ITINERARY
NEW ZEALAND Tour (21-26 November, 2024)
Updated 21/11/24 6:17am (GM)
AIRPORT TRANSFER - Thursday 21 Nov 24
Guests Requiring Transfer
Updated 21/11/24 - now 6 pax
1:10pm Stuart Lamont NZ110 Sydney
2:55pm Kristen Gibbeson QF3 Sydney
3:20pm David Routh QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Debby Routh QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Bebe Mawer QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Helen Ball QF119 Brisbane
# All others guests own arrangements
Updated 21/11/24 - now 6 pax
1:10pm Stuart Lamont NZ110 Sydney
2:55pm Kristen Gibbeson QF3 Sydney
3:20pm David Routh QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Debby Routh QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Bebe Mawer QF119 Brisbane
3:20pm Helen Ball QF119 Brisbane
# All others guests own arrangements
4:00pm (Coach)
Coach to depart from Coach car park Auckland International Airport. Coach marked with 'OnTrack' signage. Brian Lawlor to meet incoming flights using OnTrack signage in arrivals hall before assembling group and boarding coach
5:00pm
Arrive & check in Pullman Hotel, Auckland (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
3:00pm Guest Rooms available for Check In Pullman Hotel, Auckland
8:00pm Casual Drinks in Lobby Bar, Pullman Hotel, Auckland
Dress: Smart Casual
9:00pm Dinner: Onslow (no Coach required)
Guests proceed on foot to restaurant located across the road from the Pullman 9 Princess St
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:30pm Dinner concludes. Guests return to hotel at their leisure.
8:00pm Casual Drinks in Lobby Bar, Pullman Hotel, Auckland
Dress: Smart Casual
9:00pm Dinner: Onslow (no Coach required)
Guests proceed on foot to restaurant located across the road from the Pullman 9 Princess St
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:30pm Dinner concludes. Guests return to hotel at their leisure.
| ONSLOW Dinner Menu |
Breakfast Available from 6:30am Tapestry, Ground Floor Pullman Hotel
Dress: Smart Casual
8:45am Pullman Hotel Auckland to Auckland Ferry Terminal (Coach - 28 pax for remainder of tour)
9:15am Depart Auckland Ferry Terminal - Island Direct (Terminal 13)
10:00am Ferry Arrives Waiheke Island
Guided Island Tour with Waiheke Wine Tours - Sharon Killen
11:30am Casita Miro - Wine Tasting
12:30pm Stonyridge Vineyard - Wine Tasting
1:30pm The Oyster Inn - Lunch
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
4:15pm Depart Waiheke Ferry - Island Direct, Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal
5:15pm Arrive Auckland Ferry Terminal (Coach)
5:30pm Auckland Ferry Terminal to Pullman Hotel (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
Evening Free
Dress: Smart Casual
8:45am Pullman Hotel Auckland to Auckland Ferry Terminal (Coach - 28 pax for remainder of tour)
9:15am Depart Auckland Ferry Terminal - Island Direct (Terminal 13)
10:00am Ferry Arrives Waiheke Island
Guided Island Tour with Waiheke Wine Tours - Sharon Killen
11:30am Casita Miro - Wine Tasting
12:30pm Stonyridge Vineyard - Wine Tasting
1:30pm The Oyster Inn - Lunch
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
4:15pm Depart Waiheke Ferry - Island Direct, Pier 3, Matiatia Ferry Terminal
5:15pm Arrive Auckland Ferry Terminal (Coach)
5:30pm Auckland Ferry Terminal to Pullman Hotel (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
Evening Free
| OYSTER INN Lunch Menu |
Breakfast Available from 6:30am Tapestry, Ground Floor Pullman Hotel
Morning at Leisure
Raceday
Dress: Race wear (jacket & tie for gents)
10:00am Depart Pullman Hotel Auckland to Auckland Racing Club - Pukekohe (Coach)
11:00am Arrive Pukekohe Racetrack
Neds Lounge: Reserve Seats, beverage & meal package included
5:30pm Depart Pukekohe Racetrack
7:00pm Arrive Pullman Hotel Auckland (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
Evening at Leisure
Evening Free
Morning at Leisure
Raceday
Dress: Race wear (jacket & tie for gents)
10:00am Depart Pullman Hotel Auckland to Auckland Racing Club - Pukekohe (Coach)
11:00am Arrive Pukekohe Racetrack
Neds Lounge: Reserve Seats, beverage & meal package included
5:30pm Depart Pukekohe Racetrack
7:00pm Arrive Pullman Hotel Auckland (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
Evening at Leisure
Evening Free
Breakfast Available from 6:30am Tapestry, Ground Floor Pullman Hotel
Dress: Smart Casual
9:30am Depart Pullman Hotel (Coach)
11:30 Arrive Rich Hill Stud
12:30pm Depart Rich Hill Stud
1:00pm Arrive Redoubt Bar & Eatery, Matamata (Lunch)
Lunch: Alternate Drop to guests included
Beef Brisket burger
slow cooked beef brisket + cheddar cheese + salad greens + pickles + tomato + sticky BBQ sauce + served on toasted brioche bun with fries and aioli
or
Crispy Sticky Chicken with coconut rice + slaw + sriracha mayo
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
2:30pm Depart Matamata
3:30pm Arrive Novotel Tainui Hamilton (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
6:30pm Pre-Dinner Drinks Lobby Bar, Novotel Tainui
7:15pm Guest to meet in Lobby before proceeding on foot to Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
7:30pm Dinner Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
2 course set menu - guests to select (main & desert)
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:00pm Dinner Concludes. Guests return to hotel on foot.
Dress: Smart Casual
9:30am Depart Pullman Hotel (Coach)
11:30 Arrive Rich Hill Stud
12:30pm Depart Rich Hill Stud
1:00pm Arrive Redoubt Bar & Eatery, Matamata (Lunch)
Lunch: Alternate Drop to guests included
Beef Brisket burger
slow cooked beef brisket + cheddar cheese + salad greens + pickles + tomato + sticky BBQ sauce + served on toasted brioche bun with fries and aioli
or
Crispy Sticky Chicken with coconut rice + slaw + sriracha mayo
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
2:30pm Depart Matamata
3:30pm Arrive Novotel Tainui Hamilton (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
6:30pm Pre-Dinner Drinks Lobby Bar, Novotel Tainui
7:15pm Guest to meet in Lobby before proceeding on foot to Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
7:30pm Dinner Iguana Street Bar & Restaurant
2 course set menu - guests to select (main & desert)
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:00pm Dinner Concludes. Guests return to hotel on foot.
Breakfast Available from 6:30 am Café Alma, Ground Floor Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Dress: Smart Casual
8:30am Depart Novotel Hamilton to Waikato Stud (Coach)
9:30am Arrive Waikato Stud
10:30am Depart Waikato Stud to Windsor Park Stud
11:30am Arrive Windsor Park Stud
Lunch Windsor Park Stud
1:45pm Depart Windsor Park Stud to Cambridge Stud
2:00pm Arrive Cambridge Stud
5:00pm Depart Cambridge Stud to Novotel Tainui Hamilton
5:30pm Arrive Novotel Tainui Hamilton (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
7:00pm Pre-Dinner Drinks in Lobby Bar, Novotel Tainui Hamilton
7:30pm Dinner Cafe Alma, Novotel Tainui Hamilton
2 course alternate drop menu - (main & desert)
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:00pm Dinner Concludes.
Dress: Smart Casual
8:30am Depart Novotel Hamilton to Waikato Stud (Coach)
9:30am Arrive Waikato Stud
10:30am Depart Waikato Stud to Windsor Park Stud
11:30am Arrive Windsor Park Stud
Lunch Windsor Park Stud
1:45pm Depart Windsor Park Stud to Cambridge Stud
2:00pm Arrive Cambridge Stud
5:00pm Depart Cambridge Stud to Novotel Tainui Hamilton
5:30pm Arrive Novotel Tainui Hamilton (Coach ends - not required rest of afternoon/night)
7:00pm Pre-Dinner Drinks in Lobby Bar, Novotel Tainui Hamilton
7:30pm Dinner Cafe Alma, Novotel Tainui Hamilton
2 course alternate drop menu - (main & desert)
Note: Cash bar for drinks, payable by guests on consumption to the establishment
10:00pm Dinner Concludes.
Breakfast Available from 6:30 am Café Alma, Ground Floor Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Dress: Smart Casual
9:00am Depart Novotel Hamilton to Westbury Stud Karaka (Coach)
10:45am Arrive Westbury Stud Karaka
12:00pm Depart Westbury Stud to New Zealand Bloodstock
12:15pm Arrive New Zealand Bloodstock
Lunch New Zealand Bloodstock
1:30pm Depart New Zealand Bloodstock
2:00pm Arrive Auckland International Airport (Coach Ends)
Tour Concludes
Dress: Smart Casual
9:00am Depart Novotel Hamilton to Westbury Stud Karaka (Coach)
10:45am Arrive Westbury Stud Karaka
12:00pm Depart Westbury Stud to New Zealand Bloodstock
12:15pm Arrive New Zealand Bloodstock
Lunch New Zealand Bloodstock
1:30pm Depart New Zealand Bloodstock
2:00pm Arrive Auckland International Airport (Coach Ends)
Tour Concludes
DRIVE TIMES
Auckland to Hamilton - 1 hour 30 min
Karaka to Walton - 1 hour 30 min
Hamilton to Cambridge - 40 min
Hamilton to Matamata - 50 min
Matamata to Cambridge - 35 min
Hamilton to Karaka - 1 hour 15 min
Karaka to Walton - 1 hour 30 min
Hamilton to Cambridge - 40 min
Hamilton to Matamata - 50 min
Matamata to Cambridge - 35 min
Hamilton to Karaka - 1 hour 15 min
HOST CONTACT DETAILS
NZ Host: Brian Lawlor +61 0455 500 085
Aus Office: Grant Morgan +61 0438 859 664
Aus Office: Jenny Morgan +61 0403 741 390
Aus Office: Grant Morgan +61 0438 859 664
Aus Office: Jenny Morgan +61 0403 741 390
RACING & STUD CONTACTS
Rich Hill Stud
570 Landsdowne Rd, Walton 3475, New Zealand
+64 7-888 3833
Karl Mihaljevich Mob 021 247 8892
Waikato Stud
Tower Rd, Matamata, New Zealand
+64 7-888 7717
Mike Rennie Mobile 021 433 073
Windsor Park Stud
1130 Kaipaki Road
Cambridge New Zealand
Ph +64 7 827 6656
Mike Moran Mobile 021 326 276
Cambridge Stud
Discombe Road, Cambridge, New Zealand
Telephone: 64-7- 827-7887
Scott Calder Mobile 027 6164235
Westbury Stud
700 Linwood Road
Karaka, RD 1 Papakura NEW ZEALAND
Daniel Byrne 021 02718051
New Zealand Bloodstock
10 Hinau Rd, Karaka, Papakura 2580, New Zealand
James Jennings Mobile: 027 223 3333
Katie McLuckie 021 119 0236
Auckland Racing Club
Shamah Saheed
Raceday Sales & Ticketing Co Ordinator
09 524 4069
OTHER CONTACTS
The Coach Company (Driver)
Driver: Sam +64 9 8187429
The Coach Company (Office)
Contact: Paul +64 9 9419751
Waiheke Wine Tours
Contact: Sharon Killen +64 21438222
Driver: Sam +64 9 8187429
The Coach Company (Office)
Contact: Paul +64 9 9419751
Waiheke Wine Tours
Contact: Sharon Killen +64 21438222
