Inter City Travel Club
Hawke’s Bay
903 Tomoana Road, Hastings 4120
Postal address: PO Box 13050, Mahora, Hastings
Telephone HBN 870-8740
WBL Bus & Coach
Waipawa Buses Limited,
IF YOU LIVE IN THE NAPIER - HASTINGS CITY AREA WHERE EVER POSSIBLE, “WE PICK UP AND RETURN YOU HOME”
Itinerary #76 in 2015
No1037
Day trip
No1039
Show/Tour
Disney on Ice & Te Papa
2nd-3rd August
No1040
Day trip
Mystery
Wednesday 12th August
No1041
Day trip
Broadway & Beyond
No1042
overnight
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games 19th – 20th August
No1044
overnight
Daffodil Express
12th – 13th September
$395.00
No1045
overnight
Cats
29th-30th September
$425.00
No1047
Australia
Port Douglas & Great Barrier Reef 2nd-10th October
Gwavas Forest
Tuesday 28th July
Sunday 16th August
$85.00
$395.00
$90.00
$85.00
$425.00
$3995.00
No1049 Day Trip
The Circuit
Wednesday 4th November
$95.00
No1050 Day Trip
Feilding Craft
Saturday 7th Nov
$75.00
No1051 Day trip
Cross Hill’s Gardens Fair
Saturday 21st November
$95.00
No1053 Day Trip
Herb Farm & Christmas Market
Wednesday 2nd December $120.00
February 2016 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo- two dates
“Our Sunday Drive”
$35.00 each trip
½ day trips first Sunday of every month
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Dates are: 02 August, 6th September, 4th October , 01st November, 6th December
There are no strangers in this club only friends you have not yet met
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE AN EARLY BOOKING TO SECURE A PLACE ON THE COACH
For bookings ring the Hastings office
870-8740 after 8.30am
Very recently our Inter City Travel Club was featured on the HB Today
To our new members we welcome you and hope you find something
inspirational in this latest
Travel Brochure.
We look forward to sharing our journeys with you.
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Our members receive:
Travel to places and activities
Door to door service
All detail organised for you
Meeting new friends
Receive a regular newsletter with planned trips
Personal contact from our administration
Friendly discussion from our staff about any aspects of our trips
Our members are advised
Our data base is confidential
Always label your luggage well
Do take travel insurance for Overseas tours
Tell us where you would like to travel!
Half day, once a month, Sunday drives are just that, a short afternoon outing in the
fresh air where part of the journey is collecting our members and dropping them home
again.
‘There are no strangers in this club only friends
you have not yet met’
Day trip # T1037 – Tuesday 28th July
Gwavas Forest- $85.00
I recently have had an opportunity to travel the
roads within the Gwavas Forest. These are
private roads, and only accessible by permit.
Usually you can only travel these roads
through the weekend when there are no
logging trucks, and only during winter to
alleviate any concern for forest fire. The views
are spectacular. The roads are generally in
excellent condition. Bryce the “gate keeper”
has kindly offered to guide us through the
maze of roads and give a talk on the scale of
this operation. He has also arranged especially
for us a visual of a logging skid in operation,
something that is not open to the public. It is
fascinating. Afterwards we travel to Tikokino
for lunch in the Tavern and then return you to
your homes.
The cost of this trip includes pick ups and drop offs, coach travel, entrance fees, lunch. Full payment is
required on the day of travel.
Half Day Trip #T1038 – Sunday 2nd August
Sunday Drive - $35.00
The bus will collect you after lunch and take you to a destination unknown to you but known by the driver.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups and drop offs
Tour/Show # T1039 – Sunday 2nd August – Monday 3rd August
Disney on Ice and Gallipoli Exhibit at Te Papa- $395.00
Two of Wellington’s MUST SEE things to do.
Disney on Ice. We have a 5pm performance show on
the Sunday evening. Te Papa is interesting all year
round as exhibits change frequently, however currently
the exhibition to see is Gallipoli.
Day 1 Sunday 2nd August
We collect you from your door this morning and travel directly to Wellington. There
will be comfort stops and a lunch break on the way. The show is at 5pm this
afternoon, so I have arranged a late meal at our accommodation after the show.
Day 2 Monday 3rd August
A relaxing start to the day today. You can go for a walk through Wellington streets
and shops as they open or just have a sleep in. Breakfast is available in the morning.
The coach will transport you to Te Papa. The Gallipoli exhibition is open to the public
and you are not allowed to take any bags in to the area. (there is bag storage at the
entrance) You will be surprised how long it takes to see it all. It is truly a great
display. Later in the afternoon we will depart Wellington heading home. Dinner has
been arranged en route.
The cost of this tour includes door to door pick ups and drop offs, 2 dinners, bed and breakfast,
accommodation on a twin share basis, entrance fees, coach travel. A DEPOSIT OF $195 IS REQUIRED
TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING WITH THE BALANCE OF $200.00 DUE 29th July.
Day Trip #T1040 – Wednesday 12th August
Mystery Day Trip - $90.00
This is one day you do not want to miss! You will be seeing something you would normally never get a
chance to see ever and “fine dining” for lunch. I can’t tell you any more than that.
The cost of this trip includes lunch, travel, entrance fees, pick ups and drop offs.
Day Trip #T1041 – Sunday 16th August
Broadway & Beyond –$85.00
Four’s Company have been invited to perform at Carnegie
Hall, NEW YORK. Yes invited! So they are raising funds to
take the entire group from Hawke’s Bay To CARNEGIE
HALL. What an adventure for them! The dynamic performers
of Four’s Company present a showcase
of musical hits, with fun arrangements
and clever choreography of well- known
Broadway favourites like “Fiddler on the
Roof”and “Godspell”, just to name a couple. The ticket fee goes straight in to their
fundraising pool.
We collect you from your doors this morning and take you to the Farmers Market in
Hastings where there is always so much to see. Lovely food to purchase, or just take in
the ambience of this market that has been running very successfully on Sundays for a long time. Then we
move on to Number 5 for a light lunch before taking you to the Playhouse Theatre.
After the concert we return you to your doors having been well entertained.
The cost of this trip includes lunch, tickets to show, pick ups and drop offs.
Show #T1042 – Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th August
Lord of the Dance- Dangerous Games – $425.00
The world's most successful dance show is in
Auckland this August with a spectacular new
staging of Michael Flatley's masterpiece –
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games
Michael Flatley brought Irish Dance into the
global spotlight more than 21 years ago,
going on to create Lord of the Dance in 1996.
Since then his spectacular artistry and grand
scale productions have mesmerized more
than 60 million people in 68 countries around
the world. Flatley's new show Dangerous
Games has exciting and ground-breaking
technology, including holographs, dancing robots, world champion acrobats and 34 of the greatest Irish
Dancers in the world. New choreography, stunning new costumes and special effect lighting add a breathtaking new dimension to the original masterpiece.
Lord of the Dance captivates audiences with its mesmerizing dance styles rooted in traditional Irish dance,
and its passionate love story interwoven with classic Irish folklore.
This latest version of the theatrical extravaganza combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of
new music and heart-stopping dance.
Day 1
We collect you this morning and transport you to Auckland. A comfort stop will be on the way and a lunch
stop at a suitable place. Tonight we are staying at the Rose Park Hotel Parnell. After you have had an
opportunity to settle in an early dinner is arranged and the coach will transfer you to the show. You have A
Reserve seating. Afterwards the coach will return you back to your accommodation.
Day 2
Sleep in today and a hearty breakfast before we return to Hawkes Bay. Departure will not be until after
10.30am from Auckland. A leisurely drive to Hawke’s Bay, with an opportunity to get some lunch on the
way. Then home to your doors.
The cost of this tour includes door to door pick ups and drop offs, dinner , bed and breakfast, you have A
Reserve tickets to show, accommodation on a twin share basis, coach travel. A DEPOSIT OF $125 IS
REQUIRED TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING WITH THE BALANCE OF $300.00 DUE Monday 11th
August.
Half Day Trip #T1043 – Sunday 6th September
Sunday Drive - $35.00
The bus will collect you after lunch and take you to a destination unknown to you but known by the driver.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups and drop offs
Tour # T1044 – 12th September to 13th September
The Daffodil Express- $395.00
Combining two Wellington icons. For those who didn’t get a chance
to visit Te Papa in last month’s trip here is another opportunity
together with an iconic trip on a steam train from Wellington through
to Carterton to the Daffodil Capital of New Zealand. The train will be
hauled by a Ja1271 locomotive and a set of vintage carriages with
open balcony ends. The train will have a buffet & souvenir counter.
Through the 9kms Rumitaka tunnel a diesel locomotive is attached in
front of the steam engine.
In Carterton the daffodil festival has an abundance of activities.
Daffodil picking at Middlerun, markets along High Street, Art sale at
the events centre, produce tasting area and a chance to wander around
the grounds of Carrington House. Shuttle buses will run from the town
centre to the daffodil fields. A small fee will get you a chance to pick
your own daffodils but the bus transfer is already incorporated in your
trip cost.
Day 1
We collect you this morning and travel via Shannon to Wellington. We head straight to Te Papa where you
have some time to visit the Gallipoli Exhibition. We then get to our accommodation where dinner in the
restaurant has been organised.
Day 2
An early breakfast today, as we need to be at the train station by 8am. You have reserved seating on the
train. As described above all the activities are there for you to enjoy once in Carterton. The coach is going to
follow you over to Carterton and after lunch will collect you and return you to your homes.
The cost of this trip includes dinner, bed and breakfast, accommodation on a twin share basis, pick ups
and drop off, fees for Carterton Daffodil express transport. A deposit of $195.00 is required to secure your
booking with the balance of $200.00 to be paid by 8th September.
Show/ Overnight #T1045 – 29th – 30th September
Cats – $425.00
CATS, one of the longest running shows in the West End and on Broadway, with its world premiere at the
New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000
performances. The production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best
Musical. It doesn’t need any other explanation as I am sure you know what this musical is about and how
very magical it is.
Day 1
We collect you this morning and transport you to Auckland. A comfort stop on the way, and a lunch stop at
a suitable place. Tonight we are staying at the Rose Park Hotel Parnell. This performance is at 6.30pm so we
have an early dinner before transporting you to the Theatre. You have A Reserve seating. Afterwards the
coach will return you back to your accommodation.
Day 2
After breakfast this morning we will return to Hawkes Bay. Departure will not be until after 1030 from
Auckland. A leisurely drive to Hawke’s Bay and home to your doors.
The cost of this trip includes dinner bed and breakfast, accommodation on a twin share basis, pick ups
and drop off, A Reserve tickets to show. A deposit of 125.00 is required to secure your booking with the
balance of $300.00 to be paid by 22nd September.
Half Day Trip #T1046 – Sunday 4th October
Sunday Drive - $35.00
The bus will collect you after lunch and take you to a destination unknown to you but known by the driver.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups and drop offs
Overseas Tour #T1047 – 2nd -10th October
Port Douglas and Great Barrier Reef - $3995.00
It is so cold as I design this brochure and my desire to visit somewhere warm is overwhelming, so we are off
to North Queensland to visit Port Douglas and The Great Barrier Reef.
We are required to stay in Auckland on 2nd October before our flights are direct to Cairns on the 3rd
October with a transfer to Port Douglas.
Flights into Cairns and then a transfer to Port Douglas. Accommodation has been arranged at Mantra
Portsea. Twin share rooms and a continental breakfast each morning. On our day of arrival we will not plan
any activities as I feel we will need to get accustomed to the tropical heat, and it will also be a great day to
explore our hotel and surroundings. On the return we fly into Auckland late on the evening of the 9th so we
stay another night in Auckland before returning to Hawke’s Bay on the 10th.
Included in this WARM tropical holiday is
Cape Tribulation, Daintree Forest and Mossman Gorge
On this day we travel by coach through some of the oldest rainforest in the world, cruise on the
Daintree River, enjoy a delicious tropical lunch amongst the forest and then walk on the famous Cape
Tribulation beach.
The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest Rainforest in the
World. It is a living museum of flora and fauna dating
back 250 million years. There are close to 200 species
of plants which only grow in the Wet Tropics, of
which about 170 have been found north of the
Daintree River, with perhaps 30 of them growing
only in the Daintree and nowhere else in the world.
Kuranda Rail and Skyrail:
On this day a trip on the Kuranda rail taking in the
spectacular views as you wind up to the quaint
Village of Kuranda . In the village there are markets,
and we also visit the Largest Butterfly Sanctuary in Australia. Then your return journey is gliding peacefully
on the Sky rail.
Barrier Reef Experience:
On this day we travel by an air conditioned catamaran to a
magnificent ribbon reef on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. You can
stay dry in a semi -submersible coral viewing tour and underwater
observatory, a marine biologist reef presentation, fish feeding
presentation or snorkel and dive. Morning and afternoon teas are
supplied. We also enjoy a buffet lunch.
Flames of the Forest:
An evening under the spell binding, candlelit, enchanted rainforest. Enjoying sparkling wines and hors
d’oeuvres on arrival. An aboriginal cultural performance with a didgeridoo and story telling, a tropical
banquet with Australian wines and beers.
If this overseas tour is for you please contact our office immediately. We will require a deposit of $1995.00
per person immediately to secure your place. At the same time I require your passport details to lodge the air
flights. The balance of $2,000.00 paid by16th September. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Once
your booking is confirmed a full itinerary will be available.
Half Day Trip #T1048 – Sunday 1st November
Sunday Drive - $35.00
The bus will collect you after lunch and take you to a destination unknown to you but known by the driver.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups and drop offs
Day Trip #T1049 – Wednesday 4th November
The Circuit- $95.00
This is the perfect time of the year (in theory & weather permitting) to visit the properties in Central Hawkes
Bay that have gardens to view. The day starts after collecting you from your doors, travelling to Jill and
Jacqui’s properties on Middle Road. One garden has been established for ninteen years and the other is only
eight years old. Jill is kindly going to provide morning tea for our group. These two ladies are neighbours
and share a passion for gardening. Back on board the coach we travel to Mangarara Station on Patangata
Hill. Greg Hart has built a lodge on the shores of Horseshoe Lake. This peaceful vista is a must see. Then
on to “twenty two”, Meg’s property. Lunch has been arranged.
The cost of this trip includes pick ups and drop offs, coach travel, entrance fees, morning tea and, Lunch.
Full payment is required on booking to secure your seat.
Day Trip #T1050– Saturday 7th November
Feilding Craft Market - $75.00
It has been a fair while since we visited this day out in
Feilding. These markets are a great way to pick up great
ideas and bargains pre - Christmas. There are many stalls to
purchase your own lunch.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups
and drop offs
Day Trip #T1051– Saturday 21st November
Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair. $95.00
Come and do your Christmas shopping amongst over 130 high quality gift stalls, grab a delicious lunch and
coffee, and stroll through their 18 acre garden bursting with flowering rhododendrons and azaleas.
Bring a picnic or purchase from the many food options available. We will supply hot water, cups and tea and
coffee.
Cross Hills Garden Plant Centre will also be open.
The cost of this trip includes pick ups and drop offs, travel, entrance fee to market. Full payment is
required on booking please.
Half Day Trip #T1052 – Sunday 6th December
Christmas Sunday Drive - $35.00
The bus will collect you after lunch and take you to a destination unknown to you but known by the driver.
The cost of this trip includes smoko from the bus, pick ups and drop offs.
Day Trip #T1053 – Wednesday 2nd December
Herb Farm Café & Christmas Night Market $120.00
Spring has well and truly sprung in fact summer should be
here. On this day we can enjoy the benefits of daylight saving.
We travel to Ashurst area today where the Herb Farm greets
us. They have prepared a Christmas luncheon in their very
special venue. Enjoy the ambience of this café and Herb Farm
plus their 100% natural skincare and healthcare range. After
this enjoyable setting we travel through to Palmerston North where “the Magic of Christmas Night Market”
is. Designed to showcase a selection of the best independent and contemporary artists, crafters, gourmet
food producers and local businesses, the event will be a carefully curated Christmas shopping extravaganza,
set within a magical Christmas environment at Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North. This market starts
middle to late afternoon and goes through until about 10pm. However we will choice on the night what time
our group wishes to leave to come home.
Market goers can expect to see:
- Over 100 fabulous stalls - Talented local artists and crafters, along with fabulous local businesses
- Live music
- Pre-purchased dessert & High Tea options (included in your ticket)
- Giftwrapping station
- plus much more
Along with a great night of shopping, the event will also be providing a fundraising opportunity for
Arohanui Hospice, with a percentage of door sales being donated to the charity.
After enjoying this event with the opportunity to get those perfect Christmas gifts, we travel home to your
doors.
The cost of this trip includes Christmas lunch, travel,
entrance fee to market, pick ups and drop offs, travel. Full
payment is required on booking please.
‘There are no strangers in this club only friends you have not yet met’
WBL Bus & Coach present:
Coach trip to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Two dates to choose from:T1034 Thursday 18th – Friday 19th February or T1035Friday 19th –Saturday 20th
February:
$425.00
Wellington's Westpac Stadium will be transformed into Edinburgh Castle to host the iconic Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo, returning to New Zealand in February next year.
It's the fourth time the show will be performed outside Scotland in its 65 year history, after first bringing the
show to Wellington fifteen years ago. There is something in this show for everyone. A New Zealand Kapa
Haka group will join the showcase of Highland dancers, Scottish military bands, pipes and drums, with a
cast of more than a thousand from around the world. Included in the programme will be a tribute to the spirit
of Anzacs.
Accommodation in Wellington is at a premium this time however we have been able to secure very
comfortable apartments at Raumati Sands Resort on the Kapiti Coast. Each apartment has two large
bedrooms upstairs, two bathrooms with kitchen and lounge facilities downstairs. We mention this as you
will be expected to share your apartment with up to three other tattoo travelers.
(four people per apartment )
Day 1: Trip ONE Thursday 18th February Or Trip TWO Friday 19th February
We collect you from your door this morning and travel south. Lunch is a substantial buffet at the
Levin Cosmopolitan Club. We continue on to our accommodation which is based on the Kapati Coast.
You will have time to settle in, perhaps cook or prepare your own evening snack or frequent one of the local
cafes for an early dinner. We will depart the resort at about 5pm to allow us to be in good time to find our
seats.
Day 2: Trip ONE Friday 19th February Or Trip TWO Saturday 20th February
A continental breakfast has been placed in our apartments. At 10am we will depart Kapiti to travel
back to Hawke’s Bay.
The cost of this tour includes door to door pick ups and drop offs, buffet lunch, breakfast,
accommodation on a triple or quadruple share basis, Covered seated show tickets, coach travel, coach
transfer A DEPOSIT OF $225.00 IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING WITH THE
BALANCE OF $200.00 DUE Wednesday 20th January.
Please make sure your luggage is labelled with NAME and address.
Contact: 870-8740 Hastings or info@wbuses.co.nz
‘There are no strangers in this club only friends you have not yet met’