Marlborough Sounds 2023

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Exclusive 5 nights at Furneaux Lodge plus 3 nights in Nelson enjoying numerous music events from our six great artists!

24 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2023

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL 24 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2023 We enjoy our own version of paradise and feed all your senses, as we take you on a musical journey, commuting with nature and relaxing amongst the bush, by the sea. From Nelson right down the West Coast and the all the colours of the Fall, oranges, reds and yellows in Central Otago!

Experience the Exceptional...

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Join Bonnie, Kalauni, Sharon, Rebecca, Kelly, Lynette and Stephen, on a musical journey through the captivating Marlborough Sounds with a five night exclusive stay at Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds plus 3 nights in Nelson!

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Exclusive music events in this stunning setting including: Sacred Songs by Candlelight, in our beautiful setting amongst the bush, sea and lit by an abundance of candlelight, South Pacific BBQ with some favourite songs from shows, a singalong movie: Mamma Mia, Rodgers and Hammerstein! At the Granary in Nelson, Wine, women and song at a historic house and From Phantom to Les Mis at the Boathouse!

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Our finale evening Diner En Blanc celebrating music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Dress up in white tonight as we enjoy a gala event in our white marquee, lit with fairy lights and candles!

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We have taken over the whole of Furneaux Lodge but it is not a big place so we are strictly limited with our numbers. This means an exclusive tour, just us there with a chance to swim, kayak, enjoy bush walks or simply relax in this very beautiful setting.

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OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Other activities in the Marlborough Sounds include a cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove, green mussel farm, fishing, kayaking and a sunset cruise where we will find a gentle cove and enjoy our concert Sounds of Silence, ballads and atmospheric songs in the Sounds!

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Other activities include tour of Omaka Aviation Museum and vineyard tour and wine tasting.

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In Nelson we enjoy a walking tour of Nelson, historic house tour and high tea, peanut butter factory tour, a vineyard lunch and wine tasting!

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Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Kalauni Pouvalu

Sharon Emirali

Rebecca Wright

Lynette Martin

Stephen De Pledge

Kelly Lim Harris

TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2023 (D) - Rutherford Hotel, Nelson (3 nights) Highlights Include: • Time to settle in this afternoon and enjoy some shopping in Nelson.

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Welcome dinner this evening at the Granary: Rodgers and Hammerstein, and their best loved musicals!

WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2023

Founders Heritage Park Nelson

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Highlights Include: • Nelson city walking tour including history, architecture, Nelson Cathedral, the Centre of NZ view, The Queens Gardens, the Maitai River Walk, Nelson Provincial Museum and Suter Art Gallery.

Highlights Include: • A chance to go fishing this morning and enjoy a fish and chips lunch with what you have caught!

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Lunch, tour and talk at Melrose House this afternoon.

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You may also like to enjoy a walk along part of the famous Queen Charlotte Track, a gentle walk through native bush or see the glow worm caves.

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Dinner this evening is at a historic house with music entitled Wine, Women and Song!

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Following dinner, Sacred Songs by Candlelight, a mix of sacred and inspirational songs, in our beautiful setting, lit by an abundance of candlelight.

THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2023

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023

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Highlights Include: • Visit to Founders Heritage Park, a historic collection of great old buildings with some art demonstrations from local artists.

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Lunch at a vineyard is included today.

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This afternoon we are off for a foodies tour which includes wine tasting, peanut butter factory and a private brewery!

A private cruise which includes Green Mussel farming, dolphin, seal and penguin spotting and Ship Cove, where Captain Cook spent 171 days.

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Dinner this evening at the Boathouse Restaurant with concert entitled: From Phantom to Les Mis, featuring great songs from the modern musicals!

Tonight a leisurely dinner and a singalong movie: Mamma Mia, feel free to dress in ABBA gear and bring out your inner groove!

MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 2023

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SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2023

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FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023 (B,LD) - Marlborough Sounds - Furneaux Lodge (5 nights)

Highlights Include: • A leisurely morning to enjoy a good book or kayaking with the tenors.

Highlights Include: • Tour of Omaka Aviation Museum boasting a great collection of WW1 and WW2 planes.

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A high tea with music provided by Paul: High Tea with Paul on Piano.

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A sunset cruise and beautiful concert in a sheltered bay: Sounds of Silence, featuring ballads, songs from the great crooners and great atmospheric songs.

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Wine-tasting and lunch at vineyard.

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Chartered launch to take us across the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to Furneaux Lodge.

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A fun dinner entitled South Pacific BBQ with favourite show songs: a casual way to start our time at Furneaux Lodge.

TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2023

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Highlights Include: • You might like to transfer by boat, over to Punga Cove for lunch or enjoy a day of leisure.

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Our finale Diner En Blanc as we celebrate the 50s, 60s and 70s this evening dress in white for our gala event lit with fairy lights and candles!

WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2023 (B) Marlborough Sounds

Highlights Include: • Cruise back to Picton and transfer to Blenheim Airport following our fabulous music extravaganza!

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per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1850 Initial Deposit on booking $900 Second Deposit due 11 May 2023 $1500 Final Balance due: 20 July 2023 Deposits refundable (less costs incurred) prior to FINAL BALANCE DUE DATE. Itinerary details are subject to change, however any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES: •

Five nights exclusive use of Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds plus 3 nights in Nelson exploring history, arts, scenery and great food experiences!

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Exclusive music events in this stunning setting including: Sacred Songs by Candlelight, in our beautiful setting amongst the bush, sea and lit by an abundance of candlelight, South Pacific BBQ with some favourite songs from shows, a singalong movie: Mamma Mia, Rodgers and Hammerstein! At the Granary in Nelson, Wine, women and song at a historic house and From Phantom to Les Mis at the Boathouse!

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Our finale evening Diner En Blanc celebrating music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Dress up in white tonight as we enjoy a gala event in our white marquee, lit with fairy lights and candles!

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Other activities in the Marlborough Sounds include a cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove, green mussel farm, fishing, kayaking and a sunset cruise where we will find a gentle cove and enjoy our concert Sounds of Silence, ballads, crooning songs and atmospheric songs in the Sounds!

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Other activities include tour of Omaka Aviation Museum and vineyard tour and wine tasting.

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In Nelson we enjoy a walking tour of Nelson, historic house tour and high tea, peanut butter factory tour, a vineyard lunch and wine tasting!

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Escorted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Kalauni Pouvalu, Sharon Emirali, Rebecca Wright, Kelly Lim Harris, Lynette Martin, and Stephen De Pledge on piano.

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Tour includes all transfers in the Marlborough Sounds and Nelson, boat charters and coach tours.

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All breakfasts are included, 1 high tea, 5 lunches and all 8 dinners.

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This tour will be strictly limited to a maximum of 42 travellers.

PLEASE NOTE: As our travellers are coming from all over NZ, airfares are not included.

GENTLE FITNESS This will be a relaxing tour so will suit most people but you still need to be able to get on and off coaches and boats with ease and walk around Furneaux Lodge which is quite spread out but flat.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION • • • Toll Free: 0508 886 489 email: travel@operatunity.co.nz | www.operatunity.co.nz PO Box 132 150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand

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All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value.

Deposits refundable until final payment date minus any costs incurred, or an administration fee of up to $300.

Travellers need to be independently mobile and fit to travel.

Travellers are required to obtain comprehensive travel insurance for all international trips.

Please refer to terms & conditions on our booking form.