Safari Features

STOPOVERS

A feature of the Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010 is the lunch and dinner stopovers, where entrants will be met by representatives from the local Flying New Zealand aero clubs. At each of these stopovers the Air Safari will be hosted by the aero clubs where the main attraction is for each of the districts to showcase their delicious cuisine, great wines, tourist attractions and history.

When we reach Masterton and Timaru for the rest days you will note that we have arranged some wonderful tours, this is so you can enjoy the local tourist attractions, food, wines and art galleries. Please select the tour you would like to join from the choices on the menu.

Except where indicated otherwise, lunches will be $20.00 each and dinners $40.00 plus drinks.

Bus transfers are available at each overnight stop from the airfield to the accommodation that was booked on the Air Safari website. This is a single cost of $96.00 for the entire Air Safari from the evening of 23rd March through to the evening of 1^st April 2010.

ONE FORM FOR EACH PERSON PLEASE:

Sunday 21st March
LAUNCH DINNER

Tonight we will be hosted by the Auckland Aero Club at the Ardmore Aerodrome for a very special Pacific FestivalExtravaganza of food, wine and music.

Tuesday 23rd March

LUNCH at Kaitaia

Northland is where the balmy climate nurtures citrus fruits, olives, gourmet vegetables and the seafood is plentiful and fresh, here we will be hosted by the Kaitaia Aero Club.

DINNER at Whitianga

The Mercury Bay Aero Club will host us at their hangar, for a great locally presented dinner with a touch of fish and shellfish which are plentiful in the relatively sheltered waters of Mercury Bay.

Wednesday 24th March

LUNCH at New Plymouth

Taranaki�s strong rural heritage and natural bounty has created a region that takes pride in its food, and we will share this with our hosts the New Plymouth Aero Club.

DINNER at Tauranga

Tonight we will join the Tauranga Aero Club from 5.00pm for drinks (cash bar) and complimentary fresh seafood delicacies cooked on the barbeque, afterwards you�re free to dine independently in Tauranga.

Thursday 25th March

LUNCH at Taupo

Taupo has dramatic mountain views and a beautiful fresh water lake; here we will be hosted by the Taupo Aero Club with the delicious local food prepared by the Tarmac Cafe�.

DINNER at Gisborne

Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Camp Oven Dinner hosted by the Gisborne Aero Club, where we will enjoy the local Maori Culture with entertainment by the local Kapa Haka group.

Friday 26th March

LUNCH at Hastings

Hastings is the fruit bowl of New Zealand with its fresh local produce from the orchards, market gardens and thefarm gate we will enjoy this freshness with our lunch hosted by the Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club.

DINNER at Masterton

Tonight we will be hosted by the Wairarapa Ruahine Aero Club from 5.00pm for a traditional barbeque with fresh local lamb, locally grown vegetables and salads. Cost: $30.00

Saturday 27th March

TOURS at Masterton

Tour 1. Tranzit Gourmet Wine Escape

Includes the coach, and tastings at four vineyards, along with a delicious platter lunch, with a glass of wine coffee and cheese to finish with! This operates daily subject to a minimum of two and a max of 22 people, and will depart from your Masterton accommodation at 10am and return at 6pm delivering you back to your accommodation.

Cost : $138.00

Tour 2. Stonehenge & Assisi Garden

This includes the coach, plus entrance to Assisi Garden along with morning tea, plus visit and an informative talk at Stonehenge. Then wander the historic Greytown village where you can visit the boutique shops and purchase your lunch at leisure, lunch will be your own cost. This Tour departs your Masterton accommodation at 9.30am and returns to Hood Aerodrome at 3.30pm approx.

Cost: $80 per person. Please note that this is based on a minimum of 20 people.

Tour 3. Tui Brewery Grain and Grape

Visit the Tui HQ for a Brewery tour and tasting which includes three beers plus we let you steal a handle! Enjoy a Kiwiana BBQ lunch then look through the Histui Museum and Tui shop before heading off to Matahwiti Vinyard for wine tastings. This tour includes your coach which will depart from your Masterton accommodation at 10am returning at 3.30pm to the Hood aerodrome.

Cost $100 per person. Please note that this is based on a minimum of 30 people.

Tour 4. Mt Bruce, Shear Discovery & Aratoi

Enjoy a shearing display and a visit to Shear Discovery Museum along with Aratoi Art and History Museum. You then drive through to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre where you will enjoy lunch along with a tour and catch the highlights of the eel and kaka feeding. You will travel by coach and depart from your Masterton accommodation at 9.45am and arrive back at the Hood Aerodrome at 3.45pm approx.

Cost: $100.00 per person. Please note that this is based on a minimum of 20 people.

DINNER at Masterton

We will meet at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort for a Smorgasbord dinner with a the best seasonalproduce and a superb selection of local wines, we will enjoy the night with the locals and aspecial Guest Speaker.

Sunday 28th March

LUNCH at Motueka

Today we�re joining the local Aero Club for lunch in the idyllic Motueka which is renowned for organic produce, apple orchards and a local specialty of delicately smoked deli products.

DINNER at Blenheim

From 5.30pm to 7.30pm we will meet at the infamous Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for tours and refreshments that will include Marlborough salmon and sugar cured venison along with a selection of Marlborough wines and beers. You�re then free to dine independently in Blenheim.

GUIDED TOUR OF HERITAGE CENTRE

Tickets are $40.00 which includes the Entry Fee to the Aviation Centre and light food refreshments with cash only bar for all drinks.

Monday 29th March

LUNCH at Rangiora

We will enjoy fresh flavours from the locally grown food and award winning cheeses along with the Canterbury Aero Club as our hosts in this semi rural environment.

DINNER at Timaru

At 5pm the South Canterbury Aero Club will host dinner with the classic Kiwi Spit Roast at the Aero Club, followed by deserts courtesy of Denheath Deserts .

Tuesday 30th March

TOURS at Timaru

Tour 1 - Tasman Glacier Tour

You are collected by bus from your accommodation at 9am, and then travel through the Mackenzie Country to Fairlie , Tekapo and on to Mt. Cook Airport for a 40 minute Pilatus Porter flight onto the Tasman Glacier. The aircraft will land on the glacier and allow you to walk around and take in the views before a glacier take-off to return to Mt. Cook. The Mt. Cook base staff will then transport anyone interested in travelling to the Mt. Cook village for a walk around the historic Hermitage and a look at our highest peak from the village. On our return to Timaru the bus will stop for 30 minutes at the Lake Tekapo village. The Bus will return you to the accommodation at approximately 5pm. This Tour has only 30 seats available so book early to secure your place to the Glacier.

Cost $350.00 (a significant discount on full cost).

Tour 2 Art Gallery & Local Artists Tour

This is a tour for those among you with a penchant for Art. You will be collected by bus from your accommodation at 9am and will travel to the outskirts of Timaru to visit Trevor Askin who is a renowned bronze sculptor. Trevor will provide a tour of his facility from the sculpting of wax, to casting the bronze, and the finishing process, this is followed by morning tea provided by Trevor.

At 10.45am you will be back on the bus to travel through to Geraldine and visit the studio and home gallery of John Badcock, a painter in oil and watercolour with a representation in several high end galleries nationwide. Its then onto Geraldine for lunch and a look around the town. At 1pm the bus leaves and returns to Timaru stopping at Saffron Gallery in Washdyke to view a wide range of work from local artists. At 2pm the bus departs Saffron Gallery to to go to York Street Gallery. York Street is owned and operated by Debbie Templeton-Page, a sculptor of stone, and well known in the local area. York Street displays a wide range of paintings from local and nationally renowned artists as well as Debbies sculpture and pottery by Paddy Carr. At 3pm the bus will travel to Aigantighe Art Gallery, the Timaru public gallery, this gallery has a huge reputation for the quality of its displays. Every stop has works for sale except for the Aigantighe Art Gallery. All owners have been advised that the cost of any purchases will have to cover carrier charges for delivery. The Aigantighe shuts at 4pm and is an easy walk back to accommodation or Timaru's main street.

Cost $30.00

Tour 3 DB Mainland Brewery

At 10am you are collected by bus from your accommodation and travel to visit Waitohi- the site of Richard Pearse's first flight and the birthplace of aviation. From there its off to the Shearers Quarters for brunch. While there you can browse through the knickknacks or have a game of mini golf. After brunch you will then travel to the DB Mainland Brewery for a 1pm tour of the brewery followed by a tasting session in their well supplied tasting room. At 3.30pm you will travel back to your accommodation.

Cost $35.00

DINNER at Timaru

We will join the locals and the South Canterbury Aero Club for a Community Dinner at the Timaru Bay hall, with the entree and a main course provided by Sopheze, desert by Denheath Deserts and the opportunity to taste some local wines- this is all followed by live music entertainment so bring your 80�s dancing shoes!

Wednesday 31st March

LUNCH at Omarama/Oamaru (depending upon weather conditions) -

Today we will pack a tasty picnic Lunch provided by the South Canterbury Aero Club.

DINNER at Invercargill

The Southland Aero Club has organised some genuine southern hospitality, with a taste of the iconic Bluff oysters, southern lamb, prime beef and some delicious deserts- we�re in for a great night at the Southern Wings hangar.

Thursday 1st April

LUNCH at Mandeville

Step back in time to the elegant aviation era, as we have Lunch at The Moth Restaurant dining out on local roast lamb and cheeses, cod with chips and passion fruit cake- hosted by the Southern Districts Aero Club.

DINNER at Queenstown

Arriving in Queenstown will be no ordinary affair, after all, it is the adventure capital of the world and you are going to experience that first hand as you�re greeted by the Wakatipu Aero Club.
Does the word �bungy� strike fear to your soul? And when you thought that was a challenge then the �Guilty Party� follows at the Guilty Bar in Queenstown�s party district. Great food, drinks and music will celebrate your finish and all those Guilty things you got up to on the Safari........... You won�t forget this finish line!

There will be more information during the Safari and the cost will be yours on the night.

Friday 2nd April - Today is Good Friday, and you're free to explore the sights of Queenstown.

PRIZE GIVING DINNER at Queenstown

The Prize Giving Dinner will be held in the Millennium Hotel, meeting for drinks and light refreshments in The Gallery at 6pm we will be treated to a great view of the Remarkables . It�s time to share your adventures of the last eight days on the Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010 before the Prize Giving Dinner. At 7pm we will move into the ballroom for a delicious buffet meal with all the culinary delights of Queenstown and very special New Zealand wines. Cash bar is available.

Cost $110

Saturday 3rd April
SILVER TICKET TO WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA - $90.00 each

TRANSPORT TO WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA - $25.00 per passenger.

You will be picked up from your Queenstown accommodation and transported to Wanaka Airport, for a full day at Warbirds Over Wanaka. At the conclusion of the show you will be returned to your Queenstown accommodation.

You will be able to check your order and adjust if necessary on the payment page!