Ensure you get to London Heathrow Airport three hours prior to departure where you will meet a member of staff from Living With The Lions who will assist you with check in for your international flight.
MATCH DAY! 1st Test Match
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TORU BLUE TOUR HOTELS
AUCKLAND – WALDORF HOTEL, 3* (4 nights from 22nd June)
Waldorf Tetra Apartments offer spacious apartment accommodation in the heart of Auckland CBD (Central Business District), just 50 m from the shops, entertainment and restaurants of Queen Street. Guests receive 1GB of free WiFi per day. All apartments at Tetra Waldorf offer kitchenettes and combined dining/lounge areas. Laundry facilities are provided and local telephone calls are free. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. Waldorf Tetra Apartments are located less than 10 minutes’ walk from Auckland University, the Sky City and The Civic Theatre. It is 5 minutes’ drive from Auckland Domain and World War II Museum. Auckland Hospital is 8 minutes’ drive away.
LWTL Says: ‘A high standard of self catering apartments currently being refurbished (not all rooms). There is no bar or restaurant available and breakfast will be available at a cafe next door included as part of your package. The walk to the city centre would take between 15-20 minutes but bars and restaurants can be found within 10 minutes.’
WELLINGTON – BAY PLAZA HOTEL, 3* (3 nights from 26th June)
Bay Plaza Hotel is located on Oriental Parade in Wellington’s city centre, offering rooms with satellite and Freeview TV and a tea and coffee maker. Te Papa Museum is a short 5-minute walk away. All guest rooms at Bay Plaza Wellington offer stylish decor and modern amenities. Some rooms also offer panoramic views of the harbour, city or Mount Victoria. With views looking out to Wellington Harbour, the brasserie-style restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. There is also a cocktail bar with fine wines. Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington offers same-day laundry and dry cleaning services, and 24-hour room service. Public transport links are close by, with the city’s main bus and taxi terminals around the corner in Courtenay Place.
CHRISTCHURCH – NOVOTEL HOTEL CHRISTCHURCH, 3* (3 nights from 29th June)
In the city centre, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is a 4.5 star, contemporary hotel, with city views in all rooms. It is walking distance from the Convention Centre and Hagley Park. There is a choice of modern rooms at the Novotel Christchurch, each spacious and stylish. All rooms feature wireless broadband access and LCD TVs. Some have a separate living space and work desk. Novotel’s restaurant is open throughout the day, serving New Zealand cuisine and excellent wines. There is also a fully equipped gym.
LWTL Says: ‘A modern hotel with a 24hr bar available. Only a short stroll away from Cathedral Square.’
QUEENSTOWN – MERCURE QUEENSTOWN, 4* (5 nights from 2nd July)
The refurbished Mercure Queenstown Resort is located on a vantage point overlooking the Remarkables Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa pool, a gym and a sauna. The onsite Vista Restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views. All rooms feature views of either the tranquil gardens or Lake Wakatipu and the mountain ranges. Tea/coffee making facilities, a small refrigerator with a minibar and an LCD satellite TV are provided. Full buffet breakfast is served each morning in Rises Restaurant. Vista Restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows and offers à la carte meals in the evenings. The relaxing alpine-themed Lounge Bar features an open fireplace and serves cocktails, beverages and snacks. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown’s city centre are 2.5 km away. Mercure Queenstown Resort has free parking and is 15 km from Queenstown
Airport.
LWTL Says: ‘What you would expect from a Mercure Hotel, just a little further out of town than the Heritage. Local buses run right past here to save the walk into town which would take a good 20-30 minutes.’
AUCKLAND – IBIS HOTEL AUCKLAND CENTRAL, 3* (3 nights from 7th July)
Centrally located in Auckland CBD (Central Business District), ibis budget Auckland Central offers modern accommodation with a kitchenette, en suite bathroom and a balcony. Situated just off Queen Street, ibis budget Auckland Central is within easy walking distance of most city centre attractions. Auckland’s Sky Tower is only 200 m away, while Viaduct Harbour is 600 m away. All guest rooms are decorated in a modern style with a fridge, microwave and cooking facilities. Some rooms enjoy great views over Auckland city from the private balcony. Ibis Auckland Central offers easy access to transport including local trains and buses.
LWTL Says: ‘The rooms are basic, clean and tidy. Very much what you would expect from an Ibis Hotel. The hotel does not have a bar or restaurant but couldn’t be any more central giving you a great selection of food and drink only a short walk away.’
NEW ZEALAND 2005
TESTIMONIALS
I have recently returned from Australia after experiencing your companies services for the 2nd time (SA previously). Just a few words to compliment you, your staff and in particular our tour leader (endeavour 1V Red) Mike Pyrgos, Robert Jones and John Bentley on their professionalism, attention to detail and sheer commitment to ensuring our enjoyment. Mike and Rob helped me out with a particular problem and I will be forever grateful! Your staff in general were kind and considerate and again I thank them. They were all, a credit to you and your company and everyone in our party from South Wales would agree with this sentiment. Please pass on my thanks to everyone. Again Thanks!
Gordon Pritchard
Just a Big Thank You to all Living with the Lions Staff in organising the Tour to Australia. Had an Amazing Time – The Organisation and Attention to Detail was first class. Also, please pass on our thanks to the Group Leaders (Mike and Andy plus others), John “Bentos” Bentley and Rob Jones as Rugby hosts, plus the additional student helpers (Jonathan, Katie, Lucy) for their part as well Will definitely be touring again with LWTL, whether it be Lions, Hong Kong Sevens or Dubai Sevens. Best wishes for the future and hope to see you soon…
Huw Thomas, Graham Davies and Ceri Jonathan
Many many thanks for a fantastic holiday. Everything was so well organised I really cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the tour and the hard work put in by both the Living with the Lions guys and all the volunteers. Mike, Andy, Fleur and Lucy on our tour were simply brilliant. Looking after so many people all doing their own things was not an easy task although you guys made it seem effortless – the hard work behind the scenes made everything go like clockwork. The final Saturday was a day to remember. The general talk was – “well how good was that”. Not just the result but the whole day, simply brilliant. Rob and Bentos were both fantastic as well working so hard to talk with everyone to make everyone’s holiday something special. Once again a big thank you to all and hope to see you all again in four years!!
Many thank and kind regards,
Alasdair and Susanna
Many thanks for an excellent tour to Australia for the Lions 2013. The way all your staff looked after us all and the pre-match parties were fantastic capped off with an amazing boat trip to the final test and of course the win. Please pass on our thanks to all concerned and we shall see you all in 4 years. Again many thanks to all for a fantastic 3 weeks.
Neil and Gaynor Street
Thanks for a great trip to Australia. We can’t emphasise enough how much we enjoyed ourselves and how much we appreciate the effort that you all put in to ensure that it was the holiday of a lifetime. Please pass on our thanks and comments to all the representatives.
With very best wishes
Dave & Anne
Hope you are well and not too jet-lagged! Please pass on our thanks to the team for a thoroughly enjoyable tour. I have travelled with several sports companies before and this was definitely the best experience, particularly in terms of the pre-match entertainment. You may remember my father and I were late additions to the Great Barrier Reef Trip. If you can email,send an invoice we can settle up.
All the best,
Carolyn
On behalf of the Whitby Lads, Ron, Craig, John,Tim and myself I would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Living with the Lions team for a tremendous Lion’s tour! The whole tour surpassed all our expectations and was so professionally organised. This trip of a lifetime proved to be just that!
Many Thanks
Bill Bowes
