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J A N U A R Y - J U N E 2 0 2 2 E D I T I O N 1 8 9
LEISURE TIME TRAVEL TALK
REMINDERS
OFFICE HOURS
Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8.30am -
5.00pm.
You are welcome to visit anytime during
these hours to browse our tour brochures or
make a booking. We look forward to seeing
you.
Our Christmas closure period is:
From end of business on Wednesday 23rd
December, reopening 8.30am Monday 10th
Welcome to our latest newsletter covering the first six months of 2022 and
January 2022.
including some amazing day trips! What a funny old year we have had with
TRAVEL CLUB
various lockdowns and new rules and regulations to get used to – and here I
Travel Club members receive discounts on
day trips and tours. The annual membership was thinking traffic lights were for controlling traffic – apparently they can
fee for our Travel Club is $10.00 pp for an
be used to control people too?! But the great news is so many of us are
email membership, or $20.00 pp for a postal
now vaccinated and compared to this time last year the world is becoming
membership ($30.00 for a couple). Please
a much safer place for us to get back to moving around more freely and
enquire with the office for further
information about your subscription. with more certainty. I have been immensely proud of our Leisure Time team
MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS adapting to so many changes this year to keep you all safe. We now look
If you have a cell phone, please register your
forward to seeing you back in the office and out on tours with us in the near
number with the office. This is useful for the
future. The image above was taken by a traveller on one of our recent
driver to be able to contact you if the coach
is running early or late. We use a text extended tours, the Queen Charlotte Sound Explorer, which like all our tours
reminder service for day trips, which received some terrific feedback! Take care everyone and we all wish you a
confirms your departure time.
happy and festive holiday season! SCOTT MEHRTENS, Managing Director
PAYMENTS
All trips must be pre-paid at least 14 days
Please find enclosed with this newsletter a copy of our Tour Summary. This
prior to the departure date. We accept
payment by cash, direct credit, EFTPOS or document provides a summary of our upcoming Extended Tours and Short
credit card. For your convenience we can
Breaks, many of which had to be postponed from dates during lockdown so
accept debit and credit card details over
do now have new departure dates. Let us know if you would like more
the phone, please note that there is a 2%
surcharge for this and all credit card
details on any of these tours, we would be delighted to mail out a brochure.
payments. Unfortunately due to banks no
longer accepting cheques, we will be unable
Our passengers’ safety and that of our staff and suppliers, has always been
to receive payment with cheques.
our top priority. Leisure Time Travel now requires all passengers joining our
DAY TRIPS - PICK-UP POINTS AND
day trips and tours to produce proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. If you
DEPARTURE TIMES
Our day trips collect from several locations haven't yet provided proof of vaccine, or if you have only provided the
around Hamilton City. Please let us know certificate or card, please contact us to provide details of your COVID-19
when making a booking which pick-up point
My Vaccine Pass (either electronic or paper). Please ensure that you bring
you would like, or if you want to depart from
your 'My Vaccine Pass' with you on your day trip or tour as this will need to
our office, where you may park your car for
the day. Please be at the pick-up point ten be presented to your driver prior to boarding. Some businesses we visit
minutes prior to the departure time. If you during our trips and tours may also ask for your 'My Vaccine Pass' and
are departing from our office please do not
additional identification.
arrive more than 20 minutes prior to the
If you require assistance obtaining your COVID-19 My Vaccine Pass, we
departure time.
recommend that you call the Covid Pass Helpline on 0800 222 478.
CODES FOR DAY TRIP PICK UP
LOCATIONS -- Please ensure you bring a face mask when travelling with us. --
LTT - Leisure Time Office
TC - Hamilton Transport Centre
GAR - Garnett Ave (Waterworld) CONTACT US
BRA - Braid Rd, St Andrews
ADDRESS: 231 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton EMAIL: info@lttnz.co.nz
FLG - Flagstaff (opp. Fernwater Pl)
PHONE: 0800 534 787 / 07 847 8258 WEBSITE: www.leisuretimetravel.co.nz
CHW - Chartwell (opp. St Albans Church)
Upcoming Day Trips
Leisure Time Travel offer a diverse range of day tours throughout the Central North Island catering to a wide range of interests. The friendly
nature of our day trips will make you feel at ease and a welcome member of the group, what better way to make new friends! When you travel
with us we provide professional, knowledgeable staff, a personalised service, roadside morning teas and modern air-conditioned coaches.
Thursday 03 February 2022 - Scenic Drive to Pukehina Beach
There is nothing better than just hopping in the coach and going for a drive on a summer's day.
We are not restricted to time so it will be a full day of leisurely exploring. Today’s scenic drive will
take us to the Bay of Plenty, travelling over the Kaimai Ranges and we’ll visit Maketu and Pukehina
Beach. We will stop somewhere along the way for you to purchase lunch. On the journey home,
we’ll travel via Lake Rotorua and Ngongotaha before arriving back in Hamilton.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $100.00, non-member $105.00 per person. Includes coach and morning tea.
Friday 11 February 2022 - Awhitu Peninsula
Discover a hidden gem full of history, character and natural beauty. Awhitu Peninsula is only an
hour and a half from Hamilton, but its vast panoramas across wild, black-sand beaches and
coastal cliff-top roads make it a true escape. Our trip takes us to the historical Manukau Heads
Lighthouse, jutting out from the tip of the peninsula. The lighthouse is one of only a few in New
Zealand that are open to the public. We then return to Pukekohe for lunch at the Franklin Club.
Departure times: LTT – 8.00am, TC – 8.10am, GAR – 8.20am, BRA – 8.30am, FLG – 8.40am, CHW – 8.50am
COST: Club member $120.00, non-member $130.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and lunch.
Thursday 17 February 2022 - Mystery Trip
Our mystery trips continue to be very popular, so we will put on another one for this newsletter.
Come out and about with us for an interesting day and of course great company.
Departure times:
LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $120.00, non-member $130.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and lunch.
Saturday 26 February 2022 - Kauri Block Track, Coromandel
We travel to Coromandel Town today to enjoy a leisurely walk. The Kauri Block walk on the
Coromandel Peninsula follows a ridge through regenerating bush and native plantings. You may
like to walk up the side track which leads you to a pa and offers spectacular views. On
completion of our walk there will be time to purchase your lunch in Coromandel Town before we
head back to Hamilton. Please bring your walking shoes, sun hat, sunblock and a water bottle with you today.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.20am, GAR – 8.40am, BRA – 8.50am, FLG – 9.00am, CHW – 9.10am
COST: Club member $110.00, non-member $120.00 per person. Includes coach and morning tea.
Friday 04 March 2022 - Waiuku River Cruise
Today we travel to Waiuku to take a cruise on Waiuku's Vintage Blue Boat - the Ratahi. We’ll
enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Waiuku River and Manukau Harbour. Cruising up the Waiuku River,
we'll see the beautiful Waitangi Falls, and travel close to the NZ Steel Mill. Then we’ll pass the
Needles, with a pause at a lively little bird sanctuary. We get a taste of the scenic Awhitu
Peninsula, before cruising back via historic Sandspit Beach. We’ll stop in Waiuku prior to the cruise to purchase something for
lunch to eat while on our cruise.
Departure times: LTT – 8.00am, TC – 8.10am, GAR – 8.20am, BRA – 8.30am, FLG – 8.40am, CHW – 8.50am
COST: Club member $119.00, non-member $129.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and admission.
Sunday 20 March 2022 - Clevedon Village Farmers Market
Our travels today take us to Clevedon, a town with genuine country charm. We have an earlier
start this morning to enable us to visit the Clevedon Village Farmer’s Market. Be tempted by the
seasonal offerings of freshly picked fruit and vegetables. Make the most of the opportunity to
sample and hand-pick the best provisions and be inspired by cooking tips and recipes from the
stallholders. After the village market we travel out to the coast and Kawakawa Bay where you can purchase lunch and enjoy on
the waterfront. We travel home via Kaiaua.
Departure times: LTT – 7.00am, TC – 7.10am, GAR – 7.20am, BRA – 7.30am, FLG – 7.40am, CHW – 7.50am
COST: Club member $99.00, non-member $104.00 per person. Includes coach and morning tea.
Tuesday 29 March 2022 - Wairakei Terraces
Come along and look through a window into the unique geothermal wonderland of the Wairakei
Terraces. This self-guided walk is accompanied by the birdsong that is in harmony with the natural
surrounds of flowing water, geysers and billowing steam. The silica-enriched water travels into
blue pools and over terraces reminiscent of the original pink and white terraces of Tarawera.
Enjoy this crowning jewel of the local landscape before enjoying lunch at Wairakei Golf Club and then travelling home.
Departure times: LTT – 8.00am, TC – 8.10am, GAR – 8.20am, BRA – 8.30am, FLG – 8.40am, CHW – 8.50am
COST: Club member $150.00, non-member $160.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea, admission and lunch.
Thursday 07 April 2022 - Moutohora / Whale Island
An early start this morning as we travel to Whakatane for a 4-hour guided tour of
Moutohor ā/Whale Island. The island is a pest-free oasis that is home to a number of New
Zealand’s rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles. Our experience starts with a 15-minute
boat journey to Moutohar ā/Whale Island aboard a comfortable catamaran. We are guided
around the island and will visit a kekno/NZ fur seal colony, view the abundant birdlife on the island including tūturiwhatu/New
Zealand dotterel, tīeke/North Island saddleback, kākāriki/red-crowned parakeet, tui and bellbirds. A moderate level of fitness,
agility and stability is required on this tour. The landing involves disembarking down a short ladder at the front of the boat
directly on to the shore, whilst one aspect of the bushwalk includes a steady incline. Please remember to bring a packed lunch
(no fresh fruit, vegetables or seeds allowed due to pest free status), a water bottle, sun protection and sturdy walking shoes
today.
Departure times: LTT – 6.00am, TC – 6.10am, GAR – 6.20am, BRA – 6.30am, FLG – 6.40am, CHW – 6.50am
COST: Club member $255.00, non-member $265.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and admission.
Tuesday 12 April 2022 - Paradise Valley Wildlife Park
Here’s a school holiday treat for the grandparents and grandchildren. Today we travel to Rotorua
to visit Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park, set amongst beautifully maintained New Zealand
native bush and offering easy walking along flat accessible walkways. Visit the Kea, New
Zealand’s infamous alpine parrot; stroll through the waterbird wetland for great views of native
and introduced waterfowl, and look out for the different native birds living wild around the park. Pat and feed the very sociable
farm animals (own cost for animal feed). While here, we’ll get to see a pride of African lions that can be seen in an enclosure,
allowing us to get very close to these wild animals. We’ll also be here for the lion pride feeding at 2.30pm, followed by the kea
and possum feeding at 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch with you today.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $126.00, non-member $136.00 per person. Children under 15 years old $60.00. Includes coach,
morning tea and admission.
Thursday 21 April 2022 - Goldfields Railway Waikino
Travel back in time and enjoy a ride on a heritage train with Goldfields Railway. Journey between
Waikino and Waihi at the eastern end of the spectacular Karangahake Gorge. Enjoy travelling
through an area rich in history, including historic gold mining which shaped much of this part of
the Southern Coromandel. After the train journey there will be time to purchase lunch in Waihi
before we commence our journey home.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.20am, GAR – 8.40am, BRA – 8.50am, FLG – 9.00am, CHW – 9.10am
COST: Club member $105.00, non-member $115.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and admission.
Wednesday 27 April 2022 - Thames Historical Museum
Our travels today will take us to Thames where we’ll learn about the history of the town with a
visit to the Thames Museum. Displays at Thames Museum cover the history of the town and its
surroundings from the arrival of Polynesian explorers in the mid-14th century through to the mid-
20th century. The museum also has a display of memorabilia celebrating the history of the
Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade which began as the two brigades of Grahamstown and Shortland soon after the discovery of
gold. This display includes the oldest fire engine in New Zealand. We’ll enjoy a guided tour here by one of the museum
volunteers. After our museum visit we will have lunch at the Grahamstown Bar & Diner before commencing our travel back to
Hamilton.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $120.00, non-member $130.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea, admission and lunch.
Thursday 19 May 2022 - Mystery Trip
What shall we do today? Well, if you want to find out you’ll have to come out today and see what
we have planned! As usual we’ll have a tasty lunch and of course the company will be great!
Departure times:
LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $120.00, non-member $130.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and lunch.
Wednesday 25 May 2022 - Paeroa Maritime Park
Join us on a trip to Paeroa today to visit the Paeroa Maritime Park. Come and view maritime
history and displays of the region including Captain Cook / Northern Steam Ship Co. and their
naval displays. This museum is the home to a very important collection of maritime history relating
to the role that Paeroa played as a port for unloading mining machinery and equipment in the
late 19th century when the goldfields of Waihi and Karangahake were being developed and mined. The vast amounts of gold
that were gained from these goldfields were then shipped out of the area via these local ports. After our visit, there will be time
to purchase lunch in Paeroa before travelling back to Hamilton.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $86.00, non-member $91.00 per person. Includes coach and morning tea.
Tuesday 31 May 2022 - Huka Hive
Today we travel to Taupo where we are going to be a beekeeper for the day. The Honey Shack
Tour is a hands-on beekeeping experience where you can get up close and personal with
beehives alongside a beekeeper. Imagine being able to handle frames of honey straight from the
hive and take part in the honey extraction process, spin fresh honey from the comb and walk
away with your very own jar of honey! Learn all about bees, their different roles in the hive, the honey they craft and other
wonderful products they create. Discover the importance of bees to our lives, their essential place in our world and how you can
encourage these fascinating creatures to thrive in your own backyard. After our beekeeping experience, we will travel into
Taupo for you to purchase lunch before returning back to Hamilton. Please wear long pants and closed in footwear.
Departure times: LTT – 8.00am, TC – 8.10am, GAR – 8.20am, BRA – 8.30am, FLG – 8.40am, CHW – 8.50am
COST: Club member $122.00, non-member $132.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and admission.
Thursday 09 June 2022 - Skyline Gondola & Stratosphere Lunch
Our travels today take us to Rotorua. We’re in no hurry to get to Rotorua so we’ll spend some time
enroute in Tirau for some morning tea and time in the shops. On arrival in Rotorua, we’ll take the
gentle scenic ride up to the Stratosphere Restaurant by gondola. From the top of the gondola,
you can take in the views of Lake Rotorua and the city. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch together in
the restaurant. This will either be a buffet or platters delivered to our table. After lunch we retrace our steps back to Hamilton.
Departure times: LTT – 8.30am, TC – 8.40am, GAR – 8.50am, BRA – 9.00am, FLG – 9.10am, CHW – 9.20am
COST: Club member $155.00, non-member $165.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea, admission and lunch.
Tuesday 21 June 2022 - The Red Barn & Country Drive
The Red Barn is full of character, nestled on a hill with stunning 360 degree views of the Kaimai
Ranges, Mount Maungatautari and the greater Waikato dairy country. At The Red Barn, we’ll enjoy
a quality country style hot luncheon with the freshest seasonal and local produce. We’ll also be
treated to their famous butter making experience. From The Red Barn, we’ll enjoy a scenic drive
through the countryside before arriving back in Hamilton.
Departure times: LTT – 9.00am, TC – 9.10am, GAR – 9.20am, BRA – 9.30am, FLG – 9.40am, CHW – 9.50am
COST: Club member $140.00, non-member $150.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and lunch.
Wednesday 29 June 2022 - King Country Scenic Drive
Today we’ll take a scenic drive along the roads to the King Country. We start by departing
Hamilton and travelling out to Pirongia for our roadside morning tea. From here we travel along
State Highway 39 to Otorohanga where we’ll have time to walk through the Sir Edmund Hillary
Walk. We then travel to Waitomo, and will enjoy a delicious lunch at Huhu Café. We'll travel
back to Hamilton via State Highway 1.
Departure times: LTT – 9.00am, TC – 9.10am, GAR – 9.20am, BRA – 9.30am, FLG – 9.40am, CHW – 9.50am
COST: Club member $115.00, non-member $125.00 per person. Includes coach, morning tea and lunch.
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