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day tours...
Saturday 21st January 2012 – Waihi Beach Day Time to relax at the beach after the hectic festive season. We travel to Waihi enjoying the scenery on the way. On arrival we visit the Waihi Art and Craft Markets. We then continue on to enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the Waihi Beach RSA before visiting the beach to allow people a quick dip in the ocean before going back into the Waihi township to visit the award winning Art market situated in the old Waitekauri Miners Union Hall. This beautiful building is home to a fabulous array of NZ Art, Gifts and Souvenirs. COST: Members $45.00, Non – Members $50.00, Cost includes coach, morning tea, lunch and admissions.
Sunday 29th January 2012 – Tauranga Airshow Tauranga will be the place to be when the Tauranga City Air Show fills the skies over the city’s airport providing a dynamic event. At the airport will be the best display of aircraft available in New Zealand, with a full on spectacle from classic piston engine and jet fighters, supported by a wide range of other aircraft, including those of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, helicopters and civilian aerobatic teams. There will be a full air show with full programmes where you can expect skydivers, gliders, a great range of food and refreshments, a host of trade and topical interest exhibits right through to heavy military iron and battle re-enactments. An enjoyable day out and one you may like to bring your grandchildren to as well. Bring along a picnic lunch and have a fun day out. Cost: Members $60.00 Non member $65.00, Grandchild $35.00, cost includes morning tea, admission to the Air Show and return coach travel
Thursday 2nd February 2012 – Muriwai Gannet Colony & Crescent Goat Cheese Today we travel to Muriwai. On the way we visit Crescent Dairy Goats at Kumeu, where you can sample and purchase the full range of handcrafted goat’s milk cheeses. All cheeses are made on the premises from the milk of the small organically farmed herd of milking goats. There’s everything from tiny fresh cheeses to Ricotta, Feta and pungent washed rind – even richly matured Farmhouse Cheeses. Most cheeses have won top NZ awards. Before we continue to Muriwai to visit the Gannet Colony we stop in Kumeu to give you opportunity to purchase lunch. On Arrival of the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. The views from the colony are very impressive. Muriwai Beach extends 60 kilometres to the north. COST: Members $55.00 Non-members $65.00 per person includes coach morning tea and admissions
Tuesday 7 February 2012 – Wahinemoe – Raglan Harbour Cruise Today we travel to Raglan to board the Wahinemoe for a Raglan Harbour Cruise. The cruise features magnificent scenery, wildlife, ancient lime-stone rock formations, interesting stories & exploration. After your cruise you will have an opportunity to wander around the township and purchase some lunch. You may like to enjoy lunch on the verandah of the Harbour View Hotel or just have fish and chips or a picnic lunch down by the water. COST: Members $55.00 Non-members $60.00 per person includes coach and admissions
Saturday 11th February 2012 – Paeroa Military Tattoo This is the 19th Military Tattoo for Paeroa. It is one of only seven such Scottish gatherings in New Zealand, and the only one in New Zealand to hold an Evening Tattoo. This year there is an international Guest Singer performing during the evening. His name is Will Martin. You may have seen him singing the French National Anthem at the Rugby World Cup final. We view the Evening Tattoo leaving Hamilton to arrive in Paeroa around 5:30pm. It is a kaleidoscope of massed bands, music and displays including: mace flourishing, Ode to the Haggis, farmers walk, toast to the caber, ANZAC caber challenge. This two and a half hour evening variety spectacular, complete with the Paeroa Castle, is based on the famous Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland. Bring your folding chair, picnic tea and perhaps a rug to keep off any chilly breezes and enjoy the evening. COST: Members $35.00 Non-members $40.00 per person includes coach and admissions
Wednesday 15th February 2012 – Tip Top Factory Visit Come and see how Tip Top makes The Best Ice-Cream in the World. You will see how we mix fresh NZ milk and cream to make our real ice-creamier ice-cream. Then you get to taste it for yourself ... We’re proud to be the home of ‘Kiwi as’ names like Trumpet, FuJu, Jelly Tip, Choc Bar, Memphis Meltdown and Popsicle (not to mention that quintessential ice cream flavour, Hokey Pokey). Tip Top employ around 400 people to make around 50 million litres of ice cream each year – enough to fill over 6,000 classrooms. After our visit we will go to a mall where you can have free time to purchase your lunch and browse the shops before commencing our homeward journey. COST: Members $40.00 Non-members $45.00 per person includes coach and admissions
Thursday 23rd February 2012 – The New Kopu Bridge Today we will travel to Thames to travel over the new Kopu Bridge. The one lane Kopu Bridge was built in 1927 and a replacement has been under construction since July 2009. The Transport Agency says the bridge will open in the second or third week of December, six months earlier than planned and the project has come in $7 million under budget. The new two-lane replacement includes a cycle and pedestrian path. After a brief stop in Thames we will continue on our way to Pauanui for a picnic lunch. After lunch we will continue our trip via Whiritoa and Waikino. Bring your togs if you want to swim at the Pauanui Beach. COST: Members $50.00 Non-members $55.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and lunch
Wednesday 29th February 2012 – Waiheke Island Day Tour & Dead Dog Bay Sculptures and Garden Breathe in those sea breezes as we travel across the harbour from Auckland to Waiheke Island. Upon arrival we travel into the village at Oneroa enabling you to purchase an early lunch prior to travelling to the Dead Dog Bay Garden. The garden is focussed on the Okoka Wetland. Those not wanting to participate in the walk can use their time at leisure. Pukeko, ducks, pheasants, wedge tailed hawks, and banded rail live in the wetland. Well-formed paths give easy access through mixed plantings of natives, perennials, orchard, and exotic trees NZ contemporary artworks and sculpture enhance both intimate and expansive spaces. COST: Members Gold Card Holders $55.00 Non-members Gold Card Holders $60.00, Member Non Gold Card Holder $90.00, Non member Non Gold Card Holder $95.00 per person includes coach, return ferry, admissions and morning tea. Garden & Sculpture Walk additional $10.00 per person.
Tuesday 6th March 2012 - Auckland Dockline Tram After 55 years, the Auckland tramway is back in action and original condition trams sourced out of Melbourne, Australia are gracing the streets of New Zealand's largest city once more with Auckland Dockline Tram. Today we will travel around the City on a mode of transport we were familiar with. After this we travel to the Pah Homestead which has been extensively renovated to be home to the James Wallace Arts Trust’s collection of contemporary New Zealand art. It is now also known as the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre. Time to purchase your lunch here while enjoying the property. COST: Members $45.00 Non-members $50.00 per person includes coach, morning tea and admissions
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