A MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA MARY POPPINS AND A TENORS EXTRAVAGANZA
Mary Poppins at the Civic, Tenors Extravaganza featuring 6 of New Zealand’s finest tenors, High Tea with the High C’s Viva Italia at an Italian vineyard on Waiheke.
08 - 11 OCTOBER 2020
MARY POPPINS AND A TENORS EXTRAVAGANZA 08 - 11 OCTOBER 2020 Bursting with musical pedigree we bring you 3 premium music events: Mary Poppins at the Civic, Tenors Extravaganza featuring 6 of New Zealand’s best tenors, and Viva Italia at an Italian vineyard on Waiheke Island.
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Join Bonnie, Karl and Alex F with special guests for a memorable 3 day music extravaganza.
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3 nights at the 5 star Cordis Hotel (formerly the Langham Hotel - a non COVID quarantine hotel out of the city centre).
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Tenors Extravaganza, High Tea with the High C’s at Ayrlies Gardens, one of New Zealand’s finest gardens where our own three tenors Bonaventure Allan Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu are joined by 3 of New Zealand’s leading international tenors including Benjamin Fifita Makisi, all home from international engagements at present. It will be full of the best loved songs made famous by the original three tenors Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, Mario Lanza, Andrea Bocelli!
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Mary Poppins, one of the most beloved musicals of all time with songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds.
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Tour of the Civic Theatre, Auckland’s grandest old theatre and meet the Director of Mary Poppins, Russell Dixon plus some members of the cast.
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Full day tour of Waiheke Island including wine tasting and a long lunch in a wine cellar at Poderi Crisici Italian vineyard with a concert entitled Viva Italia.
YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS TRIP
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
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Karl Perigo
Alex Foster
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER 2020 (D) - Cordis Hotel, formerly the Langham Hotel - a non COVID quarantine hotel out of the city centre. (3 nights) Highlights Include: • Tour of the Civic Theatre, Auckland’s grandest old theatre with its starlit ceiling, grand staircases and an array of opulent, gold statues and decorations. •
Meet the Director of Mary Poppins, Russell Dixon plus some members of the cast as they tell us all about putting the show together and what it feels like to sing in this grand theatre.
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Time to settle into the hotel before we enjoy dinner.
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Then we are off to see Mary Poppins and enjoy it all the more after hearing some of the background behind the production. Mary Poppins is one of the most beloved musicals of all time with songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds.
Benjamin Fifita Makisi
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2020
Highlights Include: • Tenors Extravaganza, High Tea with the High C’s a garden party with high tea and high C’s at Ayrlies Garden, one of New Zealand’s finest gardens lovingly created by Bev McConnell over decades of hard work and inspiring design. •
Our own three tenors Bonaventure Allan Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu are joined by 3 of New Zealand’s leading tenors including Benjamin Fifita Makisi, home from international engagements at present. It will be a concert of the best loved songs made famous by the original three tenors Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, Mario Lanza, Andrea Bocelli, and so many more.
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There will be great singing, the battle of the high C’s, sure to be some banter and good-natured rivalry as well as camaraderie. A rare opportunity to see and hear these great artists.
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Enjoy a high tea on the lawn after having a wander around these beautiful gardens as well.
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Free time this morning to go shopping.
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Drive through some of Auckland’s lovely outer suburbs and lifestyle blocks.
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This evening we enjoy our final dinner at Sails Restaurant overlooking the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Westhaven.
FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER 2020
(B, L) Highlights Include: • Ferry ride on the harbour seeing the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the beautiful skyline of Auckland city. •
A full day tour of Waiheke Island which includes a driving tour to see the beaches and the national parks including Stony Batter.
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Wine tasting at the famous vineyards on Waiheke. Long Italian lunch in a wine cellar at Poderi Crisci Vineyard, sampling fine cuisine, drinking wine and enjoy songs from our hosts Bonnie, Karl and Alex Foster: Viva Italia!
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2020 Bonnie at Poderi Crisci
Waiheke Island
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Today we leave Auckland fully sated by the fabulous music we have experienced.
Sails Restaurant
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per person twin share Single Room supplement add $600 Initial Deposit on booking Final Balance due: 20 August 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: •
3 nights at the 5 star Cordis Hotel (formerly the Langham Hotel - a non COVID quarantine hotel out of the city centre).
•
Join Bonnie, Karl and Alex F with special guests for a memorable 3 day music extravaganza.
•
Tenors Extravaganza, High Tea with the High C’s at Ayrlies Gardens, one of New Zealand’s finest gardens where our own three tenors Bonaventure Allan Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu are joined by 3 of New Zealand’s leading international tenors including Benjamin Fifita Makisi, all home from international engagements at present. It will be full of the best loved songs made famous by the original three tenors Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, Mario Lanza, Andrea Bocelli!
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Chance to tour the gardens and enjoy high tea on the lawn while listening to the concert. • Mary Poppins, one of the most beloved musicals of all time with songs like A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cheree, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds. •
Tour of the Civic Theatre, Auckland’s grandest old theatre and meet the Director of Mary Poppins, Russell Dixon plus some members of the cast.
•
Full day tour of Waiheke Island including wine tasting and long lunch in a wine cellar at Poderi Crisici Italian vineyard with concert entitled Viva Italia.
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Final night dinner at Sails Restaurant overlooking the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Westhaven.
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All breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch, one high tea 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, 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
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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.