Southdown Sheep Society, NZ

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2018 Southdown NZ Manawatu/Wairarapa Tour

Posted by Christina On April - 29 - 2018

MANAWATU/WAIRARAPA TOUR ITINERARY

MONDAY 30TH APRIL
Arrive In Palmerston North
Council Meeting 11.00 am – Copthorne Hotel
6 pm – AGM at the Steeple Room at Copthorne Hotel
7.30pm – Dinner at Copthorne Hotel
Accommodation – Copthorne Hotel, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
TUESDAY 1ST MAY
Depart Copthorne 7.45am, Approximately.
Visit Corey Prouting – Ashby Stud, Shannon

Lunch & Stud visit at Diane & Janet Gray – Silverdale Stud, Rongotea
Talk with Mike Will – Commercial Breeder using Southdown Sires
Visit Angus Beef Unit – Milson Line, Palmerston North
Explore NZ Rugby Museum (optional) or enjoy relaxation at Copthorne Hotel or stroll around Palmerston North Square – Free time

Accommodation – Copthorne Hotel, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Meet at bar at Copthorne 7.00pm
Dinner – Evening Meal, Set Menu – 2 course at Aberdeen on Broadway – 7.30pm SHARP !!

WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY
Depart Copthorne 7.30am
Visit Roddy & Jan McKenzie – Glen Orrin Stud, Masterton

Lunch at GLADSTONE INN

Visit Jill Baird`s – Wiri Stud, Gladstone

Travel to GLENBURN STATION – Arriving approx. 3.30pm – 3.45pm
Enjoy Surroundings & Explore amazing Views
Meal & Accommodation at Glenburn Station

THURSDAY 3RD MAY

Depart Glenburn Station at 7.30am

Morning Tea at Mount Bruce

Arriving at Palmerston North Airport approximately 1pm