New Zealand 2025

Monday 7th July 2025

All groups arrive at Christchurch International Airport
Tour briefing in the evening
Accommodation at Burnham Army Camp - 3 nights

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Morning - Tour of the International Aviation Academy at Canterbury Aero Club
Lunch at Canterbury Aero Club
Afternoon - visit RNZAF Museum and behind the scenes tour - Restoration Workshop
Dinner with A/Cmdt and AC(S) NZCF at Burnham Army Camp Mess

Wednesday 9th July 2025

Visit Antarctic Centre
Lunch at Christchurch Airport Plaza
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Kiwi viewing

Thursday 10th July 2025

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 11th July 2025

Day trip to Queenstown
Shotover River Jet boat ride
General sightseeing around Queenstown/Wanaka with local Squadron
Dinner and overnight with host families

Saturday 12th July 2025

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 13th July 2025

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 14th July 2025

Travel to Wellington by Ferry
Accommodation at the Cambridge Hotel and Backpackers - 2 nights
City walk - points of interest - Parliament Building, Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Cable Car
Dinner at local Food Court - various options

Tuesday 15th July 2025

Dinner at local Food Court - various options
TePapa - Museum of New Zealand
Souvenir Shopping
Lunch in Wellington
Afternoon Tea hosted by Military Officials
Dinner at Trentham Army Camp and evening activities with local squadron

Wednesday 16th July 2025

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 and Thursday am
NH 90 Flight

Thursday 17th July 2025

Morning continuation of Squadron Visits
Afternoon- Base activities and catchup (laundry etc)

Friday 18th July 2025

Travel to Taupo
Accommodation at Finlay Jacks Backpackers - 1 night
Visit Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon, Otumuheke Thermal Stream (hot pools - swim)
Fish and Chip Dinner at Accommodation

Saturday 19th July 2025

Travel to Auckland
Accommodation at RNZAF Base Auckland (Whenuapai) - 4 nights
Rotorua Duck Tours
Zorbing Rotorua
Dinner at RNZAF Base Auckland

Sunday 20th July 2025

All day activities with Auckland Air Cadet Squadrons

Monday 21st July 2025

RNZAF Base Auckland visit commences
Meals at RNZAF Base Auckland

Tuesday 22nd July 2025

City sightseeing and shopping
Sky Tower Visit
Dinner at RNZAF Base Auckland
Final night social evening together and preparation for flights home

Wednesday 23rd July 2025

All depart for home - Haere Ra

Squadron Leader Rob Foley
International Exchange Officer

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Mr Guy Bendall
General Secretary Air Training Corps Association New Zealand

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FLTLT Pip Corlett
Exchange Officer

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