Hockey Tours to New Zealand
An adventure that goes the extra mile
Hockey is widely played in schools and clubs in New Zealand and with the women’s national team enjoying huge success at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, its popularity is on the rise, making this a great time for a hockey tour to New Zealand. As well as competitive and well-matched fixtures, New Zealand promises special moments off the pitch too. Discover the many natural wonders of the country’s fascinating landscapes, from erupting geysirs and gurgling mud pools to enchanting glowworm caves and bluer-than-blue lakes!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Day 2
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Day 3
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Arrive into Auckland
Explore the local area
Day 4
Breakfast and explore Auckland
Take in the city sights including the Harbour and the Sky Tower
Head downtown for an evening meal
Day 5
Spend the morning sightseeing, including a tour of Eden Park and Mission Bay
Transfer to fixture 1
Enjoy some post-match hospitality
Day 6
Visit the fascinating Waitomo Glowworm Caves on the way to Rotorua
Take a 45 minute guided tour in the spectacular Glowworm Cave
Evening meal at hotel in the geothermally active Rotorua
Day 7
Breakfast and head into Rotorua
Spend some time at the Skyline Gondola Ride
Transfer to fixture 2 and enjoy post-match hospitality
Day 8
Late breakfast at hotel
Make use of the on-site courts or sports field at the hotel
Evening meal followed by a quiz night
Day 9
Breakfast and transfer to Te Puia, an open-air museum dedicated to Maori culture
Fixture 3
Evening meal at hotel
Day 10
Breakfast and transfer to Wellington
Arrive into Wellington
Explore Wellington on foot
Day 11
Breakfast, then visit the Te Papa Museum and ride the Kelburn Cable Car
Fixture 4
Enjoy post-match hospitality
Day 12
After breakfast say farewell to the North Island and board the Interislander ferry to Picton
Enjoy spectacular views on your ferry crossing
Arrive into Picton and transfer to your hotel in Kaikoura
Day 13
Breakfast at hotel followed by a Whale Watching Tour
Transfer to Christchurch, stopping at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
Explore Christchurch
Day 14
Final breakfast in Christchurch before transferring to the airport
Return flight to UK
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Day 15
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Arrive into UK
A typical quote is based on a 15 day, 11 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places), and the cost includes:
- Return flights from UK to resort
- Domestic flights in destination
- Airport and fixture transfers in resort
- 11 nights' B&B accommodation
- Half board meals
- 4 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Excursions:
- Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
- Museum of Te Papa
- Te Puia Geothermal & Maori Centre
- Eden Park & Mission Bay Stadium Tour
- Skyline Gondola & Luges
- Wellington Cable Car
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in New Zealand
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Skyline Gondola and Luges
Eden Park and Mission ...
Whale Watching Tour
Wellington Cable Car
New Zealand Rugby Museum
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Te Puia Geothermal and...
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Museum of Te Papa
Huka Falls Jet
Hobbiton
Waitomo Caves Discover...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in New Zealand
- Central location
- Comfortable rooms
- Walking distance to restaurants & shops
- Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
- Wi-Fi
- Dine in the local restaurant
- Explore the nearby shops and restaurants
- Close to Rotorua
- Forest location
- Sports facilities onsite
- View of Lake Rotorua
- Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Apple TV
- Sports field
- Sports hall
- Wi-Fi
- Enjoy friendly competition in the sports hall
- Enjoy the forest surroundings
- Visit Rotorua
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do your hotels comply with our local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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