New Zealand 2023

Tuesday 11th July 2023

Escorts arrive in Christchurch
UK Group arrives late
Overnight accommodation at Burnham Army Camp

Wednesday 12th July 2023

Breakfast at Burnham Army Camp
Overseas participants from USA and possibly ROK arrive at CHCH Airport throughout the day
Brief all on protocol and expectations while in NZ
Meals will be both on and off base (dependent on arrival times into CHCH Airport)
Overnight accommodation at Burnham Army Camp

Thursday 13th July 2023

Breakfast at Burnham Army Camp
Morning Rest and recover from long haul flights
Afternoon activity TBC
Australian Group arrives late
Dinner and Overnight accommodation at Burnham Army Camp

Friday 14th July 2023

Breakfast at Burnham Army Camp
CHCH Programme (TBC) includes: Antarctic Centre, CHCH Airport etc
Lunch in Transit
CHCH Programme (TBC) includes: Antarctic Centre, CHCH Airport etc
Dinner and Overnight accommodation at Burnham Army Camp

Saturday 15th July 2023

Breakfast at Burnham Army Camp
Willowbank Wildlife Park - Kiwi Viewing Experience
Lunch at Wigram
RNZAF Museum and Aircraft Restoration workshop (TBC)
Dinner/Evening activities hosted by Christchurch Sqns
Overnight at Burnham Army Camp

Sunday 16th July 2023

Breakfast at Burnham Army Camp
Travel to Hanmer Springs
Lunch in Transit (ex Burnham Army Camp)
Amuri River Jet boat ride
Hot Pools
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at Hanmer Springs accommodation

Monday 17th July 2023

Breakfast at Hanmer Springs accommodation
Travel to RNZAF Base Woodbourne
Lunch in Transit (Kaikoura)
View Seal Colony at Ohau Point
Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Park
Dinner and overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Woodbourne

Tuesday 18th July 2023

Early Breakfast at RNZAF Base Woodbourne
0745hrs Ferry crossing - Picton to Wellington
Lunch in Transit ex Woodbourne
Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Dinner an evening activities with Wellington Squadrons
Overnight accommodation at Trentham Army Camp

Wednesday 19th July 2023

Breakfast at Trentham Army Camp
Wellington Walking Tour/Cable car
Morning Tea with Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lunch in Wellington
Weta Workshops Tour
Souvenir Shopping
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Trentham Army Camp

Thursday 20th July 2023

Breakfast at Trentham Army Camp
Travel to RNZAF Base Ohakea
Lunch at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Transfer to RNZAF Turangawaewae Marae - Traditional Powhiri and set up for overnight stay
Transfer back to RNZAF Base Ohakea to begin Squadron Visits Thursday pm and Friday am-
NH90 Flight and No 3 Squadron Visit
No 14 Squadron Visit (Beechcraft T-6 Texan 11)
No 5 Squadron Visit (P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft)
Dinner at RNZAF Base Ohakea and overnight accommodation at Marae

Friday 21st July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Morning continuation of Squadron Visits
Afternoon- Base activities and catchup (laundry etc)
Dinner and overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Ohakea

Saturday 22nd July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Ohakea
Travel to Rotorua (Lunch in Transit ex Ohakea)
Visit Huka Falls
Rotorua Duck Tours
Dinner and evening cultural activities organised by local squadrons
Overnight accommodation organized by local squadrons

Sunday 23rd July 2023

Breakfast at Rotorua accommodation
Zorbing
Lunch in transit at Hamilton Gardens (ex Rotorua squadrons)
Travel to Auckland
Dinner and overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Whenuapai

Monday 24th July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Visit around Devonport Naval Base
Ferry to Auckland City from Devonport
Lunch in Auckland
Walking tour of Auckland Central City
Sky Tower Visit
Ferry return to Devonport
Dinner and Evening activities with Auckland Squadrons
Overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Whenuapai

Tuesday 25th July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
RNZAF Base visit commences
Lunch at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
RNZAF Base Whenuapai visits continue
Dinner at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Whenuapai

Wednesday 26th July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Visit Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Lunch at Mall
Final shopping and packing preparation
Final Dinner at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Final social evening in barracks
Overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Whenuapai

Thursday 27th July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Airport drop offs/Barrack clean up
Lunch at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Airport drop offs continue until completed
Escort staff - Dinner and Overnight accommodation at RNZAF Base Whenuapai - if required

Friday 28th July 2023

Breakfast at RNZAF Base Whenuapai
Escort Staff depart Auckland

Squadron Leader Rob Foley
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]
FLTLT Pip Corlett
Exchange Officer

main: 64/2725744083
E-mail: [email protected]