WELCOME Dear Parents And Students CMASS Educational

WELCOME Dear Parents And Students

CMASS Educational Trip to Queenstown, New Zealand

Monday – 12 April Tuesday – 13 April Arrival in Queenstown – a Transfer to homestay m from Queenstown airport English Test/ school orientation & English Class Queenstown Orientation –see Queenstown beach, the wharf with the fishing boats, Queenstown Park –AND –Steam Ship cruise to Walter Peak farm www. realjourneys. co. n z/Main/Farmexcursions / Mondat 19 April a m fly out s. Thursday -15 April Friday 16 -April English Class See kiwis and other native birds with a wildlife show at Kiwi Birdlife park followed by a cultural show – www. kiwibird. co. nz AND bush walk Visit the old goldmining town of Arrowtown. Learn about the history of goldmining, try goldpanning in the Arrow river. There’s still gold to be found – www. arrowtown. or g. nz Skyline Gondola ride Bring cameras for the amazing views!!! With 5 exciting luge rides – Race your friends www. skyline. co. nz Tuesday 20 April English Class Wednesday - 14 April Graduation ceremony and farewell party with Maori cultural p performance m Jetboating optionalstudents pay/ shopping - Saturdayay 17 April Sunday 18 April All day Wanaka + puzzling world All day visit to Milford Sound one of the natural wonders of the world www. puzzlingworld. co. nz/ includes stops at Te Anau, Mirror Ponds and the Chasm with boat cruise on Milford Sound. An unforgetable day. www. milfordsound. co. nz

We’ll be staying with the host families so that students canget an opportunity to talk with native speakers. u learn about the Kiwi culture and share their Chinese culture with the host families. u enjoy Kiwi cuisine by having breakfast and dinner with their homestay families. u learn to take initiative while doing house hold chores. u

Start Sunday 11 th April. Reach Queenstown, NZ Monday, 12 th April, 2: 30 pm Transferred to homestay from the airport.

Tuesday, 13 th April 2010 Morning- English Classes. Afternoon- 1. Queenstown Orientation -see Queenstown beach, the wharf with the fishing boats, Queenstown Park. 2. Steam Ship cruise to Walter Peak farm- • Cruise-showcases some of Lake Wakatipu’s most beautiful alpine scenery and allows plenty of time to explore the decks and bridge. Visit the engine room, view the collection of historical photos in the Fo’c’sle gallery or join a sing-along with the onboard pianist. • Sheep shearing show and afternoon tea. www. realjourneys. co. nz/Main/Farmexcursions/

Wednesday, 14 th April 2010 Morning- English Classes. Afternoon- Kiwi Birdlife park AND bush walk www. kiwibird. co. nz • Live Conservation Show-See kiwi birds, other native birds and Tautara. • Kiwi Feedings: • Puzzle Centre • Early Maori Hunting Village • Native Garden Trail

Thursday, 15 th April 2010 Morning- English Classes. Afternoon- Arrowtown www. arrowtown. org. nz Visit the old gold-mining town of Arrowtown. Learn about the history of goldmining, try goldpanning in the Arrow river. There’s still gold to be found. Visit • Lake Museum • Arrowtown museum • Arrow river trail 50 min

Friday, 16 th April 2010 Morning- English Classes. Afternoon- Skyline Gondola ride www. skyline. co. nz Bring cameras for the amazing views!!! With 5 exciting luge rides – Race your friends

Saturday, 17 th April 2010 Whole day activity Wanaka + puzzling world www. puzzlingworld. co. nz/ Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is set amongst 7 acres of rolling lawns, trees and gardens at the entrance to Wanaka, 2 kms from the lakefront. It offers- • Leaning and tumbling towers • • World's first "modern-styled" Great Maze (Labyrinth) Hologram Hall of following faces Ames room Tilted house Puzzling centre Gift shop

Sunday, 18 th April 2010 Whole day activity Milford Sound - One of the natural wonders of the world www. milford-sound. co. nz includes stops at Te Anau, Mirror Ponds and the Chasm with boat cruise on Milford Sound. An unforgetable day

Monday, 19 th April 2010 Morning- English Classes Afternoon- Graduation ceremony and farewell party with Maori cultural performance. Jetboating (optional)- students pay

Tuesday, 20 th April 2010 Morning- Shopping Afternoon- Fly back to Hong Kong at 1: 30 pm

Things you need to take with you 1. HKID, School ID 2. Passport 3. E tickets, Travel Insurance 4. NZD 150 -200 for a 10 NZD phone card 5. Warm clothing- It will be around 8 -12 degrees. Jacket, sweaters, inners, mufflers, cap, gloves (if you feel really cold) 6. Sunscreen lotion. Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap (toiletries) 7. Camera, video, charger, cellphones 8. Snacks 9. Medicines for headache, fever, cold etc. (not in hand carry) 10. Umbrella/windcheater/raincoat 11. A gift for homestay parents for 20/30 HKD.

Please! Do not carry 1. Any cooked food, meat, fish or poultry items, fruits and plants. 2. Any liquid like face cream, drinks etc in hand carry. 3. Any sharp object like scissors, pins, knife etc. 4. Drugs in any form 5. Too much luggage…. (20 kg). Travel light!!!! One suitcase and one handbag are enough.

Where to meet and when We will meet at the AIRPORT Terminal 1, Aisle G At 3 pm sharp

Rules and regulations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go straight to the homestays, once the activities are over. Stay together as a group during and after the activities for safety reasons. Be with the homestay parents and enjoy the cultural exchange, after dinner. Tell them about HK and ask lots of questions about NZ. If you want to visit any place, ask your homestay to take you there. If you want any thing specific, ask your homestay mum/dad. Be punctual for classes and activities.

Have a safe and funfilled trip!!!! Let’s make it a life time opportunity!!