Burford School Netball, Hockey & Football Tour 2019, Australia & New Zealand Quote Number: BUR388778 Departing: 24 Jul 2019 Duration: 16 nights, 20 days Returning: 12 Aug 2019 Board basis: Mixed Transport: Flight Price per person: 3352 Fundraising Support 2 x Tickets to Eng v Aus 18th November 2017. 1 x Signed international Welsh Rugby Playing shirt (framed)
YOUR ITINERARY Provisional itinerary Wednesday 24 July Meet at London Heathrow Airport where a representative from Edwin Doran Sports Tours will assist with check in prior to your indirect flight to Auckland, New Zealand. Overnight: In Flight Thursday 25 July Overnight: In Flight Friday 26 July On arrival in Aukland, meet your coach and driver and transfer to your hotel where you will spend your rst night on tour. Settle in and recover from the ight, spend this evening at your own leisure. Overnight: Aukland Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 27 July Enjoy breakfast this morning before checking out of your hotel and transferring to Routorua, renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. Check in to your accommodation where you will be situated for the following two nights. After settling in, included for you is a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park. Afterwards you will visit Tamaki Maori Village where you will enjoy a Traditional Maori Show and Hangi meal. Included Excursion: Rainbow Springs / Traditional Maori Show / Hangi meal Overnight: Rotorua Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Sunday 28 July Relax this morning before at an agreed time, you will play your first matches on tour: Match 1: Local Hockey Sides vs. Burford School Match 1: Local Netball Sides vs. Burford School Match 1: Local Football Sides vs. Burford School Socialise with your opposition before returning to your accommodation for the evening. Overnight: Rotorua Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Monday 29 July Check out of your hotel this morning and spend the day exploring Rotorua. You might like to visit Lake Taupo where the infamous Lord of the Rings' Mt. Doom is situated. Alternatively, you could visit Te Puia T hermal Reserve. Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. It is home to the world famous Pōhutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs and silica formations. You will also nd the native Kiwi bird and the national schools of aboriginal wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. Later, meet your hosts who you will be staying with for the remainder of your time in New Zealand. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Tuesday 30 July Enjoy some local sightseeing with your hosts, before facing up against them in your second set of tour fixtures: Match 2: Local Hockey Sides vs. Burford School Match 2: Local Netball Sides vs. Burford School Match 2: Local Football Sides vs. Burford School Socialise with your opposition after the game, then return with your host families this evening. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast
Wednesday 31 July Say goodbye to your hosts this morning and transfer to the airport for your ight to Sydney. Upon arrival, meet your coach and transfer to meet your new set of Aussie hosts! Enjoy the remainder of the day with your hosts before facing them in competition tomorrow. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Thursday 1 August Enjoy breakfast with your hosts before facing them for your third fixtures on tour; Match 3: Local Hockey Sides vs. Burford School Match 3: Local Netball Sides vs. Burford School Match 3: Local Football Sides vs. Burford School Socialise with your opposition before returning with your host families for the evening. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Friday 2 August This morning and afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.you might like to visit the ANZ stadium at the Australian Olympic park; alternatively, you could catch the ferry to Manley Beach, an iconic and picturesque surf beach. Later, transfer to the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour where you will be situated for the following three nights. Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 3 August Enjoy breakfast this morning in your hotel. You may like to undertake the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb this morning and enjoy spectacular views across the harbour. T oday, you could visit the world famous Bondi beach and embark upon the Bondi to Coogee walk. Alternatively, if you have not already, be sure to visit the northern Beaches at Manley. Spend this evening at leisure.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Bed & Breakf ast Sunday 4 August T oday you will head out on the water to enjoy a Jet Boating excursion. T his is a thrilling way to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as you speed around them and under them at full throttle. Afterwards, you can spend some time on-land in Sydney Harbour, and take advantage of some great photo opportunities. T his evening you could walk through the Royal Botanic Garden to Mrs Macquarie's Chair; here you can watch the sunset over Sydney with truly stunning views. Included Excursion: Jet Boating Overnight: Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Bed & Breakf ast Monday 5 August Enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport for your internal flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, meet your coach and transfer too Australia's Sunshine Coast and the Noosa Hotel for a nights stay. T he Sunshine Coast is well known for its fantastic surf conditions and great beaches so this is an amazing location to have a surfing lesson if you please. Overnight: Noosa Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Tuesday 6 August Check out of your hotel and transfer to meet your hosts in Noosa who you will be staying with for the next two nights. Socialise with them, explore your surroundings and settle in. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Wednesday 7 August Today you will play your forth fixtures of the tour against your hosts; Match 4: Local Hockey Sides vs. Burford School Match 4: Local Netball Sides vs. Burford School
Match 4: Local Football Sides vs. Burford School Sunday 11 August Socialise with your opposition before returning with your host families for the evening. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Thursday 8 August Say goodbye to your hosts, meet your coach and transfer north to Harvey Bay southern Queensland, which is widely known as a site for observing humpback whales. Here you will meet your new set of hosts for your two nights stay. Spend this evening at leisure socialising with your hosts. Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Friday 9 August Rise early this morning for your Whale Watching Excursion. Look out for various Hump back Whales, Blue Whales, Fin Whales, and many more as you cruise through the pristine waters around Harbour Bay and Frazer Island. Spend your final evening with your hosts at leisure. Included Excursion: Whale Watching Excursion Overnight: Students Hosted, Staf f Hotel, Bed & Breakf ast Saturday 10 August Enjoy breakfast and say goodbye to your hosts. T oday included for you is a visit too the Australia Z oo, a 100-acre Zoo giving you the ultimate wildlife adventure. Learn about the Zoo's conservation work and enjoy encounters with the wildlife Australia has become famous for. Later, transfer too the Sunshine Coast Hotel, this evening you might like to have an end of tour meal. Included Excursion: Australia Z oo Overnight: Sunshine Coast Hotel, Bed and Breakf ast
Check out this morning and transfer to Brisbane Airport for your return overnight ight to London Heathrow Airport. Overnight: In Flight Monday 12 August Arrive into London Heathrow, pass through airport security, collect your luggage and disperse for home.
TOUR INCLUSIONS & PRICE Price Per Person Tour inclusions 3,352.00 - Based on 39 paying plus 4 staff places 3,341.00 - Based on 40 paying plus 4 staff places 7,545 Total costs for 1 adult and children (7 & 9) We protect you against exchange rate fluctuations once you book. Never beaten on service, quality or price - Part of our pric e promise Based on current prices and availability Flights & Taxes Estimated flights in Economy Class. All current airport taxes and fuel surcharges included. IMPORT ANT NB: Please note that taxes are constantly changing. If there is any difference in the taxes at the time of your final invoice you will either be charged for the additional amount or receive a credit. Baggage Allowance of 20kgs of checked in hold baggage per person and one item of carry on baggage per person in compliance with airline s baggage policy. Accommodation Accommodation as follows for the entire party sharing twin and/or triple rooms. An additional fee will apply if a single room is required. Auckland Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Rot orua Hot el 2 night s Bed & Breakfast Holiday Inn Darling Harbour 3 nights Bed & Breakfast Noosa Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Sunshine Coast Hotel 1 night Bed & Breakfast Hosting Eight nights hosted stay for students, with staff in local hotels on a bed and breakfast basis. Coach Transportation Airport/hotel transfers and transfers between hotels and hosts, fixtures and training sessions, and all included excursions in an executive air conditioned coach.. Fixtures Four matches per squad against well-matched opposition (based on 1 x hockey
squad, 1 x football squad and 1 x netball squad), as set out in the itinerary. Excursions Tour Kit Queenstown Jet Boating Australia Zoo Canterbury Holdall Per Person Canterbury Polos For Staff 3 x Canterbury Large Team Kit Bags Fundraising Support 2 x Tickets to Eng v Aus 18th November 2017. 1 x Signed international Welsh Rugby Playing shirt (framed) Tour Managers Pack Including a Canterbury T our Managers Bag and all relevant documentation 24 Hour Assistance Whilst on tour. Excluded Additional meals - can be arranged on request. Visas/Entry T ax - you are responsible for ensuring all tour party members have the required visa for your destination. Insurance - comprehensive insurance available on request.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Why Australia & New Zealand? Australia & New Z ealand Head Down Under to Australia to enjoy pacey sport, awesome nature and exciting activities on a single or multi-sport tour. Netball stands out as the most popular girls school sport in Australia, providing visitors with competitive fixtures, superb playing facilities and the opportunity to train with top coaches. See Sydney on an exciting jet boat cruise, go surfing in Surfers Paradise, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, take a river cruise from Perth and swim in waterfalls in the Northern T erritory. T our New Z ealand for an experience that will truly defy expectations. With its spectacular natural beauty, rich Maori culture, passion for adventure sports and friendly locals, New Zealand offers an excellent balance between sport, leisure and educational activities. Both destinations are regarded as some of the toughest and best places to play any sport as it offers a competitive challenge for any squad. Excursions Australia: Sydney Harbour Jetboat Ride Enjoy a thrilling ride around Sydney Harbour and see the main sights including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Sydney Aquarium Situated on the famous Darling Harbour, visit this excellent Aquarium with sealife including sharks and rays. Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Take part in this escorted climb to the top of Sydney's most iconic landmark. Australia Zoo Enjoy visiting the Queensland Zoo founded by Steve Irwin where you will see crocodiles,
kangaroos, koalas and many other species from all over the World. New Z ealand: Rotorua Agrodome & Rainbow Springs Visit the Agrodome, an entertaining farm show including a sheep shearing demonstration and visit the Rainbow Springs, a nature reserve where you can see trout streams and New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi. National Museum of New Z ealand Enjoy a visit to the excellent T e Papa Museum in Wellington to learn about the country's history and culture. Abel Tasman National Park Enjoy exploring the stunning landscape of this National Park with its pristine rain forest and beaches. Sea kayaking, a boat trip or hiking are popular excursions. Queenstown ' Triple Challenge' T his includes a White Water Rafting trip, a jetboat ride on the Shotover River, and a short helicopter ride over the stunning mountain scenery of Queenstown. Queenstown Gondola Take the cable car to the top of Bob's Peak for stunning views of the Remarkable Mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. Accommodation and Hosting All our hotels meet strict safety standards and are equipped to deal with school groups. We make sure they are located within in easy reach of your fixtures and offer plenty of good food, for your team to refuel after a hard day competing or training.
Our friendly staff are happy to advise you on the best accommodation options for your specific tour, taking into account factors like cost, location and comfort. T here are lots of accommodation options including city hotels and home hosting stays. We can discuss what would best suit your individual needs and budgets. However there is no better way to get to know a country than to stay with locals in their homes. T his is often the highlight of any sports tour, where life-long friendships are made. T here s a great hosting culture in both countries with plenty of opportunity to enjoy billeting with local families. T his can be combined with hotels to ensure maximum value for your money. We arrange over 6,000 nights per year worldwide with host families.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK A personal approach to a world of sport YouTube ht t ps://yout u.be/x37gpvefcj0 Customer feedback " As always great trips well run by a company who likes to listen to experience." Glyn School, Surrey " The organisational help and communication prior to departure was very good. The accommodation, hosting and sightseeing activities were appropriate and added to the overall experience." Old Swinford Hospital School, Stourbridge " We were very impressed by the service provided by Edwin Doran. The tour was organised very ef f iciently and this ensured that all of the students and staf f had a great experience." Cranmore School, Surrey
" Overall the Tour war a massive success where the boys enjoyed an active tour and it was a saf e environment in which staf f could enjoy as well. Well organised f inal pack f ull of details of contact etc. - theref ore f elt saf e if any problems were called upon." King Edwards VI Five Ways School, Birmingham " The service was outstanding and could not really f ault anything on the tour. Was an Outstanding experience f or all. Would recommend to others at the drop of a hat!" Prince Henry's Grammar School, Yorkshire The day out white water raf ting was great and the f acilities were outstanding. T he Manchester Grammar School, Manchester The hospitality and welcome we received, together with all the activities made this a trip to remember f or years to come. Rokeby Prep School, Kingston-Upon-T hames
Why Edwin Doran? WHY EDWIN DORAN?
HEALTH & SAFETY Our Health & Safety Standards T he welfare of students and staff is our number one priority. Our experienced and qualified Health & Safety Manager is responsible for maintaining industry leading standards across the company allowing you to feel safe in the knowledge that all aspects of health & safety have been handled by a qualified expert. We hold assured member status with the School T ravel Forum (ST F), the body who promote, standardise and regulate best practice in education travel. T his means that we maintain an ST F approved Safety Management System and we expose ourselves to their independent, external health & safety audits annually in addition to our internal audits carried out at a PLC level. Health & Safety on your Tour Every member of our team is crisis management trained We provide personalised information which will help you to complete your Risk Assessment. We rigorously assess every element of your tour to a standard that exceeds STF requirements. Your Health & Safety Expert
Our dedicated Health & Safety Manager has almost 30 years' experience working both in the UK and overseas for tour operators. She has extensive knowledge of risk. Her qualifications include NEBOSH General Certiticate in Safety Management Systems and Risk Assessor through the Chartered Institute of Enviromental Health. In the business her role includes ensuring that any element of risk is completely minimised and that they are carried out to a level that not only meets but exceeds the School Travel Forum requirements on many levels. In short, she's dedicated to covering all aspects of health & safety to take the weight off your mind and allow you to focus on enjoying the tour.
NEXT STEPS Next steps Your touring expert 1. Face to face meeting 130.jpg It's vital to meet the people who are going to be running your tour. I am personally available to come and speak through the whole tour with you face to face. T his is the best way to get the tour exactly how you want it. 2. Tour Approval Following quotation approval, if required we can provide you with the SMS Policies and help you in completing your Risk Assessments relating to your tour. We can also come along and run a presentation evening for you to launch the tour. 3. Launch your tour T he best way to do this is to organise an information evening, which we are more than happy to run for you. All our staff are very experienced presenters and will be able to get the best possible numbers for the tour, with H&S info, an outline of the itinerary, stories, pictures and video to really make the dream come alive. 4. Gather your booking deposits It's best to do this as early as possible to avoid disappointment with hotel availability, flight allocations, and to get the best fixtures possible. It also helps us run a really smooth tour for you. To book you need to to the following: 1. Complete an online Booking form 2. Send us your booking deposit Long haul t ours 250 European flight t ours 150 European coach t ours 75 (If flight costs have to be paid in full on booking, then more may be required at the Toby Douglas Head of Sales Phone: 020 3617 7951 Mobile: 07968 209431 Email address: t oby.douglas@edwindoran.com About me I ve been in the industry now for over 10 years and been lucky enough to see a huge amount of people return from some pretty spectacular tours. I still remember my first tour in 1995 to Australia with Edwin Doran and since then touring has become part of my life. I now run our whole sales team and it s a huge pleasure working with some very experienced heads who know the touring world inside out and continue to surprise people and create lifetime memories! I m a South West lad at heart having grown up in Cheltenham and Bath, playing for Cheltenham RFC and I now have the odd run out with Harlequin Amateurs in the winter and our EDST Social CC in the summer! Favourite sporting destination Swaziland, South Africa for the people, hospitality, sport and food. Favourite personal sporting moment
outset) Hitting Samit Patel for a 6 at the Oval (after 5 dot balls).
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