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N.B. Change of departure time!!
0600 hrs: meet in Chapel car park to pack coach.
0615 hrs Bowen's Coach to LONDON HEATHROW
AIRPORT where a representative of Edwin Doran Sports
Travel will assist with check-in no later than 0930
hrs to Qantas Airways Flight QF32 - scheduled
to depart at 1215 hrs.
Overnight in flight (duration: 12 hrs 45 mins).
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we will clear Immigration & Customs before being met by
our Guide who will escort us on our pre-booked Half-Day City
Sightseeing Tour. Visits will be made to Little India, the Singapore
River, Chinatown, the magnificent Sri Mariammam Temple and National
Orchid Garden as well having a glimpse of the famous Raffles
Hotel. The weather in Singapore will be hot and humid. Please
take this into account when deciding what clothing to wear for
the air flight!
Following the end of the tour, we will be delivered to the
hotel where the entire group will be accommodated for two
nights on a Room & Breakfast basis
PENINSULA HOTEL
3 Coleman Street
SINGAPORE 0617
Tel: (00 65) 337 2200
Fax: (00 65) 339 3580
If rooms are not immediately available we will drop off our
luggage and head off for some lunch, returning at a prearranged
time to check in.
Remainder of day at leisure with perhaps an opportunity to
stretch our legs on the Padang situated across the road from
our hotel. In the evening we might eat at one of the wide
variety of restaurants along Boat Quay or Clarke Quay - within
walking distance of our hotel.
It is important to remember that Singapore has a strict code
of personal conduct laws and that infringing them will result
in 'on-the-spot' fines or even imprisonment. In the worst
scenario, you could be stuck there on your own for the remainder
of the tour and beyond! I attach some Foreign office advice.
Please read it through! We would like to give you free time
in Singapore to sightsee as suits each of you but cannot do
so unless we are clear that you can appreciate the need to
be responsible and to go round in groups of 4 or more for
the sake of safety. We don't think it will be wise to be out
after dark, unless we are all out together for some specific
purpose, such as a meal.
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Morning and early afternoon at leisure for
further sightseeing and shopping, perhaps visiting some of the
many shops and plazas in the famous Orchard Road, before assembling
back at the hotel no later than 1400 hrs for the transfer
at 1430 hrs to our first fixtures, versus SINGAPORE HOCKEY
FEDERATION and SINGAPORE CRICKET & SPORTS CLUB:
1600 hrs SCC HOCKEY XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 1st XI
The 1st XI will be hosted at a reception at the ground by
their opposition. The 2nd XI will warm up for their game.
1800 hrs SCC HOCKEY XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 2nd XI
Following the game, the entire group will return to the hotel.
The 2nd XI will change before walking the short distance to
an Official Reception at the Singapore Cricket Club, hosted
by their opposition.
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breakfast but luggage may be stored with the Concierge whilst
we have most of the day to continue sightseeing
Reassemble at the hotel no later than 1600 hrs, ready
for our transfer at 1630 hrs to SINGAPORE AIRPORT where
we need to check in no later than 1715 hrs for Qantas
Airways Flight QF78 - scheduled to depart at 1925
hrs (flight duration 4 hrs 55 mins).
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On arrival into PERTH at 0025 hrs, we
will need to clear Australian Immigration & Customs. We
have been warned that they are particularly strict in guarding
against dirt being brought into Australia on footwear, and that
all footwear must be easily available for inspection. Shoes
may need to be cleaned - for once - before being packed after
the Singapore fixtures! We will be met at the airport and transferred
to the City Stay Apartments where the entire group will be accommodated
for one night (rooms having been reserved from 26 July) on a
Room Only basis:
CITY STAY APARTMENT HOTEL
875 Wellington Street
WEST PERTH
Western Australia 6005
Tel: (00 61)(08) 9322 6061
Fax: (00 61)(08) 9322 7348
After a good night's sleep, we will be collected by
a coach at 1430 hrs for the transfer south to
Dryandra Forest, where we will meet our hosts from UPPER
GREAT SOUTHERN JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB, who will billet the
whole party for the next 2 nights. They will be expecting
us to arrive at 1630 hrs. They have planned a
typical Aussie BBQ to welcome us, followed by a bushwalk
to explore the woodland and discover some of its nocturnal
inhabitants. At approximately 2100
hrs we will leave with our individual hosts to go to
their homes at Narrogin, about 30 minutes south of Dryandra.
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This morning, we will be assembled by hosts
at the new Narrogin Astro ready to prepare for our next fixtures:
1000 hrs: UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN U17's vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL
1st XI
1000 hrs: UPPER GREAT SOUTHERN U15's vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL
2nd XI
Following lunch with hosts, we will be taken to visit a farming
property to see shearing, lambs, the freshwater crayfish (Yabbie)
and some of the wide open spaces of Western Australia.
Return to the Stadium before dispersing with hosts to their
homes.
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Hosts will assemble us at the Astro this morning,
ready for our next matches:
0900 hrs: HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY ACADEMY XI vs SOLIHULL
SCHOOL 1ST XI
0900 hrs: HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY ACADEMY XI vs SOLIHULL
SCHOOL 2nd XI
At 1200 hrs we will be collected by
coach for the return journey to Perth, stopping for
lunch on the way. We will be accommodated for the next
two nights on a Room Only basis at the City Stay Apartments:
CITY STAY APARTMENT HOTEL
875 Wellington Street
WEST PERTH
Western Australia 6005
Tel: (00 61)(08) 9322 6061
Fax: (00 61)(08) 9322 7348
Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Perth.
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| Full day at leisure to sightsee. We have the
choice of either staying in Perth - to include a visit to King's
Park - famous for its flower displays and its spectacular views
over the city or taking the train for a visit to Fremantle.
Alternatively, weather permitting, we might consider taking
the ferry to Rottnest Island where bicycles can be hired (no
cars allowed).
Evening at leisure in Perth.
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be collected by coach at 0800 hrs for the transfer to
PERTH AIRPORT where we need to check in no later than 0845
hrs for Qantas Airways Flight QF642 - scheduled to depart
at 1000 hrs (flight duration 4 hrs 15 mins).
On arrival into SYDNEY at 1615 hrs, we will be met
by an Edwin Doran local representative and transferred to
our centrally located hotel where the entire group will be
accommodated for one night on a Room & Breakfast basis.
HOLIDAY INN DARLING HARBOUR (formerly Furama)
68 Harbour Street
Darling Harbour
P.O.Box K1205
SYDNEY
New South Wales 2000
Tel : (00 61)(02) 9281 0400
Fax : (00 61)(02) 9281 1212
Evening at leisure - perhaps to stroll around the Darling
Harbour Complex with its many shops and restaurants or to
visit the Imax Theatre across the road from our hotel. Darling
Harbour is also the location of the Sydney Aquarium, National
Maritime Museum and Sega World. Circular Quay can be reached
by ferry from here or we can take the monorail round to the
city centre.
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Checking out of the hotel, we will be collected by coach
at 0830 hrs for the transfer to BATHURST. Travelling
through the Blue Mountains, we will visit the Koala Park sanctuary
and the Scenic Railway at Katoomba, followed by a lunch stop.
Our hosts at KELSO HIGH SCHOOL will be waiting to greet
us at 1600 hrs and will billet the whole group
for the next three nights.
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Hosts will assemble the Boys at the school in time to prepare
for our next matches this morning:
1000 hrs: KELSO HIGH SCHOOL vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 1st XI 1000 hrs: BATHURST HIGH SCHOOL vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 2nd
XI
After lunch, our next matches will be played as follows:
1500 hrs: BATHURST HIGH SCHOOL vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 1st
XI 1500 hrs: DISTRICT U16's vs SOLIHULL 2nd XI
Following the games, we will no doubt have an opportunity
to socialise with our opposition before dispersing with them
to their homes.
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Full day at leisure with host families.
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Hosts will assemble us at 1000 hrs (at McDonald's)
from where we will be collected by coach for the return journey
to Sydney. Our next hosts at BANKSTOWN HOCKEY CLUB, who will
be billeting all students for the next four nights, will be
expecting us to arrive at 1400 hrs in time to prepare
for our matches this afternoon:
1500 hrs: BANKSTOWN HOCKEY CLUB 1st XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL
1st XI
1500 hrs: BANKSTOWN HOCKEY CLUB 2nd XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL
2nd XI
Following the games, we will disperse with hosts to their
homes.
The Staff will be accommodated for these four nights on a
Room & Breakfast in the Bankstown Travelodge, which is
situated within the Bankstown Sports Club complex:
BANKSTOWN TRAVELODGE
Bankstown Sports Club
Cnr Greenfield Parade and Mona Street
BANKSTOWN
New South Wales 2200
Tel: (00 61)(02) 9793 0000
Fax: (00 61)(02) 9793 2439
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Hosts will assemble the Boys at 0830 hrs at Bankstown
Sports Club. We will have most of the day available for sightseeing
in Sydney. We may well start by taking the train into the
city (approximately 30 mins) to begin our exploration. An
enjoyable and inexpensive way of seeing this famous Harbour
- as well as the Opera House and Bridge from the water - is
to take the ferry from Circular Quay across to Manly (approximately
30 mins) where we can stroll down to the beach.
The Rocks area, close to Circular Quay, is where the first
settlement grew up in the early 1800s and in the 1970s the
area was re-developed and is now one of Sydney's most interesting
and atmospheric areas, with cobbled streets and fine buildings
housing shops, restaurants and cafés. A walking tour
with guide can be arranged at the local tourist office in
the Rocks.
Another suggestion would be to take the ferry from Circular
Quay to Taronga Zoo - reputedly one of the best kept and laid
out zoos in the world inhabited by kangaroos, koalas, echidnas
and dingos as well as other exotic creatures.
Return to meet up with hosts at 1730 hrs at the Bankstown
Sports Club.
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Hosts will again assemble the Boys at 0830 hrs at
Bankstown Sports Club, following which we will have some free
time before being collected by coach at 1100 hrs for
the transfer to Homebush for our pre-booked tour of the Olympic
"Stadium Australia".
Following the end of the tour, we will be transferred to
the Hockey Astro in time to prepare for our next fixtures:
1500 hrs: SYDNEY JUNIORS XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 1st XI
1630 hrs: SYDNEY JUNIORS XI vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 2nd XI
Following the games, we will be transferred back to meet
up with hosts before dispersing with them to their homes.
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Having been assembled by hosts at 0830 hrs, we will
again have the opportunity to travel into the City for a final
day of sightseeing or even some shopping in busy George Street.
Some might feel that a trip to Sydney would not be complete
without a visit to Bondi Beach - which can be reached by bus
from the city centre.
The Amp Sydney Tower offers the best view in town from its
observation deck at 850 feet and is well worth a visit. The
admission charge also includes a 35-minute Sky Tour (a simulated
ride across Australia).
Return to meet up with hosts at 1830 hrs for our final
evening in Sydney.
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The party will be assembled by hosts at Bankstown Sports
Club ready to depart at 0830 hrs for the transfer
to SYDNEY AIRPORT where we need to check in no later
than 0930 hrs for Qantas Airways Flight QF770
- scheduled to depart at 1035 hrs (flight duration
3 hrs).
On arrival into CAIRNS at 1340 hrs, we will be met
by an Edwin Doran local representative and transferred to
the hotel where the entire group will be accommodated for
the final five nights of the tour on a Room Only basis.
CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB RESORT
18 - 26 Cannon Street
Manunda
CAIRNS
Queensland 4870
Tel : (00 61) (07) 4053 5111
Fax : (00 61) (07) 4053 7072
Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy the facilities at
the hotel.
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View rafting photos for today
Today we will undertake our pre-booked full day Whitewater
Rafting Excursion.
We will be collected from the hotel by 'RnR' at 0640
hrs this morning for the transfer to the Tully River - Australia's
best one day rafting adventure. The drive from Cairns to Tully
is approximately 2 hrs. We will enjoy over five hours rafting
on more than 45 rapids to Grade 4 in beautiful rainforest
gorges. All equipment included as well as lunch, supper and
viewing of the video on the way back to our hotel - where
we will arrive at approximately 1900 hrs.
REMEMBER TO TAKE
Lace-up sand shoes or trainers, swimwear and towel, sun block
and a change of clothing
or clothing you can travel in and leave on the bus.
You are recommended to leave all other valuables behind at
the hotel.
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Today we will undertake our pre-booked excursion to the Outer
Barrier Reef. We will be collected from the hotel by Quicksilver
at 0705 hrs this morning for the transfer to Marlin
Marina where we will embark on the "Wavepiercer"
Catarmaran at 0800 hrs for the spectacular coastal
journey of just over 90 minutes to Port Douglas. At 1000
hrs the "Wavepiercer" departs the Port Douglas Marina
and heads out at 28 knots to the Agincourt Reef. We will spend
3 hrs 15 mins on the Reef pontoon. A superb lunch is provided,
along with the opportunity to snorkel and view the coral formations
by semi-submersible or underwater observatory. Scuba diving
is available at extra cost.
Returning to Port Douglas at 1630 hrs, we will have
approximately 30 mins at leisure before driving back to Cairns
by Quicksilver coach (journey time approximately 1 hour) where
we will be delivered to our hotel at 1800 hrs.
REMEMBER TO TAKE
Swimwear, sun block, hat and camera (also cash for drinks).
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Morning at leisure to relax by the pools at our hotel before
being collected by coach for the transfer to the final fixtures
of the tour this afternoon:
CAIRNS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 1st XI
CAIRNS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION vs SOLIHULL SCHOOL 2nd XI
We will enjoy some post-match hospitality with our opponents
before being transferred back to our hotel.
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Today we will undertake our pre-booked half day tour to Kuranda.
We will be collected from the hotel at 0730 hrs for
the transfer to the Station or Skyrail for a visit to Kuranda
Village and Rainforestation where we will enjoy an Army Duck
tour into the rainforest (lunch not included). We will be
returned to our hotel at 1500 hrs - following which
we will have the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Checking out of the hotel, we will be collected by coach
at 1030 hrs for the transfer to CAIRNS AIRPORT where
we need to check in no later than 1100 hrs for Qantas
Airways Flight QF51 - scheduled to depart at 1240
hrs (duration 2 hrs 05 mins)
On arrival into BRISBANE at 1445 hrs we will be on
the ground for 1 hr 5 mins before continuing our journey at
1550 hrs (flight duration 8 hrs 5 mins)
On arrival into SINGAPORE at 2155 hrs, we will be
in transit for 50 mins before connecting with Flight QF9
- scheduled to depart at 2245 hrs
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On arrival into LONDON HEATHROW, Terminal 4, at 0515
hrs, we will clear UK Immigration & Customs before
meeting, at 0600 hrs, the Bowen's coach booked
to take us back to Solihull. We expect to arrive back
at Solihull at about 0800 hrs, depending
on the traffic.
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