2-Day New Zealander Tour
Duration
2 Days
Tour Type
Tours
Group Size
8 persons
Location
Arras
2-Day New Zealander 'Kiwi' Tour
We do not forget that they are the 'NZ' in ANZAC! After their evacuation from Gallipoli, New Zealand troops were sent to the Western Front. It was on the killing fields of France & Belgium that most New Zealanders saw action and where almost 12,500 died. Follow in the footsteps of the victorious young Kiwis; from Flers to Le Quesnoy.
(Le Quesnoy - Somme + Passhcendaele)
Runs once a week, starting Monday (availability on request - ENQUIRE NOW).
2-Day New Zealander Tour combines our two most popular day tours to cover the top-to-bottom of New Zealand’s action across the Western Front..
Day 1 - Le Quesnoy - Somme heads east of Arras following the final battles of WW1 and the Kiwis on the road to Le Quesnoy. Havrincourt, Longueval, Flers, 'Wellington Tunnels' in Arras etc... Where 100 years on New Zelanders are still proudly remembered by the local communities.
Day 2 - Passchendaele takes you north through Flanders Fields and into into Belgium. The afternoon we venture onto the ridges of the Ypres Salient, and in the path of the New Zealand actions of 1917. A relaxing dinner in the old town of Ypres prepares us for the emotive 'Last Post' Ceremony at Menin Gate. A fitting way to finish a two day visit following in the footsteps of the New Zelanders on the Western Front.
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Day 1: Le Quesnoy - Somme
Itinerary
- Depart Arras around 9.00 am.
- Visit to the Tunnelers' Bridge, Havrincourt.
- Visit to the New Zealand Memorial at Le Quesnoy, and walk through the ramparts of the old town.
- View and consider the NZ action at Le Quesnoy.
- New Zealand Liberation Museum, Le Quesnoy (if open).
- Visit to the New Zealand Memorial at Flers/Longueval.
- Visit to Caterpillar Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial to the Missing.
- Lunch is near Lochnagar Crater.
- Visit to the Lochnagar Crater.
- Visit to the British National Memorial to the Missing, Thiepval.
- Visit to Newfoundland Memorial Park and walk through authentic WW1 trenches.
- Visit to the 'Wellington Tunnels, Arras.
- Return to Arras for the 6.00 pm conclusion of the Tour.
Day 2: Passchendaele
Itineray
- Depart from Arras around 9.00 am.
- Visit to Cite-Bonjean Cemetery, Armentieres.
- Visit the Official 1914 Christmas Truce site, Belgium.
- Visit to the New Zealand Memorial, Messines.
- Visit the Kiwi Soldier Memorial and consider the battle of Messines.
- Lunch is next to Polygon Wood.
- Visit to Polygon Wood and the New Zealand Memorial.
- Visit to the Passchendaele 1917 Museum.
- Visit to the New Zealand Division Memorial, Gravenstafel and consider the battle of Passchendaele.
- Visit to the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Cemetery.
- Enter into Ypres via Menin Gate.
- Dinner is in the old town of Ypres.
- Attend 'Last Post' Ceremony at Menin Gate 8:00pm.
- Depart for Arras at around 8.30pm.
- Arrival in Arras at around 9.30pm.
All tours are based in the old town of Arras. We can recommend accommodation in hotels or guest houses our clients have happily stayed at.
Pick-up/drop-off is at your Arras accommodation or at the Arras train station.
The above itinerary may be varied based on the wishes/consensus of the Tour Guests travelling on any particular day.
Customised Tours are available for these locations upon request.
All prices quoted are in Australian dollars.
Included
Expert WWI - Western Front, English speaking guide.
A comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pick-up / drop-off at Arras Train Station or at your Arras accommodation.
Entry Fees.
Itinerary
Day 1
Le Quesnoy - Somme
Day 1
Le Quesnoy - Somme
Day 2
Passchendaele
Day 2
Passchendaele
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Member Since Feb 2023
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