TOUR OF MILLENNIUM, N.Z. 2000 USA AND CANADIAN BEEKEEPERS TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND January 25th to February 8th, 2000 Fully escorted tour by one of New Zealand's acknowledged beekeeping experts, Trevor Bryant. Trevor has organised three highly successful tours to NZ and Australia and now this, the tour of the Millennium. It is a unique opportunity for North American beekeepers to combine New Zealand's scenic beauty with an excellent cross-section of beekeeping in New Zealand. The itinerary has been carefully planned for the person interested in an in-depth look at New Zealand apiculture. Be they part timer, hobbyist, professional, commercial beekeeper. The non beekeeper spouse is provided with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty and adventures of New Zealand or just perhaps shop and be entertained by New Zealanders. Itinerary includes: * Beekeeping visits to leading queen breeders and package bee producers/exporters in Northern New Zealand * Beehive equipment manufacturers and supply houses - North and South * Honey producers, packers, processors and entrepreneurs * Meeting local beekeepers and spouses for BBQs and socialise in the evenings and at lunch breaks throughout the tour. For the Non Beekeeper: * Wander through some of New Zealand's most beautiful gardens, private and public, and see New Zealand's majestic Kauri forest and native bush * Visits to historic places and Maori pa sites and learn some of our cultural heritage * Go jet boating, fishing, walking or just shop in places like Rotorua, Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch * Meet and greet with real New Zealanders All this and more for just... $US4,060 per person (twin share) single supplement: $582 Subject to international currency fluctuation, airfares and other rates beyond the organiser's control Cost includes: * Airfares (Los Angeles - Auckland return) * Accommodation (twin share) * 14 breakfasts * 12 lunches * 14 dinners including Maori hangi and concert * Entry fees to planned sightseeing venues * Internal airfares and use of luxury travelling coach Optional extras are available on request for those who may wish to extend their stay or perhaps visit one of our other Pacific neighbours pre or post tour. For more information, please write to: Trevor G Bryant Alpha Bees Limited PO Box 486 Te Puke 3071 Bay of Plenty NEW ZEALAND Tel/fax: 0064 7 573 6885 email: [log in to unmask] or Jo Page United Travel PO Box 271 Te Puke Tel: 0064 7 573 7805