Nudgee Snow Tour ‘2007 Mt.Hutt - New Zealand

1. Ski Gear Recycle snowcentral .com.au Nudgee Snow Tour ‘2007 Mt.Hutt - New Zealand

2. Information NightWednesday 12 June 2007So Why have we requested your company? • ‘Nudgee at Mt. Hutt’ - video – This is it! • Itinerary Dates & Times, • Airport procedures • Accommodation • A typical day & ‘Down-days’ • What to Pack? (Mrs. Edita Friedmann) • Clothing Hire & Glove/Beanie/Goggle kits(Mr. Rod Bishop & Mrs. Marcia Bishop)

3. Conditioning + Ski classes (Mrs. Edita Friedmann) • Tax Free shopping • Code of conduct & the contract • Pocket money + banking, • Reminders

4. Sunday 8 July Brisbane - C/church – Methven 3.30 p.m. Meet at Air NZ group check-in counter of the Brisbane International Airport. 6.00 p.m. Depart on flight NZ 804 to Christchurch 11.25 p.m.(local time) Arrive to Christchurch board coach for the Southern Cross Lodge, Methven, stay for 7 nights Tour Itinerary – Day 1

5. Southern Cross Lodge

6. Monday 9 July7.00 – 7.30 A.M. Breakfast at the lodge 7.45 - 8.00 - Boarding the coach for the journey to the Mt. Hutt ski fields On arrival obtain boards, skis, boots, stocks and lift & lesson passes Join ski classes & enjoy a full days skiing Late afternoon – transfer by coach back to the lodge Dinner at the lodge Day 2

7. Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 July 7.15– 7.45 Breakfast at the Lodge 8.15- Boarding the coach Rest of the day - same as Day 1 Saturday 14 July Morning - same as days 2 - 5 Late afternoon – return all hired ski gear Packing luggage for departure, after Dinner Day 2 – Day6

8. Day 7 Sunday 15 July Methven - Christchurch - Brisbane • 7.15– 7.45Breakfast at the Lodge • 8.15- Boarding the coach for Christchurch • 9.15 – 12.15 – Shops, Movies, Sightseeing, Lunch • 12.40 p.m. Check-in at the Christchurch airport • 03.10 p.m.Depart on flight NZ 803for Brisbane • 5.00 p.m.(Brisbane time) Arrival to Brisbane International Airport • Returning hired ski clothing

9. Airport Procedures • passports, • stickers, • luggage tags, • departure cards, • boarding passes

10. Accommodation Southern Cross Lodge Built specifically for skiers; central location in Mt. Hutt Village – Methven • Twins with private facilities, a colour TV and a phone. • Indoor spa, sauna floatation tank karaoke DVD, games room and bar. • Restaurant & 3 fireplaces to relax by • In-house payphone Contacts: • Phone:0011 64 3 3028 464 (best after 4.30 p.m. Brisbane time = 6.30 p.m. N.Z time) • Fax : 0011 64 3 3028 409 Email: southrn-x@xtra.co.nz

11. Southern Cross Lodge

12. A Typical Day • 7.00amwake up • 7.00 - 7.30 shower, dress in ski gear, tidy up rooms • 7.30 - 8.00 breakfast, pocket money, daily notices etc. • 8.00 - 8.15 get ready ski gear, board coach, depart for Mt.Hutt • 8.50 Arrive Mt.Hutt • 8.55 - 4.00 ski lessons/extra private tuition and free skiing/riding etc. Buy Your Own LUNCH • 4.00 - 4.15 meet at the coach, roll call & departure to accommodation • 4.45 - 6.30 free time: spa, watch TV, go town • 6.30 - 7.30 dinner, pocket money • 7.30 - 10.30 watch video of the day’s skiing, organised entertainment (games, quizzes, disco) free time, TV, video, spa etc. • 10.30 -11.00 bed & sleep

13. Strong N-W winds = No Skiing Alternative Activities include this “’’’‘Down Days’”’ Please Sign the Consent form!

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18. 3 major groups of clothing to pack: Casual clothingfor organised evening entertainment and for the air travel Comfortablehome wear Ski clothing&headgear Special attention: Sun Protectioni.e.a tube of zinc cream moisturising cream & lip balm Water bottle/’Camel back’ Backpack / ’Bum-bag’ Footwear Togs What to Pack? • Pack in a Suitcase or a travel bag , • 20kg Max. + 7kg hand luggage • A detailed list - in the bulletin

19. Ski Gear Recycle Mr & Mrs. Bishop - snowcentral .com.au 7 Dallas Pde., Keperra Ph. 3855 1264 What’s available for hire? Hire procedures + Glove/Beanie/Goggle kits

20. You Ski/ride for 7 hours non-stop, for 6 days a week. Fitness = full enjoyment + no injuries Enter some form of fitness program NOW – Focus on leg muscles EXAMPLES: Running up/down hill 20-30 m; - 5x Lateral jumps over a shoe box, feet together - 10x Crouch & 2 extension jumps 8-10x Wall sits for 1-2 minutes Step-ups on a bench/box - 20x Bike riding (hills) or In-line or ice skating 6km Conditioning 2-3 sets, 2-3 times a week = Reasonable preparation for the experience

21. Tax Free Shopping Best option - Tourist Refund Scheme • buy goods & keep the docket • use for up to 30 days before departure • Claim refund of GST at the TRS counter at the Airport up to ½ hour before departure No Alcohol or Tobacco products to be purchased by students

22. Code of Conduct • Primary Goal – relaxed holiday for all • School trip – school rules apply • Particularly strict on alcohol, smoking, drugs and offensive material • Leaving accommodation without our knowledge as well as curfew breaches will be looked upon very seriously • Rules & Consequences spelled out in the Code of Conduct Contract – ALL MUST SIGN!

23. Money Matters $$$ • NZ $12 –15 per day on lunch, • NZ $25 = return Departure Tax • A$200 usually enough • Pocket money banking system – daily at B/fast & Dinner • Money, passports & valuables stored in resort safe • Offer of A$ - NZ$ exchange • Cash Passport – a new way to take spending money overseas www.cashpassportcard.com

24. Emergencies & First Aid • First aid / medical centre on the mountain • We inform them – They alert us • Free Hospital treatment • GP cost – roughly same as here in Australia • We carry a First aid kit for minor injuries/ailments

25. Final Reminders Please make sure you: • Have a valid passport • Filled in/Updated the Personal Info Sheet • Signed the Code of Conduct Contract • Signed the Consent Forms (Ski & WWR) • Filled in and handed in the Insurance form • Handed in a photocopy of your passport • Please check the website for final updates or contact us with any last minute enquiries

26. Thanks for coming See You there