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Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat, Victoria State Rose Garden
27 NOVEMBER - 2 DECEMBER 2022
MELBOURNE SHOWTIME SPECTACULAR Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat, and Victorian State Rose Garden 27 NOVEMBER - 2 DECEMBER 2022
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Our trip includes four musical experiences.
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Opera Australia’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved sumptuous musical Phantom of the Opera.
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A dazzling new production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Two of our own dinner concerts, When Irish eyes are smiling at an Irish pub and Waltz of my Heart presented by hosts for this trip Sue, Bonnie and Paul in the hotel ballroom.
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A private tour and talk at Dame Nellie Melba’s house, (the most famous opera singer of the early 20th century), including a beautiful high tea.
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Tour of the Werribee Mansion and time to wander the Werribee Park Gardens and Victoria State Rose Garden and Sculpture Park, situated at Werribee Park including lunch. It is November so roses will be in full bloom!
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Five nights at the luxurious Langham Hotel plus tours of Melbourne, National Gallery and Parliament Building including high tea.
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Time for indulging in music, history, sights and food with free time to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy the Christmas lights of Melbourne.
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Hosted by Susan Boland, Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Paul Carnegie-Jones.
OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP
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Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Susan Boland
Paul Carnegie-Jones
SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2022 Langham Hotel (5 nights)
(L, D)
(B, HIGH TEA)
Located on the banks of the Yarra River, The Langham, Melbourne features an indoor swimming pool with views across the city. Highlights Include: • City tour of Melbourne followed by Brunetti Cafe on the famous Lygon St, for lunch following our flight. •
WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022
Tonight we enjoy dinner with music provided by Sue, Bonnie and Paul entitled When Irish eyes are smiling at an Irish pub complete with Irish jokes, singalongs and famous songs. What a way to start our tour!
Highlights Include: • Tour of the National Gallery this morning. •
Tour of Parliament, followed by High Tea at magnificent Parliament House.
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Transfer to the theatre this evening to see the second of our great shows: the dazzling new production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Again we enjoy excellent seats tonight.
THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER 2022
(B, HIGH TEA, PLATTERS, WINE-TASTING, CHOCOLATE TASTING, D!)
MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2022
(B, L)
Highlights Include: • Tour of the Werribee Mansion and time to wander the Werribee Park Gardens and Victoria State Rose Garden and Sculpture Park, situated at Werribee Park including lunch. It is November so roses will be in full bloom! •
Free time for your own dinner arrangements or to meet family and friends.
TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2022
(B, D)
Highlights Include: • Backstage tour of the Melbourne Arts Centre (subject to availability). •
Time to look at Myer and David Jones to enjoy their famous Christmas windows.
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Free time to do some Christmas shopping and soak up the Christmas lights, atmosphere and decorations.
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Dinner at the Arts Centre prior to our performance, Opera Australia’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved sumptuous musical Phantom of the Opera. We will enjoy excellent seats at the theatre tonight.
Victoria State Rose Gardens
Highlights Include: • Drive to the Yarra Valley. •
Tour of Dame Nellie Melba’s house including a talk about her life as the most famous opera singer of the early 20th century.
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High Tea at the beautiful Coombe House.
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Chocolate tour and wine tasting in the Yarra Valley.
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Final night extravaganza Waltz of my Heart, with a few surprises and music from our hosts, featuring music by Strauss, Lehar, Novello and other great Operetta composers.
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER 2022
(B)
Highlights Include: • Today we are off home filled with great memories of music, history and hopefully lots of shopping.
Arts Centre Melbourne
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per person twin share Single Room supplement add $1365 Initial Deposit on booking Second Deposit due 1 July 2022 Final Balance due: 19 August 2022
$900 $1200
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: •
Return Air New Zealand airfares Auckland/ Melbourne including all taxes. (Wellington and Christchurch to Melbourne, return, are available on request. Any extra costs will be the responsibility of the traveller).
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5 nights accommodation at the luxurious five star Langham Hotel, Melbourne.
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All shows and musical evenings: Opera Australia’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved sumptuous musical Phantom of the Opera, a dazzling new production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and two of our own dinner concerts, When Irish eyes are smiling and Waltz of my Heart presented by hosts for this trip Sue, Bonnie and Paul.
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A private tour and talk at Dame Nellie Melba’s house including a beautiful high tea.
•
Tour of the Werribee Mansion and time to wander the Werribee Park Gardens and Victoria State Rose Garden and Sculpture Park, situated at Werribee Park including lunch. It is November so roses will be in full bloom!
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Tours of Melbourne, Tour of the National Gallery, Parliament Building including high tea, plus backstage tour of the Melbourne Arts Centre.
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Time for indulging in music, history, sights and food with free time to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy the Christmas lights of Melbourne.
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Free time to explore this great city or catch up with friends and do some Christmas shopping.
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All tours and entrances as listed in itinerary.
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All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 high teas and 3 dinners.
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Hosted by Susan Boland, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Paul Carnegie-Jones.
MODERATE 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
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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.