NEW ZEALAND AND WORLD PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT

World Ploughing Championships - Collections - Museums - Beautiful Scenery and much much more from Kavanagh Travel, The people who share your interests.

TRAVEL TO NEW ZEALAND FOR A 'ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE'

If ploughing is your interest then it is fully taken care of. If it’s the old and modern machinery well again we have got that covered too and if you like scenery then it’s all here as well.

Now if you like a little bit of each and want to meet local people again we have it all here. Remember you will be travelling with like minded people from all over Great Britain and that makes a difference also.

The tour is led by Peter Love journalist to many of the leading Tractor Publication magazines. Both he and his wife Jayne have led tours before to New Zealand. A Kavanagh Travel representative will be there also. We at Kavanagh Travel have with Peter spent a considerable time putting this unique tour
together for your enjoyment.

Recommendations by those who have travelled with us before can be provided. If you have any queries do not hesitate to give

Peter a call on 00441329 833125 or Damian McKenna of Kavanagh Travel on 087 2826977.

TOUR INCLUDES

• All flights included
• Airport Taxes
• Sightseeing and coach transportation throughout the schedule
• 19 Nights accommodation breakfast daily
• Entrance fees to the World Ploughing Championships and all other attractions

COST

Tour costs €3995
Deposit €1000

Single room supplement €750

With final balance payable no later than February 15th 2010

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ITINERARY

DAY 1 - TUESDAY 30TH MARCH

Evening departure from London Heathrow for our overnight flight to Singapore

DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY 31ST MARCH

Early evening arrival in Singapore and transfer to our hotel overnight - Singapore

DAY 3 - THURSDAY 1ST APRIL

Free day in beautiful Singapore then overnight flight to Auckland.

DAY 4 - FRIDAY 2ND APRIL

At lunchtime today we will arrive in Auckland where we take in the museum of transport and technology. Following this we will have a sightseeing tour of Auckland then check into our hotel. Overnight - Auckland

DAY 5 - SATURDAY 3RD APRIL

Drive to Rotorua stopping on route to view a private tractor collection, also to visit a logging and sawmill museum. We also visit spectacular Caterpillar museum situated in Rotorua. Overnight Rotorua.

DAY 6 - SUNDAY 4TH APRIL

Today will be spent visiting a number of outstanding private collections with many rare machines to see before an evening visit to a traditional Maori"Hangi" dinner and concert at the Tamaki Maori Village. Overnight - Rotorua.

DAY 7 - MONDAY 5TH APRIL

Today we drive to Palmerston North making stops at the Waiouru Army Museum, the Fielding Steam Engine Club and a private collection at Palmerston North. Overnight - Palmerston North.

DAY 8 - TUESDAY 6TH APRIL

A visit to Tokomaru Steam Museum will start our day today followed by a raft of private collections along the way to Wellington the capital of New Zealand. Overnight - Wellington

DAY 9 - WEDNESDAY 7TH APRIL

A spectacular trip across the Cook Strait in a catamaran to the South Island of New Zealand is followed by a drive to Nelson where we are the guests of the tractor club at Pigeon Valley again lots of rare machinery is housed here. Overnight - Nelson

DAY 10 - THURSDAY 8TH APRIL

This morning we visit the fine tractor and steam collection at Brayshaw Park before taking the scenic coast road to Christchurch making stops at private collections on the way. Overnight - Christchurch

DAY 11 - FRIDAY 9TH APRIL

Our first stop this morning is a very impressive scrap yard, which we know you will just love, followed by The Plains village Railway & Historical Museum. We then move on to the famous Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum. Overnight - Omaru.

DAY 12 - SATURDAY 10TH APRIL

A whole range of visits today covering commercial vehicles, plant, and if the weather is good a look at the facinating Moeraki Boulders. Overnight - Invercargill.

DAY 13 - SUNDAY 11TH APRIL

Morning visit to the late Bill Richardson's truck museum, possibly the best of its kind in the world today. Afternoon range of local visits organised by the local club. Overnight - Invercargill.

DAY 14 - MONDAY 12TH APRIL

Full day drive from Invercargill to Te Anau and a visit to a local tractor museum at Te Anau if time permits. Overnight - Te Anau

DAY 15 – TUESDAY 13TH APRIL

Today we visit and enjoy the stunning scenery of Milford Sound before making our way to Queenstown. Overnight – Queenstown

DAY 16 – WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL

This Morning we take a cruise on the TTS Earnslaw. We also plan a trip on the Kingston Flyer today. Overnight – Queenstown.

DAY 17 – THURSDAY 15TH APRIL

We change areas and take a short flight to Christchurch followed by a visit to a private collection or museum in the Christchurch area. Overnight at Methven.

DAY 18 – FRIDAY 16TH APRIL

Full day at World Ploughing Championships for local NZ grasslands championship and afternoon opening ceremony of World Ploughing Championship. Alternative programme for those who do not wish to attend the ploughing today. Overnight – Methven.

DAY 19 – SATURDAY 17TH APRIL

First full day of World Ploughing Championship support your country! A shopping/sightseeing visit to Christchurch for the ladies is being arranged. Overnight – Methven.

DAY 20 - SUNDAY 18TH APRIL

Last day at World Ploughing Championsips and closing ceremony. Overnight Methven.

DAY 21 - MONDAY 19TH APRIL

Lunchtime departure from Christchurch Airport on our direct flight to Singapore, where we connect with our flight to London Heathrow arriving the following day.