It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! - Presented by Operatunity 2020

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

Three Exclusive Musical Events in the Waikato: Christmas in the Enchanted Forest, Viva Italia in the Vines and Vignettes in the Gardens.

04 - 07 DECEMBER 2020

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 exclusive music events: Christmas in the Enchanted Forest, Viva Italia in the Vines and Vignettes in the Gardens.

Experience the Exceptional...

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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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OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP

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.

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.

Susan Boland

John Cameron

Amanda Atlas

Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua

Derek Hill

Kalauni Pouvalu

Karl Perigo

Jess Hindin

Stephen De Pledge

Other amazing activities including tours and lunches at Hobbiton, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Zealong Tea Estate.

For more information ring our office or visit our website

FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2020 (MT, AT,

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Our coach will pick us up from Auckland airport or you may prefer to start your trip with us in Hamilton.

Highlights Include: • Tour and morning tea at Zealong Tea Estate which is the only commercial tea estate in New Zealand, producing 100% organic award-winning tea.

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Later this afternoon we will transfer to the Hamilton Gardens where we enjoy exclusive themed concerts in their magnificent themed gardens: Madame Butterfly Excerpts in the Japanese Garden, afternoon tea in the Katherine Mansfield Garden with Olde Time Music! And a cocktail party in the beautiful Renaissance Garden, where our singers plus Stephen and Jess will present I’m in Love with Vienna.

SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2020 (B, D) Highlights Include: • This morning we wander around the lovely town of Cambridge, which is filled with trees, parks and gardens plus has two of the country’s most beautiful waterways - the ‘mighty’ Waikato River and Lake Karapiro and also great shopping!

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Later in the afternoon it is off to Rotorua for our premium event Christmas in the Enchanted Forest. Our concert will take place 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!

Amanda and Jess at Hamilton Gardens

SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2020 (B, L, D) Highlights Include: • Today we are off to Hobbiton to discover the real Middle-Earth on the most picturesque private farmland near Matamata, where we visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in a fascinating two-hour guided tour with lunch included.

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MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2020 (B, L) Highlights Include: • We transfer by coach back to Auckland with a stop at the Auckland Botanic Gardens where we will wander the gardens which are set in 64 hectares (156 acres) of land, including 10 hectares of native forest.

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Three Tenors

Tonight we enjoy our finale event. We may not be able to travel to Italy but we will bring Italy to you (without the jet lag). Our finale extravaganza will be at the Italianate Vilagrad Vineyard: Viva Italia in the Vines is an evening of opera and song with long tables, Italian food and great company.

We finish our trip, filled with the wonderful sense of music, camaraderie, and happiness. After a stressful year for everyone what a great way to set us up for Christmas in the most wonderful time of the year!

Three Tenors at Redwood Forest

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2,550

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per person twin share Single Room supplement add $660 Initial Deposit on booking

Final Balance due: 2 October 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 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 and stand in museums, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of times to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances.

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

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.

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