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FAMILY NOTES
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop leadership, life and social skills needed to build a successful respected career. 

This invaluable learning comes from experienced professionals and your teachers who are offering their time, skills and experience to build quality respected citizens:-

 

 

So many new experiences
They all provide ideas, interests to follow into the future, Wisdom to make better decisions, Confidence to move forward and Personality.  They all help you to make better friendships and go further with careers.    

Learn how more things work
The world is full of amazing things we see and use but to understand how they work, were made, and their other risks, advantages and uses develops a desire to learn more. 

Science learnings
    Geography
    Maths
    Physics
    Chemistry
    Engineering 

Learn how other people live

In different environments and with different backgrounds and different recourses human cultures grow differently. Grow understanding, knowledge and respect for others.
Humanities / Social studies
    Settlements
     
Industries
     Cultures
     Transportation
     Leadership
     Government
     History
    
Travel develops:-
●  Confidence
●  Life skills
●  Social skills (team and leadership)
●  
International travel skills
●  Cultural understanding
●  Budgeting skills
●  Independence
●  Patience
●  Persistence
●  Money handling skills
●  Respect for self and others
●  Personal fitness
●  Perseverance
●  Risk management skills- and so much more.

Preparation meetings
At these leaders answer questions, explain more about the great experiences set their expectations and ensure everyone is preparing well.

Pricing
The final price depends on numbers and airfare discounts at the 'deposit due date".   Until then, applications are collected with a
"not more than price" advised by the group's tour leader. Frequently with full complements and early bookings the actual price can be hundreds less.  more*

How to apply
Simply ask the NZ tour leader and complete an application form. (The tour leader may sometimes accept late applications). 

Personal spending
There is no need for a lot of spending money as KANES quotations are all inclusive.

Preparation
Full planning information and easy luggage requirements are provided on this website when bookings are accepted. 

Insurance
Guests are protected under a no blame, no limit public accident insurance.
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Safety
There are no snakes, dangerous insects or crippling diseases to concern visitors. Very strict health and safety laws ensure safe operators, food and equipment. Customer payments are guaranteed secure. more*

Passports
All international travelers require a passport. The tour leader or any travel agent will help applicants obtain their passports.  Visas are not needed for Australians, Singaporeans and many other international guests.

KANES  have been hosting international schools since 1990. These years have built experience, and knowledge used to ensure excellent value for customers. more*

Customer comments* 
Thousands of guests have freely left kindly great messages to explain their feelings about their wonderful life developing learning experiences .
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop leadership, life and social skills needed to build a successful respected career throughout ones life. 
 



Objectives
KANES and qualified teachers help guests enjoy a safe, fun-filled experience while learning to be respected, contributing citizens and leaders. 

Learning subjects include:- 
●  Confidence and fear control
●  Communication Skills
●  Life Skills
●  Social Skills
●  Personality growth

●  Leadership skills 
●  Physical fitness
●  Tolerance

●  Cultural Understanding
●  Sciences
●  Geography
●  Cultures 

●  Safety practices
●  Budgeting
●  Self-respect

●  Respect
for others
●  Travel
●  Photography

How to Join the tour
The NZ tour leader has application forms to be completed and returned with booking deposits before the close-off date. (Sometimes late applications can be accepted).  Note: accepted booking deposits are usually non refundable because smaller numbers increase the cost for all the others and flight deposits
are forfeited.

Preparation Meetings
At these leaders answer questions, explain more about the great experiences set their expectations and ensure everyone is preparing well.

Price
The actual price depends on numbers and available airfare discounts when deposits have been collected.   Until that time applicants work to a guaranteed 
"not more than price"  advise by the group's tour leader. Frequently the actual price is settled for hundreds less.  more*

Security of funds assured
To ensure security all payments are held by the school until required by airlines' agent. 
KANES  request their main payment when the land tour begins.  

Personal Budgeting
Leaders will discuss this at preparation meetings. For many young guests this is a first learning experience for planning a budget then holding to the plan so they don't have to seek help from home.   There is no need to use a lot of spending money as most items needed are included in the tour package.

Learning from "shopping"
With wise budgeting and learning in mind, "free time for shopping" becomes an opportunity to exercise  control over impulse spending and to learn more by observing another society, its desires, businesses, attractions, culture, history, architecture and its people. 

Social & life skills
Personality grows faster by sharing challengers, wondrous sights, and sleeping space with different people. With the dedicated guidance of experienced teachers, guests learn to build self-respect and respect of others.

On line preparation
Once the tour is confirmed this website adds planning material to help group members prepare for the event and to save leaders' time. 

Insurance
Every visitor is automatically protected by a no blame no limit public accident insurance that meets all major public hospital medical expenses resulting from any significant accident while the victim is staying in New Zealand. Normal travel insurance covers other possibilities. If it is not included in the package it can be arranged with any travel agent or insurance company.
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Rules and guidelines
Rules and guidelines ensure safety, health and dignity for all.  Working within these ensure the safest and most rewarding outcomes.

Safety assurances
There are no snakes, dangerous insects or crippling exotic diseases to concern visitors. New Zealand has a strong health and safety laws ensuring a safe operators, food and equipment. more*

Passports
All international travel requires passports. The tour leader or any travel agent will help guide you to obtain these. Some guests who are not Singaporean or Australian citizens may also need visas.

KANES  have been hosting international schools since 1990. These years have built experience, and knowledge used to ensure excellent value for customers. more*

Customer comments* 
Customers offer their comments and suggestions at the end of most tours.  These help KANES maintain the best value and rewards.
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  trust you have a great learning adventure by gaining new knowledge, experience and confidence.
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