10-Winter South Island Adventure Package-2017-09
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SOU TH ISL A ND WINTER ADVENTURE
Black Label’s Exclusive New Zealand Experiences for Youth<br />
Black Label has selected and partnered with New Zealand’s leading outdoor<br />
education specialists to develop a branded range of unique and exclusive outdoor<br />
experiential programs for teenagers aged 12-18. These programs strive to<br />
encourage self-discovery, improved individual confidence, group awareness and<br />
a respect for environmental preservation and diverse cultures in every student in<br />
some of the most pristine environments in the world.<br />
Please enjoy our beautiful destinations.
Experience the Beauty of a New Zealand <strong>Winter</strong><br />
Queenstown, in the heart of the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, is well-known<br />
for its four distinct seasons, and winter in particular, where<br />
spectacular scenery is everywhere you turn. There are worldclass<br />
activities and attractions that bring over 2 million tourists<br />
flocking in to see the astounding beauty, even adventurers,<br />
filmmakers, Hollywood and Bollywood Stars, and US<br />
Presidents. If it’s good enough for them, you can be assured<br />
that your teenager will experience something truly out of this<br />
world.<br />
Queenstown has its own unique scenery and visitors<br />
come to experience relaxation, rejuvenation or<br />
thrill-of-a-lifetime adventures!<br />
The Queenstown region is world-famous for adventure and is<br />
the birthplace of many iconic activities including commercial<br />
bungee jumping and jet boating. Other activities guaranteed<br />
to get that blood pumping include white water rafting, zip<br />
lining, 4x4 off roading, snow sports, paragliding and skydiving.<br />
The region is also home to plenty of hiking and biking trails,<br />
boat cruises and scenic flights.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Queenstown<br />
Your teenagers will be immersed in the outstanding beauty of the<br />
<strong>South</strong>ern Lakes area and they will challenge their abilities in a fun<br />
way, just as any visitor does when they head to Queenstown!<br />
This tour was exclusively created for Black Label Experience<br />
by Haka Tours, and promises not to disappoint in any way<br />
with this multi award-winning provider of amazing experiences.<br />
In fact they have 14 awards behind their name, from Rankers<br />
Supreme Award Winner to Best Customer Experience Winners.<br />
They are well-known and respected in their field. We collaborate<br />
with only the best of the best.<br />
Students will experience zip lining, hiking, snow adventures<br />
in the world-famous ski-fields of either Coronet Peak or The<br />
Remarkables. Other activities includes an up close and personal<br />
Maori cultural experience to gain awareness and understanding<br />
of another culture.<br />
Queenstown is the <strong>South</strong>ern Hemisphere’s premier<br />
four season alpine and lake resort.<br />
An exhilarating week of fun, adventure and learning.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Queenstown<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong> 8 day <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
When: June to September<br />
Where: Queenstown, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
What: 8 day outdoor adventure and educational experience for youth<br />
Provider: Haka Tours<br />
Please enjoy our beautiful destinations.
About <strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong> 8 day <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
Over a week students will be immersed in the natural beauty<br />
of the <strong>South</strong>ern Lakes area learning valuable life skills and<br />
experiencing a range of activities to challenge their abilities<br />
and build on personal development.<br />
Set alongside stunning Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is known<br />
as the adventure capital of the world.<br />
Over the first few days students will take in the sights of<br />
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu from the heights of an ecozip<br />
line course and a hike up Queenstown Hill.<br />
A trip to Queenstown in the winter is not complete without<br />
time spent on the snow. Two days of fun-filled snow adventures<br />
are included while in the resort town, spent on one of the<br />
world famous ski fields – Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.<br />
They are breath-taking places to be!<br />
New Zealand’s <strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong> is an excellent location for<br />
outdoor education experiences.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Nature Activities and Thrill-seeking <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
Students have the opportunity to leave their mark in New<br />
Zealand and give back to nature with a native planting in<br />
Wanaka. Visiting a local nursery and potting their own plants<br />
before travelling to the nearby native reserve for planting and<br />
finishing with a 4WD tour through a nearby working deer,<br />
cattle and sheep farm.<br />
The week finishes in Queenstown with a 2 hour fishing charter,<br />
a thrilling jet boat trip along the Shotover River and an<br />
orientation excursion in picturesque Glenorchy. The last day is<br />
spent experiencing Maori culture as they help prepare a true<br />
Maori hangi dinner for the last evening.<br />
Take a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and<br />
narrow canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstown’s only<br />
exhilarating full 360° spins and beyond.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Expectations & Benefits<br />
What can you expect?<br />
Your teenagers will experience the beauty of a New Zealand<br />
winter and all the adventures that it has to offer. They will push<br />
themselves out of their comfort zones, in a safe way, and learn<br />
resilience and perseverance. They will learn how to work in<br />
teams, and grow both emotionally and physically as they<br />
experience something totally unique.<br />
What will they get out of it?<br />
By the end of the week students will leave Queenstown enriched<br />
in new ideas and values they have gained through this amazing and<br />
unique outdoor educational adventure.<br />
Your young students will learn important life skills like working<br />
together, being resilient, building up their confidence and selfesteem<br />
as they master new experiences. They will also learn<br />
the value and blessing of being outdoors in a stunning<br />
environment, which will help them to grow physically as they<br />
take on each new adventure. They will become courageous in<br />
their acts and persevere in the face of adversity. Your teenager<br />
will grow more than you could have ever imagined.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 1<br />
Arrive in Queenstown<br />
Lake Wakatipu Oaks Club Resort is situated on the shores of the<br />
lake with astounding views of both the lake and The Remarkables<br />
mountain range. Lake Wanaka occupies a single, glacier-carved<br />
trench and is bordered on all sides by tall m ountains.Because of its<br />
unusual shape, Lake Wakatipu has a ‘tide’ or “standing wave”, which<br />
causes the water to rise and fall about <strong>10</strong> centimeters every 25<br />
minutes or so. Maori legend links this phenomenon to the<br />
heartbeat of a huge monster named Matau, who is said to be<br />
slumbering at the bottom of the lake.<br />
The units at Oaks Club Resort are self-contained facilities for<br />
students to make their own breakfast in the mornings.<br />
Kia ora – Welcome to New Zealand. Students<br />
will be met at Queenstown Airport by their guide<br />
and transferred to their accommodation.<br />
After settling in students are off to spend time at the local Kiwi<br />
House with a private viewing of the shy native bird of New Zealand.<br />
Here they will learn about the community support and conservation<br />
involved in keeping the Kiwi safe from being extinct. Time will<br />
also be spent coming face-to-face with other residents of the Kiwi<br />
House such as the Tuatara (a native lizard type reptile) and other<br />
native birds. The evening will be spent at the top of the Skyline<br />
Gondola, taking in the sights of Queenstown over sunset and<br />
enjoying a buffet dinner.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 2<br />
Ziptrek Eco Tour<br />
Students will get to experience an ancient native beech forest<br />
overlooking Queenstown with a spectacular and exhilarating<br />
zip lining adventure. They then take the Skyline Gondola back<br />
up Bob’s Peak to the Ziptrek ziplining course.<br />
The Skyline Gondola is the steepest in the <strong>South</strong>ern Hemisphere<br />
and takes them 450 meters above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.<br />
When they get to the top of the Gondola they are rewarded<br />
with some of Queenstown’s most spectacular views. From Bob’s<br />
Peak they can see Coronet Peak to the north and the iconic<br />
Remarkables mountain range to the east, both of which are<br />
ski resorts in the winter. Across the deep blue waters of Lake<br />
Wakatipu to the southwest you see Cecil and Walter Peaks. It’s<br />
truly awe-inspiring!<br />
Queenstown<br />
Over 3 hours students explore the Kea Tour trail including a<br />
kilometer ziptrek fly down the hill to get the adrenalin going.<br />
Return back to central Queenstown for lunch before a hike<br />
up Queenstown Hill in the afternoon for breath taking views<br />
of the town and nearby Coronet Peak. Dinner is in a local<br />
restaurant in town.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 3<br />
Ski Day<br />
Queenstown is a popular destination in the winter for skiers<br />
and snowboarders. Today they will spend time on one of the<br />
well-known ski fields near Queenstown - Coronet Peak. With<br />
awe inspiring views of Queenstown and the surrounding area<br />
of Coronet Peak, this is a great mountain for students to learn<br />
to ski or snowboard on. Included is a 1 hour, 50 minute group<br />
lesson in the morning, gear and ski jacket/pants hire and lift<br />
pass. The rest of the day is free to explore the sunny slopes of<br />
Coronet Peak.<br />
World-class facilities, superb conditions and a spectacular<br />
rollercoaster terrain make Coronet Peak New Zealand’s most<br />
exciting destination for snow lovers of any ability.<br />
Queenstown<br />
Just a 25 minute drive, Coronet Peak is the closest mountain<br />
to Queenstown. Stunning high points and rolling trails offer<br />
seasoned skiers and riders something to really get their teeth<br />
into. For those new to the snow, dedicated learner and novice<br />
areas make finding students’ snow feet easy.<br />
After the exciting day, it’s time to warm up with a hearty meal<br />
at a local pizza restaurant.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 4<br />
Ski Day<br />
A short drive takes everyone to Wanaka, another lakeside ski resort<br />
town. Wanaka has pure mountain air, crisp sunny days and breathtaking<br />
vistas. New Zealand’s largest skiable terrain offers students<br />
the freedom to explore wide open spaces.<br />
Wanaka gives students the opportunity to do what they love;<br />
the scenery; the space among the like-minded; the welcome<br />
from people who understand; the energy and the daring; the<br />
crystal water…<br />
…It’s about the time to breathe, take it all in, feel carefree, full<br />
of life, and young people will realise it will stay with them long<br />
after they have left.<br />
Queenstown to Wanaka<br />
The day is spent at Cardrona with another lesson in the morning<br />
to build on the skills learnt the day before. Cardrona has wide<br />
open beginner trails for all ages and abilities, and has an<br />
excellent training ground for new skiers and snowboarders,<br />
and world class trails and pipes for the more advanced.<br />
A cold day deserves a warm hearty dinner, which will be enjoyed<br />
at a local restaurant to warm up from the inside out!<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 5<br />
Native Shrub Planting<br />
Today students give back to nature. Wanaka is a Maori word<br />
which translates to mean the “place of learning”. Students<br />
learn how to give back to the environment by helping a local<br />
native plant nursery to grow native plants and then planting<br />
their very own plant in a special nature reserve on the edge of<br />
Lake Wanaka.<br />
After this experience young adventurers will have a thrilling<br />
4WD safari to learn what life is like on a real New Zealand<br />
farm. With grazing sheep, cattle and red deer nearby, they’ll<br />
get to enjoy an alpine picnic high in the mountains overlooking<br />
glistening Lake Wanaka, snow-capped peaks and glaciers.<br />
and 4WD Farm<br />
Safari Wanaka<br />
Students learn about the importance of looking after the<br />
environment, having a deeper connection to the plight of our<br />
planet, and building their confidence and self-esteem as they<br />
realize that they have made a difference in the world. This is<br />
a lifelong lesson, which they will carry through their daily lives.<br />
Return back to Wanaka with dinner at a local restaurant.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 6<br />
From Wanaka to Queenstown<br />
Students will spend two hours on Lake Wakatipu where they<br />
will learn to fish and hopefully have the opportunity to take<br />
their own fish they’ve caught off their hook. As the charter<br />
boat can only take a maximum of 8 the group will be split in<br />
two trips. Combined with a thrilling ride on the Shotover Jet<br />
and time spent at the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown<br />
while waiting for the other group to f inish their f ishing trip,<br />
this is a day full of adventure and learning new skills.<br />
Any f ish caught will be taken back to the Oaks Club Resort by<br />
the guide to cook up for a light meal later in the afternoon.<br />
Fishing is a popular sport in New Zealand with<br />
Lake Wakatipu rich with salmon, Rainbow Trout<br />
and Brown Trout.<br />
Queenstown is well known for the famous Fergburger, voted<br />
as one of the best burgers in the world! Here your youngsters<br />
will get to experience the culinary delight of this amazing burger,<br />
with soft drinks or juices on the lakefront if the weather is<br />
suitable, or taking in the views from the warmth of the Oak<br />
Club Resort’s apartments.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 7<br />
Maori Culture Day<br />
Pinewood is a convenient 2-minute ride away from the<br />
Queenstown Bike park and a 7-minute walk from theenergetic<br />
centre of Queenstown! This is where the onlyhangi pit in<br />
Queenstown is located.<br />
Hangi is the traditional Maori meal of meat and vegetables<br />
cooked amongst hot stones in the ground. Students will spend<br />
time at Pinewood Lodge helping with the start of the hangi<br />
cooking process.<br />
The hangi will take a few hours to cook. While students<br />
wait for their delicious meal, they travel to nearby<br />
Glenorchy for<br />
an afternoon of orienteering. Students will learn to work<br />
together to complete navigational challenges in the stunning<br />
surroundings.<br />
Today your young students will experience Maori<br />
culture. They will spend time at the nearby<br />
Pinewood Lodge which is nestled in picturesque<br />
alpine scenery.<br />
Return back to Queenstown and experience a traditional Maori<br />
greeting at Pinewood Lodge with a ‘Powhiri’ (Maori welcome)<br />
and cultural performance before enjoying the hangi meal.<br />
Students will have the opportunity to interact with their hosts<br />
and find out about the intriguing Maori culture.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
Day 8<br />
Depart Queenstown<br />
This opportunity of a lifetime will help your teenager develop<br />
in so many ways; you will be amazed at how they’ve grown<br />
both socially and emotionally along their journey.<br />
They will learn how important it is to communicate to fellow<br />
students and guides alike, have an adventurous spirit and<br />
challenge themselves in ways that would have previously been<br />
impossible while pushing themselves out of their comfort zone<br />
to experience something new and exciting. They will also learn<br />
to love and appreciate the environment and why it’s so<br />
important to take responsibility for it, as each and every person<br />
can make a difference. Patience and determination to see things<br />
through to the end, no matter what the circumstances, are part<br />
of the learning experience as they also strive to be the best<br />
they can be.<br />
Students will take a last look around Queenstown,<br />
get a bit of shopping done before they are<br />
transferred to Queenstown Airport.<br />
This program is designed to bring out the best in every student<br />
that we encounter, and you will reap the rewards when they<br />
get home, as you see a teenager who has grown in more ways<br />
than one, contributing to the world around them.<br />
P O Box 90353, Victoria St, Auckland 1142, New Zealand m +64 27 236 4927 head office +64 9 378 0087 e w
What’s included?<br />
• Accommodation, 7 nights in self contained 2 or 3<br />
bedroom apartments in Queenstown and Wanaka.<br />
• Continental breakfast boxes, 7 mornings<br />
• Buffet dinner at Skyline restaurant on night 1<br />
• 3 x dinners at local restaurants<br />
• Fergburger dinner in Queenstown<br />
• Maori culture experience in Queenstown with Pohwiri<br />
welcome performances and roast style dinner.<br />
• Airport transfers to/from Queenstown Airport<br />
• Private guide (other languages provided on request or if<br />
required) and private transfer for duration of tour<br />
• Private tour and viewing of local Kiwi park<br />
• Skyline gondola<br />
• 6 x lines Ziptrek eco tour<br />
• 2 x ski days with gear and clothing hire and lessons each<br />
day<br />
• Native shrub and tree planting in Wanaka with 4 WD farm<br />
safari<br />
• 2 hour f ishing charter including gear and f ishing licenses<br />
• Orienteering afternoon near Glenorchy<br />
• Tania to do: Please check with Haka<br />
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime, never-to-be-forgotten experience, preparing<br />
students for a future of success and happiness in their life endeavours
Pricing, Terms and Conditions and Privacy<br />
Pricing<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Youth <strong>Adventure</strong> <strong>Package</strong> - Min <strong>10</strong> students<br />
per group OR package repriced based on actual numbers<br />
NZ $8500 + 15% NZ Goods and Services Tax – min <strong>10</strong> *<br />
*Includes accommodation as specif ied, meals as specif ied,<br />
activities as specif ied, equipment as specif ied, personal guides<br />
as specif ied. Payments by credit card or direct bank transfer will<br />
incur an additional 3-5% fee.<br />
Excludes<br />
• Travel to and from New Zealand<br />
• Airport transfers to/from<br />
Auckland Airport<br />
• Travel Insurance & Taxes<br />
• Additional accommodation & Meals<br />
• Additional Hosting/Translators/Guides<br />
• Passport and/or visa fees for stays in NZ<br />
exceeding 90 days<br />
Privacy & Confidentiality<br />
The contents of this package and<br />
document are the property of<br />
Black Label Experience Ltd.<br />
Terms and Conditions<br />
Full payment 2 months prior to start date and payable on booking. Credit card bookings incur an additional 5% booking fee. International bank deposit incurs a<br />
3-5% bank fee. All prices exclusive of New Zealand Goods and Services Tax of 15%. <strong>Package</strong>s do not include travel to and from NZ or domestic travel or airport<br />
transfers throughout NZ unless specif ied. Applicants must have parental consent and medical consent. Full and comprehensive travel insurance recommended.<br />
Booking and Payment<br />
On confirmation of a fi nal outdoor adventure booking, the client agrees to pay a 50% non-refundable booking fee. This will allow Black Label Experience Ltd to make the<br />
necessary bookings for the outdoor adventure to ensure firm bookings are held for the client. The final non-refundable payment of the final balance is due two months before<br />
the outdoor adventure or on arrival in New Zealand. Black Label Experience Ltd has the right to cancel any arrangements and boo kings made for the client if full payment<br />
is not received before the due date, event or arrival in New Zeala nd and will treat the trip/event as a cancelled booking until full payment is received.
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