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BESPOKE TRAVEL PLANNINGATHLETE-FOCUSED PACKAGESBIKE & RUN COURSE TOURS
ACCOMMODATION & EVENT SERVICES
Make your journey to the heart of New Zealand’s beautiful North Island for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, as stress-free as possible with Nirvana.
Nirvana has over 15 years' experience of arranging travel and accommodation to IRONMAN events, including both the IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN World Championship.
Whether traveling solo or as part of a group, we can package your trip to New Zealand around your personal needs and requirements.
During race week, we will have a fully experienced events team supporting you throughout, and providing assistance where required.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Flight booking service (including bike carriage)- Airport meet and greet- Dedicated return airport-hotel transfers, including bike transportation- 7/8/9/10 nights' accommodation- Race entry cancellation insurance- Welcome dinner banquet and post-race breakfast- Swim course orientation (including secure kit storage)- Hosted bike course tour and ride- Hosted run course orientation- Bike mechanical service including a pre-race tune up (optional extra of a bike build and post-race disassemble)- Event updates direct from the Race HQ in your hotel, including water temperature- Use of cycle track pumps in hotels & transition prior to the race start- Complimentary Nirvana gift package- Support and assistance of the Nirvana in-resort team
SUPPORTING YOUR JOURNEY FROM START TO FINISH OFFICIAL TRAVEL PACKAGES
Our Official travel packages cover all aspects of your trip to the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
From the moment you land in New Zealand, our experienced team will be with you every step of the way and ensure you enjoy every moment.
WHAT CAN NIRVANA PROVIDE ME?
Nirvana's team of travel consultants are available to book your ATOL-protected flights and arrange any air shipment of specialist equipment. We work every day with most of the major airlines and airports and understand the individual carriage and collection policies.
Our understanding of the wide range of airline carriage policies ensure your bike shipment is compliant and the consignment is transported safely and securely.
vents provide the challenge of a lifetime in some of the world's most iconic and beautiful locations, however they are not always the easiest sites to access.
Getting from your arrival point to the event site can be one of the most difficult parts of your journey, particularly if you have equipment to transport.
With this in mind we provide an express transfer service direct from the airport to your hotel, coordinated by our airport meet & greet team. The transfer is available as a private or shared service and in both cases will have provision for any pre-booked equipment or special needs requirements such as children's seats. All transfers must be pre-booked.
As sport specialists, working closely with IRONMAN, the Nirvana team understand the event programme and procure hotels that offer the best possible access to the course, provide athlete friendly services and of course offer a range of price points.
The Nirvana Collection of hotels includes accommodation that benefits from the full support of the experienced Nirvana team, as well as catering for the needs and requirements of all IRONMAN athletes and spectators.
The Nirvana support team are available 24/7 to support our athletes and handle any changes or issues that arise pre, post or during the event.
- Return flights (including bike carriage)
- Airport meet & greet with return airport transfers including bike transportation
- Athlete-friendly accommodation
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- Course familiarisation toursPreparation is key to any competition and this includes understanding the event site and the nuances of the swim, bike and run courses.
To this end, we provide pre-event tours that enable our athletes to experience the key elements of each discipline first hand (including planning for the day, key timings, pre-event checks, and entry points, as well as weather related conditions that could affect your race).
WHAT CAN NIRVANA PROVIDE ME?
As sports specialists we understand that your bike is an essential part of your event and as such, we provide mechanical services for the exclusive use of our guests. Our fully qualified, insured and experience bike mechanics will be on hand throughout your stay to offer a range of services and advice, including but not limited to:
Pre-race services: - Drop-off and Tune-up: Designed for bikes that are ready to ride but need a final pre-race tune up- Unpack, Assemble and Tune-up: Designed to unpack from your bike box or bag, assembled and pre- race tune-up
Post-race Services- Disassemble and Pack for Transportation: Once you have finished your race, drop off your bike along with your bike box or bag and we will disassemble and pack your bike, ready for transportation
The Full Works- Unpack, Assemble and Tune-up, Secure storage of Case and then Disassemble and Pack for Transportation: All of the above!
- Bike mechanical services available pre- and post event
- Fully supported by the Nirvana event team on the ground in New ZealandThe Nirvana Event Team will be in resort before you arrive to ensure all the transfer and support services are in place and fully operational. The Team work closely with IRONMAN to understand any changes to schedules, water temperature and of course any local road closures that could affect movements around the site.
From the moment you land, the team will be there to ensure your journey to the event is seamless and your accommodation is ready for your arrival. It doesn’t stop there, the Nirvana team are on call 24/7 to handle any unexpected problems or facilitate any changes to your schedule, and remain on site to coordinate your departures.
- Use of cycle track pumps and multi tool set in the hotel- Race entry cancellation insurance- All local hotel and tourism taxes- Tourism trips and experiences
- Race entry cancellation insuranceWe realise that the unexpected can happen as you train and prepare for an event. To give you some piece of mind, we provide FREE CANCELLATION INSURANCE via our partner Yellow Jersey, as part of our accommodation packages.
The cancellation insurance starts from when you confirm your accommodation booking and covers not being able to attend your event due to various specified reasons, such as: injury or illness; vehicle breakdown; work relocation and more.
ATHLETE-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS & BENEFITS
The Nirvana team has worked across the world with IRONMAN, and is expert in procuring the best hotels and services to support our athletes.
- All accommodation options are within walking distance to the event site- Guaranteed and secured accommodation, in high demand event periods
- Self-catering facilities within bedrooms available, for athletes managing their own nutrition or extending their stay- Nirvana event team on the ground in Taupo, including a qualified bike mechanic (exclusive to Nirvana customers)
- Portfolio of support services, including in-room bike storage
4* Suncourt Hotel Taupo (7 night minimum stay)Benefit from stunning scenic views of Lake Taupo, this accommodation features a range of ground floor and first floor rooms. Each room has it's own unique character and private outdoor space, ensuring a peaceful stay.
- Parking- Bar- Free WiFi- Pool- Bike Storage Permitted in Room- Room Service
4* Bella Vista Motel Taupo (7 night minimum stay)The Bella Vista Motel Taupo offers comfortable and modern accommodation including a variety of studios and one-bedroom units, just a short walk from the shores of Lake Taupo.
- Parking- Free WiFi- Bike Storage Permitted in Room- BBQ Facilities
4* Lake Taupo Motor Inn (7 night minimum stay)This casual and relaxed accommodation is a 5 minute stroll from the walking path along Lake Taupo. The Inn offers functional studios and ½ bedroom apartments. All rooms feature flat-screen TV's, kitchenettes and courtyard access.
- Parking- Free WiFi- Pool- Bike Storage Permitted in Room- BBQ Facilities- Jacuzzi
We understand some athletes and spectators do not require the full support package, or like the flexibility to do their own preparation; that's not a problem.You can purchase any of the following event services on a stand-alone basis;
Our airport transfer service is readily available to both participants and spectators and offers a professional and comfortable journey, as well as safe storage for any luggage or bike boxes (if applicable) that require transportation.
This is an excellent way to see the bike course and ride the most important part of the bike leg. Discover the key landmarks, as we explain the most crucialparts of the course.
In New Zealand, we will have a professional, fully qualified and experienced bike mechanic available, who has supported athletes at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, IRONMAN World Championship and the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. The mechanic will be available for the exclusive use of Nirvana guests.
- Pre-race tune-up - Bike build & pre-race tune-up- Bike build, pre-race tune-up, post-race dissemble & pack
- Sports therapy appointment: pre- & post-race sports massage
Airport meet and greet with transfers to your accommodation and return
Bike course familiarisation tour & ride
Bike mechanical services
ENHANCED ATHLETE SERVICESFLIGHT BOOKING SERVICE
FROM ANY AIRPORTThe Nirvana Customer Support Team can offer all athletes and spectatorsa dedicated flight booking service from your preferred departure airport,
to get you to and from the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
- Bike carriage (if applicable) will always be pre-booked/paid where possible
- The best possible itineraries will be researched, taking into consideration your preferred departure airport, costs & bike carriage
- All flights booked and departing the UK will be ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, Nirvana Europe Ltd, ATOL Holders 6985
- Available in two fully-assembled services to suit your personal requirements
- Pick-up from your home address or from a national network of collection points
- No more excess baggage costs
- The ultimate in travel convenience to and
from New Zealand
FULLY-ASSEMBLED WORLDWIDE BIKE SHIPMENT
Looking to extend your stay in New Zealand after the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship or wanting to experience the beauty & grandeur of the South Island?
We can assist you in booking tours and excursions, to enhance your trip of a lifetime.
We have designed a menu of options which give a real flavour of what New Zealand has to offer, including;
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing Return Shuttle Transfer- Tongariro River: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting- Taupo Tandem Skydive with Rotorua Transfer- 2-Day Tour of Waitomo, Rotorua & Taupo from Auckland- Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving & 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise- Waikato River: Jet Boat Ride and Geothermal Safari- Waitomo Glowworm Caves- Auckland Island Ferry- Waiotapu Thermal Park & Black Water Rafting- Auckland Sky Tower Experience
Nirvana has recently celebrated 20 years of providing specialist travel
and accommodation packages to some of the world's largest
sporting events and greatest athletes.
At the heart of Nirvana's programme is the long-term relationship with
IRONMAN as the Official Travel & Accommodation partner to the
European Series.
The Nirvana team combines specialist event knowledge with a deep
understanding of the location to provide bespoke packages, aligned
to the specific requirements of the athlete.
