Tour de Christchurch - Depart Sydney by Thurs 7th March 2024
 Six nights sought to soak in some Kiwi Kultural Charms
 Attend 2nd Cricket Test between New Zealand and Australia (day time match) at the imperial Hagley Oval in Christchurch. 
Match starts 11am (local time) Friday, 8th March '24 and finishes 6pm each day.
Alan McGilvray, Victor Richardson and Lindsay Hassett will be pleased that it is a daylight hours cricket game. 
Play up to three different local golf courses (with rented clubs).

Former Mosman C.C. lower grader stalwart and now an umpire, Garry Wh_te, holds carriage for enquiring about seats in the stand -  task is beyond others.
Garry W reports "Admission tickets to the public go on sale 1st Nov" ....."With very limited seating in the one and only stand, we will be  seated in byocc (that's collapsible chair) on the expansive hill."

Purchase a fold-up collapsible chair at Bunnings Christchurch Airport Store to circumvent pavilion charges and enjoy the former Randwick Hill in our dreams

Forerunner to visiting Christchurch in March is attending one day's play of Australia v South Africa Womens' Test Match at North Sydney Oval from Wed, 7 Feb 2024

Six Precedent Interstate Cricket Test visits:

1.    Adelaide in Nov 2016 - nine attended 1st Test against South Africa, visited Adelaide Touristy Thingos and played two rounds of golf

2.    Brisbane in Nov 2017 - ten attended 1st Test against England, touristy stuff and play two rounds of golf

3.    Canberra in Feb 2018 - 12 attended 2nd Test against Sri Lanka and played two rounds of golf

4.   Adelaide 15th to 19th Dec 2019 - 11 attended  2nd Cricket Test between England and Australia.  Eight played one or two local golf courses

5.   Adelaide 16th to 20th Dec 2021 - 9 attendees - 2nd Test against England - Day/Night @ $90 per day tickets

6.   Adelaide 7th Dec to 11 Dec 2022 - 10 attendees - 2nd Day/Night Test against West Indies - some played two rounds of golf

 

Nearby apposite hotel accommodation  If anyone adept to compare twin share room prices, BankTeller will include those details below to assist Slow-Learner Sheep:

 

·         Southwark Hotel & Apartments  25 Southwark Street, Christchurch  +64 3 3777803   southwarkapartments@xtra.co.nz   Apartments

·         Hotel Give, 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch - centrally located next to the Botanic Gardens

·         Parkview On Hagley, Riccarton, Christchurch - overlooks Hagley Park - centre of Christchurch.

·         Pavilions Hotel, 42 Papanui Rd, Christchurch

·         Hotel Montreal - close to Hagley Oval

·         The George Hotel, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch

·         Orari Boutique Hotel, 42 Gloucester Street, Christchurch

·         The Classic Villa,  17 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch

·         Ibis Christchurch - 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch - centrally located next to the Botanic Gardens - Garry W asserts "good deals if you book fly + accom."

·        Bealey Quarter  - Bearley Ave, Christchurch "perfect location for any group small or large. With various room types to suit all budgets, on-site Restaurant and Bar that can accommodate large bookings, and a range of other shared facilities".

  1. So-pist-icated, culture riddled, Brian, who used to have Channel 9 Sport presenter, Ron Casey, as a neighbour, has suggested a Day Trip to visit Akaroa to discover the French Connection  - a picturesque old French whaling post in times gone by  - coach fare is $65 return  -  81km S/E of Christchurch
     

  2. What To See & Do in Christchurch - the gateway to the Canterbury region

  3. Experience Hagley Park attractions incl Punting on the Avon River bring your school boater hat and get a job

  4. Top 15 attractions in Christchurch

  5. Top 10 golf courses in Christchurch  (some list Green Fees)

  6. New Zealand make some fine beers, not limited to Speight's, Steinlager and Monteiths.  And cool climate Pinot Noir.

  7. Return flights (Sydney/Christchurch/Sydney) range from $525 to $625.

Seemingly at the scenic Akaroa Golf Club in Duvauchelle, New Zealand

 

 

 

Ten Old Farts at an earlier visit to Adelaide back in 2016.  Or was it The Gabba or Manuka Oval, Canberra?  It is all a bit of a distant, far-long ago haze!  Subsequent facial deterioration evidences it must 've been several years ago.

 

If you know anyone else that might want to join us in Christchurch, send 'em this webpage, 'cause there ain't a lot of smarts left amongst the below Faltering, Feeble, Frail, Flabby, Failing Folk who once upon a time were Robustuous, Rugged, Responsible, Reputable, Righteous and Reliable Rogues.

 

 

 

Likely attendees

Number of days
 attending 2nd Test		 Number of days golf Days sight- seeing Number of nights in
Christchurch

Number of nights on
Sth Isl.  

     Other info

Garry & Bronwyn Wh_te

 3   2 5 9  to 12  

Trevor Hodgs_n

            

Al Rob_rtson

            

Phil Johnst_n aka BankTeller

 1 3 2 6 6  

Alan Jannson

            

Pete Foxa_l

 3 1 1 5 5  

Geoff and Karen Ch_lds

 3     7 or 8 7 0r 8  

Nick Aubr_y

            
Don St-ry            

Tony Zucc_ni aka Shag

 3   2 7 or 8 7 or 8  
Ted Farg_s 3     7 or 8 7 or 8  

Anth_ny Johns_on

            

Nick Pro_in

 2 1 2 5 5 90%, contingent upon business obligations
 

 

 

 

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