Your FAST5 netball 2024 travel experience starts here.
FAST5 is netball like you’ve never seen before; featuring five players a side, quick quarters, power plays, and super shots. It’s an action-packed event you won’t want to miss. With lively music, vibrant costumes, and a festive-like atmosphere, FAST5 offers more than just a game—it’s live netball entertainment. Join us at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, the gateway to New Zealand’s South Island, for FAST5 2024. Come for the game, stay for the adventure, and experience all that New Zealand has to offer this November.
For FAST5 2024 we are a proud Authorised Provider and have official travel packages to get you there. Choose from 4 and 5-star hotels in Christchurch with daily breakfast and enjoy the action with Platinum tickets for both Saturday and Sunday. Kick-off your weekend with the Silver Ferns Travel Evening Function on Friday Night (Aussies and other nationalities welcome). We also have an Auckland Escape and a Queenstown Extension so you can enjoy more of New Zealand. Enhance your trip further with extra nights, flights, sightseeing, travel insurance and more. We look forward to welcome you to Christchurch.
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FAST5 is netball like you’ve never seen before.
FAST5 is a fun variation of traditional netball, developed by the International Netball Federation to offer a faster and more spectator-friendly version of the game. It differs from standard netball by having only five players per side, shorter match durations, and innovative rules such as power plays and super shots. These super shots allow teams to earn multiple points from designated zones on the court during specific periods, adding a strategic layer to the game.
Introduced to inject more excitement and broaden netball’s appeal, FAST5 also features a lively game-day atmosphere, complete with music, fan interactions, and creates a festival-like environment, making it distinct from the more traditional formats.
New Zealand has been the dominate team winning 7 of the 11 FAST5 Netball World Series, but it’s always been close and Australia has won the last 2 editions in 2022 and 2023 on New Zealand’s home soil (including defeating New Zealand in 2023!) As always it’s any teams game, but if the Aussies can get a hat trick, it’ll be an incredible feat.
FAST5 2022, 2023 and 2024 are hosted by New Zealand, with 2024 the final edition in Christchurch. The city of Christchurch is the gateway to New Zealand’s rugged South Island, but also a short hop from the more tropical North Island. Whether you head North or South, or both, New Zealand offers a many amazing destinations to visit. You can fly between Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown or you could rent a car or campervan and drive between all three, or just from Christchurch to Queenstown after the netball and fly home from there. New Zealand offers incredible scenery and activities for adrenalin junkies, but also plenty of things to do for those who just want to take it slow. Whether you’re up for a bike ride, a hike, a mountain-side picnic, a cruise through waterfall filled fjords or ready to indulge in a world-class dining experience, you can find it all in New Zealand.
We’ve been helping fans travel to netball events around the world since the 1995 World Cup in Birmingham and recently to World Cup’s in Singapore, Sydney, Liverpool and Cape Town. We were also the proud Exclusive Travel Partner for FAST5 2016, 2017 and 2018 in Melbourne. We invite you to join us in Christchurch for a fun weekend of netball, before venturing north or south to experience what New Zealand has to offer.
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Glenn Hedley,
Director, Events Travel
Christchurch, the main city on New Zealand’s South Island, is a vibrant place where old meets new. Despite past earthquakes, it has rebuilt itself with a mix of historic buildings and modern designs, like the unique Cardboard Cathedral and the lively Riverside Market. The city is also known for its peaceful Avon River and large Botanic Gardens.
Beyond Christchurch, the South Island is full of stunning natural beauty. You’ll find impressive fjords, tall mountains, and clear lakes. Adventurers will love Queenstown for its thrilling activities, while nature lovers will be amazed by the scenic beauty of Fiordland National Park and the famous Milford Sound.
Over on the North Island, the scene changes with its mix of cultures, hot springs, and green landscapes. Auckland, the largest city, offers big-city fun with beautiful countryside close by, including the movie set of Hobbiton and the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro National Park. The city of Rotorua is a great place to experience Maori culture with traditional performances and food. A trip to Waiheke Island is recommend for wine and nature lovers, and is a short ferry ride from the city.
Both islands of New Zealand offer a great mix of urban excitement and many natural wonders.
In November, which is late spring in Christchurch, the climate is generally mild and pleasant. Temperatures typically range from about 8°C in the early mornings and nights to around 19°C during the day. It’s a great time for outdoor activities as the weather is usually stable, with increasing sunny days.
However, it’s still wise to be prepared for occasional rain showers and some chilly mornings, especially since the weather can be quite variable. Layers are recommended for this transitional season, as conditions can change throughout the day.
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| SERVICE | WHAT WE OFFER |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | - Extra nights and room upgrades at featured event hotels. - Extra nights and other accommodation pre/post or during major events. - 4-star and 5-star hotels. - Apartments and retreats. - Plus specials and benefits with partner properties. |
| Flights | - Domestic and international flights. - Premium carriers. - All classes bookable (Economy, Premium, Business and First Class). - Flights ticketed in-house as an IATA Travel Company. - Itinerary managed start to finish including schedule changes and seat selection. |
| Transport | - Car rental (pre-book or pay on pick-up). - Airport transfers. - Coach transfers for groups, including guides and tour managers. - Rail tickets. - Other transport journeys. |
| Travel insurance | - Tailored policies issued with Cover-More and Go Insurance. - Available for Australian residents or international visitors travelling to Australia. - 10% discount applies to all annual policies. |
| Sightseeing and small group tours | - Tickets to attractions - Sightseeing experiences - Cruises and small group tours or expeditions offered by our Preferred Partners. Book a cruise or small group tour as part of your event package or tour and receive a discount on the cruise or small group tour. |
| Major events | - Combine two or more major event packages or tours within the same booking and receive a discount from all packages or tours booked offered on a case-by-case basis |
| Group travel | - Customised itineraries for groups of all sizes (from small private groups to large groups of 100+ passengers) - Dedicated groups specialist/account manager - Group flights - Luxury coaches - Local guides - Experienced Tour Managers - Local sightseeing experiences - Event tickets and hospitality - Functions and other events - Merchandise and white label elements - Other items to ensure your group trip is a smash hit |
The default currency for this event is AUD ($).
A deposit of 25% is due to confirm your booking, plus any ticket upgrades and extras*.
The balance of 75% is due by 30 August 2024**.
Payment instructions for direct transfers (EFT) and credit card payment links will be provided within your invoice on booking.
Invoices can be paid in AUD, USD, GBP, EUR or NZD. If you elect to pay your invoice in a different currency to the event default currency, your invoice will be converted at the best available daily mid-market rate.
If paying an invoice in AUD
Payments via direct transfer (EFT) incur no additional fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees).
Payments using Visa or Mastercard incur a 1.7% merchant fee. Payments using American Express incur a 1.98% merchant fee.
If paying an invoice in USD, GBP, EUR or NZD
Payments via direct transfer (EFT) incur no additional fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees).
Payments using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Google Pay or Apple Pay incur a 1.98% merchant fee.
Below is a summary of a few important terms and conditions. For complete terms and conditions please read more here: Booking Terms and Conditions. A PDF copy will be provided on booking or can be downloaded at any time.
Summary of important terms and conditions
FAST5 2024 will take place from 9-10 November 2024.
It will be the final edition in New Zealand before the tournament moves to a new host country for three years from 2025-2027 inclusive.
FAST5 2024 will be held at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island.
There are two ways to buy FAST5 2024 Tickets.
The first way is to buy them through the official FAST5 2024 website. However tickets may sell out quickly and you don’t get any additional benefits that come with a package.
The second way to buy tickets is with an official FAST5 2024 Package. These include official Platinum tickets to both Saturday and Sunday, plus hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, access to the Silver Ferns Friday Evening Function and other optional extras. Plus you’ll get to travel and sit with likeminded fans.
FAST5 2024 Tickets will go on sale to the General Public towards the end of May 2024. Official FAST5 2024 Packages including tickets are on sale 14 May 2024.
For FAST5 2024 we have one package available which includes three nights accommodation, official 2-Day Platinum Tickets, the Silver Ferns Travel Friday Evening Function and daily breakfast. The package has different hotel options and is customisable with extra travel services.
We also have an Auckland Escape and a Queenstown Extension available so you can extend your stay and experience more of New Zealand.
Events Travel is an Authorised Provider of official FAST5 2024 packages in partnership with Silver Ferns Travel. We were the exclusive travel partner for FAST5 2016-2018 in Melbourne and now an Authorised Provider for FAST5 2023 and 2024.
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