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]
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]