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Advert: Hot Deal from Tour Time NZ

Looking for the Hotel accommodation close to the Band Event venues for the Brass Band National Championships in Christchurch? Tour Time NZ have a deal for you!

Tour Time NZ
 

Tour Time NZ Ltd have secured 50 twin share rooms at the Copthorne Hotel, Durham Street, Christchurch for Tuesday 8th – Sunday 13th July 2008 at an unbeatable rate of $132.00 per room (twin or single) per night.

One Band have confirmed 25 rooms, so 25 to go. First Band in gets them!

This is an excellent quality hotel in a fantastic location – so close to the Town Hall.

No transfers needed for events!

HURRY!!

Email sandra@tourtime.co.nz today

But wait...there's more

On another note, we have heard that many Brass Bands think that Tour Time is just a Coach (bus) Operator. NO, not true!

OK, so we have transported National Bands, National Youth Bands and many overseas Bands over the years and we do own and operate five star silver coaches BUT WE ARE A ONE STOP TOUR SHOP.

This means we offer a full tour service for both international and New Zealand bands and make all bookings for accommodation, leisure activities, venues etc as well as all transport arrangements. We are THE New Zealand Band Tour and Music Tour Specialists.

One Call – Does it all. Use our experience and expertise!

TOUR TIME NZ LTD – Keeping in tune with YOUR needs!

Email: sandra@tourtime.co.nz
Website: www.tourtime.co.nz
Phone: 0064 6 357 3304 or 0800 86 87 84 within NZ

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