Monday 13th July 2026
| All groups arrive at Christchurch International Airport |
| Tour briefing in the evening |
| Accommodation at Burnham Army Camp - 3 nights |
Tuesday 14th July 2026
| Morning - Tour of tGarden City Helicopters |
| Lunch at Canterbury Aero Club - View A380 landing |
| Afternoon - visit RNZAF Museum and behind the scenes tour - Restoration Workshop |
| Dinner with AC(S) NZCF at Burnham Army Camp Mess |
Wednesday 15th July 2026
| Visit Antarctic Centre |
| Lunch at Christchurch Airport Plaza |
| Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - View New Zealand Native Flora and Fauna including Kiwi |
Thursday 16th July 2026
| Travel to Alexandra |
| Accommodation with Host Families - 2 nights |
| Stops include Moeraki Boulders and other points of local interest en route |
| Dinner and evening activities with local Squadron |
Friday 17th July 2026
| Day trip to Queenstown |
| Shotover River Jet boat ride |
| General sightseeing around Queenstown - lunchtime |
| Dinner and overnight with host families |
Saturday 18th July 2026
| Travel to Christchurch |
| Accommodation at Burnham Military Camp - 1 night |
| Lunch at the infamous Fairlie Pie Shop |
| Stopping at points of Interest en route |
Sunday 19th July 2026
| Travel to Blenheim |
| Accommodation at RNZAF Base Woodbourne - 1 night |
| Stops at Kaikoura |
| View Seal Colony at Ohau Point |
| Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Park |
Monday 20th July 2026
| Travel to Wellington by Ferry |
| City walk - Tour of Parliament Building, Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Cable Car |
| Dinner and accommodation at Trentham Army Camp - 2 Nights |
Tuesday 21st July 2026
| Wellington Activities |
| Morning Tea hasted by RNFAF CAF and others at Defence House |
| Lunch in Wellington |
| TePapa - Museum of New Zealand |
| Souvenir Shopping |
| Dinner at Trentham Army Camp |
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
| Travel to RNZAF Base Ohakea - 2 nights |
| Transfer to RNZAF Turangawaewae Marae - Traditional Powhiri |
| Transfer back to RNZAF Base Ohakea to begin Squadron Visits Wednesday pm |
| NH 90 Flight if not tasked for NZDF purposes |
| Overnight on the Marae if Staff available |
Thursday 23rd July 2026
| Morning continuation of Squadron Visits |
| Afternoon- Base activities and catchup (laundry etc) |
Friday 24th July 2026
| Travel to Taupo |
| Accommodation at Finlay Jacks Backpackers - 1 night |
| Visit local points of interest en route |
| Fish and Chip Dinner at Accommodation |
Saturday 25th July 2026
| Travel to Auckland |
| Activities en route (Togs and Towel required) |
| Rotorua Kaituna River Rafting (weather permitting) alternative - Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park |
| Rotorua Zorbing |
| Dinner and Accommodation at RNZAF Base Auckland (Whenupai) - 3 nights |
Sunday 26th July 2026
| Ferry from Devonport to Auckland City |
| Auckland City Tour |
| Sky Tower Visit |
| Shopping |
| Dinner and evening activities with Squadrons TBC |
Monday 27th July 2026
| RNZAF Base Auckland visit commences |
| Meals at RNZAF Base Auckland |
| Final Shopping opportunity if time available |
| Final night social evening together and preparation for flights home |
Tuesday 28th July 2026
| 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]