RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 QLD & VIC SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE

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1 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 QLD & VIC SCHOOLS EXPERIENCE 20 SEPT 30 SEPT FEATURED MATCHES Australia v Fiji Sapporo Dome England v Tonga Sapporo Dome Fiji v Americas 2 Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium Australia v Wales Tokyo Stadium CITIES VISITED Sapporo Sendai Kamaishi Fukushima Tokyo Gullivers Sport Travel Pty Ltd Level 8, 283 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: / Fax: (02) gullivers@gulliverssporttravel.com.au Website: ABN Lic No 2TA "TM Rugby World Cup Limited All rights reserved

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3 Play the game you love in a country that will captivate you as part of this complete student experience About Gullivers: Gullivers is Australia s oldest group travel company with nearly 40 years experience in sport, music and education Gullivers is an entirely Australian, local, family-owned business Gullivers has safely organised over 4000 tours to all parts of the globe Gullivers are the only company to have been Official Travel Agent for all nine Rugby World Cups, since 1987, that s 31 years. Why Tour: Touring is an amazing way for us to be challenged, to gain deeper insights, greater inspiration and more powerful motivation in our studies. Touring inspires us to explore, experiment and experience things beyond the everyday, producing an open and searching mind. When we tour, everyone grows in personal confidence and becomes more self-reliant, organised and responsible. We learn to be more independent, expand our horizons and become globally aware. The experience of touring makes us more resilient and collaborative members of our group, therefore better citizens of the community and of our world. Touring gives us first hand experiences which are not available at home. We will be at the very heart of things in a way that books, movies, websites and not even school can ever hope to match. When we tour we put ourselves in the very centre of where it all happened (and is happening now) which generates a deep understanding and authentic knowledge base which cannot be achieved any other way.

4 ITINERARY FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER AUSTRALIA / SAPPORO D Depart Australia from either Brisbane or Melbourne via Tokyo, Singapore or Hong Kong to arrive in the Northern capital of Sapporo. As per Japanese regulations the coach will stop every 2 hours for a minimum of 15 minutes for the duration of the tour. After clearing customs and immigration you will meet your English speaking guide and coach driver. Board the charter bus for an orientation of the planned city of Sapporo. You will stop at Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. The Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is a scenic point overlooking the Ishikari Plains. Sheep lazily graze on these massive pastures typical of Hokkaido scenery. You will also have time to explore Odori Park, it s called a park but it is much more like a street. Many locals gather at Odori Park to eat lunch and take walks. You will experience the seasons through the flower beds, trees. Continue onto your accommodation where you will stay for the next three nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Tonight there will be Welcome to Japan dinner, Izakaya style (this will be a set menu.) Japanese Izakaya s are everywhere and always have an incredible variety of different foods this will be a set menu. You will be joined by VIP guests from the local host schools and clubs.

5 SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER SAPPORO B 1.45pm Kick Off Australia v Fiji Breakfast at your accommodation. This morning transfer to Sapporo Dome for the exciting build up to the Wallabies first Rugby World Cup 2019 game The technological wonder of the Sapporo Dome that transforms from a baseball stadium to a soccer/rugby stadium with the flick of a switch. After the game you will be transferred back to your accommodation. Tonight you may like to make your own way to a local restaurant where you have the opportunity to watch the New Zealand v South Africa blockbuster at 6.45pm on TV. SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER SAPPORO B Breakfast at your accommodation. This morning you will be transferred to your local exchange fixture. Fixture 1 International exchange match with Sapporo High School Rugby Team. After the match you will have the opportunity to mix with the players at a post match function. This afternoon you will transfer to Sapporo Dome to watch your second Rugby World Cup 2019 match. 7.15pm Kick Off England v Tonga After the match board your coach for transfer back to your accommodation.

6 MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER SAPPORO/SENDAI B/D After breakfast this morning check out of your accommodation. Depart by coach to Sapporo New Chitose Airport. AM Depart Sapporo on domestic flight to Sendai (approx. 1 hour) Upon arrival in Sendai there will be an afternoon sightseeing tour including Matsushima Bay. Matsushima Bay has been long celebrated as one of Japans most scenic views. The bay is dotted by over 200 small islands covered in pine trees. A great way to see the sights is on a Matsushima Bay Cruise. This afternoon visit Godaido, a small temple hall as well as the Buddhist temple of Zuiganji. Continue onto your accommodation where you will stay overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. This evening there will be a welcome function with the Miyagi Rugby Association.

7 TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER SENDAI/ RIKUZENTAKATA/ MINAMISANRIKU B/L/D Breakfast at your accommodation. This morning you will travel to Kamaishi, an area devastated by the Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, an incredible experience not only of the area and its people but the engineering feats and recovery and reconstruction since Today there will be lunch with a local school in Rikuzentakata, the first town visited by Australian rescue teams. The Prime Minister at the time Julia Gillard was the first overseas Prime Minister to visit Japan after the disaster. The only thing left standing after March 11, 2011 was the Miracle Pine. Rikuzentakata lost 20,000 that day. This afternoon there will be an afternoon training session with a local Rugby School. Continue onto your Ryokan where you will stay overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. This evening there will be a team dinner at your accommodation.

8 WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER MINAMISANRIKU/KAMAISHI/HANAMAKI B/L/D Breakfast this morning at your accommodation. Fixture 2 International exchange match with Kamaishi Rugby School. 2.15pm Kick Off Fiji v America 2 After the match you will have the opportunity to mix with the players at a post match function including a bento box lunch. This afternoon transfer to Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium. There will not be a dry eye in the house as the first game in this stadium is played. A historic moment in this incredibly proud Rugby town, with arguably the best rugby history in Japan. Australia has such a good relationship with Kamaishi. Ex Wallaby, Scott Fardy was playing here for Kamaishi when the earthquake struck and instead of being evacuated by the Australian Government he stayed and helped those who had welcomed him so well. After the match continue onto your Ryokan in Hanamaki where you will stay overnight. Tonight there will be a group dinner at your accommodation.

9 THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER HANAMAKI/FUKUSHIMA B/L/D Breakfast this morning prior to check out. Transfer to Shin Hanamaki to board the bullet train to Fukushima. Upon arrival into Fukushima you will be met by your local coach and transferred to Fukushima Rugby School where there will be a group lunch. This afternoon there will be a captains run. Continue onto your accommodation for check in. Tonight there will be a group dinner at your accommodation. FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER FUKUSHIMA/TOKYO B/L/D After breakfast this morning check out of your accommodation. You will transfer to Tokyo by bullet train including a bento lunch onboard. Upon arrival in Tokyo you will be met by your coach for an afternoon sightseeing tour. Visit Imperial Palace Plaza, the primary residence of the Japanese Emperor. Spend some time in Asakusa exploring the Buddhist temple of Sensō-ji. Explore the area of Harajuku & Omotesando. Buzzing Harajuku is renowned for its colourful street art and fashion scene, with quirky vintage clothing stores and shops along Takeshita Street, and more traditional, upmarket boutiques lining leafy Omotesando Avenue. Continue onto your accommodation for check in, here you will stay for the next three nights on a bed and breakfast basis. This evening there will be a team dinner at a local restaurant.

10 SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER TOKYO/YOKOHAMA/TOKYO B/L/D Breakfast at your accommodation. This morning travel to Yokohama for your third fixture of the tour. Upon arrival in Yokohama there will be a bento box for lunch. Fixture 3 International exchange match with Yokohama Rugby School. After the match you will have the opportunity to mix with the players at a post match function. Yokohama Rugby School You will transfer back to your accommodation before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.

11 SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER TOKYO B/L/D Breakfast this morning at your accommodation. This morning depart for Shinjuku. Here you will have free time to discover the region. Explore the architecture in Nishi-Shinjuku, including the Metropolitan Government Building, City Hall and the mesh covered Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower. Why not spend some time in the Takashimaya Times Square shopping mall. Today there will be lunch at Zauo Shinjuku, the famous Fish for Yourself restaurant. Tokyo takes fresh seafood to the next level at Zauo, where you can catch your own dinner. At the Shinjuku branch you're greeted by a giant, boat-shaped seating area, and surrounding that is a moat teeming with all kinds of fish. Once you're seated, you'll be handed a fishing rod and some bait, after which you're free to go fish for your lunch! After lunch you will continue onto Tokyo Stadium where you will watch your final Rugby World Cup 2019 match. 4.45pm Kick Off Australia v Wales After the match transfer to a local restaurant for dinner before continuing onto your hotel. MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TOKYO/AUSTRALIA B Breakfast at your accommodation prior to departure. Today is at your leisure to explore Tokyo. This evening transfer to Haneda Airport for your return flight to Australia. TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER AUSTRALIA Arrival into Australia

12 Tour cost based on a minimum of 30 people travelling together on the above itinerary $5, per person TOUR COST INCLUDES : Return economy airfare flying Australia/Sapporo Tokyo/Australia Domestic flight Sapporo/Sendai 10 nights accommodation in dormitory and sporting facility accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. (Teachers in 1 x Single + 1 x Twin room where available) 11 Day Executive Coach transportation throughout the tour Local English speaking Japanese guide throughout the tour Bullet train, Hanamaki Station Fukushima Station, 2 nd class Bullet train, Fukushima Station Tokyo Station, 2 nd class 6 lunches as per itinerary 8 dinners as per itinerary 20 th September Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Odori Park 23 rd September Matsushima Bay Cruise, Zuiganji Temple, Godaido 27 th September Imperial Palace Plaza, Sensoji Temple Coordination of 3 exchange matches with local teams RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 INCLUSIONS: Rugby World Cup 2019 Category D tickets with all Rugby World Cup royalties to the following games : Australia v Fiji, Sapporo Dome England v Tonga, Sapporo Dome Fiji v Americas 2, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium Australia v Wales, Tokyo Stadium Rugby World Cup 2019 supporters cap TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airport taxes / Fuel Surcharges / Airline Levies approx.$ per person Payable by all tour participants & staff. Taxes & Fuel surcharges are subject to fluctuate up or down and will be reconfirmed at time of final invoice Excess baggage over and above free allowance provided by airlines. Meals other than stated Local public transportation for days at leisure Items of personal nature (e.g. laundry, phone calls, room service, etc). Passport and visa costs please check with this office if you require visas for your tour. If you are travelling on a non Australian passport please check if you require a re-entry visa. Travel Insurance ESSENTIAL A comprehensive policy with Suresave Travel Insurance is available from Gullivers Sport Travel on application. All land costs shown are subject to alteration (up or down) due to currency fluctuations. Increases in land and air costs which may arise between now and the date of departure. Costs will also depend on availability of flights, hotels, trains, buses etc quoted on. These costs are subject to the group travelling together throughout the tour. Any variation will incur an amendment fee and may also jeopardise the costs for the rest of the group. Land costs are based on an exchange selling rate of 85 against the Yen. The copyright in this document is owned by Gullivers Sport Travel Pty Limited. The document is provided on the understanding that, other than the number of copies approved for Rugby World Cup Qld + Vic Schools Tour, it will not be copied by any means whatsoever, nor given, loaned or sold to any other person or organisation. To do so will be an infringement of Australian and worldwide copyright laws and will result in legal action.

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Tour costs shown are subject to alteration (up or down) due to exchange rate fluctuations and increases in land and air costs which arise prior to receipt of final payment. Costs will also depend on availability of hotels quoted on. Tour prices are sold as a complete package. Alterations and deviations during the tour itinerary will not be accepted. Reservations and Deposits: First deposit: $ per person and a completed booking form is required at the time of booking to secure your Rugby World Cup tour and match tickets. Interim payment: $2, per person due no later than September 1 st, Final payment: Balance of payment is due no later than the June 1 st, Tax invoices for the Interim and Final payments will be issued prior to the relevant due dates. Late payment may result in the cancellation of your reservation and will be subject to cancellation fees. Deposit & payment conditions for extended travel arrangements will be advised when bookings are requested. Cancellation: If you are forced to cancel your reservation, your intention to do so must be notified to Gullivers Sport Travel in writing. Applicable cancellation fees: Prior to 31 August, 2018: $ per person. September 1 st 2018 to May 31 st 2019: $ per person. June 1 st, 2019 to departure day: 100% of total tour cost per person. After commencement of travel no refunds under any circumstances. It is imperative that comprehensive travel insurance is taken at the time of booking. Besides covering all medical and loss of baggage during the tour, the policy covers loss of deposit if you cancel due to medical reasons (see policy details). Amendment Fee: Any person wishing to amend from the group tour arrangements before or after the tour package must notify Gullivers Sport Travel in writing and will be charged a standard $ amendment fee per person plus any additional charges involved with the amendment (increase in airfare, additional transfers, accommodation etc). 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14 Accommodation: If you are wanting to share with another tour member we will endeavour to meet your request. However in the event that this it is not possible then the single room supplement must be paid. Airport Taxes (Departure, Arrival, Security & Government taxes etc): Are not included in the tour cost as they are continually changing ie. due to exchange rate fluctuations, adding & deleting of taxes etc. Taxes will be advised and payable at the time of final payment. Airline Surcharges & Levies: The current fuel surcharge has been included in the tour cost but is subject to change. Any of these charges imposed by the airline will be notified to you and payable at the time of final payment. Frequent flyer/mileage accrual: Some group airfares are not eligible to accrue frequent flyer points (due to discounted group airfares). Please advise your travel consultant if you are a member of the airlines associated frequent flyer program to see if your fare is eligible for frequent flyer point accrual. Travel Advisories: We strongly suggest that you consult the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) website and register (either group or individual) so that you are kept up to date with any travel warnings or advisories that may be in place for your destinations ( You should also advise DFAT of your travel details such as date of departure and itinerary. Travel and Immunisations: It is essential that all tour participants discuss their personal travel plans with a health professional to ensure you have the correct vaccinations for your trip and any booster doses of childhood vaccinations you may need. Upon reentry into Australia, Customs & Immigration will request a copy of your vaccination certificate if you have visited areas that have current health risks or hazardous diseases. For further information, visit the following website to check the current health alert and warnings for the destination/s you are visiting -

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