New Zealand
New Zealand is a stand-out choice for a sports tour and one of the world’s best destinations for rugby. Home to the All Blacks, all levels of rugby are played at all ages, from amateur to professional. It is also a fantastic choice for cricket tours with excellence opposition and facilities. Off-pitch, the epic scenery and landscape requires little introduction and you’ll find superb hospitality, wherever you travel.
- Assured weather
- A rich sporting heritage, particularly for cricket & rugby
- High standard of opposition across all sports
- Varied choice of downtime activities
- Extensive social and cultural, educative opportunities
Our tailored sports tours to New Zealand focus on the south island and typically include time in several locations to meet opposition and sightsee. With extensive contacts on the ground for cricket and rugby we incorporate well-matched fixtures and ensure our clients make the most of there travel.
Alongside your sport, the opportunity to learn about the country and experience varied excursions is second to none. Consider spending time in Te Anau, known as the gateway to Fiordland National Park, a stop-off in Queenstown nestled in the Southern Alps, and a visit to the small town of Franz Josef near the Franz Josef Glacier, popular for its beauty and outdoor activities.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Fantastic selection of venues, wonderful scenery, great activities and very hospitable hosts. Murray was a pleasure to have with us and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Thanks for organising this amazing trip. We’ll be back for more.
Alnwick RFC
Sample itinerary for a rugby tour to New Zealand
All tours by Sporta are tailored to meet the requirements of each school and club we work with and also vary according to the sport. Our example itinerary provides an idea of how a rugby tour to New Zealand could look. To find out more or discuss a cricket tour to New Zealand please get in touch:
Day 1 – Arrive in Christchurch where you will be met by a Sporta representative ready for a coach transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 – City tour, including a visit to the Crusaders facilities and their new inner city stadium Te Kaha. Afternoon training session.
Day 3 – Match day 1 vs local opposition followed by a post-match gathering.
Day 4 – Fly to Queenstown and transfer to your new accommodation where you’ll be based for the next 3 nights.
Day 5 – Sightseeing day, including a visit to Arrowtown (born of Gold)” and the iconic Kawerau Bridge, home of bungy. Plus ‘Catching the Canyons’ ride on the world-famous Shotover jet.
Day 6 – Match day 2 vs Queenstown local opposition followed by a post-match gathering.
Day 7 – Fly to Wellington and transfer to your accommodation where you’ll be based for the next 3 nights.
Day 8 – Led walking tour of Wellington today, including the waterfront, te Papa national museum (‘our place), the Basin Reserve, Cuba Street, Parliament and Lambton Quay.
Day 9 – Match day 3 vs Wellington local opposition followed by a post-match gathering.
Day 10 – Depart Wellington for Rotorua via an included stop at the NZ Rugby Museum in Palmerston North. Check into your accommodation for the next 3 nights. This evening you’ll enjoy a Maori hangi meal and concert performance.
Day 11 – Rotorua tour today, including the Skyline Gondola and 3 luge rides, a visit to the Botanic Gardens, Whagapipiro (‘evil smelling place’), the lakefront and Ohinemutu maori village.
Day 12 – Depart Match day 4 vs Rotorua or Tauranga local opposition followed by a post-match gathering.
Day 13 – Depart Rotorua for Auckland today. Enjoy a guided tour of the multi-million All Blacks Experience this afternoon. Check into your central city hotel where you’ll be based for the next 2 nights.
Day 14 – Match day 5 vs Auckland or North Harbour local opposition. Final night dinner and awards presentation.
Day 15 – Check out of your accommodation and transfer to Auckland International Airport and depart for your flight home.
Tour Ends – Haere Ra
