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Our England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package includes those all-important guaranteed 100% match tickets to the T20Is in Christchurch and Auckland, and the ODIs in Mount Maunganui, Hamilton and Wellington. General Admission tickets are included.
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Follow the series across New Zealand with 17 nights in hand-picked 3★ and 4★ hotels, all on a comfortable bed and breakfast basis. Experience stunning landscapes, fast-paced cricket, and vibrant culture along the way.
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Return international flights are included in your England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package. Premium Economy upgrades available (+£2,350) and Business Class upgrades available (+£6,000). Domestic flights in New Zealand are also included (where listed in the itinerary).
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Airport transfers by coach are included as well as any overland touring whilst in New Zealand. Match Transfers are also included (where applicable).
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During the tour enjoy a group dinner joined by a special guest. With past guests including Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Jim Maxwell, Sir Alastair Cook, Steve Harmison, Graham Gooch, and many, many more this is a fantastic opportunity to get a unique insight into the game in the company of your tour group.
As part of the tour itinerary your trip will begin with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists. To maximise the experience for the group this tour will be jointly run with both Gullivers Sports Travel and Howzat Travel together.
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated and experienced Cricket Tour Manager escorting your tour group in New Zealand. They will be supported by an extensive office and on-site operations team. This Tour Manager will lead the group which will feature guests booked on both Howzat and Gullivers to maximise the group experience in New Zealand.
To ensure that you can enjoy and experience New Zealand to its fullest, whether you are looking for adrenaline-filled activity or sampling local food and drink we will have a range of optional excursions for you to add to your England Cricket Tour to New Zealand package so you are only paying for what you want.
We have been following England across all formats of the game to New Zealand for many years. We pride ourselves on our passion for cricket, travel and delivering fantastic tours.
We are both ABTA and ATOL protected, ensuring you can book and travel with complete confidence and peace of mind.
Make your own way to London Heathrow, check in/drop your bags off and make your way through customs. Once through customs, make your way to the gate to board your indirect flight to New Zealand.
Arriving in New Zealand in Christchurch - clear customs and immigration, collect your bags and transfer with the group to your hotel, where you will be staying for 5 nights on a B&B basis.
Christchurch is a vibrant city offering spectacular culture and heritage. This evening, join with other tour group members and staff for welcome drinks.
Join with other tour members and staff for an informal welcome to New Zealand and the 2025 cricket tour.
A day at leisure to enjoy in Christchurch. The Botanical Gardens in Hagley Park are a great way to experience some of the local flora, or the gondola offers breathtaking views of Christchurch and beyond.
The Riverside Market in the CBD is also a popular choice, offering plenty of food vendors, unique arts and crafts, and local produce.
After breakfast, make your own way to the Hagley Oval for the first game of the series! It's approximately a 25-minute walk to the stadium from our hotel.
A day to enjoy Christchurch before the 2nd T20I tomorrow.
Christchurch is a vibrant city offering spectacular culture and heritage. Quake City is a museum that's well worth a visit, encapsulating the impact of the earthquake that occurred here.
After breakfast, make your own way to the Hagley Oval for the second game of the series! It's approximately a 25-minute walk to the stadium from our hotel.
It's time to say goodbye to the South Island today as we head to the airport for a flight to Auckland on the North Island. On arrival in Auckland, we will transfer to the hotel for a 3-night stay.
Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city and is a multi-cultural hub of food, music, arts and culture. Also known as Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland sprawls over volcanic hills and around twin harbours, offering an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.
Time to explore Auckland.
Perhaps enjoy the spectacular views and explore the beaches on Waiheke Island, also known as 'the island of wine.' It's a 40-minute ferry journey from Auckland.
Stretching your legs at the popular Auckland Domain is a nice way to spend some time. This is the city's oldest park and is built around an extinct volcano.
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Join our transfer today to Eden Park for the final T20I of the series. After the match, the transfer will take you back to our hotel.
Return match transfers are included for this T20I.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel, and join our transfer to Tauranga. The journey will take approximately three hours.
Often referred to as the Mount by locals, Mt Maunganui is renowned as one of New Zealand’s top beach resorts and ranks among the top 25 best beaches in the world. Perhaps most iconic is Mount Maunganui, Mauao, which rises 232 meters from the sea. The walking tracks to the top of this extinct volcano provide 360-degree views which span the entire length of the Bay of Plenty.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Tauranga.
We highly recommend making the effort to hike Mount Maunganui for the stunning panoramic views! If you're looking for a more leisurely day, exploring The Strand Waterfront near our hotel is a good plan of action. There are lots of cafes and restaurants there, with a vibrant atmosphere.
After breakfast, reconvene with the rest of the group and join the transfer to the Bay Oval for the 1st ODI of the series. The Bay Oval is one of our favourite cricket grounds!
After the game, the coach will take us back to our hotel in Tauranga.
Return match transfers are included for this ODI.
Check out of your hotel in Tauranga this morning and transfer with the group past Lake Rotoiti to Rotorua, where you will be able to check in to your hotel. With a unique thermal and volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and bubbling mud pools, Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s best-known and most popular destinations.
This afternoon, you will then have the opportunity to visit Te Puia and the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Centre for a guided tour, introducing you to the magnificent geothermal activity in the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. This will be followed by an evening Maori dinner experience.
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Today we make the short drive (approximately 2 hours) from Rotorua to Hamilton, where we will check in for 2 nights ahead of the 2nd ODI tomorrow.
The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River.
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The Hagley Oval in Christchurch has hosted cricket matches since as far back as 1867, but has been redeveloped since the earthquake in the city in 2011. Both Kane Williamson and Tom Latham have Test Match double centuries on this pitch - England's bowlers will have to be on top of their game here.
A standard general admission ticket is included in your package. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. Deck chairs will be provided for the grassbanks.
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One of the most popular cricket grounds in the world, and is labelled as a Historic Area in New Zealand. Turned from a swamp into a cricket ground in 1857, it's the oldest Test cricket stadium in New Zealand, and is also the location where now England coach Brendon McCullum scored his famous 302 in 2014. The New Zealand Cricket Museum is also housed on-site, displaying cricket memorabilia and a reference library.
A standard general admission ticket is included in your package. General admission tickets will be provided with a deckchair for the grassbanks. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. You have the option to upgrade to a Category B ticket (Old Museum Stand) for +£25pp, or a Category A ticket (R.A. Vance Stand) for +£45pp. Category B & A tickets still allow you access to the grassbanks.
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The fourth-largest cricket ground in New Zealand, Seddon Park is widely renowned for it's 'village green' feel. The pitch is generally good for batting, as proved by New Zealand's 715/6d here in 2019, against Bangladesh. Another venue where Kane Williamson boasts a double hundred!
A standard general admission ticket is included in your package. General admission tickets will be provided with a deckchair for the grassbanks. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. You have the option to upgrade to a Category B ticket (Uncovered Seated Stand) for +£25pp. Category B tickets still allow you access to the grassbanks.
The Rydges Latimer Christchurch offers a sophisticated urban retreat in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. You can indulge in an evening meal at Bloody Mary's Grill and Bar Restaurant, which offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients. While you are there why not try the wide selection of fine South Island wines and beer from the bar. With its convenient location near top attractions such as the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the Canterbury Museum, as well as shopping and dining destinations, the Rydges Latimer Christchurch is the perfect location to explore!
The Novotel Wellington is fantastically located in the heard of the CBD and close to Queens Wharf. It is the perfect hotel for access to iconic attractions including Te Papa Museum, the Cable Car, Botanical Gardens and the stunning Waterfront. The hotel's modern rooms are all designed with comfort in mind and feature modern facilities with plenty of natural light.
Overlooking Lake Rotorua, the Novotel is in the heart of the town, a short walk from the iconic bars and restaurants of Eat Street and the Rotorua Night Market. The complimentary spa has natural hot pools, allowing guests to unwind in New Zealand's geothermal capital.
Located a short walk from the Te Rapa Racecourse, this hotel offers the perfect base for your time in this beautiful location. Rooms are equipped with all the essentials for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The hotel has an on-site bar, however, as the hotel is not in the city centre Howzat will provide a coach transfer into the city and back in the evening so you can visit any restaurants (the hotel is a 10 min drive from Hamilton's rich cultural centre).
From
£6,999
per person based on 2 sharing; single occupancy price +£1,600 secure with a 50% depositpp
Call to book:
0800 840 1110*