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Orienta(on Day November 2015
Before we begin
� Please switch mobile phones to silent
� Hold all ques(ons un(l the end (we will probably answer it as we go).
� Toilets and Emergency Exits
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Your Con2ngent Kit
� Includes � 2 Con(ngent Polo Shirts � 2 Luggage Tags & loops � Name Badge � 2 Australian Scarves � 1 Con(ngent Badge (the other was in the Nov newsleXer) � 100L Con(ngent Travel Bag � Outgoing Passenger Card � Jacket (if ordered) No Tent (you will get this on arrival in Rotorua)
Meet the Team
Phillip BriH Con(ngent Leader
� Venturer Leader for 19 years � Venturer commissioner-‐ Gippsland, Victoria � Deputy Con(ngent Leader at NZV2013 � Deputy Con(ngent Leader for Victorian Con(ngent at AV2015
� Vic Con(ngent Admin Manager AV2012 � Unit Leader at AV03, 06, 09 and NZV2010
Meet the Team
Kusi Deputy Con(ngent Leader
� Rover & Leader � Assistant Con(ngent Leader at NZV2013 � Welfare for NSW Con(ngent at AV2015, AV2012 � AXended AV2009 and NZV2010 as a par(cipant � Con(ngent Leader for the 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland, 2017.
Meet the Team
Nathan Leivesley Assistant Con(ngent Leader -‐ Rover -‐ Wood-‐badge qualified leader -‐ AXended NZV2013 -‐ AXended AV2012 -‐ Member of the Na(onal Youth Council
Nicola Grundy Assistant Con(ngent Leader -‐ Rover -‐ Assistant scout leader -‐ AXended AJ2010 -‐ AXended NZ Jamboree 2011 -‐ AXended AV2012 -‐ AXended NZV2013
Meet the Team
Sharon Noonan Youth Welfare & First Aid Manager -‐ Welfare Manager at Cuboree 2010 & 2011
-‐ Welfare Team AJ2010 -‐ Welfare manager at NZV2013 -‐ Employed as welfare manager at Gippsland school
Gary Park Adult Support & Welfare Manager -‐ Leader for 8 years -‐ AXended NZV2010 & NZV2013 -‐ Region commissioner – Mt
Dandenong Region -‐ Group Leader at Mt Evelyn scout
group
Meet the Team
Richard Scholes Ac(vi(es Manager -‐ Leader for 13 years -‐ Deputy con(ngent leader at NZV2010
-‐ Deputy con(ngent leader for Victorian con(ngent to AV2012
Sam Cooke Assistant Ac(vi(es Manager -‐ AXended 4 cuborees -‐ AXended AJ2007 -‐ AXended AV 2009 -‐ AXended NZV2010 & NZV
2013
Meet the Team
Robert Slater Marke(ng & Communica(ons Manager -‐ Rover -‐ AXended NZV2010 -‐ AXended AV2012 -‐ Assistant Con(ngent Leader
NZV2013
Fiona Flanigan Administra(on Manager -‐ Leader for 22 years -‐ District Venturer Leader -‐ Admin at AG -‐ Administra(on Manager at
NZV2013
Meet the Team
Alan Wilson Catering Manager -‐ Sub Camp Leader Cuboree 2010 & 2011
-‐ Venturer Ac(vi(es AJ2007 -‐ NZV2013 Catering manager -‐ AXended AV2015
Brad Saywell Assistant Catering Manager -‐ Rover -‐ AXended AV2012 -‐ Deputy Con(ngent Leader for 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland, 2017
Meet the Team
Gary Steinhardt Transport & Logis(cs -‐ Leader for 39 years -‐ Assistant State Commissioner -‐ Australian Con(ngent Leader to NZV2010 & NZV2013
-‐ AXended 11 of the past 12 NZ Ventures
John Reisinger IT Manager -‐ Cub Leader -‐ Runs IT systems for all
Victorian Venturer Events -‐ AXended AV2012 -‐ AXended NZV2013 -‐ AXended AV2015
The Stats
� 661 Australians aXending (the largest Con(ngent ever to leave Australia)!
� 581 Venturers � 72 Leaders � 8 Rovers
� 430 par(cipa(ng in the Pre-‐Tour
The Stats
� Female Venturers 221 � Female Leaders 25
� Male Venturers 359 � Male Leaders 55
The Venture
� It is the major New Zealand na(onal event for the Venturer sec(on (14-‐18 years old)
� Venturers and Guides from all over New Zealand, Australia and other Asia Pacific countries aXend
� For 12 days you will enjoy ac(vi(es, expedi(ons and challenges you may have never dreamed of doing and will make new friends for life!
Where is the Venture?
� The Venture is being held Rotorua's Lakes Ranch -‐ a beau(ful 127 acre outdoor recrea(on center.
� Lakes Ranch is located just 15 kilometres from downtown Rotorua.
Rotorua
The Serious Bit
Supervision
� The Venturer Sec(on of Scouts Australia relies on Venturers taking responsibility for their own ac(ons.
� During the Venture, Venturers will be allocated into a Unit of around 8 to 9 youth and 1 adult leader.
� During the Pre Tour, Venturers will be working in units which will have unit leader to support them, but that leader will not always aXend ac(vi(es with them.
� Venturers will NOT be accompanied and directly supervised at all (mes.
Supervision
� Adult leaders will be available at most ac(vi(es, expedi(ons and on and off site ac(vi(es. There will be some pre tour ac(vi(es that are run by external providers without leaders aXending.
� Venturers will be required to no(fy leaders of their plans and movements during all ac(vi(es and during the Pre Tour.
� During the pre tour you will need to sign in and out of accommoda(on venues using our automated systems.
Behaviour
� Youth are bound by the Scout Law & the Youth Terms and Condi(ons
� Leaders are bound by the Scout Law & the Adult Terms and Condi(ons
� Breaking of either will result in appropriate ac(on by the Con(ngent Leader
� If either is broken and the need to send a member home occurs: � Individual will have to pay the airfares and associated costs including for the leader escor(ng the Venturer or Leader home.
� Parents will be contacted � A full report to Parents and the Scout Associa(on will be issued.
Behaviour
� The Scout Law � A Scout is trustworthy � A Scout is loyal � A Scout is helpful � A Scout is friendly � A Scout is cheerful � A Scout is considerate � A Scout is thriny � A Scout is courageous � A Scout is respecUul � A Scout cares for the environment
Behaviour
� DADS Rules � NO Drugs � NO Alcohol � NO Discrimina(on � NO Sex These rules apply to all aXending
Behaviour
� Discourage use of “Energy Drinks” � V, Red Bull, Monster etc. � They suppress your appe(te which leads to other issues
� No “No Doze”
� Do not take prescrip(on medica(on that isn’t yours
� No piercings or taXoos
Curfew
� The Pre Tour will have a lights out curfew in line with the ac(vi(es being offered. Generally 11pm, except for some special nights like New Year’s Eve.
� A Venture isn’t like weekend events where you are only there for a couple of days. You can’t go without sleep for 3 weeks!
Behaviour
Our MoXo
WWPS: “What would Phil say?”
Think before you act! Don’t do anything that could mean you are sent home.
What happens at a Venture?
� The Venture is broken into 4 key parts:
� The Pre Tour (Op(onal – 8 Days)
� The Venture Expedi(ons (5 Days)
� The Venture On Site (5 Days)
� The Post Tour (2 Days)
Pre Tour: Queenstown � Free Ac(vi(es
� Secret Welcome Party! � Skyline Gondola & Luge � Amazing Race � Ben Lomond Hike
� Op(onal Ac(vi(es � Jet Boa(ng � Parasailing � Hydro aXack � Cruise � The Nevis Swing � Kayaking � Mountain Biking � White Water Raning � Canyoning � Tandem skydive � Zip Line � Milford Sound Scenic Flight � Milford sound overnight � Stand-‐up paddle
Pre Tour: Auckland
� Auckland (2 Nights) � New Years Eve Party � Rest day to explore Auckland
� Op(onal Ac(vi(es (Early Group Only) � Hangliding, hovercran & blowkarts � Rainbows End theme park � Canyoning � Snow Planet
Pre Tour: Coromandel
� Ac(vi(es � Pinnacles day walk � Surfing � Paintball � Beach (me � Cathedral cove � Cave Cruzer boat tour � Edwards lookout & Hoffmans pools � Abseiling � Thames mine tour
� Dinner at Hot Water Beach
Pre Tour Accommoda2on
� In Queenstown we are staying at Pinewood Lodge, Reavers Lodge, Gobblers Lodge, Nomads backpackers and Gunns Camp near Milford Sound. Shared rooms with 2 to 6 people per room
� In Auckland we are staying at University Halls – Private Room for each person.
� You will have a bed every night of the pre tour!
Pre Tour Accommoda2on
� All sleeping accommoda(on is to be single gender!
� If anyone is found to be in any room other than their own, appropriate ac2on will be taken.
� In Auckland everyone will have a private room. Each floor will be shared genders with a common area in the middle.
� Please DO NOT swap rooms. In an emergency we need to be able to find everyone. Also please DO NOT put more people into a room than there are beds for.
Keys
� During the pre and post tour you will be issued with keys and swipe cards for your room.
� If you loose your key or swipe card, the accommoda(on venues will bill us $125 per key/card lost
� The bill for any lost keys will be passed onto you. The con2ngent will not be paying for lost keys.
Pre Tour Meals
� All pre tour meals will be fully catered by commercial caters and our Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager are coordina(ng all of this.
� Special diets will be catered for based on what you told us in your medical details and based on the medical cer(ficates we have received.
� No need to bring “Dilly Bag” Plates etc. Crockery will be provided for you
Pre Tour Clothes Washing
� There will be an opportunity to wash clothing in Auckland and Queenstown
� The Con(ngent will provide washing powder at no cost
� You will need a couple of NZ dollars per load to put in the machine. The con(ngent will have change available for you.
Pre Tour Health & Welfare
� Our Welfare & First Aid Manager is a very experienced with major events and works in the field of youth welfare.
� The First Aid team includes a Level 3 first aider, plus mul(ple Level 2 first aiders and a doctor.
� You can also chat to your Unit Leader or Nath & Nicola.
� If you are having a problem, we need to know about it. Your family or friends can’t help from Australia!
Travelling to the Venture
� Non Pre Tour group will fly into Auckland on the 2nd January � Some will travel down to the Venture site and stay there overnight � Others will stay overnight in Auckland and then travel down to the Venture site the next morning.
� 230 people not doing the pre tour
� Pre Tour group will travel to the Venture Site on 3rd January � Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves on the way (Included)
Arriving at the Venture
� Some of the non pre tour group will arrive at the Venture site on 2nd January, everyone else will arrive 3rd January.
� You will check in and receive your Venture merchandise and con(ngent tent (if ordered) when you arrive at the site.
� The opening ceremony will be held on the evening of the 3rd.
� You will head out to your expedi(ons on the morning of the 4th of January.
Accommoda2on
� Venturers will camp in their own single gender tents for the 12 days
� Each expedi(on unit will be an assigned camping area at Lakes Ranch.
� Venturers may only share a tent with Venturers of the same gender within their expedi(on unit (we recommend having your own!)
Phase One: Expedi2ons
� You’ll spend 4 nights and 5 days in your expedi(on unit doing ac(vi(es away from the Lakes Ranch site.
� Expedi(ons will be spread out all over North Island
� All expedi(ons will have contact with the Venture team, but other contact methods like mobiles will be limited depending on the site.
� There will be a facility to store excess gear on site during the Expedi(on phase. We will supply garbage bags and tags for this purpose.
Phase One: Expedi2ons
� Some expedi(ons will require special equipment. This may include items like hike stoves etc.
� We are presently in discussions with NZ regarding these specialized items. We will update you via email with the outcome.
� If you need a hike pack, you will need to bring this empty with all the straps done up to go through with your checked baggage. Clearly marked with your name on it.
Expedi2ons & Award Scheme
� Some expedi(ons may be able to count towards your award scheme � If you wish to use an expedi(on towards your award scheme you need to apply through you unit council, and if it is at Queens Scout level your District/Zone Venturer Council
� Your expedi(on leader will typically be your examiner
� You need to do this now!
Meals
� During Phase One (Expedi(ons) most expedi(ons will need to cook their own meals.
� During Phase Two of the Venture (On Site), all meals will be fully catered for by commercial chefs.
YOU DON’T NEED TO COOK!
� You don’t need to bring a “Dilly Bag”
Phase Two: Lakes Ranch
� There will be a range of on and off site ac(vi(es based around the Venture site.
� Phase 2 ac(vity bookings have already opened. Please ensure that your waiver forms are in and your payments made so that your selec(ons are secured.
� You choose what you want to do, and when you want to do it. If you want to just hang and do nothing, you can, but who wants to do that with all the ac(vi(es on offer!
Phase Two: Off site ac2vi2es
� Rotorua Explorer � Rogaine challenge � Amazing Race � Mt Maunganui � Wai-‐O-‐Tapu � Sail Taupo � Climb & Swim � High Ropes � Painball /Lasertag � Rainbow Springs � Luging � Hobbiton � Heli-‐trail � Heli – 20
� Mountain Biking � Kart & Swim � White water Raning � Tongariro Crossing � Tandem Parasailing � Canopy Tours � Offroad NZ � Heli – 10 � The Squeeze � Pick 2 and roll � Glide Taupo � Jump & sail � Jump &climb � Tandem Skydiving
Gebng to know your Venture Unit
� NZ have set up Facebook groups for each unit
� Unit Leaders will be in contact shortly once they find out who is in their units
Post Tour: North Island
� Rotorua � Tamaki Maori Village � Agroventures
� Hamilton (2 Nights) � New mates and chill � Op(onal post tour ac(vi(es
� Waitomo Glow Worm Caves � Hobbiton Movie Set
Post Tour: Accommoda2on
� During the Post-‐Tour in Hamilton we are staying at the University of Waikato (private room per person).
� You will have a bed every night of the post tour!
� Also an opportunity to dry your tent if its wet before we return to Australia
What to bring
� A suggested gear list is contained within the November newsleXer
� Some expedi(ons may have specific equipment, your unit leader will advise you of this in early December
� There will be opportuni(es to wash your clothes on the Pre Tour and at the Venture
� New Zealand weather can be variable, you should pack for both warm and cool weather
Your Welfare Support Team
Sharon Noonan Youth Welfare & First Aid Manager -‐ Welfare Manager at Cuboree 2010 & 2011
-‐ Welfare Team AJ2010 -‐ Welfare manager at NZV2013 -‐ Employed as welfare manager at Gippsland school
Gary Park Adult Support & Welfare Manager -‐ Leader for 8 years -‐ AXended NZV2010 & NZV2013 -‐ Region commissioner – Mt
Dandenong Region -‐ Group Leader at Mt Evelyn scout
group
Health & Welfare
� The main Venture site is located 20 minutes from Rotorua hospital
� At the Venture site there will be a 24x7 medical post staffed with first aiders
� If there is a need to see a doctor, the Con(ngent will take you into the local medical center or hospital. This will be covered by travel insurance.
� If there is a need to have a script filled at a pharmacy, the Con(ngent will arrange this, and you will need to reimburse the con(ngent for the cost.
Health & Welfare
� Where to go if you have a problem:
� During the Pre Tour – Speak with unit leader or the Welfare Leaders
� During the Venture – Speak with your unit leader, if you are unhappy with the result speak to the Con(ngent Team
� During the Post Tour – Speak with any leader or the Welfare Leaders
� We need to know if you have an issue – Your family can’t solve your problems from Australia!
Health & Welfare
� If you have specific health or dietary needs this should be on your online registra(on – if not speak to us ASAP!
� If you have a specific dietary requirement (other than vegetarian) and have not provided a medical cer(ficate, we need this now.
� If your details have changed since registra(on please update your online applica(on now! This system will close on the 15th December.
� If your next of kin contact informa(on has changed, please update the system now!
Health & Welfare
� Online medical updates can only be completed up to 15th December
� If you medial details change aner 15th December you need to complete the paper-‐based medical form and bring it with you.
� This should be handed to the Travel Coordinator on your flight
Health & Welfare: Travel Sickness
� If you get mo(on sickness – please bring some medica(on with you. � There will be some longish bus trips (around 4 hours)
� If you are on the pre tour, the Coromandel Day has around 40 minutes of very windy road.
Health & Welfare: Contac2ng Home
� If there is an incident that requires us to Contact the parents/guardians this will only be done by Phil or Kusi.
� NO LEADER OR VENTURER IS TO MAKE CONTACT WITH NEXT OF KIN UNTIL PHIL OR KUSI HAS SPOKEN WITH THEM.
� This is to ensure that accurate informa(on is relayed.
Contac2ng the Con2ngent
� NewsleXer 4 has the Con(ngent Hotline number & Phil’s number on the last page (we will provide these again at the end of the presenta(on)
� In NZ every Venturer will have the Hotline number on their ID tag � Parents, please only call if it is urgent – there is a good chance we will not be in the immediate vicinity of your Venturer, so may need to call you back once we have made contact with them.
� If you can’t get us the first try, please leave a message and we will call back.
� We are also carrying 3 Satellite phones to ensure we can call out from anywhere
Communica2on
� Communica(on during the Venture will vary � At the Venture site mobile recep(on is patchy. Keep in mind unless you have Interna(onal Roaming your Australian number won’t work in NZ.
� During Phase One we have been advised most expedi(ons won’t have mobile coverage.
PARENTS – NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!
Local Carriers & Sims
� If you must have a mobile phone whilst you are away, we would recommend a local sim/number.
� The Con(ngent is using Prepaid Vodafone NZ, their coverage in NZ is excellent. Two great travel plans are: � $29 ( which includes 500MB data, 200 minutes and 200 TXTS) � $49 (which includes 3GB of data, 200 minutes and 200 TXTS)
� All of the included calls and TXTS are usable to Australian Numbers.
� You Phone needs to be “UNLOCKED” from your normal carrier in order to put in a different Sim.
PARENTS – NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS!
Money � Australian EFTPOS cards will not work in NZ EFTPOS machines. You can withdraw NZ cash using them from ATM machines
� Would recommend a “Visa Debit” style card or travel money card.
� Most banks have travel cards and Australia post also has a range of solu(ons.
� We suggest $7-‐10 per day as a guide for spending money (provided op(onal ac(vi(es are pre paid). � You also have the ability to add more phase 2 ac(vi(es whilst in NZ so if you plan to do this, factor this into your budget.
� If you want to buy your family some presents you might need more J
Safety and Security
The Venture and Australian Con(ngent take no responsibility for any lost personal items
Venturers will be responsible for their own possessions. If during the expedi(on you have a valuable item that needs to be stored, we will
look aner it for you
All of your personal items should be clearly labeled with your full name
If you can’t afford to lose it, Don’t bring it!
Safety and Security
All electronic devices and personal cash etc.
are the responsibility of the individual.
IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE IT
DON’T BRING IT
Insurance
� The Con(ngent has taken out travel insurance for each member.
� This does not cover loss of personal items
Visi2ng your Venturer
� You need to arrange with Phil if you wish to visit your Venturer during the Pre Tour, Venture or Post Tour
� No Venturer may be removed from the site by any person without the express permission of the Con(ngent Leader
Travel Stats
� Flights from all states in Australia (plus NT).
� 2133 (ckets booked
� Across 5 Airlines -‐ Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Emirates
� Have worked hard to reduce the overall segments per person.
Weight Limits
� Your luggage limit is 20kg. You also get 7kg of hand luggage.
� You need to remember if you have purchased one of our tents, it will be coming home with you so you need to allow space/weight. � You will need 3.5kg for the Storm Shelter and 4.9kg for the Venture+
� The airlines are really strict with excess luggage – if you are over your limit you will need to pay the excess
Some things are not meant to travel!
� Interna(onal flights have a liquid limit in your hand luggage of 100ml, so pack any liquids in your checked (undercarriage) baggage.
� No scissors or first aid kits in your hand luggage � No knives � No fuel for stoves � No fireworks � No Whips � No Fire Twirling equipment
Travel Tips
� Personalise your bag – there will be 660 others just like yours. Be like Beyonce and put a ring on it (or a ribbon, etc).
� Make sure you have your con(ngent luggage tags on your bags � Make full use of your hand luggage allowance
� Wear your hiking boots on the plane. They weigh a lot and Customs in NZ will want to inspect them for dirt (ENSURE THEY’RE SPOTLESS)
Travel Tips
� Don’t strap anything to the outside of your bag! � You are limited to 1 checked in bag (your Con(ngent Bag)
� Hiking packs are fine if they are completely empty.
� Don’t forget you can have a day pack as hand luggage
� It will fit, if not you have too much stuff!
� Don’t let your parent pack your bag J
Your Travel I2nerary
You would have already received your Travel i(nerary with your last con(ngent newsleXer. If you have not received yours, let us know and we will send you another one.
Passports
You will be responsible for your own passport whilst we are travelling to and from Australia. Make sure you put it somewhere safe!
(The top pocket of your Venturer Uniform is ideal)
Once in NZ everyone will be required to hand in their passport. The Con(ngent will securely store your passport for the dura(on of the trip
Gebng to New Zealand -‐ Victoria
Pre Tour Group � 4 Different groups � NZ684 meets 26/12/15 at 7:00am and departs 9:35am (16 pax) � QF151 meets 26/12/15 at 8:30pm and departs 11:35pm (57 pax) in transit overnight for connec(ng flight to Queenstown
� NZ898 meets 27/12/15 at 6:00am and departs 9:05am (60 pax) � JQ219 meets 27/12/15 at 7:20am and departs 10:20am (48 pax)
Non Pre Tour Group � 3 different groups � QF153 meets 2/1/16 at 4:30am and departs 7:30am (88 pax) � JQ213 meets 2/1/16 at 1:30pm and departs 4:30pm (24 pax) � NZ126 meets 2/1/16 at 3:40pm and departs 6:40pm (7 pax)
Phil -‐ 82
Gebng to New Zealand – NSW/ACT
Pre Tour Group � 2 different groups � NZ832 meets 27/12/15 at 6:30am and departs 9:30am (25 pax) � QF121 meets 27/12/15 at 6:30am and departs 9:30am (100 pax)
Non Pre Tour Group � 3 different groups � VA144 meets 2/1/16 at 7:30am and departs 10:30am (18pax) � QF145 meets 2/1/16 at 9:30am and departs 12:30pm (30pax) � JQ205 meets 2/1/16 at 1:40pm and departs 4:40pm (28pax)
Phil -‐ 83
Gebng to New Zealand – Queensland
Pre Tour Group � QF125 meets 26/12/15 at 3pm and departs 6pm (50 pax) � On arrival stay overnight at Ibis Budget Auckland Airport
Non Pre Tour Group � 2 Groups � QF123 meets 2/1/16 at 5:15am and departs 8:15am (6 pax) � VA160 meets 2/1/16 at 3:45pm and departs 6:30pm (13 pax)
Phil -‐ 84
Gebng to New Zealand – Darwin
Pre Tour Group � QF839 to Melbourne 26/12/15 meet 9:45am and depart 11:45am � Will be met by Jackie Connelly, have dinner in Melbourne and then catch QF151 at 11:35pm to Auckland
Phil -‐ 85
Gebng to New Zealand – South Australia
Pre Tour Group � QF736 meet at 26/12/15 11am and depart 1pm to Sydney (32 pax) � Then travel Sydney to Wellington QF163 at 5:55pm � Overnight in Wellington and then on to Queenstown on 27/12/15
Non Pre Tour Group � QF692 meet at 1/1/16 2pm and depart 4pm to Melbourne (24 pax) � Overnight in Melbourne at Ibis Budget Hotel � QF153 Melbourne to Auckland
Phil -‐ 86
Gebng to New Zealand – Western Australia
Pre Tour Group � QF111 meet 26/12/15 at 5:30pm and depart 8:30pm (32 pax)
Non Pre Tour Group � QF111 meet 2/1/16 at 5:30pm and depart 8:30pm (8 pax) � This group needs to meet with Phil aner the mee(ng please!
Both Groups travel overnight on the plane, make sure you get some sleep!
Phil -‐ 87
Gebng to New Zealand – Tasmania
Pre Tour Group � JQ740 Launceston meets 26/12/15 at 4pm and departs 5:30pm (1 pax) � JQ704 Hobart meets 26/12/15 at 4pm and departs 5:35pm (3 pax) � Both groups will be met by Jackie Connelly , have dinner and then transfer onto the interna(onal flight at 11:35pm
Non Pre Tour Group � JQ730 Launceston meets 2/1/16 at 6:30am and departs 8:10am (2 pax) � JQ708 Hobart meets 2/1/16 at 10:45am and departs 12:15pm (2 pax) � Both groups will met Richard Tatnell have lunch and transfer to their interna(onal flight
Phil -‐ 88
Miss your flight?
� If you miss your flight it will be up to you to pay for another (cket to get to New Zealand
� Our (ckets are not flexible and can’t be changed if you miss them!
� If you do miss your flight you should contact Phil on his NZ number immediately!
What if l am sick on leaving day?
� If you are sick on or just before we are due to leave you should contact Phil or Kusi.
� Both Phil & Kusi will be in the air on 26/12/15 from 9:30am to 1pm and will not be contactable. Please leave a message during this (me.
� We may be able to arrange another method of transport to aXend the Venture and catch you up with the rest of the group. Travel insurance may cover this cost if it isn’t a pre exis(ng illness.
What to do on departure day
� Arrive at your designated loca(on ON TIME, 3 hours before for Interna(onal flights and 2 hours for domes(c flights.
� Check in with the leader who is looking aner your group – they will have a sign
� Follow the leader’s instruc(ons
� They will give you an ID tag which you need to wear at all (mes!
� Don’t leave your stuff unaXended at the airport!
STICK TOGETHER WITH YOUR GROUP!!!
Outgoing Passport Control
� Aner you pass through security you will line up to present your passport and outgoing passenger card.
� They will ask where you are going and why. Let them know you’re with Scouts and you are travelling to NZ for a Interna(onal event.
Duty Free
� If you want to pre purchase duty free you can do so on the way over and collect it as you come back into Australia.
� Only people over 18 can purchase alcohol and cigareXes. These may only be collected on the way home.
Wai2ng for the plane
� Once through Duty free you will make your way to the gate lounge
� Please stay near the gate lounge area with your group. You can head off to the toilet or to purchase food if you like but please come back to the gate area.
� Don’t roam around the airport
Phil-‐ 95
On the plane
� Please take your assigned seat
� Stay seated with your seat belt on
� Don’t move around the cabin unnecessarily
� Most of the flights will have in flight entertainment
� Remember you are represen(ng Scouts Australia and are on display to the general public.
Going through Passport Control
� You need to stay together as a group
� If you are arriving into Auckland you will be able to use Smart gate, if you land directly into Queenstown then you will see a Passport Control officer.
STICK TOGETHER WITH YOUR GROUP!!!
Going through Customs
� Firstly you must collect your bag – remember to only collect your own bag and given they all look the same, make sure it’s the right one. Do something to make it look different (tastefully).
� During the flight you will be given an immigra(on/customs card to fill in. You need to read it carefully and answer the ques(ons truthfully. If you have a ques(on just ask a leader.
� If in doubt, declare it. Customs are generally friendly in NZ, but they aren’t if you try to bring in something that you haven’t declared.
STICK TOGETHER WITH YOUR GROUP!!!
On the other side
� By now, hopefully we have all arrived in NZ
� We will catch a bus to to our Accommoda(on
� You will hand in your passport
� Then seXle into your accommoda(on and meet some of your Australian Con(ngent mates
Travelling Home
� We all depart New Zealand on 16th of January
� Most arrive home on the anernoon of 16th of January – check your travel i(nerary.
� A small number stay in Melbourne on the evening of 16th Jan and complete their journey home on the morning of 17th Jan.
What to wear when travelling
� You must wear your uniform to travel to and from Australia � Venturer Shirt, Australian Scarf and Name Badge � Pants can be any colour as long as they are neat and (dy (no board shorts)
� Wear Con(ngent Shirt
� Whilst traveling from Queenstown to Auckland (Pre Tour) � Travel from Auckland to the Venture site � Any other (me you want to look trendy J
� ALWAYS wear your ID Card � You will receive one at the beginning of Pre Tour and the Venture � Only take it off for sleeping or showering!
Independent Travel
� You need to speak with Phil or Kusi about this today please!
Wrap Up
� Any further communica(on if any will be done via email – PLEASE CHECK YOUR INBOX REGULARLY!
� If we ask you for informa(on please do it promptly.
� If you are late to the airport we will not wait!
� Please check your online applica2on and update any contact informa2on and medical informa2on.
Wrap Up
� Phil and Kusi need to see anyone who is an independent traveller.
� If you haven’t got a passport GET IT NOW.
� If you have a dietary requirement but haven’t sent your medical cer(ficate DO IT WHEN YOU GET HOME.
� If you haven’t made your last payment DO IT WHEN YOU GET HOME.
� We have jackets available today for purchase if you missed out on ordering one.
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We are one
We are the Australian Con2ngent
We hope you have an amazing experience at NZV2016!
Enjoy and have fun!
Ques(ons??
Important Numbers
� Con(ngent Hotline (24 / 7) +64 21 028 929 59
� Phil Aus: 0418 528 521 � Phil NZ: +64 21 024 024 66
� Kusi Aus: 0434 163 902 � Kusi NZ: +64 21 033 7288
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