ARDMORE SQUADRON SOUTHERN TOUR 13

CADET NOTIFICATION CADET: ______________________

Objective:

To see as much of New Zealand as possible while interacting with cadet and regular force units from around the country. Inclusive from 11 JUL 13 to 21 JUL 13. Cadets will be required to take 2 days off school (THU 11 & FRI 12 JUL). However, cadets will be home 1 week prior to school re-commencing for term 3. We have estimated an individual cost to the cadet of $220, in addition to organised fundraising events. Cadet / family attendance at fundraising events will be closely monitored and continual absence may result in the cadets removal from the trip. The tour cost will include the following: Accommodation Meals Transport costs (Including flights to/from Christchurch) Entry to planned activities (detailed below)

Dates:

Costs:

There are two options in which you can pay for the tour: 1. Regular installments which can be organized with the Unit Support Treasurer on a Monday night. 2. Full payment of before a date yet to be confirmed. Due to the nature of this tour, keeping in mind flights, bus and accommodation bookings, installment payments will not be refunded if you decide to pull out, after making the commitment to attend. It is suggested that cadets have around $50 for incidentals such as souvenirs, snacks, film etc.

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In summary: Self-Funded Cost: Incidentals: TOTAL: Activities: $220 $50 (suggested) $270

At this stage, it is not possible to have a finalised itinerary, but below is the base plan. A finalised itinerary will be published in the coming weeks. Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Scheduled Plan Travel AKL CHCH (O/N CHCH) Activities CHC (Burham Army Camp) CHC Tekapo (O/N Tekapo Army Camp) Tekapo - Queenstown (O/N QN) Queenstown Wanaka (O/N Wanaka) Wanaka Fox Glacier (O/N Fox Glacier) ZQN Wanaka Activities (O/N Wanaka) Wanaka Greymouth (O/N ATC Unit) Greymouth-Woodbourne (O/N Woodbourne Air Force Base) Activities Woodbourne (O/N Woodbourne Air Force Base) Woodbourne CHC (O/N Christchurch) Fly Home

Proposed activities include: Base Visits (Woodbourne, Burnham, Wigram and Tekapo) Sightseeing - Including * Kaikoura * Queenstown * Mt Cook * Fox Glacier Antarctic Museum Burnham Army Confidence Course (TBC) Richard Pearce Memorial Wanaka Warbirds Museum US Air force Antarctic Base (TBC) Wanaka Puzzle World Gold Panning Franz Josef Glacier Gondola Ride Luge Ride Shot over Jet Ride

Remember The above is a GUIDE ONLY

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Opportunities may exist to do other activities as time permits, and those wishing to, need to apply in writing. Visiting of relatives, friends etc. will be at the discretion of the Officer Commanding, and need to be expressed on the commitment form.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be on New Zealand Defence Force Bases where possible, then using ATC Units and motels / backpackers. Bearing: While on base, cadets are representing 4 Squadron and the Air Training Corps. Therefore behavior is to be appropriate, and in accordance with the New Zealand Cadet Forces Policy and Administration Manual (PAM). Cadets who fail to comply with the PAM will be referred to the Commanding Officer of the tour, and if further action is required, cadets will be returned to Auckland AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE by any commercial means available.

Equipment: All equipment should be named clearly. Cadets will have laundry facilities available to them at some points of the tour; however they should plan to go 2-3 days without having to do any laundry. Valuable items such as mobile phones, CD players, cameras etc. are carried AT CADETS RISK, the officers and staff will not be responsible for these. Nb. Baggage will be restricted to a large sports bag + uniform bag. This is due to restricted space on board the bus. Staff: The tour will be staffed by Officer Staff from the unit, in addition to a female chaperone, who will accompany us for the duration of the tour. Regular newsletters and Facebook** page will be provided to tour participants with additions / amendments / deletions to the trip plan. Group meetings will also be scheduled as required. If at any time you would like to discuss anything with the staff, please contact PLTOFF Mitchell Brady on 021 024 16624. (** You will be invited onto the page only after a commitment is made).

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