|
Hi Everyone
We are now in the heart of winter, and I must say it actually
hasn’t been too bad. The days are drawing out again, and I think it won’t be too long before we’re back in our summer clothes. (I’m ever the optimist!!)
|
Click above to download
Newsletter in PDF Format
|
What a great concert Operatunity put on at Southward Theatre last month, very talented people. We had a great response to our
Greytown trip, with still to come our Progressive Lunch to Apiti and Kimbolton in August. Bring a couple of friends and enjoy a warm cosy luncheon. Dianne (in our office) recently experienced first hand
Hansens Café in Kimbolton and assures me it is a delight.
We have the new Tour brochures in our office now, (Matipo St) so if
You would like to have a more in depth look at any, give me a call and I’ll put one in the post to you, or alternatively call in and have a chat.
Kind regards, Tracey
Receive your newsletter via Email
Remember we are now set up to send our newsletter via email. It’s quicker, cheaper, and you can help save a tree at the same time…. The simplest way to advise is to send me an email. Easy peasy. traceyw@tranzit.co.nz
Bookings and Payment
All day trips must be booked through Tracey at our Matipo Street depot. Phone 06 3554955.
Payments can be made at both Pitt/Main St Travel Centre, or at Matipo Street. We now have EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities at Matipo Street. All day trips will leave from Matipo Street then on to Pitt/Main St Travel Centre for a pick up as well. The Travel Centre (at Pitt Street) have informed us that they will be charging 2.5% on Credit card payments.
Progressive Lunch
Thursday, 12 August
How about this for a fun way to lunch. Departing a little later today so we don’t have to get out of our warm beds too early, we head up to the Apiti Tavern to experience stunning rural scenery, true country hospitality and a hot main meal. From here we will travel down to Kimbolton to
Hansens Café. Situated in the heart of Kimbolton and located in the Old General Store building built in 1894, here we partake in a delightful dessert along with tea or coffee
Departing 10.00am, returning by 4pm.
Price $50.00
Includes progressive lunch and Coach Includes progressive lunch and Coach
Central Hawkes Bay Festival Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau
Thursday, 2 September
We will travel today to Waipukerau, stopping for a welcome morning tea in Norsewood which will be hosted by Café Norsewood at the hall next door. We then travel on to the Central Hawkes Bay Festival at the famous Pukeora Estate. This popular festival hosts Art
Exhibitions, wine tastings from local vineyards, four Cafes for you to choose your lunch from (own expense today) and over 100 stalls including antiques, crafts, oriental rugs and statuary.
Departing at 8.30am this morning, returning by 4.30pm.
Price $50.00
Includes morning tea, admission to festival and Coach
Bason Botanic Garden
Wednesday 6th October
In 1966 the late Mr Stanley Bason offered his farm property to the Wanganui City Council for the creation of a botanical reserve. This will be our first stop today, partaking in morning tea before browsing the botanic attractions. One of the highlights is the Orchid collection, and also not to be missed is the cottage garden surrounding the original homestead. We will then move on to visit the Annual Potters Society
Exhibition at the community Art Gallery followed by a smorgasbord lunch at the popular Liffiton Castle. Wanganui is renowned for its excellence in glass arts so a visit to the Chronicle Glass Blowing Studio located in the historic old 1912 building which once was the home of the city's ewspaper seems appropriate.
Departing at 9.00am this morning, returning by 4.15pm.
Price $52.00
Includes morning tea, lunch, admissions and Coach
Tikokino District Gardens
Saturday 21st November
Trenrose Paeony Garden & Art Gallery
Springvale Garden
Gwavas Woodland Garden
Sentry Hill Garden
These wonderful gardens are opening for a special weekend, where the gardens will host wineries, garden artists, musicians and a host of other activities. They each offer a diverse range that will appeal to everyone, from world renowned woodland gardens to smaller rose and perennial
gardens. Leaving early today we will depart at 8.30am stopping enroute for morning tea (own expense today). Setting off again we will arrive at the first garden giving you plenty of time to wander at each venue.
Lunch today will be a delightful picnic at the Trenrose Paeony
Garden.
Depart ing at 8.30am this morning, aiming to be home by 5.30pm
Price $65.00
Includes lunch, admissions and Coach
Tranzit Tours - Holidays with a Difference
North Island Steam
12-16 October (itinerary available)
We have joined with Steam Inc to book a limited number of seats for three days of train travel as part of their special Heartland Tour. We travel Paekakariki to Gisborne by steam, with a special trip returning to Napier utilising an engine from the
Gisborne Vintage Rail. Other train travel is planned but this was too good an opportunity this year to travel lines not often used.
Note: Filling steadily - seats available.
Mountains to Sea
18-22 October (itinerary available)
This tour offers you a great getaway.
Accommodation is at Lake Taupo, the pretty seaside town of Raglan, plus a night of affordable luxury at the Chateau Tongariro, experiencing the magic of Mt Ruapehu in all its snowy splendour. Go on treat yourself!!.
Note: Filling steadily - seats available
Waikaremoana East Cape
6-13 November (itinerary available)
This year we’re mixing it up and running this tour back to front, travelling first to the Bay of Plenty, which allows us to journey in a southward direction around the East Coast. Scenically and culturally rich, the East Cape, combined with a visit to remote Lake Waikaremoana makes the perfect North Island escape.
Note: Limited seats available.
Chatham Island
10-15 November (itinerary available)
A six day package to this exciting and remote part of New Zealand. Discover the unique and fascinating history, landscapes and life-style of the Chathams. Hosted by Hotel Chatham, this full package includes transfers, airfares, accommodation and all meals.
Note: Limited seats available
The Greenstone Trail
24 Nov - 1 Dec (itinerary available)
The West Coast of the South Island is one of NZ’s most unspoilt regions, and we take the time to discover its treasures, with one of the highlights visiting the White Heron Sanctuary at Whataroa.
Note: Filling steadily - seats available
Christmas at Hanmer
21-27 Dec (itinerary available)
This year we propose to enjoy the festive season at Hanmer Springs - NZ's premier alpine spa destination. Located in inland Nth Canterbury - Hanmer Springs is best known for its award-winning Thermal Pools where visitors enjoy pampering and relaxation amongst beautiful alpine vistas. Marlborough & North Canterbury attractions will also feature.
Note: Filling steadily - seats available
Tours for 2011
Winter is the time in the tour department, when we work on next year’s calendar, and as ever will be meeting the challenge of developing some exciting new itineraries, along with the return of some of our favourites for those who haven't enjoyed them before. Below is a list of tours that we have now confirmed :
Sounds Short Break
Early Feb - (itinerary to be finalised)
A short break to Picton is just the ticket. This all new tour finds us cruising in Queen Charlotte, sipping sauvignon, and doing what we do best - exploring and discovering.
Waiheke Island
28 Feb - 5 Mar (itinerary available)
A special feature of this tour is that you get to stay in luxurious accommodation right on the Onetangi Beach, with an opportunity to go swimming every day! We discover the scenery and attractions of this relaxed Hauraki Gulf Island
paradise. Beautiful beaches, wineries, artists, gardens and fine food.
Note: Filling steadily - seats available
Ellerslie in Christchurch
7-12 March (itinerary available)
Christchurch is the “Garden City”, so what better place to hold NZ’s premier gardening event. Unashamedly aimed at garden lovers, this tour also visits several beautiful private and public City and Banks Penisula gardens.
Note: Just released - seats available.
Molesworth-Rainbow
4-8 April (itinerary available)
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.
Note: Just released - seats available.
Deep South
10-20 April (itinerary available)
This tour returns and is unashamedly aimed at those prepared to take full advantage of the many truly magnificent natural wonders that take a ‘little time and effort’ to reach - a level of basic fitness is required together with a flexible attitude. This tour is an opportunity to travel the full ‘Southern Scenic’ route from Dunedin City to Invercargill through to Te Anau via Riverton and Tuatapere, with many opportunities to walk to view stunning views of bays, lakes, and waterfalls. Includes a night on Stewart Island.
Note: Just released - seats available.
South Island Trains
29 April - 5 May (itinerary available)
Rediscover the joys of train travel. We join the TranzPacific, and the magical TranzAlpine excursions, plus many others, including a steam journey, and discover some of the unique history of NZ rail travel.
Note: Just released - seats available.
Mid Winters Xmas in Taupo
June (itinerary to be finalised)
Here’s something to warm you up in the depths of winter… yes we pack our bags once again for a short but sweet Christmassy themed getaway. Staying at Wairakei Resort, we rediscover Taupo, a destination with so much to offer.
….also planned for 2011: (phone to register your interest)
Taranaki Rhododendrons
November (itinerary to be finalised)
This tour is a gardener’s delight, visiting some of Taranaki’s top private and public gardens along with many other attractions during the colourful height of rhododendron
flowering.
...PLUS...all new:
South Island - Pass to Pass
November (itinerary to be finalised)
Another new tour in the pipelines for 2011, we criss-cross the Main Divide via the scenic passes that the South Island is so renowned for. Arthurs Pass, Haast Pass and LIndis Pass, with plenty of fantastic South Island hinterland in between.
North West Auckland
Dates to be confirmed
This is largely uncharted territory for us, but there is much to discover. A glass bottom boat ride in a Marine Reserve, potteries, sculpture, wineries, olives and nuts, history and fabulous west coast beaches...are you tempted yet?
...AND... short tours to:
Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
AND... Already planned for 2012:
The Far North
...….and many more
Enquire now about our tours, either at our local office
or phone Ali on 0800 TRANTOUR (872 6868)
ali@tranzit.co.nz
To join Tranzit Travel Club
Click to open and Print Membership Form
Back to Top
