New Zealand Bubble Brochure Updated September 2020

2020/2021 NEW ZEALAND BUBBLE

2020 It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

2021 Art Deco Napier Waiheke Island Music Festival Far North Country Music Festival Off the Beaten Track Rail Odyssey Southern Lakes & Fiords Millbrook Mid Winter Christmas Music Festival Be WOWed in Wellington Great New Zealand Train Journey Martinborough Spring Music Festival Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru

CONTENTS PAGE 4

What people say about us

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Important Information

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Our people on tour

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Off the Beaten Track Rail Odyssey 8 - 21 April 2021

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Southern Lakes and Fiords A Classical Journey 11 - 15 April 2021

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Millbrook Mid Winter Christmas Music Festival

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2020 New Zealand Trips It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

4 - 7 December 2020

PAGE 10 Happiness Half Hours Quotes

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2021 New Zealand Trips

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Art Deco Napier

26 June - 3 July 2021

Be WOWed in Wellington 4 - 8 October 2021

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Great New Zealand Train Journey 2021 24 October - 7 November 2021

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Martinborough Spring Music Festival 6 - 13 November 2021

19 - 23 February 2021

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Waiheke Island Music Festival 12 - 20 March 2021

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Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru 8 - 17 November 2021

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Far North A Little Bit of Country Music Festival 23 - 28 March 2021

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WELCOME to the launch of our

2020/21 New Zealand Travel ‘Bubble’ Brochure with some magnificent musical options you may like to consider to travel with us around New Zealand.

We are proud to be New Zealanders and are proudly 100% New Zealand owned.

We also only employ New Zealand artists and staff and market our trips in New Zealand. Now is a great chance to play our part in rebuilding paradise in our part of the world.

Operatunity is all about giving you happiness, making dreams come true and allowing you to celebrate life and have fun through music and great company.

We look forward to showing you our beautiful country and providing bespoke musical experiences against the backdrops of iconic locations in the musically rich and caring way only Operatunity can offer.

For more information ring our office or visit our website

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US “From the relaxing train journey excellent accommodation and food and our talented hosts with great music, singing and tap dancing. OPERATUNITY the only way to travel. Looking forward to the next trip.”

Lynn F Great NZ Train Journey 2019

“We are on our first Operatunity holiday AND what a pure delight and exciting experience it is proving to be.

Bonnie, Jess and the entire crew are making a musical event into a musical paradise. They are such a joy to be with. They are warm friendly and helpful on to buses, boats, or the bar.

Thank you to them.”

Robin and Neil, CambridgeSouthern Lakes 2019

“This was an exquisite trip of dressing Art Deco and entering the spirit of the era. The tour was fantastic, excellently well organised, and attention to every detail carefully and thoughtfully planned. Nothing was left to chance... Experiencing those Art Deco original era times is special.”

Philippa Z, Art Deco 2019

“Another amazing trip with once again fantastic entertainers and music. This trip was full of fantastic views and lots of laughter. Well done to all of the team.”

Mavis Clark, NZ Train Journey 2019

What a beautiful country we live in, the ability to explore with great company, wonderful singers, sublime accommodation, a superb driver, care, consideration, every need catered for. What more could anyone ask for!

Denise, Delve into the Deep South 2018

“As usual, a first class experience with Bonnie & Alex taking care of every need, ably supported by additional performers from venue to venue. Particularly loved the impromptu performance in the delightful little Tikitiki Church. Superb!”

Noeline M, East Cape & BOP 2019

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION We know that there is a high level of uncertainty at present but we want to give you information regarding our future plans.

Now is the chance to support our local economy and that of our close neighbours as we feel proud to be New Zealanders.

We understand the need for flexibility at present but there is also the need to have something to look forward.

Operatunity has put the following in place for this year’s trips to protect your health and financial security.

1. For 2020 trips we will not be asking for final balance until 2 months before the start of the trip. This is to provide more confidence in the current status of COVID -19 closer to the time of departure.

2. For 2021 trips deposits and final balances we will revert to normal payment terms and conditions but these will be reviewed on an ongoing basis if required dependent on the current status of COVID -19.

3. If the trip is unable to proceed we will roll the trip over, if necessary, to a later date to protect your money.

4. We are working through a number of health and safety guidelines to protect your health and mitigate risk to you.

For more information ring our office or visit our website

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OUR PEOPLE ON TOUR

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2020

NEW ZEALAND

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! 04 - 07 DECEMBER 2020

In a year with so many challenges what better way to begin the Christmas season than listening to some of New Zealand’s finest artists in three bespoke music events at three breathtaking Waikato locations: Christmas in the Enchanted Forest, Viva Italia in the Vines and Vignettes in the Gardens.

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2,550

$

per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $660 Initial Deposit on booking

$900

Final Balance due: 2 October 2020 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:

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Susan Boland

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Karl Perigo

John Cameron

Derek Hill

Jess Hindin

Amanda Atlas

Kalauni Pouvalu

Stephen De Pledge

For more information ring our office or visit our website

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Festive flavours in three bespoke musical events at three breathtaking Waikato locations!

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Our premium event Christmas in the Enchanted Forest which we will present in the impressive cathedral-like Redwood Forest where the majestic Redwoods provide a canopy for us to sing surrounded by hundreds of fairy lights. What a magical, fairy-tale evening!

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Our finale gala in the Italianate style vineyard where we transport you to Italy with Viva Italia in the Vines with great Italian food.

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Vignettes in the Gardens: themed concerts in themed gardens at the famous Hamilton Gardens: Madame Butterfly Excerpts in the Japanese Garden, afternoon tea in the Katherine Mansfield Garden with Olde Time Music!

And in the beautiful Renaissance Garden, wine and food followed by a gala concert: I’m in Love with Vienna.

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Numerous artists will be involved in this weekend’s entertainment. Escorted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Amanda Atlas, Stephen De Pledge, Derek Hill, Kalauni Pouvalu, Jessica Hindin with the following artists joining us: Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo.

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3 nights’ accommodation at the 4.5 star Novotel Hotel Hamilton.

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Tours include Hobbiton to discover the real Middle Earth, delightful Cambridge with its shops and tree lined streets, a tour and high tea at the famous Zealong Tea Estate and time to wander the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

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All breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 1 afternoon tea, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included.

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

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

While we were unable to present our regular daytime concerts, our free Happiness Half Hours on YouTube were a big hit with well over 100,000 views.

HAPPINESS HALF HOUR QUOTES

Thanks to all our team for their incredible work in putting these together and for our artists for donating all their time to make these happen for you all!

“Laughter is such good medicine and thankyou to the Operatunity team for making each day a little more bearable.”

Rosalie and Chris D

“Thank you all so very much for the wonderful Happiness Half Hours you have been sending us. I have been sitting in my house all alone for nearly six weeks, and am starting to struggle with isolation. I am only surviving because of all your beautiful music, songs, jokes and wonderful personalities coming through my computer. Makes me want to get my ballet and tap shoes out again, but unfortunately the old legs couldn’t manage any more. Thank goodness for people like you to bring back wonderful memories of my stage days.”

Wendy, Orewa

Hello everyone, Thank you for yet another lovely concert. These concerts are a ray of sunshine in these days of lock downs and it is so nice to feel we are getting to know you on a more personal basis. Love the music, the photographs and love the humour!! Look forward to seeing you back on stage in Tauranga as soon as circumstances permit. It’s a nice feeling to know I belong to the Operatunity family.

Love and best wishes to all.

Malcolm, Tauranga – Happiness Half Hours

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Dear All, Just a line to let you know how very much we’ve enjoyed your emails and ‘half-hour’ shows that you have been faithfully sending. You have all been pulling out all the stops to give us something to laugh at and to help us to put aside the anxieties that the COVID-19 impact has had not only on NZ, but throughout the world.

It’s been a real tonic.

Thank you so much, bless you all.

Peter and Merrial, Christchurch

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Huge thanks for another very special Happiness Half Hour.

Amazing interview with Dame Vera Lynne and John’s medal story was very poignant and a great credit to you both.

Your story of one of the oldest audience members Sue was an inspiration to us all.

Congratulations on all the Happiness Half Hours. I am enjoying being able to play them over and over!!!

Good luck and very best wishes Much love Dorothy, Happiness Half Hour Anzac Special 2020

2021

NEW ZEALAND

Art Deco Napier - Waiheke Island Music Festival Far North Country Music Festival - Off the Beaten Track Rail Odyssey Southern Lakes & Fiords - Millbrook Mid Winter Christmas Music Festival Be WOWed in Wellington - The Great New Zealand Train Journey Martinborough Spring Music Festival - Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru

ART DECO NAPIER

19 - 23 FEBRUARY 2021

We take you on a journey to a bygone era and discover the music, style, fashion and glamour of the Art Deco era in Napier’s world famous Art Deco Festival!

Join Karl, Alex, Lynette and Kelly as we combine this amazing festival with a group of musically minded, mad people.

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3,198

$

per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $595 Initial Deposit on booking $600 Second Deposit due: 2nd October 2020 $750 Final Balance due: 16 November 2020 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:

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

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5 day tour with 4 nights’ accommodation at the 4.5 star Crown Hotel overlooking the stunning waterfront in the historical seaside village of Ahuriri, with the sun, sea and landscape on your doorstep. You can wander, rest, revel, whatever you wish!

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With the backdrop of the magnificent Art Deco buildings, the beach and the sound shell, like a time machine we are transported back to the 1930’s!

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We mix up our own special events with the local festivities presented by the Tremains Art Deco Festival, ranging from private concerts, large scale dinner events, exclusive historic house tours, high tea parties and wine tastings.

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Music concerts from escorts Karl, Alex M, Lynette and Kelly including The Dancing Years at the Mission Estate and The Great Gatsby at Church Road Winery.

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Gatsby picnic including bubbles and hampers in a magnificent event of fine china, old gramophones and dressing up with parasols - the lot!

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Other special events include vintage car tour of Napier, high teas, wine tastings.

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A chance to dress up and wander through the festivities including street parades, bands, and vintage cars.

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All breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 1 afternoon tea, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners included.

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Escorted by Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan, Lynette Martin and Kelly Harris.

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

Karl Perigo

Alex Milligan

Lynette Martin

Kelly Harris Harris Kelly

For more information ring our office or visit our website

GENTLE TOUR This tour will suit most people, even with a stick or a walker, but sorry not someone in a wheelchair. The activity level is gently paced, but you still need to be able to get on and off buses easily. There will be walking, but not a lot.

WAIHEKE MUSIC FESTIVAL

WITH THE AMERICA’S CUP 12 - 20 MARCH 2021

8 stunning themed music events on our 8 night music festival, combined with America’s Cup race viewing, wine tasting, gourmet food experiences, whale watching, plus time to relax and enjoy the lovely Waiheke Island and be entertained by 15 stunning artists!

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5,750

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,690 For 2 people who want to enjoy a two bedroom unit on Waiheke with a twin share at the Cordis

ADD $520 per person For 2 people who want to enjoy a two bedroom unit on Waiheke with your own room each at the Cordis

ADD $850

per person

Initial Deposit on booking

$900 Final Balance due: 4 December 2020 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:

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Susan Boland

Karl Perigo

Derek Hill

Paul Carnegie-Jones

Grant Winterburn

John Cameron

Alex Milligan

Kalauni Pouvalu

Pat Urlich

Ray Eade

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8 stunning music events: Let’s Twist Again! with music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, our carnival atmosphere with live band and singers while watching the America’s Cup, O Sole Mio, our tribute to the famous tenors at the Italian vineyard Poderi Crisci, Songs My Mother Taught Me, a concert of the most beautiful melodies at the Man O’ War private chapel, singalong The Sound of Music, St Patrick’s evening at the Mudbrick Cafe, fabulous Stonyridge with our music concert entitled Showtime Spectacular! Plus Make ’em Laugh at the Batch Winery.

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8 nights accommodation: 2 nights at the Cordis Hotel, Auckland and 6 nights on Waiheke Island at the Waiheke Hotel Resort.

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America’s Cup special charter on the fabulous William C Daldy, a 1935 authentic steam boat.

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Gourmet meals and music events at several award winning vineyards: Tantalus Estate Vineyard, Stonyridge, Poderi Crisci, Man O’ War Bay Winery, Mudbrick Cafe and Batch Winery.

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Special charter to go whale watching on a 4 hour safari which features breathtaking encounters with New Zealand marine wildlife including whales, dolphins, seals, rare seabirds and more!

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All coach tours including tour of Waiheke, charters and ferry crossings as per our itinerary.

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Meals included: all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners.

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Fabulous extended team of singers and musicians: our artist escorts are Susan Boland, John Cameron, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua , Karl Perigo, Alex Milligan, Kelly Harris and Paul Carnegie-Jones with the following artists joining us: fiddler Jessica Hindin, our tenors Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu, Suzanne Lynch, Rockn Roll Mr Rubber legs Pat Urlich and our band: Grant Winterburn, Bruce French and Ray Eade.

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Kelly Harris

Suzanne Lynch

Jess Hindin

Bruce French

For more information ring our office or visit our website

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

MODERATE TOUR This is an easy trip for the most part, but you do need to be able to get on and off boats and manage stairs and slopes at the resort. While there is a van to transport us around the resort, this trip will not suit those on walkers and a moderate level of mobility is required.

FAR NORTH

A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 23 - 28 MARCH 2021

We bring you a Far North Country Music Festival where we will feature Country, Irish, Rock and Roll music with Marian, Suzy, Russell and Grant, with Karl and Bonnie.

Discover the magic and mystique of the Far North as we explore this magnificent region. Steeped in history, Northland is one of the most beautiful and interesting parts of New Zealand.

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3,800

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $965 Initial Deposit on booking $900 Second Deposit due 13 November 2020 $1,500 Final Balance due: 12 January 2021 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:

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Karl Perigo

Russell Dixon

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Grant Winterburn

Suzanne Lynch

Marian Burns

For more information ring our office or visit our website

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A six-day tour of the Far North staying at Scenic Circle Hotel, Paihia (5 nights).

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Musical events in iconic places, taking each special setting and matching it with special concerts including A Little Bit of Country with welcome dinner, a haunting sacred concert Mystical Melodies in Russell’s Christ Church, Thank God I’m a Country Boy in the old Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Shake, Rattle and Roll in a vineyard setting and An Irish Evening with Marian.

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A Hangi and Cultural concert at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, what a wonderful way to start our trip in the cultural heart of New Zealand.

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Day tour to Cape Reinga with visit to the fascinating Ancient Kauri Kingdom plus drive down or up Ninety Mile Beach (depending on tides).

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Tour of Russell, the original capital of New Zealand, with its historic buildings, visit to Pompallier House and a half day cruise onboard the historic sailing ship with a chance to see dolphins and enjoy a BBQ lunch.

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Foodies tour of Kerikeri including a visit to Makana Chocolates and Ake Ake Vineyard for some tastings plus visit to Kemp House (otherwise known as Kerikeri Mission House) and adjacent to this is the oldest stone building in NZ, the Stone Store built in 1832.

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A Bay of Islands cruise to Cape Brett Peninsula and the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.

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Tour to the Kauri Forest and enjoy a very special day seeing the forest, the great Tane Mahuta Kauri tree, Kauri carving and lunch.

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All breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 4 lunches and 5 dinners.

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All this with our own special flavour from our Dream Team: Marian Burns, Suzanne Lynch, Russell Dixon, Grant Winterburn and joining us for 2 days Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Karl Perigo! What a team!

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

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK RAIL ODYSSEY 08- 21 APRIL 2021

A 14 day exclusive musical train charter around the North Island to see many natural wonders off the beaten track, not available on public rail.

We will explore the regions around the Chateau, Napier, Martinborough, New Plymouth and Taumarunui as well as present you with numerous concerts from our escorts Sue, Bonnie, Alex F and Paul.

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6,955

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,860 Initial Deposit on booking

Final Balance due: 15 December 2020

$900

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: •

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Susan Boland

An exclusive charter train journey on tracks no longer accessible by public rail: Auckland to National Park includes three volcanic mountains - Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. National Park to Napier includes the famous Raurimu Spiral to Palmerston North and the picturesque Manawatu Gorge, currently only accessible by rail. Napier to Masterton includes the Heretaunga Plains on towards Dannevirke, before branching off South towards Masterton.

Palmerston North to New Plymouth includes the Westmere Bank with the mighty Mt Taranaki on our left and the distant slopes of Mt Ruapehu on our right.

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Themed music events hosted by Sue, Bonnie, Alex Foster and Paul on piano include Getting To Know You featuring songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Melodies and Memories a walk down memory lane with best loved melodies, Drink, Drink, Drink! Songs from Student Prince, The Great Waltz and other musicals from the Golden Era of Musicals, A Celtic Celebration, songs from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, Gatsby Glitter and Glam Gala! a concert of fabulous Art Deco songs and A Family Soirée, songs and singalongs to celebrate our tour.

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Auckland (1 night) to enjoy our welcome dinner and music and get ready for our train journey.

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Chateau Tongariro Hotel (2 nights) plus tours of National Park and the National Army Museum, Waiouru.

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Napier (3 nights) including vintage car tour of the city, wine tasting at Te Awa Winery, Birdwood Gallery, Art Deco concert at the Old Church and dinner at the Mission Estate.

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Martinborough (3 nights), visits to vineyards, wine tasting, Tui Brewery, Greytown and Stonehenge.

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New Plymouth (3 nights) garden and historic house visits, Glockenspiel, mountain drive and lunch, visit to Tawhiti Museum.

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Taumarunui (1 night) Whangamomona, Lavender Farm, drive through the Forgotten Highway.

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All breakfasts, 10 lunches, 1 high tea, 10 dinners and all morning and afternoon teas on board the train are included.

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Escorted by singers Susan Boland, Bonaventure AllanMoetaua, Alex Foster and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones.

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

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

Alex Foster

Paul Carnegie-Jones

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

SOUTHERN LAKES & FIORDS 11 – 15 APRIL 2021

On our own private charter imagine a place where the only sounds are birds and the rustle of trees in the mystical isolation of Doubtful Sound.

Our six artists will present special music events against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand in Doubtful Sound and in Queenstown.

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4,185

$

per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $2,660 Initial Deposit on booking

$750 Second Deposit due: 12 November 2020 $900 Final Balance due: 11 January 2021 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:

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

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2 nights’ private charter cruise in Doubtful Sound on the beautiful Navigator Explorer, with cruising in Doubtful Sound, Marine Biologist on board, seal, penguin, and dolphin spotting.

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2 nights’ in Queenstown at the 5 star Sofitel, including special Cafe de Paris dinner with family style soirée.

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3 themed concerts on board our private charter presented by our artists, special events rich in melody: Waltz of my Heart and Music for Romantics plus an afternoon concert The Romantic Violin presented by Stephen and Jess.

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2 other premium music events, A Family Soirée at the Sofitel and Classics by Candlelight in the private chapel at Stoneridge Estate, plus dinner at this iconic venue with views over Lake Hayes.

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And to all this we add music, laughter and care from concert pianist Stephen De Pledge, Operatunity owner John Cameron, soprano Kelly Harris, her boyfriend, baritone Edward McKnight, tenor Kalauni Pouvalu and violinist Jessica Hindin.

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A wonderful time of year as this beautiful region is dressed in an array of Autumn colours.

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All tours and transfers listed in itinerary including Queenstown and Arrowtown tour.

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All breakfasts and dinners plus 3 lunches, tips, porterage included.

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

John Cameron

Edward McKnight

Kalauni Pouvalu

Jess Hindin

Kelly Harris

Stephen De Pledge

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

MILLBROOK MID WINTER CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL 26 JUNE - 03 JULY 2021

We invite you on an amazing 7 night Mid Winter Christmas Music Festival with our 7 stunning artists staying at the 5 star Millbrook Resort, Queenstown set on 650 acres of rolling hills in a quiet, inspiring area of natural beauty with the mountains as our backdrop.

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DELUXE STUDIO ROOM – 30 M2

4,725

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,350 UPGRADE TO A 50 M2 SUITE

595

ADD $

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,945 Initial Deposit on booking

$900 Second Deposit due: 27 January 2021 $1,500 Final Balance due: 26th March 2021 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: •

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Susan Boland

Amanda Atlas

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

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We reunite our stunning singers from the Stage and Screen show Sue, Bonnie, Karl, Amanda, Russell and Kelly with Grant on piano.

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Five variety concerts in unique venues: I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas - a variety show which includes the smooth sounds of Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza at our five star hotel.

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A cruise to Mt Nicholas Sheep Station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu for our fantastic event: Warbling in the Woolshed.

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Stoneridge Estate for dinner and views of Lake Hayes with Carols by Candlelight in their chapel after dinner.

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A French I Love Paris evening in the Left Bank Restaurant at the French Sofitel Hotel this evening. Music includes famous songs by Edith Piaf, I Love Paris, C’est Si Bon and so many more.

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A grand finale at the hotel with Christmas in Vienna where we will feature all the grand songs from the Viennese repertoire in the style of Andre Rieu with great frocks and costumes.

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Tours include: Arrowtown, Walter Peak lunch plus cruise on Lake Wakatipu, lunch at Stratosfare Restaurant with gondola ride, tour to Wanaka with visit to Puzzling World and lunch.

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Escorted by and music provided by singers Susan Boland, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Amanda Atlas, Russell Dixon, Kelly LIm Harris and Grant Winterburn on piano.

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All music events, tours, accommodation, and activities listed in itinerary are included.

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All breakfasts, 5 dinners, 3 lunches are included.

Karl Perigo

Russell Dixon

Seven nights accommodation at the 5 star Millbrook Resort, Queenstown set on 650 acres of rolling hills in an inspiring area of natural beauty with the mountains as our backdrop.

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

Kelly Harris

Grant Winterburn

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest.

BE WOWED IN WELLINGTON 04 - 08 OCTOBER 2021

We invite you on a four night tour to be wowed in Wellington at the famous World of WearableArt show, to marvel at these artists who make all things fabulous from anything mundane & enjoy a dazzling show!

We also enjoy music events presented by our hosts and tours of Wellington, the Wairarapa, Weta Workshop and Parliament.

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2,880

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $945 Initial Deposit on booking

Second Deposit due: 31 May 2021 Final Balance due: 30 July 2021

$750 $900

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: •

Four day tour of Wellington and surrounds, staying at the amazing Intercontinental Hotel, enjoying an array of interesting flavours including WOW, Wellington, and the Wairarapa areas with food, fashion and fun along the way.

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Tickets to World of WearableArt Show, an extravaganza of colour and music where designers from all over the world use their imagination to make amazing art out of the bizarre, the wonderful and even trash!

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Tours of Wellington including Parliament, Mt Victoria with special tours to Weta Workshop and Te Papa.

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A tour to Martinborough, wine tasting, lunch at a vineyard, visit to Stonehenge Aotearoa which is a full scale replica of Stonehenge with talk and tour, and wander around cute Greytown and fossick in its myriad of great shops.

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Two great musical events from our escorts: 100 Glorious Years of Song and The Golden Era of Musicals.

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Operatunity’s unique blend of organised, musical, special activities and free time to plan your day!

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Escorted by Lynette Martin and John Cameron.

All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 1 High Tea, taxes and porterage.

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

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Lynette Martin

John Cameron

For more information ring our office or visit our website

GENTLE TOUR This tour will suit most people, even with a stick or a walker, but sorry not someone in a wheelchair. The activity level is gently paced, but you still need to be able to get on and off buses easily. There will be walking, but not a lot.

THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND TRAIN JOURNEY 24 OCTOBER – 7 NOVEMBER 2021

Train whistle blowin’, all aboard and we are on the road (or on the train tracks!) for the Great New Zealand Train Journey which combines all the bygone glory of train travel, with fun and laughter from Karl Perigo, Suzanne Lynch and Russell Dixon, as well as incredible musical events in beautiful settings around New Zealand.

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6,950

$

per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $1,985 Initial Deposit on booking

Second Deposit due: 31 May 2021 Final Balance due: 16 July 2021

$900 $1,500

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:

THIS TRIP INCLUDES: •

14 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels: Auckland (1 night), Hamilton (3 nights), Chateau Tongariro (2 nights), Wellington (3 nights), Blenheim (2 nights), Christchurch (3 nights).

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Train journeys: Northern Explorer Auckland – Hamilton - National Park - Wellington //Coastal Pacific, Blenheim - Christchurch // TranzAlpine Christchurch - Greymouth (return). Other transport - Interislander Ferry one-way Wellington to Picton, plus all transfers, including luggage and people by coach included.

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Musical experiences include gala themed event at Hamilton Gardens, Train Whistle Blowin’ final evening gala, Climb Every Mountain at the Chateau, Love and Laughter at dinner in Wellington, Celebrate the 50s to the 70s at Woodlands, Wine be the Food of Love at a Blenheim vineyard plus singalongs and fun on the train.

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Numerous experiences such as tours of Weta Workshop, Hobbiton, Zealong Tea Estate, Knights of the Sky, International Antarctic Centre, Te Papa and National Army Museum, include wine tasting in Blenheim, special movie night at the Chateau to watch Murder on the Orient Express and tour of National Park.

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All breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 5 lunches and 10 dinners included.

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Hosted by Karl Perigo, Russell Dixon and Suzanne Lynch.

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

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Karl Perigo

Suzanne Lynch

Russell Dixon

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances. You will need to be able to get on and off a train with ease and walk through the train stations.

MARTINBOROUGH SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 - 13 NOVEMBER 2021

Join us on our 7 night spring music festival tour where we present numerous music events from our Three Tenors.

The Wairarapa is such an interesting and varied destination, and our tour is filled with history, historic homesteads, five small special towns, including Greytown and Martinborough, amazing wine and food experiences, coastal tours, Stonehenge Aotearoa and a spring garden festival.

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4,600

$

per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1,530 Initial Deposit on booking

Second Deposit due: 7 June 2021 Final Balance due: 6 August 2021

$900 $1,500

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 INCLUDES: better option.

THIS TRIP

THIS TRIP INCLUDES •

7 nights accommodation at Peppers Parehua Martinborough where we will have exclusive use of this lovely resort.

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A seven night tour of the Wairarapa with all tours as per our itinerary, beginning and ending with pick ups at Wellington Airport and Wellington central city.

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Our music festival will be presented by our three tenors, Bonnie, Derek and Kalauni with Paul on piano. They will serenade you with numerous musical events at fabulous locations including Tribute to Mario Lanza! at our exclusive hotel, Classics by Candlelight at a historic church, Paul on Piano at a historic house, Viva Italia at Poppies Vineyard, and Just an Old Fashioned Love Song at the most romantic homestead in the region!

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Other exceptional experiences include a foodies tour, wine tasting, seal and lighthouse tour, Tui Brewery tasting and tour, vineyards, Stonehenge Aotearoa tour and talk, time to explore the cute towns of the region, shopping and a spring gardens tour!

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Several gourmet food and wine experiences as well as all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners included.

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Escorted by tenors Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu with pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones.

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

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Derek Hill

Kalauni Pouvalu

Paul Carnegie-Jones

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest.

VICTORIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION OAMARU 8 - 17 NOVEMBER 2021

We invite you to experience a 10 day tour which includes the amazing annual Victorian Heritage Festival in Oamaru. Dress up and step back in time to the Victorian era including steampunk, historic precinct, a Victorian Ball, Fete, parades, and other festival events as well as our own music events presented by our artists.

All this with time in Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, McKenzie Country, Oamaru and Dunedin.

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4,910

$

per person twin share

Single Room supplement add $1,450 Initial Deposit on booking

Second Deposit due: 21 June 2021 Final Balance due: 10 August 2021

$900 $1,500

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:

THIS TRIP INCLUDES •

10 day tour which includes 4 nights at the Victorian Heritage Celebrations, Oamaru, Christchurch (1 night), Lake Tekapo (2 nights), Dunedin (2 nights).

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Numerous events at the Victorian Heritage Celebration including Queen Victoria Birthday Ball, Victorian Garden Party, Fete, Street Parade, Victorian costume talk, historic walk around Oamaru, tour to Totara Estate and A Ceilidh at The Scottish Hall with a chance to dress up and step back in time.

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Several private music events including our welcome dinner with concert entitled Celtic Celebration presenting great ballads and fun songs from Ireland and the British Isles, The Hills are Alive, a concert of great music theatre songs including of course from The Sound of Music, in keeping with our visit to the Southern Alps, The Magnificence of the Music Hall, complete with chairman, magnificent melodies and melodramas, Get Me to the Church on Time, a concert of songs about love, weddings and marriage in a stunning 100 year old private wedding chapel, and a Victorian Soirée, a feast of Victorian and Edwardian ballads, skits and silly songs.

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Numerous driving tours including Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, McKenzie Country, Oamaru, North Otago, Dunedin.

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Special experiences including steam train ride, penguin colony tour, Dark Sky Project, tours to historic houses and tour of Dunedin’s historic sites.

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Meals included: All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 afternoon tea, 6 dinners and 2 suppers.

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If you have been with us to the Art Deco Festival this is your chance to experience a similar heritage festival with dress ups in fascinating Oamaru in the South Island.

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Escorted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Stuart Coats, Amanda Atlas, Grant Winterburn.

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

Susan Boland

John Cameron

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

Amanda Atlas

Stuart Coats

Grant Winterburn

For more information ring our office or visit our website

EASY TOUR This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker. You will be required to walk to get from place to place, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

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