Springbok Tour to New Zealand 2025

Date: 5 – 14 September 2025
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Highlights: 2 test matches against the All Blacks, luxury transport, stunning scenery, and iconic attractions! A personalized Springbok Jersey (one size too small 😊) – Thanks Morne 😊

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Summary

• Match Tickets: Two test matches against the All Blacks (Auckland & Wellington).
• Accommodation (9 nights, 3-star hotels):
  • Auckland: Mercure Queen Street (3 nights)
  • Rotorua: Ibis (2 nights)
  • Taupo: Lakeland Hotel (1 night)
  • Wellington: Ibis (3 nights)
• Meals: Daily breakfast (9)
• Transport: Luxury coaches with an English-speaking driver/guide

Attractions

• Te Papa Museum
• NZ Rugby Museum
• Te Puia Tour
• Huka Jet Experience
• Waitomo Caves
• All Blacks Experience
• Sky Tower Auckland
• City Orientation Tours at overnight stops

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Auckland. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Relax and explore the city at your own pace.
• Day 2: All Blacks vs. Springboks – Eden Park!
• Day 3: Auckland city tour, including the All Blacks Experience and Sky Tower.
• Day 4: Travel from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves or Hobbiton.
• Day 5: Explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders. Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi and cultural concert.
• Day 6: Huka Falls and jet boat ride in Taupo.
• Day 7: Taupo to Wellington via Palmerston North – visit to NZ Rugby Museum.
• Day 8: Te Papa Museum and tour in Wellington.
• Day 9: Second test match against the All Blacks.
• Day 10: Return flight from Wellington.

Package Includes

• ✅ International flights and airport taxes
• ✅ Accommodation: 3-star hotels for 9 nights
• ✅ Meals: Daily breakfast
• ✅ Match tickets for both test matches
• ✅ Transport and guide
• ✅ Entrance fees
• ✅ 24/7 Support

Package Excludes

• ❌ Insurance
• ❌ Visa fees
• ❌ Expenses not otherwise listed

Insurance and What You Need to Know

Benefits if Travel and Sport facilitates your travel insurance:

• ✅ Travel and Sport arranges insurance annually for about 3,000 people
• ✅ The insurance is accepted by visa offices worldwide
• ✅ R 1,130 per person
• ✅ Excellent coverage
• ✅ Easier administration if everyone has the same policy

Why you should not travel without insurance

You must protect yourself against medical emergencies, baggage loss, cancellations, etc.

Credit card insurance and group flights

Credit card insurance is not valid because flights are booked as a group.

What about your medical aid?

Contact your medical aid to find out if international coverage is included.

Please notify your medical aid and short-term insurer of your travel plans.

Visa Application and What You Need to Know

South Africans have to apply physically for visas.  Please contact Yolandi for more detail.

Tour Cost

Standard Tour

Cost per person: R 72,900

Upgrade to 4-star hotel: approx. R 9,000

Note: Final price depends on group size and exchange rates.

Payment Schedule

Standard Tour

• Deposit: R 25,000 by Wednesday 30 April
• Second Payment: R 25,000 before Friday 30 May
• Final Payment: by Monday 30 June

Non-standard Tour

• Deposit: Same as standard tour
• Balance: According to selected package

Payment

Please use the following as payment reference: 25T03 Initial and Surname

Account Name: Freeworld Travel Pty Ltd
Bank Name: ABSA
Bank Code: 632005
Account Type: Cheque
Account Number: 4070845967

Note: Our account number has never changer. Never trust banking details received via email or any other means advising you that the account changed.

Thank you