’re returning to our
favourite cruise ship – the elegant and
stylish Celebrity Solstice – in order
to sail our very own South Pacific.
Departing from Auckland with
multiple stops in Fiji, both Western
and American Samoa and Tonga
make this cruise feel like it was
arranged especially for us. Rated by
highly regarded cruise website Cruise
Critic as the best mainstream cruise
ship on the seas, Celebrity Solstice
manages to feel intimate despite its considerable size. The clever design means it never
feels crowded and there’s always a quiet nook to be found. This ship is also rated by many
as the best dining experience afloat. Commencing a cruise from Auckland for the very first
time next year, Celebrity Solstice is, without question, the finest ship to be cruising
Australasia and the South Pacific.
Experience the distinct and welcoming cultures of the sun-drenched South Pacific whilst
travelling in opulent comfort and luxury….and only unpacking once! Your stateroom will
be bigger than on other ships and as we move from island to island the view from your
private balcony will become a favourite spot. Here’s a feel for the itinerary;
We drive to Auckland (in order to avoid any possible airline delays) and spend the night
before our cruise departure in the ‘City of Sails’. Following our very own morning tour
visiting some lesser known jewels, we check-in aboard our home for the next 13 nights
– the superb Celebrity Solstice. First port-of-call
is our own Bay Of Islands for a days’ exploring
before we sail off into the blue Pacific and spend a
couple of relaxing days aboard our floating
wonderland. Lautoka is our first Fijian stop. This
northern part of Viti Levu Island is resort country
surrounded by sugar cane and rice plantations.
The following day sees us in Fiji’s capital, Suva.
Take a guided excursion from the ship or visit the
Municipal Markets and National Museum under your
own steam. A day’s relaxation on board ship is the order of things as we cruise towards
Western Samoa and its capital, Apia. Maybe explore the rainforest covered volcanoes in
the centre of the island or perhaps a visit to writer Robert Louis Stevenson’s house. Sailing
| 15into Pago Pago in American Samoa will be a great sight with mountain ranges towering
over the town and beautiful harbour.
After a day exploring we cruise on to, firstly, the crystal-clear lagoons of Vavau and then
the town of Nuku ‘Alofa in the Kingdom of Tonga. Take a walking or biking tour of the
town. Learn the ancient history of this amazing place and savour the incredible hospitality
of the locals. This is island lifestyle at its best.
After all our exploring, a final two days
enjoying the wonderful Celebrity Solstice is
just the thing. You’ll thoroughly know your
way around by now and be able to tick off the
remaining items on your ‘must-do-aboard’
list. We berth in Auckland first thing on Day
15 of our tour and after some fond farewells
to new friends we disembark from our lovely
ship and head straight to Auckland Airport.
You’ll be home in time for a late lunch.
Our Pacific neighbourhood still has some of the most glorious waters, beaches and climates
anywhere. And the famous island hospitality is a special experience. This opportunity to
travel around them on one of the great cruise ships of the world, and not have to fly to
another country to do it, shouldn’t be missed by anyone who loves the finer (and slower)
things in life. Join BAY TOURS and enjoy 2 magical weeks immersed in luxurious
surroundings and jaw-dropping vistas. Last chance to book this tour as there are
limited cabins available, so hurry and book, you won’t want to miss out!
Tour No 323
Baches to Beautiful Homes - Taupo
Date Saturday 23rd March
Times All collected by 8.00am
Cost $199.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch, entrance to all homes
Occasionally, a selection of the finest
properties in the Taupo district open their
homes and gardens on a single day for a
limited number of the public to enjoy – all in
the aid of local charities. Many of these homes
represent the peak of their style in New
Zealand. This year 10 properties will welcome
us as we spend the day Ooowing & Ahhing at
the dynamic architecture, creative interiors
and remarkable landscaped gardens set
against the backdrop of Taupo's magnificent natural beauty. With a special picnic lunch
packed for us by our friends at the Rangataiki Tavern, join us for a memorable day that'll
stimulate both the senses and our inspiration with ideas for our own homes. Places are
definitely limited so book your spot now.
16 |Tour No. 327
Charley Pride – Palmerston North
Date Wednesday 27th March – Thursday 28th March
Times All collected by 9.00am
Cost $455.00 Twin Share | $575.00 Single Room
Payment $250.00 upon booking, balance due Tuesday 29 January
(ticket cost is non-refundable)
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, ticket to show
We’re delighted to have secured seats for one of the
greatest Country Music artists of all time. Charley Pride
has been a giant of Country Music for more than 40
years. One of very few African Americans to have
enjoyed success in the Country Music industry – and
what success it has been. With album sales in the millions. Such hits as ‘Is Anyone Goin’
To San Antone’, ‘I’m Just Me’, ‘Mississippi Cotton Pickin’ Delta Town’ and ‘Kiss An Angel
Good Morning’ have attracted music lovers far beyond the traditional Country Music fans.
Join us as we head to the wonderful Regent Theatre in Palmerston North for a
magnificent evening of the highest quality Country Music from one of the living greats of
the genre and an overnight stay.
Tour No 404
Winery Progressive Lunch
Date Thursday 4th April
Times All collected by 11.30am
Cost $125.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch
A great example of the many fabulous restaurants Hawke's
Bay boasts are situated either in, or surrounded by,
wineries. Our day begins with a trip out to the seaside
winery of Clearview Estate. Head Chef Peter Hallgarth
knows his environment and local produce well and will
create a tantilising Entree for us. From Te Awanga we take
one of the best drives in the region, South along one side of
the Tukituki River Valley and then up the other side, through
Havelock North and Longlands before entering Ngatarawa Road and the Gimblett Gravels
– the site of our Main Course stop. Te Awa Winery has long had one of the most popular
restaurants and event venues in Hawke's Bay. Recently returned to New Zealand
ownership as part of the Villa Maria Group, Te Awa sits surrounded by vineyards and boasts
one of the most delightful summer ambiences of any restaurant. Executive Chef Stephen
Tindall's extraordinary culinary talents add yet another layer to the Te Awa appeal. Finally,
for Dessert, we head back to the outskirts of Havelock North and the former winery of St
Georges. Here Chef Francky Godinho has established an astonishing organic kitchen
garden. This twice 'NZ Chef Of The Year' recipient will create some sweet melt-in-the-
mouth deliciousness for us and round out a wonderful lunch.
| 17Tour No. 408 – SOLD – Join the Waitlist!
Molesworth Station & Hanmer Springs
Date Monday 8th – Saturday 13th April
Times All collected by 8.00am
Cost $2,225.00 Twin Share | $2,725.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Tuesday 5 February
Price includes Door to door transport, ferry crossing, breakfast x5, morning tea
x2, lunch x2, dinner x4, accommodation x5, all activities
This classic tour may be the most popular we have
ever taken. The experience of driving through New
Zealands’ largest farm – nearly 181,000 hectares
spanning a major part of the upper South Island –
is a kiwi rite of passage. The stunning scale and
rugged beauty of both Molesworth and Rainbow
Stations are contrasted by the alpine tranquillity of
the village of Hanmer Springs. As well as a FREE
DAY in Hanmer Springs itself allowing you time to
explore this beautiful alpine village, a new addition
to the tour this year is a day in revitalised Kaikoura.
Day 1: Today we make our way to Wellington where we take the Interislander ferry
through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to Picton where we’ll stay overnight.
Day 2: This morning we set out in our customised 4-wheel drive mini-coaches up the
diverse Wairau Valley to St Arnaud and the beautiful Lake Rotoiti. After morning tea,
it’s into Rainbow Station and up over the narrow ‘Hells Gates’ high in the Southern Alps,
and on to Lake Tennyson. We descend and arrive at Hanmer Springs and the Drifters
Inn, our base for the next 3 nights.
Day 3: Today we’re off to Kaikoura via Mount Lyford and the Stag & Spey Road. We’ll
check out the massive repairs to the road north following the recent earthquakes and say
hello to the seals at Point Kean. There’ll be free time in town to explore before we return
to Hanmer Springs in the late afternoon.
Day 4: You have a FREE DAY to explore or relax in Hanmer Springs. A soak in the hot
springs, anyone? Or maybe a wander around the disused Queen Mary Hospital with its
variety of heritage buildings.
Day 5: Departing around 8.30am we travel up the
Clarence River valley and into Molesworth
Station. Prepare yourself for the sheer vastness of
‘Isolation Flat’. Cattle share the sides of the
sparkling rivers with Canada geese and Paradise
ducks. After a break, we head into the upper
reaches of the Awatere Valley and then gradually
descend before stopping for a ‘cuppa’ at Mt
Gladstone Station. Then we’re into vineyard
country in the lower Awatere Valley and its back to
Picton for the ferry to Wellington.
Day 6: We depart Wellington and have a lunch/shopping stop at Palmerston North before
wending our way home to Hawke’s Bay.
Molesworth and Rainbow Stations make up a land truly alive with romantic ghosts of
stockmen and shepherds, dogs and drovers, slough hats and well-worn saddles. It is still
the land of the real cowboy, even today, and what an adventure it is to get a glimpse of
their way of life.
Places on this iconic South Island journey are sold but please join the waitlist!
18 |Tour No. 413
NZ Tattoo – Palmerston North
Date Saturday 13th April – Sunday 14th April
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $455.00 Twin Share | $575.00 Single Room
Payment $250.00 upon booking, balance due Monday 4 February
(ticket cost is non-refundable)
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, ticket to NZ Tattoo
After 4 years of commemorations noting the centenary of WWI, the final official national
act will be 'The Homecoming' celebrating the welcoming home of our armed forces from
the terrible battle fields of the conflict. A week's activities centered around Palmerston
North will culminate in two evening performances of The New Zealand Tattoo 2019, a
military entertainment spectacular in celebration of our country's heritage, identity and
place in the world.
This pageant of
music, marching,
manoeuvres, bands,
fly pasts, dance,
pomp and ceremony
will take place at Palmerston North’s Central Energy Trust Arena Military Tattoos are rare
in New Zealand, but anyone who was lucky enough to see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
when it made a rare visit here a few years ago will tell you how exciting and spectacular
it all is. Join us as we take in the evening performance and then stay overnight in
Palmerston North before returning the following morning. An event not to be missed.
Tour No. 416
Cricklewood Clydesdales & Mahia
Date Tuesday 16th April
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $165.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, lunch, all activities
In April we're excited to be making a return visit to Nuhaka
to visit the Bayly family who have been farming in the area
since the 1930's and operate a number of sheep and cattle
stations. Renowned as breeders of high quality Angus
cattle, they also operate Cricklewood Clydesdales at
Tangihau Station and have around 70 pure-bred and cross
bred horses on the property which they use for both pulling
and mustering on the nearly 17,000 acre station. We'll
enjoy a look around part of the property on Clydesdale-
pulled wagons and lunch at their private museum and tack
shed. Afterwards we'll take a drive out to beautiful Mahia Beach for a look around, and
maybe an ice-cream to finish off. Our first visit to 'Cricklewood' was a wonderful revelation
and we've been itching to get back there ever since. Join us for a unique look at these
wonderful working 'heavy horses' in a stunning part of our region.
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East Coast Getaway
Date Wednesday 1st May – Sunday 5th May
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $1,845.00 Twin Share | $2,250.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Monday 11 March
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x4, morning tea x3, lunch x4,
ice cream, dinner x4, accommodation x4, treetop walk, stingray
feeding, rail cruising, hot pools, all activities
Some of the paths least travelled in the North Island
are around the East Cape. It’s a unique and special
corner of New Zealand. It’s a quiet place where
everyone knows everyone and community ties are
built on rural enterprise and a shared passion for the
ocean. Horse riding, tractors on the beach, fresh fish
for dinner – it’s all part of the place around here. It
will be nearly 6 years since the only other time we’ve
taken a tour around ‘the Cape’ by the time we leave
on this one. This time we’re reversing the direction we take. Starting in Rotorua and
finishing in Gisborne.
Day 1: Hawke’s Bay to Rotorua
The highlight of today (besides the morning tea at the Rangitaiki Tavern) will
undoubtedly be the Treetop Walk through the giant redwoods just out of Rotorua. 23
suspension bridges traverse the gaps between 116-year-old Californian Redwood trees
and the heights of the observation decks range between 6 and 12 metres above the
ground. Those who have done it – including Tour Club members – say it’s a ‘must do’
when we’re there.
We stay at our beloved Novotel Lakeside Rotorua Hotel.
Day 2: Rotorua to Whakatane
First stop today is Mamaku Blueberries where we’ll have a guided tour and learn more
about this delicious superfood – and enjoy the best blueberry muffins you’ll ever have!
Then we head just down the road to the Mamaku Railway Station and board the self-
drive rail carts for a tour of the district. After lunch at Mourea we depart for Whakatane
Heads at the mouth of the river for spectacular views over the town and district. Then
into town and our accommodation.
Day 3: Whakatane to Hicks Bay
This morning we continue east stopping firstly to
enjoy the view at Kohi Point in Ohope. Then it’s off
to Opotiki – stopping, naturally, at the oyster
caravan on the way – to get our supplies for a picnic
lunch beside the sea towards Te Kaha. After a
wander (in East Coast time) we head towards
Waihau Bay to look out for the wild horses that they
say are friendly before arriving at Hicks Bay and our
motel.
Day 4: Hicks Bay to Gisborne
Our first stop out of Hicks Bay is to view the oldest recorded Pohutukawa tree in NZ
and the beautiful St Mary’s church at Tikitiki. Ruatoria is the next township and then it’s
20 |on to Tokomaru Bay and a hearty country pub lunch. It’s a stunning drive to Tolaga Bay where we’ll walk out onto NZ’s longest wharf from back in the days when large coastal freighters plied these waters. The fabulous scenery continues all the way into Gisborne where we stay at the Emerald Hotel. Day 5: Gisborne to Hawke’s Bay This morning we have a very special treat. We’re off to feed the Stingrays at Tatapouri Beach out of Gisborne. What a thrill it will be to see these graceful creatures up close. Then we start heading south stopping at Morere Hot Pools set amongst the native bush for a soak and lunch. After lunch we continue home, stopping for an ice cream in Wairoa on the way. This tour is called a ‘Getaway’ as it takes us to a part of our country rarely visited by tourists. It simply delivers stunning coastal scenery day after day and puts us in touch with a New Zealand that hasn’t changed much in 50 years. And that’s worth getting away to! Tour No 502 Cats the Musical & Dinner - Napier Date Thursday 2nd May Times All collected by 5.30pm Cost $239.00 Payment Full payment upon booking please Price includes Door to door transport, 2 course dinner, premium ticket to show Since its premiere in London's West End nearly 40 years ago, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's musical has played in over 30 countries and established itself as one of the most successful and beloved musicals of all time. Recipient of multiple Olivier and Tony awards, CATS is a musical adaptation of T.S. Eliot's book 'Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats' and comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, and has now taken on a new life for a new generation. On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. With timeless music, spectacular sets, a superb cast, breath-taking choreography and of course the unforgettable ‘Memory’ and 'Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats', CATS is a magical musical like no other. We'll enjoy a pre-show 2 course dinner at Portofino Restaurant before taking our places in the best seats for a glorious night's entertainment. Let CATS thrill you once again, or a young one for the first time. Don't miss out! | 21
Tour No 509
Evening Progressive Dinner
Date Thursday 9th May
Times All collected by 5.30pm
Cost $145.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course dinner
In this second evening version of our popular 'Progressive'
outings we're enjoying a course each at three of Hawke's
Bay's finest and most prominent restaurants. We begin at the
beautiful Mangapapa Hotel. Set in the orchard surrounds of
Mangateretere, historic Mangapapa has been given new life
in recent years and is a luxury destination. The intimate
Dining Room is the perfect setting for our Entree created by
Head Chef Norka Mella Munoz. Using produce from
surrounding paddocks and orchards as well as Mangapapa's own garden, Norka will create
a heavenly start to our evening. For our Main Course we travel into the very heart of
Havelock North village to Malo, the restaurant in Porters Boutique Hotel. This multi
award-winning restaurant has added another dimension to the Hawke's Bay dining scene
since its opening in late 2016. Head Chef, Bert Van De Steeg brings all his Michelin Star
training to his classical cooking utilising the superb produce of Hawke's Bay. Not far up
the road sits our Dessert destination. Black Barn Bistro has been at the top of peoples
list of Hawke's Bay lunch venues for years. Consistently outstanding food and service
coupled with stunning views from the Dining Room have helped create Black Barn's iconic
image. Join us for a superb evening of fine food and sumptuous surroundings (not to
mention great company) and enjoy three top-flight restaurants in one night.
Tour No. 515
Lunch @ Cape Kidnappers
Date Wednesday 15th May
Times All collected by 11.15am
Cost $150.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch, tour of Lodge and golf
facilities
This delicious 3 course lunch is put on especially for us at this
stunning location – The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and will once
again be popular. There is also an opportunity to have a guided
tour of the Lodge. After lunch we will drive down to the club
house at the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course and have a look at
the golfing facilities. This is a lovely day out to one of Hawke’s
Bays’ exquisite locations. Hurry as numbers fill fast for this!
22 |Tour No 522
Les Miserables & Dinner – Napier
Date Wednesday 22nd May
Times All collected by 5.30pm
Cost $199.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 2 course dinner, premium ticket to show
Renowned theatre impressario Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and
Schönberg’s Les Misérables is a global stage sensation, seen by 70 million people in 51
countries and 22 languages around the world. In 2019,
for the first time in nearly 20 years, Napier Operatic
Society are staging this epic masterpiece of theatre.
Set against the backdrop of the turmoil of early 19th-
century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling
story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion,
sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the
survival of the human spirit.
Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the
ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When
Valjean agrees to care for his factory worker Fantine’s
young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
Featuring the songs such as “I Dreamed A Dream”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More”
and “Do You Hear The People Sing?”, Les Miserables at Napier's Municipal Theatre will be
a production not to be missed. We'll take you for dinner before the show and, as always
with Bay Tours, we've secured the best seats in the house.
Eco Adventure Cruise – Lake Mahinapua (West Coast)
| 23Tour No. 524
Spectacular Vivid Sydney
Date Friday 24th – Monday 27th May
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $2,889.00 Twin Share | $3,589.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Thursday 21 March
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x1, dinner x 3, accommodation
x4, all activities
Since its first fledgling year in 2009 as the Sydney
Smart Light festival, Vivid Sydney has grown
and developed into the single biggest visitor
event in Australia. As well as encompassing Vivid
Music and Vivid Ideas, by far the most prominent
aspect of the festival is Vivid Light.
Spanning 3 weeks, Vivid Light is a free outdoor
event of light art sculptures, interactive light
installations and grand scale projections on iconic
buildings. In 2018 more than 109 installations were enjoyed along a magical 4km ‘light
walk’ that wound through The Rocks, along the Harbour Foreshore into the Royal
Botanic Gardens as well as the Sydney CBD,
Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo and Lunar
Park. The incredible combination of static and
moving images bring such structures as the
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera
House and The Customs Building and
hundreds more to life in a 3 dimensional way
that seems to get better and more breath-taking
every year.
All the streets in the area are closed off each
evening to allow people to wander at leisure and
enjoy all the displays. We’ve secured accommodation in a hotel we love right in the very
centre of The Rocks district and literally in the midst of the 2019 event and we’ll be there
for the opening weekend in late May.
Add to this astonishing experience a Sunset Harbour Cruise to get a different perspective
to the festival, a guided coach tour of Sydney to help you orientate yourself, a guided tour
of the Sydney Opera House followed by lunch at the fabulous Opera Bar & Restaurant and
plenty of free time over the 4
days and 3 nights for shopping
and further sightseeing.
Whether you’re a first-timer to
Sydney or a frequent visitor, no
other time of the year is quite
like Vivid – and we’re in the
very heart of it. Awarded
2018’s Best Event in Australia,
join us for a long weekend in
Sydney like no other.
24 |Tour No. 606
Huka Lodge Lunch & Tour
Date Thursday 6th June
Times All collected by 9.15am
Cost $175.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch, tour of Huka Lodge
Here is your chance to experience a delicious 3 course
lunch at world famous Huka Lodge. Founded in the
1920s, Huka Lodge is considered to be the iconic New
Zealand luxury retreat and we are looking forward to
dining like royalty. We will also have the opportunity
to tour this stunning property on the banks of the
Waikato River. These lunches have proven to be hugely
popular in the past and the intimate dining room at
Huka Lodge will always mean numbers are limited!
Tour No 612
Lunch at Elephant Hill
Date Wednesday 12th June
Times All collected by 11.30am
Cost $135.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch
Since its arrival on the scene in 2007, the restaurant
at Elephant Hill winery has been making headlines
and building an astonishing list of regional and
national awards. Named as 'Best Winery Restaurant
in NZ' by Cuisine Magazine in 2018 and awarded a
prestigious 'Two Chefs Hats' (similar to the Michelin
Star system), this fine-dining destination goes from
strength to strength.
The setting amidst the vines of their Home Vineyard
at Te Awanga adds another dimension to the dining
experience with breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean and Cape Kidnappers. The scene
is immediately set for something special. Head Chef, Ashley Jones, will create a superb
3 course lunch for us to savour and enjoy in this inspiring atmosphere. Join us for one
of the culinary highlights of our year.
| 25Tour No. 622
War Horse – Auckland
Date Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd June
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $525.00 Twin Share | $645.00 Single Room
Payment $200.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 26 April
(ticket cost is non-refundable)
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, premium ticket to War Horse
Six years after its originally
planned visit, The National
Theatre of Great Britain
brings to New Zealand the
epic stage production WAR
HORSE.
In June 2019 the
magnificent Civic Theatre in
Auckland will host the only
New Zealand season of this
record-breaking theatre
spectacular.
The tragic casualty lists of The Great War included over 1 million horses – including 10,000
shipped from New Zealand. Like their human counterparts, they came from every corner
of the Empire and every background. Through astonishing life-size puppetry, the horses
are brought to life, and in particular the story of a remarkable horse and special bond.
At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is taken by the
Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on
an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s
land. Albert meanwhile, who has remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey.
Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and
bring him home.
Hailed as a visual masterpiece of theatre and as the winner of two Olivier Awards in London
and six Tony Awards on Broadway, WAR HORSE is finally coming to New Zealand. With
the centenary of WWI still fresh in our minds, join us at the Civic as we follow Joey and
Albert through 'the war to end all wars'. A not-to-be-missed event.
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