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Abel Tasman © Yehuda Bernstein, Dreamstime.com, Kayaks in Abel-Tasman New-Zealand.

The SBL Leisure Travel Programme


Would you enjoy a trip out into the countryside without having to drive?


Many of you will already know that our travellers enjoy the interaction, the value, the locations and the amazing scenery from a comfortable and elevated coach seat


Let's not forget the cheeky but very skilled drivers.


As well as the upcoming day trips we still have some places on the Christmas tour and are also introducing the 2010 North Island tour


Tom and Christine from SBL Travel are more than happy to answer questions or arrange bookings just for you. Call them on (03) 539-0834


Please note that at the time of writing some of these trips and tours may already be fully booked. Please ring to confirm.

Day Trips


Please note that meals are not included in the day trip prices unless specified.


Times of pick up and departure will be between 8am and 10am. You will receive notification a day or two prior according to the pick up schedule.

Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th January
The Naked Possum, Langford Store, Collingwood - $25


Due to popularity we are taking two trips on two different days.


We get on the road as early as possible and have morning tea in Motueka.


We then head over 'the hill' past Takaka and out to the Naked Possum for lunch and to explore the fascinating shop or the surrounding short walks.


On our return we will call into Langfors store - a historic general store and post office, still run by the Langford's who opened for business in 1928.


Apparently, this is a great place for a pot of tea and some toffee.


Depending on time restraints we will then return via Collingwood and then Takaka.

Tuesday 15th February
Blenheim and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - $45


The cost of this trip includes entry into Omaka


Due to popular demand we have decided to go back to the ever changing Omaka Aviation Centre.


Our day starts of as usual with a morning tea stop along the way. You will need to provide your own lunch when we reach Blenheim.


After lunch it's on to Omaka to experience the Knights of the Sky Great War Exhibition along with much more.


After this we'll make our way home

Tuesday 13th March
Moutere Area and Butterfly Enclosure - $25


Today we venture out into the Moutere area stopping for morning tea followed by a possible gallery visit.


Lunch will be taken at Upper Moutere where you'll have the option of eating at the historic Moutere Inn.


After lunch it's off to Sunrise Valley where we'll visit a Butterfly enclusure to witness the butterflies and learn a little about their lives and conservation.


We can also view their pottery gallery (an entry donation is included in the trip price) before heading home.

Christmas Tour
23rd - 28th December 2011
SORRY - NOW FULLY BOOKED


After pick up out destination for the first night is Hokitika's Beachfront Hotel


Day two sees us at the Matheson Cafe enjoying views of Mt Cook and Tasman. There will also be an opportunity to take a leisurely walk to the Lake Matheson lookout


After lunch it's on to the fantastic Edgewater Resort in Wanaka where we will be staying for the next two nights.


On Christmas Day we will enjoy a relaxing trip via Arrowtown to Queenstown.


Lakefront From Queenstown © Ximagination, Dreamstime.com, Lake and City View at Queenstown, NZ

Christmas lunch will be enjoyed looking out over Lake Wakatipu.


After lunch it's back to the Edgewater in Wanaka to relax until it's time to enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner.


On Boxing Day we head down past Lake Dunstan to Cromwell, the Goldfields Mining Centre, Clyde, the Clyde Dam and Alexandra before continuing on to Omarama.


Day five will be spent tiki touring through the Benmore area and on to the Methven Resort for the evening.


The final day is spent heading back up to Nelson.


SORRY - NOW FULLY BOOKED

North Island Tour
16th - 24th April 2012
(tentative only - Price TBC


In 2012, due to popular demand we are heading back up northfor our big tour.


The preliminary plan at this stage is to head away for 9 days, 8 nights to tour around the central North Island and up to the Coromandel Peninsula.


WHOOSH © Adambooth, Dreamstime.com, Eruption of Lady Knox geyser in Rotorua, New Zealand

There will be some special new destinations and activities along the way.


We are asking for expressions of interest.


When plans and costings have been finalised we will send out an itinerary to those who have put their names on the interest list.


By putting your name on the interest list you are not committed to travel it is simply a request for more information when it becomes available.


The information outlined on this page has been taken from the Nelson Grey Power Newsletter of December 2011.

Information related to each trip or tour could have been updated since that time.

Please check with SBL Travel for more information.

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