Welcome back to another year with the Travel Club and all the best from the Tranzit Team for a happy and successful year. Wherever you were over the holidays I hope you and your families enjoyed yourselves and took time to recharge those batteries. We have been kept busy here in the Travel Centre but are still keeping a sharp eye out for lots of interesting new places to take you throughout this year and of course there will also be some of the old favourites that we visit annually. We are also planning some midweek day trips as well. Don’t forget to get in touch with me if there are any ideas that you have for a good day out or if you see shows or concerts advertised that you are interested in.

A lot of times these shows come on sale between newsletters so it is only if you call us that we know you are keen to go.

Grab a cold drink, find a comfy chair and have a read of what we have on offer over the next couple of months. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards  Julie

Congratulations to all those members who won prizes at our Xmas party here at the depot before we went on the Xmas lights trip back in December. It was a fun night and I am sure you all had a great time.

Just a reminder that we do still have tickets available for the Mission Concert.  A great gift idea as well.  Olivia Newton John is undoubtedly one of the world's best and most loved performers and Chris De Burgh's reputation and talent makes for a spectacular headline double bill.

Price:  $150.00 travel club members
 $155.00 non members
 $95.00 ticket only

 

Departing 2.30pm,returning approx. 1.00am

Singing sensation Russell Watson with Special Guests Amici Forever will play together for one concert only at the beautiful lakeside setting of the TSB Bowl of Brooklands.  Members of the Vector Wellington Orchestra will accompany these artists.

Russell’s repertoire is most likely to include favourites such as Volaré, Avé Maria, Swing Low and Nessun Dorma.

We already have members travelling to this Concert but if there is anyone else out there who is interested in going and is happy with general admission tickets only, please give me a call straight away and I will see if we can get more tickets.

Bring your own picnic dinner tonight.

Price:  $120.00 coach travel and concert tickets

 

Departing 8.30am, returning approx. 5.00pm

This is going to be one of those sit back, relax and take in the scenic surroundings kind of day.  We head directly to the breathtaking Mokai Gravity Canon where we will have morning tea while enjoying in the views and watching those daring enough do bungy jumping and the most extreme flying fox.  Some of you may even wish to take a turn! We then head off to  ‘Orlando Country’ which is a beautiful property in the heart of the Rangitikei with it’s rolling hills , native bush and views from the mountain to the sea. You will have time to wander around and may want to have a go at the “Hole in One Golf Challenge” or test your skill at the “Clay Bird” shooting. After our delicious Banquet Lunch we will take a short drive to our next stop MUNGOVEN - A Garden of many rooms with surprises around every corner… . A leisurely walk around this interesting garden and then home.

Payment required by 17th February

Price:  $63.00 incl morning tea, lunch & admission

Martinborough Craft Fair
Saturday 4th March

Departing 7.00am, returning approx.6.00pm.

As I mentioned above, here is one of our regular trips to this popular fair where many creative and talented New Zealanders display their wares and just as many buyers seize the opportunity of purchasing a bargain or something a little different. Following requests from members last year we plan to leave the Fair a little earlier this year to spend some time in Greytown browsing through their interesting shops.

Bring your own lunch or choose from the huge range of options there today.

Payment required by 1st March

Price:  $45.00 coach only

 

Departing 8.00am, returning approx. 5.30pm.

We head to Waikanae Estuary Scenic Reserve this morning where first we meet our guide Mik Peryer, and enjoy morning tea at Mik and wife Moira’s house which provides stunning views over the Waikanae River and estuary. After morning tea we join Mik on an informative tour of the Reserve, which is home to a wide range of bird species such as Caspian Terns, spoonbills, herons and many more. Mik is very knowledgeable of the bird life within the estuary and has written 2 books on the subject.  (Bring comfy shoes, but the walking is not difficult).  Lunch today will be at the Reikorangi Pottery Cafe and Farm Park.  View the pottery, walk among the animals and enjoy the ideal setting by the river for your b.y.o picnic or purchase a delicious lunch at the Potters Kiln and Cafe. On our way home we will make a stop at the Celtic Organic Winery. Situated on the shores of Lake Horowhenua near Levin, this winery brings back the taste of yesteryear when wines were made of fruit and honey, unfiltered and organic. We will have a tour of the winery and then indulge in a few nibbles and tasting some of their handcrafted wines while enjoying the Lake views.

Payment required by 17th March

Price:  $50.00 incl morning tea, admission & tour costs

 

 

Departing 2.30pm, returning approx. 1.30am

Preferential tickets went on sale for this event on February 1, so if you want to go to this show please call me straight away so I can get the best seats possible.  A $100.00 deposit per person will need to be paid before I can purchase the tickets.

Price:  $205.00 travel, dinner and show tickets

 

Competition ! !   Competition ! !  Competition ! !   Competition ! !

Any current member who signs up a new member to our Travel Club before 30th April will go in the draw to win a neat prize that will come in very handy on some of our Travel Club trips and lots of other occasions as well I am sure. So be in to win, spread the word about our friendly club. One entry per new member signed up.
Drawn 1st May.

 

Welcome back everyone to another year of exploring our beautiful country with Tranzit Tours.  Its people like you who take the time to explore our own little country, who discover just how lucky we really are to live in New Zealand.

However, to offer just that little bit extra, we have gotten even more adventurous this year and you will see that we are offering several tours to offshore destinations along with a wide selection of great New Zealand tours.

Drop in to see Julie or phone the Tour girls over in Masterton  on 0800 872 6868 to receive your itinerary

Don’t delay – only a few spots left.   We have two twin share spaces on the March tour, one for a male and one for a woman, to share with a fellow passenger of the same gender. There are several spaces left for November. 

Discover the unique history, landscapes and lifestyle of the Chatham’s on this all new tour.

We visit two of NZ.s largest South Island high country stations, experience the unequalled splendour and learn of their history through a full and informative commentary with a resident tour operator.

A 14 day tour of the South Island in all its autumnal splendour.  Includes Hanmer, Queenstown and Arrowtown, unforgettable Fiordland and we are one of the few companies who tour the stunning Catlins coast.
 

Itineraries available soon
The itineraries for the following tours will be available soon. Please give us a call to register your interest and we will send the itineraries out to you as soon as they are ready. 

Discover the myriad sandy coves and beaches of this scenic region, along with many unique and quirky attractions.  A tour not to miss.

Explore the Central North Island in all its wintry glory. A night of affordable luxury at the Chateau Tongariro,  as well as Taupo, and the delightful seaside town of Raglan.

Another new tour that we are very excited about – take a well earned break to paradise and escape winter for a week. 

 

Seven nights on this historical island, we include a wide selection of historic and scenic tours, theme evenings and memorable meals.

We combine Waikaremoana, one of New Zealand’s remotest regions, and an area of stunning natural beauty, with the culturally and scenically rich East Cape region, or you can do just the East Cape, the choice is yours. 

 

Also coming up…

 Taranaki Rhododendron Festival,  early Nov

 Ellerslie Flower Show  15 -18 November