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New Zealand
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Itinerary Specially Prepared for
DARAMALAN COLLEGE RUGBY TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND 2015

WELCOME
Daramalan College have become trusted friends over the years. We have hosted
your rowing squad, cricket team and once again your rugby side. What an amazing
sports school you have and your touring programme is second to none. It is an
absolute pleasure hosting your students and staff. You have quite an itinerary in
front of you with an excursion to the mighty West Coast. That will be a new
experience for you.
I look forward to spending time with you again on your April rugby tour.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES
Weather: April is autumn weather, which means it can be very changeable.
Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, from high 20s / low 30s to almost single
figures. However, the average should be about 16 degrees Celsius.
Grounds: It has been a very hot and dry summer this year so hopefully the
grounds will be in great condition. If the weather is still warm they could be very
hard. Multi-studded boots should be adequate for backs (no guarantee), but are
unlikely to provide adequate traction for tight forwards. Medium length studs
recommended. (Please be aware the West Coast has a high rainfall, which could
adversely affect surface conditions.)
Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is
common practice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting
teams. This is meant as a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as
they wish. Generally, the team facing the challenge will line up on their own 10m
line and front up. This is seen as the most respectful. Three cheers are performed
at the end of the match and players shake hands with the opposition.
Mouthguards: Mouthguards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand.
The ref will inspect that you have a mouthguard at the start of the game.
Rugby Rules: Crutch binding in the scrums and lifting in the lineout is permitted in
New Zealand age group rugby.
After match Arrangements: It is customary in New Zealand rugby to have an after
match function for special visiting teams. It is a tradition we are keen to maintain.
The after match is generally held at the hosts clubrooms or school. Speeches are
made by the MC and respective captains. Often the visiting coach or manager is
also invited to speak. There is always an exchange of gifts. This can take the form
of a plaque/pendant, club or school ties, players jersey, touring booklet, pins/
badges, beanies or something else that has been prepared. Food is then served.
Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations
and supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for
storing ice at matches.
First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game as it is in
Australia. Initial first aid is generally administered by coaching and/or management
staff. Emergency services are available for more serious injuries. The emergency
number in New Zealand is 111. There are after-hours medical services available in
all main centres. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical services
including physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travel
insurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their own
policies regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directly
with them.

Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make an
early request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source a
range of gear.
Laundry: A full laundry facility is provided at Adams House, coin operated laundry
facilities are available at your other accommodation providers
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily throughout your itinerary
(excluding the night when the players are billeted). Breakfasts will be at your
accommodation (excluding Franz Josef where meals will be at a local restaurant)
and are continental (typically cereal, toast and spreads, tea/coffee), lunches are
packed and are provided at your accommodation to be collected each day as you
leave breakfast, dinners are two course (main course and dessert) or buffet style.
Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolen
before. Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended or
gear rooms unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own
security.
Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and
confirmed with the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time
changes please liaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any
activities or find you are running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so
that we can inform the operator
Vouchers: On your arrival your tour leader will be given a voucher booklet
containing the vouchers you will be required to hand over to our operators for the
various activities included in your tour.
Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phone
numbers on this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activities
but we will check in with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the days
events and go over the next day, or in the morning.
Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight
please complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and
ensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.
Emergency and Risk Management: Total Rugby have an Emergency Management
Plan that you will have a copy of. Staff will take you through this and ask for a sign
off.

SATURDAY 11 APRIL
CANBERRA/CHRISTCHURCH
1430 Arrive Christchurch on board NZ884
On arrival you will be required to clear customs and immigration formalities.
You will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist with
uplifting your rental vehicles
Check in to Adams House Boarding Hostel where accommodation is
confirmed for 4 nights. Accommodation is multi share dormitory style with
shared bathrooms.
Accommodation: Adams House Boarding Hostel
70 Harakeke Street
Christchurch
Phone 03 348 3307

Adams House is the boarding facility for Christchurch Boys High School. It
was completely rebuilt in 2001 and is now one of the most modern and
effective boarding establishments in the country.
1730 Early dinner at the hostel
Depart by rental vehicles for AMI Stadium for tonights Super Rugby clash
1935 CRUSADERS V HIGHLANDERS
The Highlanders travel North for what promises to be a thrilling game against
the Crusaders. The Crusaders have always lifted for the great Southern
Derby, and this match will be no different
Return to Adams House at the conclusion of the match

SUNDAY 12 APRIL
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast
0930 A training session at local grounds with your own coaching staff is scheduled
for this morning
1330 Depart for Adrenalin Forest
This afternoon head just north of Christchurch to Spencerville for some team
building fun in the trees!!
1400 ADRENALIN FOREST
Adrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstacle course!!
It includes 6 pathways from 1.5 to 20 meters high,
100 challenges and is more than 2km long.
Group leader to present voucher
1700 Depart the forest to return to Adams House
1830 Dinner at Adams House.
MONDAY 13 APRIL
CHRISTCHURCH
0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast
0930 Depart for Rugby Park, training grounds for the Crusaders.
CRUSADERS TRAINING
Spend 60 minutes at Rugby Park, home of the Crusaders.
This is the most successful rugby franchise in Super Rugby history.
Watch the team go through its paces and gain an understanding of what it
takes to be amongst the worlds elite players
(Subject to confirmation)

Return to Adams House for match preparation

1500 MATCH 1 - Vs Canterbury Country
Selection - at Lincoln HS.
Lincoln township is about 20 minutes drive
from Christchurch. You will be playing at
Lincoln High School, 25 Boundary Road,
Lincoln.
This team is made up of players from the
country area who are likely representatives of
the Canterbury Country side picked at the
end of the season. Traditionally, a strong side.
The match will be followed by an aftermath
function. Supporters and families are invited
to attend
1830 Dinner this evening at Adams House
TUESDAY 14 APRIL
CHRISTCHURCH
0715 Breakfast at the hostel. Please collect packed lunches as you leave breakfast
This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New Zealand
rugby player. Learn about the life of a professional rugby player over
breakfast, there will be an opportunity for photographs and autographs.
Owen Franks
Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 and All
Blacks debut just a few months later. His call up to the
All Blacks capped a national representative career that
included appearances for New Zealand Under 21 and
New Zealand Schools.

He started against Ireland in the first Test of 2010,

joining brother Ben in becoming the first set of siblings
to start a Test for the All Blacks since the Brookes in
1997.

Many consider the powerful prop to be one of the world's

best despite his tender age for a practitioner of the dark
arts.

His call up to the 2011 All Blacks squad came off the back of a stunning
Investec Super Rugby season with the Crusaders, where their scrum ruled
against every team they played against.

Owen made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 when he came on as a

substitute against the Force and made his first start in the victory over the
Bulls where he made a big impact against the big South Africans.

He made his All Blacks debut just a few months later in front of a home
crowd in Christchurch, coming on as a replacement for John Afoa in the 59th
minute. He earned his first Test start against South Africa at Kings Park
Stadium in Durban.
Canterbury caps: 18
Crusader caps: 100
Test caps: 67

Colin Slade
Colin Slade made his All Blacks debut in 2010, on the back
of an excellent season with Canterbury in the ITM Cup.

Despite a horror run with injuries in 2011, suffering two

broken jaws in the same season for the Highlanders, he
was named in the All Blacks squad as Dan Carter's
understudy.

Colin racked up 62 points over five games for the New

Zealand Under 19 side in 2006 during the IRB Under 19
World Championship.
He then made a mark in New Zealand's friendly against Fiji
in July 2011. He scored a try, two penalties and four conversions for the All
Blacks. He then played in New Zealand's opening Tri-Nations game against
South Africa and scored New Zealand's sixth try of the match, resulting in
victory by 407. He came on as a substitute in New Zealand's next match
against Australia. He got his first Tr-Nations start against South Africa in the
All Blacks penultimate game.
He was selected for the 2011 RWC and came on as a substitute in the
opening match where he scored a conversion after Maa Nonus try. After Dan
Carter injured his groin and was forced out of the 2011 RWC it was
announced that Colin would become the All Blacks starting fly-half for the
remainder of the World Cup. He then aggravated a groin tear injury during
the Argentina game and was ruled out of the rest of the Cup.
He then suffered a season-ending injury in March 2012, when he broke his
ankle playing for the Highlanders team.
Colin has been in an out of the All Blacks over the past three seasons as he
has vied for a number of positions (most prominent being No 10) with other
players. His value was recognised last year with 6 tests. He has played wing,
fullback, 1st 5 and halfback for the ABs
Canterbury caps: 44
Crusader caps: 50
Highlanders caps: 21
Test caps: 1

0930 Depart Adams House for Action Karts.

Visit Action Karts for some high octane fun on the race track
1000 ACTION KARTS RACEWAY
Action Kart Raceway is New Zealands only claybase go kart track. Its
awesome fun and something totally different. The track features the drifting
experience, tighter more technical corners and long fast sweeping straights.
Group leader to present voucher

1400 This afternoon a 2 hour Total Rugby Training Experience will be

held at Hagley Park.
Scott (Razor) Robertson
IRB (International Rugby Board) Advanced Accredited
Coach. Canterbury Air New Zealand Cup Team Defence
Specialist 2008
Canterbury Academy Mentor/ Coach Position Specific 6,7,8/
Continuity Skills 2007, 2008, 2009. IRANZ (International Rugby
Academy ) Position Specific 2007, 2008, 2009. Ricoh, Japan
Defence Specialist Spot Coach 2007, 2008. Sumner Senior Rugby
Team, Head Coach and Advisor 2007, 2008, 2009. Position: No
6/7. Rugby World Cup Team 1999. All Black (23 caps) 1998 2002. Canterbury Crusaders (86 caps) 1996 2003. Canterbury Provincial
Team (80 caps) 1996 - 2003
Current: Head Coach Canterbury Provincial team (6 times consecutive winner
of the National ITM Cup) New Zealand Under 20 coach and Crusader Knights
coach.
John Haggart: Assistant Coach NZ Under 19 1994,1995,
1996 Assistant Coach NZ Under 21 1997, 1998, 1999. Senior
Club Coach Dunedin 1998, 1999. Otago Senior B coach 1998,
1999. Head Coach Sannix Japan 2000, 2001, 2002. Otago
Provincial assistant coach 2004, 2005. Highlanders defence
coach 2004, 2005. Canterbury backs coach 2006, 2007, 2008.
Position: No 10 Played Otago 119 caps 1983 1991.
Coach Lincoln University Seniors 2010-2015
Current: Director of Crusader International High Performance
Unit.

1800 Dinner at Adams House

WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL
CHRISTCHURCH/HOKITIKA
0800 Breakfast at Adams House. Packed lunches will be available to collect after
breakfast
0930 After breakfast check out of Adams House and depart by rental vehicles for
the West Coast. Todays drive is 265km (approx. 3.5 hours) Travelling west
cross the farming areas of the Canterbury Plains, before you slowly
ascend through spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri
River towards the Southern Alps to the alpine village of Arthurs Pass where a
short break is recommended. Then descend through the Otira Viaduct and
alpine beech rain forests to Hokitika for your overnight stay.
Hokitika is now a relatively quiet township more dependent upon farming and
tourism than it was a 100 years ago. From about 1864 when the township
first sprang up it was like most other Coast towns a centre of boasting gold
miners, hundreds of hotels and liquor shops, dancing girls and a considerable
population of diggers from many parts of the world.
Late this afternoon players will meet their billets and depart for their
overnight stay. You will be welcomed onto the school with a traditional Maori
welcome.
Staff to overnight at a Heritage Highway Motel - 12 Fitzherbert Street,
Hokitika.

THURSDAY 16 APRIL
HOKITIKA/FRANZ JOSEF
Players will return from their overnight stays this morning. Time for match
preparation
1300 MATCH 2 - HOKITIKA. Vs Westland High School 1st XV
Your second tour match will be played this afternoon.
The match will be followed by an after match function.
Supporters and families are invited to attend
At the conclusion of the after match depart in your rental vehicles
for Franz Josef. Only 1 1/2 hours south of Hokitika, Franz Josef is
the start of Glacier Country. The West Coast is one of only two
places in the world where you can view glaciers descending into temperate
rainforest and they are the most accessible glaciers in the world.
Check in to Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park where accommodation has been
confirmed for 2 nights
Accommodation: Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park
2902 Franz Josef Highway
Franz Josef Glacier
Phone 03 752 0735

1900 Dinner this evening at The Landing Restaurant (2 course set menu). State
Highway 6, Franz Josef

FRIDAY 17 APRIL
FRANZ JOSEF
0830 Breakfast at The Landing Restaurant. Packed lunches will be provided at
breakfast.
Today is a free day in Franz Josef. With global warming both Franz Josef and
Fox Glaciers are retreating and it is not possible to currently walk right to the
terminal face of either glacier, however a walk to the closest viewing point is
highly recommended. There are a number of sightseeing tours available from
Franz Josef township.
Included in your itinerary today is a visit to the Glacier Hot Pools, you can
choose to do this during the afternoon or in the evening

GLACIER HOT POOLS

Nestled in lush rainforest, the Glacier Hot Pools is a haven of natural
tranquility and the perfect way to unwind and experience a blissful state of
relaxation. The pools are open until 10pm.
Group leader to present voucher

1830 Dinner this evening at The Landing Restaurant and Bar (2 course set menu)
SATURDAY 18 APRIL
FRANZ JOSEF/WANAKA
0830 Breakfast at The Landing Restaurant. Packed lunches will be provided at
breakfast.
After breakfast check out of your accommodation and depart Franz Josef for
Wanaka - a distance of approx. 350km, travel time 4.5 hours. A stop at lake
Matheson is recommended. The walk is approx. 20 minutes each way and
well worth it!
LAKE MATHESON
At Lake Matheson, near Fox Glacier, nature has combined
exactly the right ingredients to create truly stunning
reflections of New Zealand's highest peaks - Aoraki (Mount
Cook) and Mount Tasman. The waters of Lake Matheson
are dark brown,so on a calm day they create the ideal
reflective surface. By a happy coincidence, the mountains
to the east are perfectly positioned to reflect in the lake.
An easy walk passes over the Clearwater River suspension
bridge, just a few minutes from the car park. The track
continues through ancient native forest, including tall rimu trees, to a
pontoon that extends out to the lake. Lake Matheson was formed about
14,000 years ago when the Fox Glacier retreated from its last major advance
towards the sea and left a depression which was filled with water.
Arrive Wanaka late afternoon, accommodation has been confirmed for 1 night
at Albert Town Lodge. You have exclusive use of the lodge which is dormitory
style accommodation with shared bathrooms
Accommodation: Albert Town Lodge
8 Wexford Street
Wanaka
Phone 03 443 9487
This evening enjoy a night at the movies with pizza dinner at Cinema
Paradiso. Movie options will be advised closer to tour time
1830 CINEMA PARADISO
Wanaka is home to Cinema Paradiso, the best
little cinema in the world. Cinema Paradiso is not
your average run-of-the-mill cinema, the moment
you step through the doors into the caf/entrance
area you are aware this cinema is different. The
seducing smell of freshly baked cookies and
homemade pizzas hit you as soon as you enter

Cinema Paradiso. Pick your seat: a couch, plane seat or the Cinema Paradiso
car!!
Included in your package is movie ticket, bag of popcorn per person to take
into the movie, pizzas to be served during intermission, a freshly baked
home-made cookie and ice-cream per person to take back into the cinema
for the second half of the movie.
Group leader to present voucher
SUNDAY 19 APRIL
WANAKA/QUEENSTOWN
0800 Breakfast and packed lunches will be provided at Albert Town Lodge this
morning.
1000 Check out of Albert Town Lodge.
Match preparation time
1300 MATCH 3 Vs Mt Aspiring College
Your final tour match will be played this afternoon
against Mt Aspiring College
At the conclusion of the aftermatch depart for
Queenstown.
Mt Aspiring College is set amongst the wonderful
lakeside town of Wanaka. This is Upper Clutha territory
and some fine players have cut their teeth on the waterfront grounds of this
magnificent region.
After the match you will depart for Queenstown.
Accommodation has been confirmed for your final 2 tour nights at the Tanoa
Aspen Hotel
Accommodation: TANOA ASPEN HOTEL
139 Fernhill Road
Queenstown
Phone: 03 441 0097

Some free time this afternoon prior to making your own way to the Skyline
Gondola base

1900 Dinner at the hotel this evening

MONDAY 20 APRIL
QUEENSTOWN
0800 Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning depart by rental vehicles for the nearby Shotover Jet base at
Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, for the worlds most exciting jet boat experience.

Wrap up warm - hats, gloves, scarf, sunglasses and a jacket are essential.

0900 SHOTOVER JET

Take a unique breathtaking ride through the dramatic and narrow Canyons,
and hold on tight for Queenstownss only exhilarating full 360 degree spins.
Can you handle the Canyons? with award winning Shotover Jet. The only
company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons
Group Leader to present voucher

A short drive by coach to Skylines Queenstown gondola base and its time to
head up the mountain
SKYLINE GONDOLA AND LUGE
Reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere, the gondola
carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on
Bob's Peak.
Numerous observation decks around the complex offer breathtaking views of
Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, over Queenstown and across Lake
Wakatipu to Cecil and Walter Peaks. Truly magnificent and awe-inspiring.
Once you are at the top its time to hit the luge track - the scenery's a blur!
Hurtle down a winding downhill track through the trees. Race through the
bends, or pull in for a breather and enjoy the panorama. Burn it up on the
advanced track or cruise sedately down the scenic track. Then hop on the
chairlift and do it all again.
Skyline Luge - it's 800 metres of fast-paced freedom.Once is never enough!
Your package includes gondola, 2 luge rides per person and buffet lunch at
1300 at the Skyline Restaurant.

Group Leader to present voucher

The rest of today is at your leisure to enjoy Queenstown, the adrenalin

capital of New Zealand
1900 Dinner this evening at the Tanoa Aspen
TUESDAY 21 APRIL
QUEENSTOWN/CANBERRA
0800 Breakfast this morning at Tanoa Aspen Hotel, your packed lunches will be
available to collect after breakfast.
1000 Check out of your hotel
Make your own way to Queenstown Airport where you will drop your rental
vehicles
1130 Check in for your domestic flight to Auckland
1240 Depart Queenstown on board flight NZ638
Your Tour Arrangements Terminate
We wish you a safe journey home