Black Ferns XV & First Test
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BLACK FERNS XV & FIRST TEST EXPERIENCE
An 11-night odyssey to the heartland of New Zealand for the opening Test of the inaugural Women’s Lions Tour against the Black Ferns.
With six nights in Auckland, famed for its harbour and deep love of rugby for the first Test, you will be able to get under the skin of this beautiful city. Take a trip to Waiheke, a 30-minute ferry ride away, head up the Sky Tower for incredible views of the city and indulge in local food and wine.
Beforehand, explore Maori culture and their deep history with stays in Whangarei and the Bay of Islands, that will also include the match against the Black Ferns XV.
If you want to be there for history and something that will never been repeated or forgotten, this two-match experience is unbeatable.
KEY PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Guaranteed and official match tickets
- Hand-picked accommodation
- Return international flights
- Coach transfers in New Zealand
- Airport/Hotel transfers
- On Tour 24/7 customer support
- Merchandise including your Lions Jersey
- Financial protection
- Carbon footprint offsetting
- Lions Event on tour
Fixtures Included
Saturday 4 September, Whangarei, Semenoff Stadium, v Black Ferns XV
Saturday 11 September, Auckland, Go Media Stadium, v Black Ferns
Tickets
Working alongside New Zealand Rugby, our premium tickets are 100% guaranteed and official and they will be confirmed in writing when you book. Only tickets purchased through official channels will guarantee your entry into stadiums in New Zealand.
You are in the best place to secure the tickets you want when you book a package with us. They are the most important part of your holiday, so don’t chance it. Let the Lions protect you and guarantee your place at all of the biggest matches, seated with fellow travellers and like-minded fans.
You are in the best place to secure the tickets you want when you book a package with us. They are the most important part of your holiday, so don’t chance it. Let the Lions protect you and guarantee your place at all of the biggest matches, seated with fellow travellers and like-minded fans.
Lions Events on Tour
Getting you closer to the legend of The Lions and this remarkable piece of rugby history is what makes us different.
Being there, meeting fantastic personalities and making great friendships at our events is one of the great ways to make unforgettable memories.
There is nothing like the camaraderie of being together and celebrating The Lions with like-minded fans. A great way to enjoy the very best build up to the Test Series against the Black Ferns.
Being there, meeting fantastic personalities and making great friendships at our events is one of the great ways to make unforgettable memories.
There is nothing like the camaraderie of being together and celebrating The Lions with like-minded fans. A great way to enjoy the very best build up to the Test Series against the Black Ferns.
Your official Lions kit
There is nothing like being a part of the Sea of Red. It’s the ultimate wave of travelling support in rugby and you will be there.
As part of your package, we will include some fantastic merchandise that will of course contain the Lions Jersey. It’s the perfect way to commemorate your Tour experience, bringing you closer to the most iconic red jersey in the game on this historic moment for the Women’s game in New Zealand.
As part of your package, we will include some fantastic merchandise that will of course contain the Lions Jersey. It’s the perfect way to commemorate your Tour experience, bringing you closer to the most iconic red jersey in the game on this historic moment for the Women’s game in New Zealand.
Travel with us. The Lions
The beauty of booking officially with the Lions is that the key details are carefully taken care of. Your package experience will include your internal travel around New Zealand during your Tour in most packages.
Our staff will be there with you at key points throughout the Tour, offering a friendly and reassuring face to assist you during your travels. Why leave it to chance when our packages include every ingredient to make your Lions Tour the experience of a lifetime.
Our staff will be there with you at key points throughout the Tour, offering a friendly and reassuring face to assist you during your travels. Why leave it to chance when our packages include every ingredient to make your Lions Tour the experience of a lifetime.
Fly with us. The Lions
A Lions Tour is a journey of discovery which is why we work with a range of airline partners to secure international flights within your travel package.
Our flights are guaranteed and a key part of your holiday. You’ll also benefit from full ATOL protection when flights are included.
Our flights are guaranteed and a key part of your holiday. You’ll also benefit from full ATOL protection when flights are included.
Handpicked Accommodation Options
We make it our business to go that extra mile to ensure you have an amazing Lions Tour in New Zealand. Our hotel options are hand-picked with you in mind, so you can enjoy a carefully considered choice of properties throughout the Tour.
This package includes accommodation at Lodge Bordeaux, Copthorne Hotel Bay of Islands and Rydges Auckland.
On Tour Support
Our aim is to give you the best experience possible – and the peace of mind to make life memories and lasting friendships.
We know there may be moments when you have questions and queries or simply want to know where the best place is to go for a drink, that is why our team will be with you when you are in New Zealand.
We are confident our service, smile and willingness to put you first will make us more like friends. It’s what we do, and we are proud of it. Our staff are not only passionate about rugby but highly knowledgeable about travel in New Zealand, customer service and providing a fantastic experience throughout your Lions Tour with us.
We know there may be moments when you have questions and queries or simply want to know where the best place is to go for a drink, that is why our team will be with you when you are in New Zealand.
We are confident our service, smile and willingness to put you first will make us more like friends. It’s what we do, and we are proud of it. Our staff are not only passionate about rugby but highly knowledgeable about travel in New Zealand, customer service and providing a fantastic experience throughout your Lions Tour with us.
Whangarei
Despite being the capital of the Northland Region, Whangarei is not a huge place. With a population of just over 50,000, it is more a town than a city; a pretty port sitting on the inlet with which it shares a name (Whangarei Harbour). That name has a certain romance – in the language of the local Ngāti Wai tribe, it loosely means “to gather”, and refers to the whales which have been known to congregate in these calm tides. The Maori bloodline runs deep here.
Whangarei is devoted to New Zealand’s love of sport. Rugby is significant news here, with key fixtures taking place at Semenoff Stadium; an 18,500-capacity stadium which hosted two matches during the 2011 World Cup.
Whangarei is devoted to New Zealand’s love of sport. Rugby is significant news here, with key fixtures taking place at Semenoff Stadium; an 18,500-capacity stadium which hosted two matches during the 2011 World Cup.
Bay of Islands
If you are going to venture into the uppermost reaches of the North Island, then there is fair reason to travel even further. Forty miles will do it; a short hop that will take you from the city, north, to one of the most gorgeous sections of the New Zealand coast.
The Bay of Islands is accurately named (you can thank Captain James Cook for that, in 1769), although the simplicity of the tag rather undersells the glory of the scenery. Perhaps “Te Pēwhairangi” – one of the Maori terms for the area, which translates, more lyrically, as “Place of the White Heron” – serves its natural beauty with greater feeling.
The Bay of Islands is accurately named (you can thank Captain James Cook for that, in 1769), although the simplicity of the tag rather undersells the glory of the scenery. Perhaps “Te Pēwhairangi” – one of the Maori terms for the area, which translates, more lyrically, as “Place of the White Heron” – serves its natural beauty with greater feeling.
Auckland
It is all but impossible to visit New Zealand without spending time in Auckland, the country's biggest city.
No rugby supporter can realistically avoid the call of Auckland, generally regarded as New Zealand's spiritual home and the ultimate challenge for visiting teams. The Auckland Museum and the New Zealand Maritime Museum carry guests through various facets of national history; Auckland Art Gallery houses a visual feast of painting and sculpture, including works by Maori artists. And the Sky Tower climbs to 1,076ft (328m) as the second tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere – offering widescreen views of the city and the coast beyond.
No rugby supporter can realistically avoid the call of Auckland, generally regarded as New Zealand's spiritual home and the ultimate challenge for visiting teams. The Auckland Museum and the New Zealand Maritime Museum carry guests through various facets of national history; Auckland Art Gallery houses a visual feast of painting and sculpture, including works by Maori artists. And the Sky Tower climbs to 1,076ft (328m) as the second tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere – offering widescreen views of the city and the coast beyond.