PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR TAHITI GROUP

RUGBY TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND

Total Rugby is a dedicated specialist inbound rugby tour company. The

company has been operating since 2003 and host on average 14 groups per
season. Rugby is more than just a game in New Zealand. Total Rugby
understands and knows the rugby culture here and is best placed to
incorporate this into their rugby tour itineraries.

Based in Christchurch, Total Rugby promotes all New Zealand destinations.

Total Rugby is endorsed by Steve Hansen (current All Black coach), and
twice winning RWC All Black captain, Richie McCaw.

Our motto is: Committed to Excellence.

ITINERARY PREVIEW
This is not a full and detailed itinerary. It is the step between the itinerary
overview and the full itinerary. It contains information that describes all
activities in some detail. It does not contain personnel for the guest
breakfast or coaching sessions. These will be added closer to the arrival
time. It does not include timings and meal arrangements. These will be
added approximately two months before arrival.

Information to include in the full and detailed itinerary:

meal arrangements / full accommodation details / weather / grounds /
daylight hours / game protocols / specific rule changes / aftermatch
arrangements / first aid / voucher arrangements / laundry / security /
liaison / equipment / emergency and risk management
SATURDAY JULY 7
DAY 1
TAHITI / AUCKLAND / CHRISTCHURCH

Welcome to New Zealand. Arrive into

Christchurch on flight XXX. You will be met
by Total Rugby staff who will assist with
your coach transfer to your accommodation
at a local school boarding hostel.

Christchurch is a garden city on the east

coast of New Zealands South Island, set on the Canterbury Plains. Flat-
bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which runs through the city
centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park
and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Early dinner at the hostel

SUNDAY JULY 8
DAY 2
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at

breakfast

A training session with your own coaching staff will be held this morning

Then depart Depart by coach for a

Christchurch city highlights tour. You will
see a city in recovery following the
earthquakes that rocked Canterbury
during 2011 and 2012. Most of the
demolition of damaged buildings is now
completed and the rebuild is underway.
The cost of the rebuild is currently
estimated at more than $40 billion!!

This afternoon depart by coach for Spencerville, just

north of Christchurch where its time for some team
building fun in the trees at Adrenalin Forest. Its a
multi-level aerial obstacle course!! It includes 6
pathways from 1.5 to 20 meters high, 100 challenges
and is more than 2km long.

Dinner at the hostel

MONDAY JULY 9
DAY 3
CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunch at breakfast

CRUSADER TRAINING
Welcome to the home of the most successful Super
Rugby team in the history of the competition and
also to the home of current National Champions,
Canterbury.

Here you will gain an understanding of what it means to be part of the

Crusader and Canterbury legacy, where mediocrity will not be tolerated!
There is a constant striving for excellence in everything, and players,
coaches, staff live and breath this mantra.

Introducing your Coaching Manager: Grant Keenan

Grant has recently been appointed to the position of IHPU

Manager. Grant will be coordinating and working with the High
Performance components of the rugby programme.

Grant Keenan has been involved in coaching since 1998 stretching

close to 20 years of coaching experience. Grant starting coaching
in Christchurch at his Christchurch club with the Christchurch Colts side. A career move
to Auckland in 2002 allowed Grant to join the famous Ponsonby Rugby Club where
Grant was Head Coach of the Premier side from 2003 to 2006. A feature of the 2003
side was that seven members attended the Rugby World Cup in Australia. Under
Grants guidance this side won the Auckland Championship (Gallaher Shield) in 2004,
2005 and 2006.
Post Ponsonby success Grant then left NZ and spent 4 years coaching professionally
in Japan with Toyota Shokki. On his return to NZ Grant was assistant coach of
Auckland B in 2011 & 2012 before moving back to Canterbury to be assistant coach of
the Mid Canterbury Heartland side in 2013 & 2014, both years winning the Meads Cup.
In 2015 Grant became Head Coach of Mid Canterbury only to lose to Wanganui late in
the semi Final. Grant was then appointed Head Coach of the New Zealand Heartland
XV who beat the NZ Marist XV followed by 2 tests vs. the touring Australian Barbarian
side.
Following on from the New Zealand Heartland XV Grant was appointed Skills & Backs
Coach of the New Zealand Black Ferns for 2016 & 2017 seasons. This included an
unbeaten tour to the UK late in 2016 culminating by winning the Womens Rugby World
Cup in Ireland in August of 2017.

CRUSADER TRAINING
Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan
Dinner at your accommodation.

TUEDAY JULY 10
DAY 4
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed lunch at breakfast

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at your accommodation.

WEDNESDAY JULY 11
DAY 5
CHRISTCHURCH

This morning you will be joined for breakfast by a celebrity New Zealand
rugby player. Learn about the life of a professional rugby player over
breakfast, there will be an opportunity for photographs and autographs.
Packed lunches will be available to collect after breakfast

Then head out to the International Antarctic Centre

where its time to get coldThe Antarctic Attraction is
located in the heart of a working Antarctic campus at
Christchurch International Airport. It is from here that
many Antarctic missions are organized. Included in
your admission is a ride on the Hagglund all terrain
vehicle. Sit back, hold on and experience travelling
across rough terrain in this unique and exciting
machine This ride is the only one of its type in the
world!! Watch the Little Blue Penguins be hand fed and experience the 4D
Movie.

A short drive to your next stop - Action Karts for

some high octane fun on the race track. Action Kart
Raceway is New Zealands only clay kart track. Its
awesome fun and something totally different.

Dinner at the hostel

THURSDAY JULY 12
DAY 6
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel. Please pick up your packed

lunch at breakfast

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the guidance

of Grant Keenan

Late afternoon depart by Ko Tanes Cityline coach for this evenings cultural
experience and hangi dinner. As parts of this evenings experience is
outdoors please dress warmly. Ko Tane's Living Maori Village is located at
Willowbank, Christchurch, where Maori culture and conservation meet to
give a unique glimpse into the way of life of the South Island Ngai Tahu
Maori people before the arrival of the Europeans. Learn about the coming of
the Pakeha (fair-skinned ones), the changes Maori were
forced to make from their traditional way of life and how
the culture has grown and adapted as a result. Join in the
laughter as you take part in a performance of the
haka(men) or the poi dance (women), and be entertained
by the songs and games performed by the kapa
haka (Maori cultural performance) group. Take a guided
New Zealand nature tour and get close to kiwi, kea and
other native species housed in sensitively purpose-built
environments. The enjoy concludes with a traditional hangi
dinner

FRIDAY JULY 13
DAY 7
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your

packed lunch at breakfast.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the guidance

of Grant Keenan

CAPTAINS RUN
Watch the team go through their paces at AMI stadium as the Crusaders
prepare for the game against the Blues

Dinner at the hostel

SATURDAY JULY 14
DAY 8
CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at
breakfast.

A free day today with the opportunity to watch local club rugby

This evening head to AMI Stadium to watch

the Super Rugby clash between the
Crusaders and the Blues. Crusaders game-
day is like no other rugby game on earth with the Crusader Horses, Maidens
and Vangelis.
Dinner at the hostel

SUNDAY JULY 15
DAY 9
CHRISTCHURCH / HANMER SPRINGS

Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunch at

breakfast. Then check out

Depart by coach this morning for Hanmer Springs. Travelling north from
Christchurch through the wineries region of Waipara, travel time approx.
1.5 hours.

Stop just south of Hanmer Springs

where you will join Thrill Seekers
as you jet the entire length of
Hanmers spectacular Waiau
Gorge. Following the contours of
the steep canyon walls where
possible, elbows in as you pass within centimetres of rugged rocks and cliff
faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then .hold on while you experience
the famous Hamilton jet spin. Make no mistake this is the best! Narrow
gorges, braided shallows, white water rapids this trip has it all. Over 30km
of exciting jetboating spectacular scenery a total, unique experience.

Arrive into the small alpine village of Hanmer Springs for a one night stay
at a local backpackers.

Spend the afternoon at the world

famous Hanmer Springs Thermal
Reserve. Set in a breathtaking natural
landscape, surrounded by forests and
mountains, the award-winning
Thermal Pools include nine open-air
thermal pools, three sulphur pools . A
fresh-water, heated pool and a popular family activity area, complete with
water slides and water toys and picnic area, ensure the Thermal Pools &
Spa offer something for everyone.
Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

MONDAY JULY 16
DAY 10
HANMER SPRINGS

Breakfast at a local restaurant where packed lunches will also be provided.

Then check out.

Depart Hanmer Springs for a unique New Zealand

experience - a journey through a high country
station. You will drive through Molesworth Station -
New Zealands largest farm and gain a glimpse into
this iconic landscape full of incredible vistas.

Free afternoon in Hanmer Springs. There is a local

domain available if you wish to have a team run.

Dinner at local restaurant.

TUESDAY JULY 17
DAY 11
HAMNER SPRINGS / CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at local restaurant.

Depart Hanmer Springs this morning to return to Christchurch where you

will check in to a school hostel for 4 nights.

Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at the hostel

WEDNESDAY JULY 18
DAY 12
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at hostel and pick up packed lunches.

Today is a free day. Options can be provided upon request.

Dinner at the hostel

THURSDAY JULY 19
DAY 13
CHRISTCHURCH
Breakfast at your accommodation, packed lunches will be available at
breakfast time.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at the hostel.

FRIDAY JULY 20
DAY 14
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your accommodation, packed lunches will be available at

breakfast time.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at the hostel.

SATURDAY JULY 21
DAY 15
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast time.

This morning you will check out of the school hostel and check in to a local
hotel for the final 7 nights.

A free day today to explore the city and/or watch school and club rugby

Dinner at your hotel.

SUNDAY JULY 22
DAY 16
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast time.

MATCH AND AFTERMATCH

This afternoon will your opportunity to put
together many of things that you have
learned during your time with Grant and the
Crusaders staff. You will play a local suitably
matched team and enjoy an aftermatch in the
true traditions of New Zealand rugby

Dinner at your hotel.

MONDAY JULY 23
DAY 17
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast time.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at your hotel.

TUESDAY JULY 24
DAY 18
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast time.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at your hotel.

WEDNESDAY JULY 25
DAY 19
CHRISTCHURCH / AKAROA

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be

available at breakfast time.

After breakfast board your coach for a day trip to

the French settlement of Akaroa. The trip takes
about an hour and 30 minutes and takes you
through the surrounding farmland on onto Banks
Peninsula which is the remnants of two volcanoes.

Take to the water on the Black Cat twin hulled

launch for a waterline view of the magnificent
coastline and a chance to get up close and
personal with dolphins, seals and sea birds.

Dinner at your hotel.

THURSDAY JULY 26
DAY 20
CHRISTCHURCH

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast time.

Morning: 2 hour coaching session under the

guidance of Grant Keenan
Afternoon: 2 hour coaching session under the
guidance of Grant Keenan

Dinner at your hotel.

FRIDAY JULY 27
DAY 21
CHRISTCHURCH

Early breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available at breakfast

time.

No winter visit to New Zealand is complete without a

day on the ski slopes. Depart by coach for Mt Hutt
ski field. At 2086m Mt Hutt has one of the largest
vertical drops in the South Island and the greatest
variety of terrain ranging from long, super wide
groomed runs to double black diamond chutes.
Regarded as New Zealands true high-country ski
area, Mt Hutt has a laid back attitude and hospitality
to match. There is a well developed trail network
suited to all snow lovers from the total beginner
through to the worlds top pro racers and riders. A
lesson, hire of skis/snowboard and lift pass are
included in your package.

Farewell tour dinner at your hotel this evening

SATURDAY JULY 28
DAY 22
CHRISTCHURCH / AUCKLAND / TAHITI

Breakfast at your hotel, packed lunches will be available.

Check out of your hotel and transfer by coach to Christchurch International

Airport to commence your homebound travel.

Your Tour Arrangements Terminate

We wish you a safe journey home