Rugby Tours to Australia, New Zealand & Fiji
Visit all three countries in one epic tour
Kick your rugby skills up a notch with an unforgettable sports tour to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Famed for their love of rugby, New Zealand and Fiji are giants of the sport and promise strong opposition, whilst Australia is home to the prestigious Institute of Sport. Over here, sport is simply a way of life.
When you’re not on the pitch, unleash your adventurous side and tick off all of those once in a lifetime excursions you can’t do anywhere else – we’re talking snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, boat cruises through Milford Sound and visiting a traditional Fijian village.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Day 2
All day travel
Day 3
Travel
Arrive into Auckland & transfer to accommodation
Explore the local area
Day 4
Spend the morning sightseeing and enjoy a tour of Eden Park and Mission Bay
Fixture 1
Enjoy some post-match hospitality
Day 5
Beakfast and visit Hobbiton on route to Rotorua
Hobbiton – In depth visit of this classic movie set
Evening meal at hotel in geothermally active Rotorua
Day 6
Breakfast and transfer to Te Puia
Enjoy this open air museum dedicated to the Maori culture
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 7
Late breakfast at your accommodation
Make use of the onsite courts or sports field before heading to fixture 2
Dinner & quiz
Day 8
Fill up and head into Rotorua
Skyline Gondola Ride
Explore the rest of the sites in Rotorua
Day 9
Breakfast and transfer to Wellington
Stop off at Palmerston North and visit the New Zealand Rugby Museum
Arrive into Wellington and explore the capital of New Zealand
Day 10
Breakfast and head to the Te Papa Museum and ride on the Kelburn Cable Car
Fixture 3
Enjoy post-match hospitality
Day 11
Breakfast and transfer to the airport
Fly from Wellington to Nadi, Fiji
Arrive in Fiji and transfer to accommodation for a welcome dinner
Day 12
Breakfast ahead of your transfer to your fixture
Lunch & then fixture 4
Relax in the pool before dinner at your accommodation
Day 13
Explore Fiji on a full day trip including waterfalls, a local village and cultural entertainment. (Lunch included)
Enjoy the nightly entertainment at your accommodation
Day 14
Explore the ocean around Fiji on South Sea Cruise
Transfer to the airport
Fly to Sydney and check into your hotel
Day 15
Breakfast then transfer to final fixture of the tour
Fixture 5
Post match hospitality
Day 16
Breakfast then Bondi beach
Explore downtown Sydney including the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and Harbour Bridge
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 17
Final breakfast in Sydney before heading to the airport
Depart Sydney by flight
Travel
Day 18
Travel
Arrive into UK
A typical quote is based on a 18 day, 14 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places), and the cost includes:
- Return flights from UK to resort
- International & domestic flights in destination
- Airport and fixture transfers in resort
- 14 nights' B&B accommodation
- Half board meals
- 5 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Excursions:
- Bondi Beach
- Sydney Sightseeing
- Hobbiton
- Museum of Te Papa
- Te Puia Geothermal and Maori Centre
- New Zealand Rugby Museum
- Wellington Cable Car
- Eden Park and Mission Bay Stadium Tour
- Skyline Gondola and Luges
- Nakavu Village and Waterfall Trek
- South Sea Cruise
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Australia, New Zealand & Fiji
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Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Australia, New Zealand & Fiji
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do your hotels comply with our local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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