Summer Holiday Programme

DAY 1 - WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE!

11-Jan-2025

Cambridge Arrival

Your adventure begins!

Students are collected from either Auckland, Whangarei or Auckland Airport and make their way to St Peter's School in Cambridge, a beautiful small town right in the heart of New Zealand's Waikato region.

After settling into your room on campus, meet your fellow travellers over a group dinner and get ready for nearly two weeks of friendship, fun, and unforgettable experiences.

Cambridge is the perfect base, charming, welcoming, and just a short drive from some of New Zealand's most iconic destinations.

DAY 2 - SETTLE IN & EXPLORE ST PETER'S

12-Jan-2025

St Peter's Activities Day

Take your first full day to explore everything St Peter's has to offer!!

Hit the gym for an energising workout, take a refreshing dip in the heated pool, kick a ball around on the many sports fields, or try your hand at the golf driving range. Don't forget to visit the school farm for an animal encounter or get up close and personal with the beautiful horses at the Equestrian Centre.

With so many exciting activities on offer, there's truly something for everyone to enjoy.

This is a wonderful chance to get to know your new friends and ease into the trip. Think of it as your warm-up act, as the best is very much still to come!

DAY 3 - CHOOSE YOUR WAIKATO ADVENTURE

14-Jan-2025

Choose between the CamJet Adventure or Hobbiton Tour

Experience the thrill of a Jet boat ride or explore the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour. The choice is yours! .

CamJet Jet Boat Ride

Hop aboard CamJet for an exhilarating high-speed jet boat ride on the stunning Waikato River. Experience the thrill of full throttle as you zoom across the water, feeling the adrenaline rush. Enjoy heart-pounding 360-degree spins that will leave you breathless.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set, the breathtaking location used in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Walk through the Shire, explore the hobbit holes, and see first-hand why this is one of New Zealand's most visited attractions.

DAY 4 - EXPLORE HAMILTON & BEYOND

13-Jan-2025

Hamilton Day Trip

Head north to Hamilton, New Zealand's fourth-largest city, for a fun-filled day out.

Browse the shops at The Base, one of the North Island's most popular shopping destinations, before heading out to the stunning Taupiri Sunflower fields for a quintessentially New Zealand summer experience. Rolling hills, endless rows of golden sunflowers, and plenty of photo opportunities.

Hamilton has great cafes and eateries to explore for lunch before the drive back to Cambridge.

DAY 5 - EAST COAST ADVENTURE BEGINS

15-Jan-2025

The Sunny Bay Of Plenty- Rotorua and Whakatane

Pack your bags; today marks the beginning of your epic East Coast road trip.

Depart Cambridge and head east through Rotorua, New Zealand's geothermal heartland, stopping to take in the sights and smells of this extraordinary volcanic landscape.

Continue on to Whakatane, a sun-soaked coastal town nestled in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and one of New Zealand's sunniest spots. We head to Ohope Beach, one of New Zealand's favourite beaches, regularly voted among the best. 

We will enjoy a truly iconic Kiwi meal: fish and chips on the beach, as you prepare to explore a part of New Zealand that most visitors never reach.

DAY 6 - EAST CAPE & COASTAL WILDERNESS

16-Jan-2025

Motu River Jet Boat Ride

Strap in for one of the most spectacular jet boat rides in the country. The Motu River carves its way through rugged gorges and native bush in a remote corner of the East Coast — raw, wild, and breathtaking.

East Cape Road to Hicks Bay

After the adrenaline rush, continue north up the stunning East Cape road to Hicks Bay, one of New Zealand's most remote and beautiful coastal settlements. 

Rocky coastline, crystal-clear water, and a real sense of being somewhere truly off the beaten track.

DAY 7 - MARINE LIFE & COASTAL DISCOVERY

17-Jan-2025

Dive Tatapouri

Continue south along the East Cape towards Gisborne, the first city in the world to see the sunrise each day.

Along the way, stop at Dive Tatapouri for an unforgettable reef ecology tour. Wade out to the reef at low tide and come face to face with stingrays, fish, and a host of fascinating marine life in their natural environment. It's a hands-on wildlife experience unlike anything else.

Arrive in Gisborne and spend the evening exploring this vibrant, laid-back town.

DAY 8 - NATURE'S ULTIMATE PLAYGROUND

18-Jan-2025

Gisborne to Whakatane

Rere Rockslide Adventure

This morning head inland to the Rere Rockslide, a natural waterfall and rock face that locals have been sliding down for generations. Grab a boogie board (supplied) and launch yourself down the smooth rock face into the pool below. It is brilliant fun and one of those only-in-New Zealand experiences.

DAY 9 - SCENIC RETURN THROUGH THE BAY OF PLENTY

19-Jan-2025

Whakatane to St Peter's via Tauranga

Begin the journey back to Cambridge, stopping in Tauranga, New Zealand's fastest-growing city and home to stunning beaches, great cafes, and the iconic Mount Maunganui.

Grab lunch and stretch your legs before the final leg home to St Peter's. It's the perfect way to wind down after an great week on the road and you'll return with stories, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime.

DAY 10 - RELAX, RECHARGE & ENJOY CAMPUS LIFE

20-Jan-2025

Rest Day at St Peters

After a week on the road, today is all about recharging. Sleep in, relax by the heated pool, hit the gym, or simply enjoy the beautiful St. Peter's campus at your own pace.

This is your day, no schedule, no rush. It's the perfect reset before the final few days of the program.

In the evening, we head out for real fruit ice cream (a unique treat only found in New Zealand) and enjoy some berry picking to take home and savour over the coming days.

DAY 11 - CREATE YOUR DAY & ROW LIKE A CHAMPION

21-Jan-2025

Activities Day

Today is all about you!

Choose from a range of optional activities to make the most of your final days in Cambridge. Whether you want to try something new, revisit a favorite spot, or simply spend the day with your new friends on campus, this is your time to enjoy.

Your Students on Tour NZ guides will have a fantastic selection of options on offer; just turn up and see what takes your fancy.

Activities may include:

• Golf Lesson
• Visit to Cambridge
• Pool Activities
• Movie at a boutique Cambridge theatre

Rowing Lesson

In the afternoon, we will head to Lake Karapiro for an introduction to rowing. Students will enjoy an on-water rowing experience, followed by a tour of the Rowing NZ training facilities, where many Olympic gold medallists have trained.

DAY 12 - WEST COAST WONDERS 

22-Jan-2025

Raglan Day Trip

Head west to Raglan, one of New Zealand's most beloved surf towns and a place with an energy all of its own. Famous for its world-class left-hand surf break, stunning black sand beaches, and relaxed vibe, Raglan is the perfect way to spend your final full day.

Go horse riding, browse the cool local shops, and sit back and soak up the atmosphere over a long lunch.

A surf lesson is an optional highlight.

DAY 13 - FAREWELL

23-Jan-2025

Haere rā

All good things must come to an end.

After breakfast, say your goodbyes to new friends made from around the world, something tells us it won't be the last time you see each other.

Students are then transported to Auckland and Whangarei for their onward journeys home.