Monday 8th July 2024
| All groups arrive at Christchurch International Airport |
| Accommodation at Burnham Army Camp - 3 nights |
Tuesday 9th July 2024
| Tour Briefing |
| Morning Rest from long haul flights |
| Afternoon - visit RNZAF Museum and behind the scenes tour - Restoration Workshop |
| Dinner and evening activities with local Squadrons |
Wednesday 10th July 2024
| Visit Antarctic Centre |
| Lunch at Canterbury Aero Club |
| Christchurch Airport Control Tower |
| Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Kiwi viewing |
Thursday 11th July 2024
| Travel to Alexandra |
| Accommodation at Dunstan High School Hostel - 2 nights |
| Stops include Moeraki Boulders and other points of local interest en route |
| Dinner and evening activities with local Squadron |
Friday 12th July 2024
| Day trip to Queenstown |
| Shotover River Jet boat ride |
| General sightseeing around Queenstown with local Squadron |
| Dinner and evening activities with local Squadron |
Saturday 13th July 2024
| Travel to Christchurch |
| Accommodation at Burnham Military Camp - 1 night |
| Visit Lake Tekapo - Dark Sky Astronomy Experience including Matariki storytelling |
Sunday 14th July 2024
| Travel to Blenheim |
| Accommodation at RNZAF Base Woodbourne - 1 night |
| Stops at Kaikoura |
| View Seal Colony at Ohau Point |
| Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Park |
| Evening activity with local Squadron - visit Base maintenance hangar |
Monday 15th July 2024
| Travel to Wellington by Ferry |
| Accommodation at Trentham Army Camp - 2 nights |
| City walk - points of interest - Parliament Building, Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Cable Car |
| Dinner and evening activities with Wellington Squadrons |
Tuesday 16th July 2024
| Wellington Activities |
| Morning Tea with Military Leaders |
| Lunch in Wellington |
| Te Papa - Museum of New Zealand |
| Waterfront walk |
| Souvenir Shopping |
Wednesday 17th July 2024
| Travel to RNZAF Base Ohakea - 2 nights |
| Transfer to RNZAF Turangawaewae Marae - Traditional Powhiri and set up for overnight stay |
| Transfer back to RNZAF Base Ohakea to begin Squadron Visits Wednesday pm and Thursday am |
Thursday 18th July 2024
| Morning continuation of Squadron Visits |
| Afternoon- Base activities and catchup (laundry etc) |
Friday 19th July 2024
| Travel to Taupo |
| Accommodation at Haka Lodge Hostel - 1 night |
| Visit Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon, Otumuheke Thermal Stream (hot pools - swim) |
| Fish and Chip Dinner at Accommodation |
Saturday 20th July 2024
| Travel to Auckland |
| Accommodation at RNZAF Base Auckland (Whenuapai) - 3 nights |
| Taupo to Rotorua |
| Rotorua Duck Tours |
| Zorbing Rotorua (if time available) |
Sunday 21st July 2024
| City sightseeing and shopping |
| Sky Tower Visit |
| Dinner and Evening activities with Auckland Squadrons |
Monday 22nd July 2024
| RNZAF Base Auckland visit commences |
| Flight C130 Hercules |
| Final Dinner at RNZAF Base Auckland |
| Final night social evening together and preparation for flights home |
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
| All Depart for home |
Squadron Leader Rob Foley
International Exchange Officer
mobile: INT'L + 64/27/2408430
E-mail: [email protected]
International Exchange Officer
mobile: INT'L + 64/27/2408430
E-mail: [email protected]
Mr Guy Bendall
General Secretary Air Training Corps Association New Zealand
main: Int+6421546541
E-mail: [email protected]
General Secretary Air Training Corps Association New Zealand
main: Int+6421546541
E-mail: [email protected]