Guaranteed tickets to the 1st & 2nd Test Matches
Our package includes those all-important guaranteed 100% tickets to the 1st & 2nd Test Matches in Christchurch and Wellington
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First & Second Tests Plus Queenstown Extension
Package includes:
- Guaranteed Test Match Tickets to the 1st & 2nd Test Matches
- 19 nights' 4★ accommodation a B&B basis
- International and domestic flights
- Welcome Drinks
- Airport and Match Transfers (where applicable)
- Howzat Tour Merchandise
- Dedicated and Familiar Howzat Tour Manager throughout
- Howzat Dinner with Special Guest
Highlights
- Be part of a tour group with fellow England fans
- 5 nights in stunning Queenstown
- Optional add-on sightseeing opportunities to enhance your New Zealand experience
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£6,895
per person based on 2 sharing
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single supplement +£1,595
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At a glance
4★ Accommodation
Follow the Series around New Zealand with 19 Nights 4★ Accommodation on a B&B basis. This tour includes stays in the test destinations Christchurch and Wellington, as well as Queenstown as an additional location.
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Flights
Return international flights are included in your package. Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are available upon request. Domestic flights in New Zealand are also included (where listed in the itinerary)
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Howzat Social Events
As part of the tour itinerary your trip will begin with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists. Also included is a Howzat highlight, our popular Cricket Dinner will be back in New Zealand. Hosted by your Tour Manager and featuring a special guest, with past guests including Michael Atherton, Steve Harmison, Jonathan Agnew, Marais Erasmus and many, many more this is a fantastic opportunity to get a unique insight into the game.
Transfers
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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Howzat Tour Manager
A Howzat tour manager will be with you in New Zealand to make sure that your time spent on tour is a memorable and enjoyable experience. These are the same familiar faces that you have got to know and love across many tours and destinations!
Optional sightseeing excursions
To ensure that you can enjoy New Zealand to its fullest and enjoy the sightseeing that you want to do we will be offering a variety of optional excursions. Please contact us if you are looking to extend your trip.
The Cricket Experts
Howzat have been touring to New Zealand for many years. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal service for England cricket fans by England cricket fans.
Forward Defence
We are both ABTA and ATOL protected, ensuring you can book and travel with complete confidence and peace of mind.
Full itinerary
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Day 1-2
Depart UK
Make your own way to London Heathrow to check in for your flight to New Zealand.
London Heathrow to Hong Kong
Economy class flight from London Heathrow included. Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades available upon request.
- Departs:
- 22.05
- Arrives:
- 18.45 (+1)
- Airline:
- Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong to Auckland
- Departs:
- 21.35
- Arrives:
- 13.25 (+1)
- Airline:
- Cathay Pacific
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Day 3
Auckland to Queenstown
Arriving into New Zealand in Auckland you have some time to clear customs and immigration, collect your bags and stretch your legs before checking in for the flight south to Queenstown where you will be staying for five nights on a B&B basis.
Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. Built on Lake Wakatipu, the longest lake in NZ, its natural beauty and infrastructure makes it a popular backdrop for many movie sets!
Queenstown is best explored on foot, therefore, after a long journey stretching your legs around the Lakefront or Queenstown Gardens is a nice way to spend some time.
Auckland to Queenstown
- Departs:
- 17.45
- Arrives:
- 19.40
- Airline:
- Air New Zealand
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Day 4-6
DAYS AT LEISURE
Enjoy three days at leisure in Queenstown - lending itself perfectly to catching up on some well-earned rest! Why not check out the city from above? The Gondola is the best way to see the famous view of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, scaling 450 meters to the top of Bobs Peak where you can relax and take in the view from multiple angles.
On Sunday morning, a sightseeing tour of the city is included. Highlights will include a visit to Arrowtown, a quaint village set on the banks of the Arrow River, which was once a rip-roaring gold rush town.
Welcome Drinks
On Sunday evening, you are invited to join your Tour Manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks. This will also be an ideal chance for you to meet your fellow Howzat Travellers.
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Day 7
SIGHTSEEING EXCURSION - MILFORD SOUND
Board the coach early this morning for a trip to the famous Milford Sound, included in your package. The views will make this long day worth it, there is plenty to see, and it was a favourite on Howzat's last tour to the South Island! We will make stops for coffee and photo's along the way, and lunch is included. Once we get to Milford Sound we will take a cruise on the water along the fiord and admire the waterfalls and wildlife. Milford Sound has some of the world's freshest water and is a bucket list destination for many.
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Day 8
QUEENSTOWN TO CHRISTCHURCH
Today we depart Queenstown to join the other Howzat travellers in Christchurch ahead of the first Test Match.
Queenstown to Christchurch
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- TBC
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Day 9-13
New Zealand v England - 1st Test
Each morning, board the Howzat transfer to the match. After the day’s play the coach will return you to your hotel.
England have only played a Test match here once before, so this will be a new pitch for much of the squad. That game ended in a draw - it would be fair to say that under Ben Stokes's stewardship, a result will be much more likely this time around!
New Zealand v England - 1st Test
Days 1-5
- Play Starts:
- 11.00
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Day 14
Day at Leisure
A day to enjoy Christchurch before heading to Wellington 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.
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Day 15
Christchurch to Wellington
Today we head to the North Island in preparation for the second Test!
On arrival into Wellington we will transfer to the hotel for a seven night stay.
Nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, Wellington is a vibrant city with a buzzing art, music, theatre and restaurant scene, as well as designer and boutique shopping. Wellington is also home to the New Zealand Parliament and the national museum, Te Papa.
Christchurch to Wellington
- Departs:
- TBC
- Arrives:
- TBC
- Airline:
- TBC
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Day 16
Day at Leisure
A day to become accustomed to your new surroundings in Wellington.
Wellington is renowned for its vibrant culture - Hannah's Laneway is right in the heart of the city and is the perfect place to taste some local flavours or pick up some souvenirs. Another must-do is the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which will give you a great insight into Maori culture.
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Day 17-21
New Zealand v England - 2nd Test
Each morning transfer with the group to the Basin Reserve for all five days of the second Test. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
England's last Test here in 2023 is certainly one that sticks in the memory...
New Zealand v England - 2nd Test
Days1-5
- Play Starts:
- 11.00
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Day 22
Depart New Zealand
Today we say goodbye and make our way back up to Auckland Airport by coach for the flight back to the UK.
Auckland to Hong Kong
- Departs:
- 15.00
- Arrives:
- 21.15
- Airline:
- Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong to London Heathrow
- Departs:
- 22.55
- Arrives:
- 05.30 (+1)
- Airline:
- Cathay Pacific
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Day 23
Arrive UK
Arrive this morning back in the UK, say your goodbyes to your group, and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Tickets
1st Test Match - Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Play Starts: 11.00
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 where seating is grass banks.
- Tickets:
- General Admission
- Venue:
- Hagley Oval
- Capacity:
- 8,000 (increases for International matches)
2nd Test Match - Wellington, Basin Reserve
Play Starts: 11.00
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. Exact seating location is still to be confirmed. Deck chairs will be provided where seating is grass banks.
- Tickets:
- Museum Grandstand
- Venue:
- Basin Reserve
- Capacity:
- 11,600
Accommodation
Millennium Hotel Queenstown, Queenstown
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps, Millennium Hotel Queenstown offers breath-taking views and easy access to the best of Queenstown's attractions. The hotel's bar provides the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a drink after a day of exploring. With a wide selection of wines, beers, and cocktails, it's the ideal spot to relax and socialise with fellow tour members.
Features:
- On-site bar and restaurant
- Comfortable, spacious bedrooms
We chose this hotel because:
- Millennium Queenstown is just minutes from Queenstown central shopping, entertainment and outdoor activities
Rydges Latimer Christchurch, Christchurch
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!
Features:
- On-site fitness centre and sauna
- Bloody Mary's Grill and Bar Restaurant
We chose this hotel because:
- Overlooks scenic Latimer Square
Novotel Wellington, Wellington
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.
Features:
- Bar and dining in the Caucus restaurant
- Fantastic location for iconic attractions
We chose this hotel because:
- Nestled in the heart of the CBD
