All Blacks End Of Year

Farming & Footy Tour

Tokyo, England, Wales & Ireland
Personally escorted by Paul and Gaye Allison.
We start with 3 nights in exciting Tokyo including sightseeing and the All Blacks v Japan. Then it’s nine days in beautiful Southern
England & Wales visiting iconic places such as Windsor, Bath, Plymouth, Stonehenge and Cardiff, and finishing in London for
sightseeing and the biggest rugby game of the year – the all Blacks v England at Twickenham. The following day is Armistice Day
with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One so it’s going to be an amazing time to be there. Then it’s eight days in
sensational Southern Ireland visiting beautiful places such as Cork, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry and Limerick, ending in Dublin for
the All Blacks v Ireland. Along the way we enjoy a fantastic range of especially organised and varied farm visits and experiences,
and don’t forget if you are farming a significant portion of the tour is tax deductible making it fantastic value-for-money.

22 day tour

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Includes:
• Economy class airfares from Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland to Tokyo, Tokyo to
London, London to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
• Economy class airfares from London to Cork, and Dublin to London
• Exclusive 17 day first class chartered coach tour of Southern England, Wales and Ireland
• Official Platinum match ticket for All Blacks vs Japan at Tokyo Stadium, All Blacks v England
at Twickenham and All Blacks v Ireland in Dublin
• A wide range of various farm visits and experiences along the way
• All breakfasts and 16 dinners
• Four star hotel accommodation throughout
• All sightseeing and excursions as per the flyer itinerary
• All Blacks Tour merchandise
• An exclusive tour back pack
• Personally escorted throughout by Paul and Gaye Allison

Introducing your Tour Escort Paul Allison

Born and bred in the south, Paul Allison grew up on a South Otago farm and today lives in Central Otago with his wife, Gaye.
Known as the “Voice of Carisbrook” for almost two decades, Paul has been extensively involved with radio and television
broadcasting for over 30 years. He has also been an international television commentator at Olympic and Commonwealth
Games and continues to be the resident radio commentator for provincial and international fixtures from Forsyth Barr
Stadium. He was a former NZ marathon representative for eight years during the 1980’s and 1990’s and competed in 28
marathons – winning 13! To help pay the bills, Paul was Chief Executive of Sport Otago for 13 years and Central Lakes Trust
for over 10 years. Paul has a reputation as a highly entertaining guest speaker and his services have been widely used
throughout NZ. This self-confessed Kiwi sports fanatic enjoys the thrill of the challenge, becomes enthusiastic about the
journey, is committed to arriving at the destination and appreciates the experiences along the way.

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Your itinerary for 2018
1 Auckland - Tokyo (Thu 01 Nov)
This morning we depart from Auckland on our flight direct to
Tokyo. On arrival, we will be met and transferred to our hotel in the
city. We enjoy dinner this evening in our hotel. (D)
2 Tokyo (Fri 02 Nov)
A private sightseeing tour today of the amazing modern and
traditional highlights of Japan’s capital city. (B, D)
Tokyo (Fri 03 Nov)
Match Day. Enjoy a leisurely morning before gearing up for the first
3 game of the tour – the All Blacks vs Japan at the very impressive
Tokyo Stadium. (B)
Tokyo - London (Sun 04 Nov)
A morning transfer for our flight to wonderful London where we
4 arrive late afternoon. We are met by our Tour Director who will be
with us throughout our chartered coach tour of Southern England
and Wales, and transfer to our hotel. We enjoy welcome drinks
and dinner in the hotel this evening (B, D)
London – Windsor – Bath - Bristol (Mon 05 Nov)
We leave the bright lights of the British capital behind and journey
5 through lush landscapes to the historic market town of Windsor,
enjoying free time to ramble through its quaint streets and visit
the amazing 11th century castle. Journeying west, we arrive in the
stately Georgian town of Bath whose beautiful Pulteney Bridge and
15th century Gothic Abbey provide a picturesque backdrop for the
Roman Baths from which the city takes its name. See the steamy
thermal pool of the ‘Great Bath’ before travelling to easy-going
Bristol where we’ll enjoy an orientation of the city including views
of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the
world’s first ocean-going luxury liner. Dinner in a local restaurant
this evening. (B, D)
Bristol: Wales Excursion (Tue 06 Nov) farm visit today
A day trip into wonderful Wales today, where we stop in Cardiff
6 and see the iconic sights including the Millennium Stadium,
Millennium Centre and Victorian fantasy Cardiff Castle. A farm
visit in the area, and then dinner back in Bristol in a local
restaurant. (B, D)
Bristol – Dunster – Exeter (Wed 07 Nov) farm visit today
We take a step back in time today with a visit to the beautiful
7 medieval village of Dunster with its picturesque thatched
cottages, 17th century yarn market and Working Watermill, built
on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. A
visit to a nearby farm follows, then on to Exeter where we finish
the day at a local pub for dinner. (B, D)
Exeter: Plymouth – Marazion – Dartmoor Excursion
(Thu 08 Nov)
8 Today we meander along the dramatic coastline of Cornwall,
past smugglers’ coves and quaint coastal villages. We stop in the
maritime city of Plymouth and view the Mayflower Steps from
which brave pilgrims are said to have left English shores for an
unknown new world. Discover lovely St. Ives, a popular retreat for
artists, before enjoying views of St. Michael’s Mount with its 17th
century castle which sits dramatically atop the tidal island near the
seaside town of Penzance. We then travel through the brooding
landscape of Dartmoor National Park, stopping at a traditional pub
for dinner. (B, D)
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9 Exeter – Stonehenge - Amesbury – Salisbury – London
(Fri 09 Nov)
A visit to the ancient and famous monoliths at Stonehenge that
rise up imposingly on Salisbury Plain this morning. Imagine a
time when pagans and druids would gather in their mysterious
midst. We’ll also visit the lovely town of Salisbury, home to
Britain’s tallest spire, before returning to London. (B, D)
10 London (Sat 10 Nov)
Match Day. Enjoy a leisurely morning as the atmosphere builds for
the second game of the tour, the All Blacks v England at mighty
Twickenham. (B)
11 London (Sun 11 Nov)
Armistice Day, and an incredibly special time to be in London as
the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One is remembered.
This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of this amazing city where
highlights include Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster
Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. (B, D)
12 London – Cork (Mon 12 Nov)
An early afternoon flight to the beautiful city of Cork in Southern
Ireland, where this evening we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
13 Cork – Blarney – Killarney (Tue 13 Nov) farm visit today
Today we take the very scenic drive to Blarney Castle, kissing its
famous stone to acquire the ‘gift of the gab’. From here we stop for a
local farm visit and then meander our way through the countryside
to the very picturesque town of Killarney where we’ll spend the next
two nights. (B, D)
14 Killarney: Ring Of Kerry Excursion (Wed 14 Nov) farm visit today
We stop at Torc Waterfall for a leisurely guided walk with a Local
Specialist over wooden paths and lakeshore trails. The rest of
our day is spent admiring the enduring beauty of Ireland’s most
scenic coastal drive around the famous Ring of Kerry, before
a memorable dinner at Muckross Farm, stepping back in time
to learn about traditional Irish farm life against the scenic
backdrop of the lakes of Killarney. (B, D)
15 Killarney – Limerick (Thu 15 Nov) farm visit today
Today we visit a local farm, then travel to the spectacular Cliffs
of Moher which rise up to 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic
waves. Then it’s on to our overnight stay in wonderful Limerick.
(B, D)
16 Limerick – Dublin (Fri 16 Nov) farm visit today
We travel across the rolling countryside to Dublin with a farm visit
en-route. On arrival in Dublin an orientation tour of this charming
Capital City, taking in views of iconic sights such as St Patrick’s
Cathedral, Trinity College and the stately Georgian Squares. This
evening we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
17 Dublin (Sat 17 Nov)
Match Day. Enjoy a leisurely morning as the atmosphere builds
for the third and final game of our tour, the All Blacks v Ireland (B)
18 Dublin (Sun 18 Nov)
Take in the sights and sounds of Dublin with a full day at leisure
today, then we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant (B, D)
19 Dublin – London (Mon 19 Nov)
This morning a short flight from Dublin to London, and this
evening we finish the tour in style with a very special Farewell
Dinner. (B, D)
20 London – New Zealand (Tue 20 Nov)
A morning of leisure before our early afternoon transfer to
Heathrow Airport for our flight home. (B)
21 In Flight (Wed 21 Nov)
22 Arrive New Zealand (Thu 22 Nov)
KEY: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner