day trips....

Friday 25^th June – Tip Top Factory Visit

Tip Top it's the way we like it!  Yes we have managed to get into this very tasty factory.  Viewing ice-cream being made and packaged ready to eat!  If they are making rum and raisin that day then I'll be in heaven, or hokey pokey, or pineapple lump, or……..  Following the visit we'll head to Sylvia Park for free time and lunch.    

COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions.

Tuesday 29^th June – Rangiriri and Te Kauwahata countryside

We will commence our journey north with a stop for morning tea at the lovely Hakanoa Lake .  We then continue north to the settlement of Rangiriri, which in 1863, during the land wars, was the scene of a bloody encounter between British troops and Maoris. A short movie will be shown at the Heritage Centre. An historian will also be available to answer questions. We then adjourn to the Rangiriri Hotel for lunch and a refreshing drink if you so desire. A drive around the surrounding countryside will complete our day. 

COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Saturday 3^rd July – Mystery with Les

This trip has been rescheduled from the previous newsletter originally being for Saturday 12^th June. There is still availability for this trip. Where to – who knows. Well Les does. For you to find out just come along for the day. Les looks forward to seeing you.

COST: Members $55.00 Non-members $60.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and lunch

Thursday 8^th July – Katikati Doll’s Museum and Heritage Museum

Venturing to the East Coast we make our way to Katikati the Mural town of New Zealand .  Our first visit is to marvel at the 2000 beautifully made dolls at the Dolls Museum . From the Dolls Museum we enjoy lunch (own cost) in Katikati with some free time to wander around and view its many murals and arts and crafts.  From here we step back into the past, with walk-through scenes and exhibits at the Katikati Heritage Museum . You will be pleasantly surprised, at how much fun history can actually be. 

COST: Members $43.00 Non-members $48.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Tuesday 13^th July – Formosa Golf Club

Formosa is listed in the finest Golf Clubs of the World and covers an area of 440 acres. The course has panoramic views of Waiheke Island and Rangitoto from its cliff top and coastal fairways. The course was designed by Sir Bob Charles. Today we will be met and shown around prior to enjoying lunch in the restaurant. We will complete the day with a drive around some bays before returning to Hamilton .

COST: Members.$55.00 Non-members $60.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, and lunch

Sunday 18^th July – Auckland’s Historic Homesteads

We head to Auckland today where we visit 2 Historic Homesteads. First we will visit Ewelme Cottage, a step back into the 1880’s and built of Kauri.  This is a city cottage which all items are original. We will then have time in Newmarket for you to purchase your lunch before visiting Highwic. Highwic was home to Buckland’s 21 children and remained in the family until sold in 1978. Furnished with antiques, there is much to interest and charm visitors of all ages, and in addition, the lawns and fine gardens provide a haven from the hustle and bustle of nearby Newmarket . Today will be a very interesting and informative day.

COST: Members $45.00 Non-members $50.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Wednesday 21^st July – Black Fern lodge – Limited numbers today!

Blackfern Lodge and the Woolshed Hut make a unique and heavenly country retreat, situated in the heart of the North Island , in the legendary King Country. Majestic waterfall, meandering stream and native bush surroundings ensure the lodge will enchant you. Dominating the Lodge's setting is the Black Shag Cookhouse, overflowing with back-country authenticity. The chef will spoil you with country cuisine from her giant mill oven and coal range.  The bar is a huge Matai stump, surrounded by memorabilia and antiques.   

COST: Members $65.00 Non members $70.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and lunch

Tuesday 27^th July – Classic Air and ‘The Pantry’

Travelling over the Kaimais to a warmer climate (hopefully) we arrive in Tauranga to first visit  Classic Air.  Classic Air was formed when a bunch of passionate individuals got together to achieve this dream to protect the rich and precious history of New Zealand aviation.  At the museum as well as the awe-inspiring display of aircraft, large showcases of historic memorabilia feature military aviation weapons, flight suits, helmets, rare aircraft parts and much more. There is also an excellent collection of replicas and models (including some vintage models dating back to the 1960’s) along with a collection of vintage motorbikes and classic military vehicles and much more!  We then enjoy lunch at Bureta Motor Inn and this afternoon another treat, a visit to ‘The Pantry’ for the opportunity to try and perhaps buy delicious chutneys, jams, preserves, spices, chocolates, toffees, mustards, spreads….. oh my goodness it is a pantry!  It will be a delicious day out in the Bay of Plenty !     

COST: Members $48.00 Non-members $53.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Wednesday 4^th August – Guide Dogs

They are so cute at this age, and they are in training to be a vital partner to those visually impaired.  Today we travel to the New Zealand Foundation of the Blind – Guide Dog training academy.  Here we hear about the process involved in bringing these pups up to fulfill a very important role in society.  Following our visit here we continue into Lynn Mall . A shopping complex we haven’t ventured to for quite some time but one which Les was impressed with recently. Time here for your lunch and a look around.  

COST: Members $30.00 Non-members $35.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Saturday 7^th August – Orewa & Wenderholm

Today we travel over the new expressway to Orewa. We then have time in Orewa for you to purchase your lunch and perhaps look at some of the shops before continuing further north to the Wenderholm Regional Park where we stop in to visit Couldrey House. The earliest part of the house is thought to have been built about 1857, by Robert Graham, and was originally named Wenderholm, or ‘winter home’.   

COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions             

Tuesday 10^th August – Guided tour of Glenbrook Steel Mill

A day in the mill!  Another very hard place to get into for which we have been patiently waiting!  For our tour today we must follow the following guidelines:  Please wear long trousers/pants that cover all of your legs – no ¾ pants ladies.  Long sleeved shirts/blouses, and covered and flat “sensible” shoes.  If you aren’t attired correctly then you will be refused on the tour. We do need to emphasise the amount of stairs (quite considerable) and walking involved. You do need to be reasonably fit as this is a 3 hour tour. We have a break in the tour to purchase lunch (at own cost) at the staff cafeteria before completing the tour. A very interesting tour. 

COST: Members $35.00 Non-members $40.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Saturday 14^th August – Pakihi Marine Farm

Premium Clevedon Coast Oysters have been grown in the clean, clear waters of New Zealand 's Hauraki Gulf for over a decade. Today we visit the Clevedon Coast farm that cultivates harvests and processes only the juciest, ripest oysters from one of two farming areas, Clevedon Coast and Waiheke Island .  From here we stop off in Cleveland to purchase lunch (at own expense) and wander around the quaint town before heading to McNicol Homestead, and view household and farming antiques used by the area's early settlers.   

COST: Members $35.00 Non-members $40.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Wednesday 18^th August – Origin Coffee Tour & Corrugated Iron

Today we visit Origin Coffee in Pirongia – a locally owned and operated factory headed by Roger and Liz Sheppard who have been introducing New Zealand coffee aficionados to a gourmet product from the central African country of Malawi where Roger ran plantations.  A conducted tour today explains the processes and answers any questions.  After this we wind our way back to Tirau to enable you to purchase lunch before visiting Corrugated Iron which is a work of art. A Corrugated Creation can be made to enhance any decor.

COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Saturday 14^th August – Pakihi Marine Farm

Premium Clevedon Coast Oysters have been grown in the clean, clear waters of New Zealand 's Hauraki Gulf for over a decade. Today we visit the Clevedon Coast farm that cultivates harvests and processes only the juciest, ripest oysters from one of two farming areas, Clevedon Coast and Waiheke Island .  From here we stop off in Cleveland to purchase lunch (at own expense) and wander around the quaint town before heading to McNicol Homestead, and view household and farming antiques used by the area's early settlers.   

COST: Members $35.00 Non-members $40.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Monday 23^rd August – Morning Melodies The Band of the Royal Regiment of NZ Artillery

Once again we head north this time to Takapuna to listen to the Band of the Royal Regiment of NZ Artillery. After the show we would continue to the North Shore Cosmopolitan Club for lunch and a relax before commencing our homeward journey.

COST: Members $50.00 Non-members $55.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Saturday 28^th August – Tauranga Historic Village

Experience the charm of yesteryear as you stroll the cobbled streets of the Village. See the grand buildings and shop for a great selection of handcrafts and gifts. Tauranga’s Village on 17th is a collection of original and replica buildings taken from early Tauranga and set in a unique village setting of gorgeous gardens and bush surrounds. Many of which are home to local and national community organisations. We also visit Lynn & Steve who have a long background in leadlighting. We then continue to our lunch venue for relaxing and chatting with travel club friends.  

COST: Members $42.00 Non-members $47.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Wednesday 1^st September – Palms Restaurant

Today we travel to south Auckland to visit 'The Palms Restaurant'.  This is a Polytechnic training restaurant. This restaurant has a very good reputation and I know you will enjoy your three course meal. You will be really looked after with Silver Service. You can purchase your own drinks as this is a licensed premise. Waiters will look after you in this department. After lunch we head to Sylvia Park for some retail therapy.

COST: Members $52.00 Non-members $57.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and lunch

Tuesday 7^th September – Star Dome

Travelling to Auckland we head to the StarDome.  Situated in Auckland 's One Tree Hill Domain the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium better known as Stardome, is New Zealand 's leading astronomical attraction. Stardome delivers an information resource and edutainment experience to close to 60,000 New Zealanders every year.  Here we sit back in the Planetarium, an all-sky, 360 degree panoramic theatre and enjoy a multimedia experience featuring 3,500 brilliant stars, delivered by our special effects projectors linked with stunning Digital surround sound… day or night, rain or shine!  Following, we head to Onehunga Dress Mart Mall for shopping and lunch

COST: Members $50.00 Non-members $55.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Sunday 12^th September – Waitakere Rain Forest Express

Just 40 minutes from central Auckland , you can embark on a wilderness adventure aboard Watercare's Rain Forest Express, a narrow-gauge railway located deep in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges . You will be taken over wooden bridges that span valleys lined with ancient forest, and pass through tunnels lit at night with a multitude of glow-worms (and housing the odd cave weta!). Your adventure culminates in a visit to one of Auckland 's hidden treasures, the Upper Nihotupu Dam, where the silence of the bush belies the closeness of the city. Bring along a picnic lunch to eat at the picnic area at the Dam.

COST: Members $75.00 Non-members $80.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Wednesday 15^th September – Marphona Organic Farm

Marphona Farms is one of New Zealand ’s largest privately owned dairy farms.  With 1200 milking cows on the organic farm, they calve throughout the year due to the demand of the processing plant.  On our arrival the Operations Manager (Neil) will meet and greet us before we are taken around the cow shed and explained how it all works.  Neil will talk about the history of the farm and what developments have been made and what is to be achieve in the future.  We will continue through to the processing plant and learn how it all works from pasteurising to end product, if the weather is good we can go around the farm and through to the calf rearing facility. Back to Te Awamutu for lunch and a wander around.

COST: Members $35.00 Non-members $40.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Sunday 19^th September – Howick Village – Celebration of Spring

Today the whole Village is filled with activity, as up to 30 costumed villagers go about their daily tasks. This is a special day to celebrate the coming of Spring. The visiting 65th Regiment also has an encampment and performs military duties including cannon firing (on occasions) and musket drill. A blacksmith's forge is in operation, and a bodger works on his pole lathe, turning wood. You can call into the general store or visit cottages where you can sample food cooked over the fires, or learn about everyday crafts and activities. You can experience a Victorian school lesson, take part in a church service, and enjoy various forms of entertainment. Bring your lunch or purchase it at the café.

COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Thursday 23^rd September – The Mines – Eye View

Today we have a guided tour of solid Energy’s Rotowaro Opencast Mine & rehabilitated mining areas. A guide joins our coach and guides us through the various mining areas. From here we will continue to Parnassus Farm & Garden which sits on top of the biggest underground coal mine in N.Z. Here we will have a traditional miners lunch and will be given a talk about the history of the farm and have an opportunity to enjoy the gardens. This will be followed by a visit to the Waikato coalfields museum to see a fascinating display of the miner’s lives and their families.

COST: Members $45.00 Non-members $50.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Sunday 26^th September – Rotorua

Upon arrival to Rotorua we visit Janet Keen's art mosaic workshop, organic garden and gallery. Janet's art mosaic garden is on the slopes of dormant volcano, Mount Ngongotaha .  After exploring her garden we will have time to purchase lunch at the Lakeside , before visiting another lovely garden belonging to Jeanette Blackburn. This is a superbly designed city garden featuring rose arbours, gazebo, fish pond, aviaries, dovecotes, old fashioned roses, rhododendrons and perennials. Jeanette also has an art gallery and is the recipient of many awards.

COST: Members $38.00 Non-members $43.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions

Wednesday 29^th September – Kaipara River Cruise - 'Kowhai Cruise'

This very popular trip cruising the world's largest inland harbour to view the very spectacular scenery including the flowering Kowhai Tress and regenerating Kauri Forest along the Kaukapakapa River, before cruise behind the historic township of Helensville.

COST: Members $75.00 Non-members $80.00 per person includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions

Saturday 9th October – TRAVEL CLUB AGM – VENUE TO BE ADVISED – PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

You are all invited to attend the Leisure Time & Travel Club AGM.  Commencing at 11.30am with a raffle table and time to chat with friends. This is followed by a pot luck lunch – please bring a plate of suitable finger food.  The AGM is due to start at approx. 12.30pm. Please note that the AGM ends the clubs financial year therefore subs are due and can be paid on the day.  PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND AND WE WILL GIVE YOU MORE VENUE DETAILS CLOSER TO THE DAY.

future shows....

Saturday 24^th & Sunday 25^th July – Swan Lake on Ice

The Imperial Ice Stars, are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice, With exhilarating new choreography from the leading ice director Tony mercer, and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classis love story will take your breath away. This is held at the Civic Theatre and commences at 1:00pm.

COST: Members $115.00 Non-members $125.00 includes return coach travel and your A reserve Show Ticket

Thursday 5th August 2010 - Rick Stein's Food Odyssey

It’s Rick Stein! There will be cooking and there will be stories - what more do you need to know!   

Matinee Performance COST: Members $170.00 Non-members $180.00 Includes Return Coach Travel and a Premium Reserve Ticket

Sunday 8^th August – The World of Rogers & Hammerstein

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are convinced you know all the words to the shows they are going to play and would love to see your smiling faces light up the concert hall. Oklahoma , South Pacific, The King & I, The Sound of Music to name a few. Held at the Aotea Centre this is a matinee show commencing at 2:30pm

COST: Members $105.00 Non-members $115.00 includes return coach travel and your A reserve Show Ticket

Sunday 15^th August 2010 – GREASE - Live on stage from the West End !  

Matinee Performance at the Civic Theatre

Featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie: Summer Nights, Sandy , Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re the One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’, Grease is the Word, And many more! Packed with explosive energy, London ’s high-Octane rock ‘n’ roll party is back! It's the most electrifyin’ musical in town.

COST: Members $140.00 Non-members $150.00, includes Return Coach Travel and your A reserve Show Ticket

ANDRE RIEU is BACK in 2010!! -  Friday 22 October 2010, 8pm

As announced at the end of his 2009 concert, in October 2010 André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his many soloists are coming back and will take to the stage with an enchanting new show guaranteed to turn every audience member into a lifelong fan!

COST: Silver Reserve Members Price $210.00 Non Members $220.00 includes coach and Silver Reserve Ticket

COST: Gold Reserve Members Price $260.00 Non Members $270.00 includes coach and Gold Reserve Ticket

Or this year you can stay overnight:

Including: Coach Travel, Concert Ticket, Overnight Accommodation at the Rendezvous Hotel, Full Breakfast Buffet and a Late Check-out.  We will travel back to Hamilton mid-afternoon allowing you plenty of time for shopping or relaxing before leaving Auckland .

COST: Silver Reserve Members Price $325.00 Non Members $340.00 includes coach and Silver Reserve Ticket

COST: Gold Reserve Members Price $375.00 Non Members $390.00 includes coach and Gold Reserve Ticket     

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The Leisure Time Travel Club Inc. was established in November 1989.  We commenced with a small membership of 20, who so thoroughly enjoyed the experience of travelling together that they decided to form a club.

Leisure Time Travel Club members receive generous discounts on all Leisure Time Tours & Day Tours.  

day tours terms and conditions...

• All prices listed are per person.
• Full payment is required on booking to confirm your seat.
• All payments must be received by Leisure Time Tours before the date of travel. 

refund schedule
• 7+ days prior to the trip a $5.00 processing fee is deducted from your payment.
• 48 hours - 6 days prior to trip receives a 50% refund.
• Less than 48 hours prior to trip no refund.

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