Royal tour 2014: Full itinerary of William, Kate and Prince George's visit to Australia and New Zealand
Apr 05, 2014 14:16 By Chris Bradley
Here's a lowdown on what to expect from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby George's first official tour as a family
On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and eight-month-old Prince George will be arriving in New Zealand for their first official tour as a family.
Then, over the next three weeks, the threesome will visit 12 cities in the country and Australia and carry out engagements as exciting as a white water ride and a yacht race.
They'll also be paying their respects to victims of the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, by attending a memorial ceremony.
The finishing touches have now most likely been made to a well-planned trip as the young royals and their 11-strong entourage prepare to board their flight Down Under.
Here's the full itinerary:
NEW ZEALAND
April 7 - Wellington: Arrive to ceremonial welcome.
April 8 - Rest.
April 9 - Wellington: Meet parents and their babies at Government House, hopefully with George.
April 10 - Blenheim: Events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Wellington: State Reception where William will unveil a portrait of the Queen.
April 11 - Auckland: Meet serving air force personnel and their families. Race each other across Auckland Harbour in Team New Zealand Americas Cup yachts. Ride on a Sealegs craft - boat that can be driven into and out of water. Check out our city guide here.
April 12 - Waikato: William views an aircraft factory while Kate goes to a children’s hospice. Both travel through Hamilton town centre and meet Olympic athletes and open the new velodrome. Read our profile of the region here.
April 13 - Dunedin (Travel away from George for one night): Maori tribal welcome, visit cathedral then watch and participate in a Rippa Rugby tournament - non contact rugby.
Queenstown: Wine tasting, travel on the Shotover Jet - 50mph white water ride.
April 14 - Christchurch: Ceremony for those who died in 2011 earthquake. Watch a 2015 Cricket World Cup event, later visit air force museum and memorial wall. Read more on the city here.
April 15 - Rest.
April 16 - Wellington: Visit a police training college, sign the city’s visitor book then depart.
AUSTRALIA
April 16 - Sydney: Arrive and attend reception at the Sydney Opera House.
April 17 - Sydney: Fire-ravaged street in Blue Mountains.
April 18 - Sydney: Attend the Royal Easter Show, visit a children’s hospice before watching a demonstration by surf life-saving volunteers. Check out our guide to Australia's biggest city here.
April 19 - Brisbane: RAF base visit then reception for Queensland’s young people. More here.
April 20 - Sydney: Cathedral service then visit Taronga Zoo where the bilby enclosure is being named after Prince George.
April 21 - Rest.
April 22 - Uluru (Ayres Rock) (Second night away from George): Visit the National Indigenous Training Academy, view Aboriginal art display then walk round part of the rock.
April 23 - Adelaide: View young people’s music workshop and watch skateboarding display.
April 24 - Canberra: Visit the National Portrait Gallery, attend a reception at Parliament House, plant a tree at the National Arboretum.
April 25 - Canberra: Attend ANZAC Day March, lay a wreath and plant a ‘Lone Pine’ tree in the Memorial Garden.
Depart for home.
