2023 Travel Newsletter

OPERATUNITY

2023 TRAVEL

Introducing our 2023 Musical Travel Tours

Susan Boland MNZM John Cameron Co-Owners and Founders

To all our Operatunity Family, With several European trips already sold out, it is exciting to see so many of you are keen to rediscover the world again!

For nearly three years we have concentrated on New Zealand trips, but the wait is over and it’s time to rejoin the rest of the world!

Many are saying you do not want to waste any more time in isolation and we are listening!

Enjoy browsing this brochure for a glance at the trips we have on offer. Visit www.operatunity.co.nz, or call our friendly travel team in the office on 0508 886 489 for full brochures and more information. We hope you’ll join us in 2023 to start living again!

With love and best wishes,

Susan Boland MNZM & John Cameron Co-Owners and Founders

A Message from SueWhat makes our trips special?

John and I started Operatunity Travel 17 years ago. We specialise in seniors’ music and arts tours both in New Zealand and overseas, presenting around 25 trips per year. These can include seeing operas in Italy, to musicals in Australia, to presenting our own music festivals in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific across a wide range of musical genres.

Our artists who perform in our Daytime Concert Series escort the trips and miraculously turn from attentive hosts by day to stars of the stage by night, performing music concerts in amazing locations all over the world. These include on a chartered paddle steamer on the Murray River, a private concert in Pavarotti’s house in Italy, Cardiff Castle, in a pub in Ireland, in the Waitomo Caves, or our own boat in Doubtful Sound.

Coupled with this we take travellers to see amazing performances like the Verdi Opera Festival in Italy, the Nashville Country Music Festival, musicals in Australia and on Broadway and the West End, André Rieu in Maastricht, Andrea Bocelli, and Michael Bublé to name but a few.

Our seniors’ tours are planned with longer stays rather than moving to a new place each day. The activities planned are senior-friendly, treating you with respect, as adults with a brain and a keen interest in learning about the places you are travelling to but at a pace which is manageable and makes the trip enjoyable.

When you travel with Operatunity you are travelling with like-minded people. Music helps to provide a common bond. Seniors are often put in a position where they feel they are a burden, a nuisance, someone to be tolerated. We want our seniors to feel the opposite. We want them to be themselves, have fun, and enjoy exceptional experiences. We want them to see places they never thought they could. We want them to experience life to the fullest. We want them to forget they are older. We want them to laugh and live. We do this through music, companionship, a high level of care and safe travel.

How to Book

Email Us

travelbookings@operatunity.co.nz

Our friendly team in the office will aim to get back to you within 2 working days.

Call Toll Free

0508 886 489

Our friendly team in the office are here to help, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

Write to Us

PO Box 132 150, Sylvia Park, Auckland, 1644

Terms and Conditions.

• Please refer to our full booking form or on our website for all terms and conditions.

• All bookings must be accompanied by a deposit. Your place on a trip is not confirmed until a deposit is made.

• First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. We try to be flexible but we cannot hold bookings for one person without deposits on numerous trips at the expense of others being able to book on the trip as so many of our trips sell out.

• After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds. This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

• You require insurance for all international trips. We strongly recommend insurance for NZ trips as well. Please take out your insurance before the final balance due date.

• We plan our trips for active seniors so people can fully enjoy the trip, music and activities, while having a chance for a rest day or a lighter day at times. A suitable standard of health and mobility is required for all trips.

• Our staff always go above in care and kindness on our trips. You will not find a more caring travel company. But there also needs to be personal responsibility so please speak to us and your doctor if you feel unsure about your ability to cope with a trip. Sorry no one in a wheelchair and only a walker on some local trips. You need to be able to handle all activities of daily living, as it is not for our staff to look after personal needs except in exceptional circumstances. We reserve the right to ask someone to leave the trip at their own expense if they are unable to cope with it and are putting undue pressure on other travellers or staff.

• By paying your deposit you accept all our terms and conditions.

SOUTH PACIFIC & AUSTRALIA TRIPS

SYDNEY

Initial Deposit on booking

Second Deposit due 29 Sept 2022

28 MARCH - 3 APRIL 2023

Spectacular Handa Opera on the Harbour including views to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, fireworks plus 2 other shows.

• An iconic event in the Sydney opera calendar the Handa Opera on the Harbour where we enjoy confirmed premium reserve seats (best in house) for M Harbour with the Opera House Harbour Bridge as our background.

• H Hair and Capitol Theatre.

• Long lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour

• Numerous special tours including tour and lunch at the beautiful Estate Vaucluse House, tour through the Brisbane Waterways with lunch and tour of the State Opera House.

• Two concerts from our hosts Vienna our fabulous escorts.

• Six nights staying at the magnificent 5-star Langham Hotel. district on famous Kent Street, The Langham, Sydney is just minutes from the CBD and all of Sydney's iconic locations. Guests will enjoy Western Harbour views from the moment they check-in, with all rooms and suites offering either harbour or city skyline outlooks across Sydney.

• Escorted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Derek Hill, and Paul Carnegie-Jones.

Final Balance due: 13 December 2022

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

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on Sydney Harbour viewing the splendour of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

• Pre opera gourmet dinner at the Opera House with views across to Sydney Harbour Bridge.

• City tour, lunch at an iconic winery plus a guided tour of the magnificent State Theatre.

• Days off to meet friends or enjoy your own tours or shopping.

• All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, all tours, tips and taxes are per our itinerary.

• Hosted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Derek Hill, and Paul Carnegie Jones.

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economy airfares Auckland/Sydney with Air New Zealand (flights from Wellington and Christchurch on request).

at the 5-star luxury Langham Hotel.

iconic event in the Sydney opera calendar, the Handa Opera on the Harbour with premium reserve (best in house) tickets to M Madama Butterfly

in Love with Vienna and From Opera to Popera presented by our hosts.

H Hairspray at the Sydney Lyric Theatre and J Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Capitol Theatre.

tour to Estate Vaucluse House with tour of house and gardens and a magnificent long lunch.

tour to the famous Brisbane Waters for a private cruise and lunch.

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“This was my first roadie with Operatunity... It was just so marvellous. The detail was incredible, the care of the older travellers was so caring and wonderful.” - Barbara

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Enjoy events against the backdrop of Vanuatu, a tropical island, where the charm of the local people combines with the French influence, making for a glorious scenic and cultural extravaganza.

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Second Deposit due 24 November 2022 $2,000

Final Balance due: 18 January 2023

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We stay in the magnificent 5 star Ramada Resort Hotel in lagoon view junior suites, overlooking Erakor Lagoon.

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All tours including Turtle Reef Tour, cultural shows, Secret Garden tour, orientation tour plus plenty of time to enjoy some quiet time on the beach or by the pool.

A gorgeous Coongoola Day Cruise with dolphin spotting, coral sand beaches, clear warm waters with a chance to try snorkelling.

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Turtle Reef Tour, Coongoola Day Cruise, Secret Garden tour, orientation tour plus plenty

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all breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners, 1 afternoon tea and 1 supper.

All tips and taxes included as per the itinerary.

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Festival with 5-star luxury hotel, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef.

Single Room supplement add $1770

Upgrade to two-bedroom suite twin share add $480 per person.

Final Balance due: 7 February 2023

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

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• Music themes are linked to our surroundings like dinner and concert overlooking the lagoons, Love Songs by the Lagoon and a Celtic Celebration, encapsulating all the mystic and haunting music of this genre against a background of the mystical forest.

• Tonight Won’t Be Just Any Night, a perfect way to start our beautiful musical tour and our final night gala our Let's Dance featuring music including waltzes, beautiful melodies, country and fun dances as well!

• Full day tour to the Daintree Forest, a world heritage site including a river cruise and Aussie BBQ.

• Full day tour to the Great Barrier Reef, also a world heritage site including lunch time on pontoon, a viewing deck, a viewing on semi submerged submarine and optional snorkelling, and a singalong on the way home!

• Numerous tours including Kuranda train ride and Hartley’s Crocodile farm includes crocodile show, cruise with live crocodiles and lunch (you are not the lunch!).

• All breakfasts, 5 dinners, 4 lunches, 1 morning tea, 3 afternoon teas, porterage, taxes and all Australian transfers.

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.

• Special Tours including Hartley’s Crocodile Farm, Daintree Forest and Great Barrier Reef expeditions.

• 7 nights at the Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa, a 5-star luxury hotel with 1 or 2 bedroom apartments. It has the most amazing huge lagoon swimming pool and is located right beside the beach, great for long walks at sunset.

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“I am reliving last week’s fun, friendship and music - we all had a wonderful time.” - Mary

SYDNEY VERDI OPERA FEAST

19-25 JUNE 2023

Aida and our own two shows, tours of Canberra and Sydney plus historic houses.

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• Two of Verdi’s greatest operas presented by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House: and soaring melodies and massive vibrant choruses. We enjoy premium seats at both productions.

• Even more music with the beloved stage production of premium seats, and our own two concerts: Greatest Song Ever Written melody, waltzes, ballads and famous songs from around the world: and featuring more Verdi, Puccini and other great opera composers.

• Day tour to Canberra, including Australian War Memorial and a tour of Parliament Buildings.

• Theatre tours of the State Theatre and Sydney Opera House.

• Tour historic properties of the National Trust: Old Government House and Vaucluse House.

• Driving t Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Royal Botanic Gardens plus visits to Sydney Aquarium and Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

• Six nights’ ac Langham Hotel.

• Escorted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Derek Hill and Jessica Hindin.

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airfares Auckland/Sydney with Air New Zealand (flights from Wellington and Christchurch on request).

• Six nights’ accommodation at the 5-star luxury Langham Hotel.

• Two of Verdi’s greatest operas presented by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House: Aida and Rigoletto These operas are famous for their soaring melodies and massive vibrant choruses. We enjoy premium seats at both productions.

• Premium seats to the beloved musical stage show: Beauty and the Beast and our own two events with dinner, The Greatest Song Ever Written full of beautiful melody, waltzes, ballads and famous songs from around the world: and A European Romance, featuring more Verdi, Puccini and other great opera composers.

• Day tour to Canberra, including Australian War Memorial and a tour of Parliament Buildings.

• Theatre tours of the State Theatre and the Sydney Opera House.

• Tour historic properties of the National Trust: Old Government House and Vaucluse House.

• Driving tour of Sydney including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Royal Botanic Gardens plus visits to Sydney Aquarium and Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum.

• Pre-opera gourmet dinner at the Opera House with views across to Sydney Harbour Bridge.

• Day off to meet friends or enjoy your own tours or shopping.

• All breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners and one high tea, all tours, tips and taxes as per our itinerary.

• Escorted by Susan Boland, John Cameron, Derek Hill and Jessica Hindin.

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• Enjoy 7-nights of stunning musical events against the backdrop of Samoa, a tropical island, where natural beauty combines with the friendliest, musical people in the world!

• We stay in two magni 5beachfront Sinalei exclusive use of the whole resort.

• We bring six fabulous artists including Vanessa Kelly Tainui Kuru direct from Canada. Plus pianist Grant and bassist Hank Trenton.

• Great events are presented exclusively for us including a Las Vegas the waves lapping underneath us, our premium event movie night under the stars with a chance to dress up and relive the 50’s, a welcome dinner and concert music of the best ‘old school’ artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond and singers, band and dancing.

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• All meals included, plus special private events such as sunset cocktail party, Fiafia feast, music and charades quiz and school visit. • Includes all tours including Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and island tours, tips and taxes as listed in the itinerary.

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.

including a final night extravaganza Showtime Las Vegas at our waterfront restaurant with the waves lapping underneath us, our premium event Sentimental Journey, Jailhouse Rock Elvis movie night under the stars with a chance to dress up and relive the 50’s, a welcome dinner and concert Country Road celebrating country music of the best

school’ artists like Dolly Parton, John Denver, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond and Rock Around the Clock with our singers, band and dancing.

FIJI 50S AND 60S MUSIC FESTIVAL

2 - 11 AUGUST 2023

We invite you to join us on our exclusive chartered cruise, set in the beautiful outer Fijian Islands with balmy breezes, spectacular sunsets and magnificent music! We sing and dance on deck with the Islands

• 10 days in our themed concerts presented by Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Dixon, Chet O'Connell, bassist Hank

• Special themed nights of fun and fabulous Bring Me Sunshine! The Best of the Boy Bands guys least two night

• Every crew member on our exclusive cruise and plays guitar or ukulele and when you them to the talent we are bringing from NZ, equates to a feast of song.

• Special musical events at the church and school where the locals thrill us with their robust passionate singing.

• Two nights at the 5 star Fiji Marriott Resort Bay and then seven nights on our which includes visits to our own private beach. It’s just us, so there’s every reason for frolicking in a swimsuit which hasn’t seen the light of day for a while, snorkelling, paddle boarding and simply sitting on a deck chair with a Piña colada.

• 7 night chartered cruise to Yasawa.

• 9 nights accommodation - 7 nights on our chartered cruise to the Yasawa outer Islands and 2 nights in Momi Bay luxury resort.

Sing and Dance around the outer Fijian Islands with our own exclusive chartered ship and fantastic fun - filled musical events

•A 15 day tour to Western Australia in Spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom with our small group Travel of Note tour limited to 18 travellers!

•Perth and surrounds (4 nights) exploring Botanic Gardens, vineyards, the wildflowers of the region .

•Fremantle (1 night) with its Unesco-listed streets, convict history, funky street art, and al fresco cafes.

•Broome (4 nights) immersing ourselves in the majestic Kimberley Region, beaches, white sand, pearl farm, Aboriginal culture, and magnificent sunsets.

•Stay at Margaret River (3 nights), home to vineyards, caves, great restaurants and home to a plethora of spectacular wildflowers and impressive plant life, one of the most biodiverse regions anywhere on the planet.

• An award-winning pearl farm tour which gives a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl.

Final Balance due: 4 July 2023

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds. This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

•All Airfares with Air New Zealand and partner airlines Auckland - Perth/ Perth - Broome/ Broome - Perth / PerthAuckland including taxes.

•A 15 day tour to Western Australia in Spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom with our small group Travel of Note tour limited to 18 travellers!

•All accommodation: InterContinental Perth City Hotel (4 nights plus early check in), Caves House Yallingup (3 nights), Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (4 nights), Esplanade Hotel Fremantle (1 night).

•Perth and surrounds (4 nights) exploring Botanic Gardens, vineyards, the wildflowers of the region.

•Fremantle (1 night) with its Unesco-listed streets, convict history, funky street art, and al fresco cafes.

•Broome (4 nights) immersing ourselves in the majestic Kimberley Region, beaches, white tropical sand, pearl farm, Aboriginal culture, camel rides and magnificent sunsets.

•Stay at Margaret River (3 nights), home to vineyards, caves, great restaurants and home to a plethora of spectacular wildflowers and impressive plant life, one of the most biodiverse regions anywhere on the planet.

•An award-winning pearl farm tour which gives a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl.

•Numerous incredible experiences including wine tours, olive oil tasting, long degustation lunch, cave tour, garden tours, train rides, cruises, drives to see the wildflowers, beaches, rocks, tropical islands and gin tasting!

•Visit Swan Valley, acclaimed for its exquisite colonial architecture and home to the oldest vines in the state and see a range of wildflower species from the prickly bark Banksia to a bounty of Orchids, Kangaroo Paw and Verticordias.

• Travel to spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast.

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•Numerous incredible experiences including wine tours, olive oil tasting, long degustation lunch, cave tour, garden tours, train rides, cruises, drives to see the wildflowers, beaches, rocks, tropical islands and gin tasting!

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.

•Visit Swan Valley, acclaimed for its exquisite colonial architecture and home to the oldest in the state and see a range of wildflower species from the prickly bark Banksia to a bounty of Orchids, Kangaroo Paw and Verticordias.

• Travel to spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19 kilometres off the mainland coast.

•Music and care provided by our hosts Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Lynette Martin.

• Meals include all breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners, foodies tour, wine-tasting and 1 afternoon tea.

•All tips, transfers, tours and experiences as listed in the itinerary.

•Music and care provided by our hosts Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Lynette Martin.

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“It felt like being back with family after a very long time away. Long may it continue.” - Rosemary

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Numerous music experiences presented by Sue, John, our Tenors, pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones and soprano Kelly Lim Harris in amazing surroundings including A European Romance in an atmospheric vineyard, Mario Lanza and the Great Tenors at a restaurant famous for its local delicacies, Classics by Candlelight at a historic church, Viva Italia in a wine cellar and a concert by Kelly with wine in a historic chateau vineyard: Showcase on Kelly!

by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill, Susan Boland, John Cameron, Kelly Lim Harris and Paul CarnegieJones on piano.

NEW ZEALAND TRIPS

Odyssey, Stewart Island, Invercargill, Catlins, Dunedin

We invite you on a historic and scenic journey to the bottom of New Zealand in hidden treasures that many New Zealanders have never seen or experienced. We bring the world to you with a musical odyssey: New York, London, Ireland and Italy in one whirlwind week in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand.

Experience the Exceptional...

• A music travel odyssey in the Deep South with travel concerts: Eyes Are Smiling

• Summertime flowers and the charm and friendliness of Southland locals!

• Stewart Island, our third largest island, resplendent in its unspoiled, incredibly beautiful scenery, steeped in history, local characters and stories.

• Special flavours like our own exclusive concerts, chocolate making, visiting exceptional museums and reliving the past in two grand houses; Olveston House and our only real castle Larnach Castle.

• Catlins, its enthralling scenery: forests, hidden lakes, waterfalls and rugged coastlines.

• Dunedin, its museums and natural beauty including the Otago Peninsula.

• The innovation and quirkiness of New Zealand’s most southern city Invercargill.

• Escorted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Alex Foster and pianist Grant Winterburn.

Initial Deposit on booking $900

Second deposit due 21 September 2022 $1200

Final Balance due: 22 November 2022

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim.

All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

• Invercargill (4 nights’ accommodation) including city tour, visit to Bill Richardson Transport World and Riverton and chocolate making!

• Full day tour to Stewart Island which includes Village and Bay tour, movie of The World's Fastest Indian, and catamaran return cruise.

• All transfers, entrances and tours listed in this itinerary.

• All breakfasts plus 5 dinners and 4 lunches included.

• Escorted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Alex Foster and Grant Winterburn.

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.

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•A 17 day tour of the West Coast and Central Otago in Autumn discovering the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand, the rugged beauty and quirkiness of the West Coast and the autumn colours of Central Otago!

•Scenery all the way: mountains, wild coastlines, rock formations, bush walks, glaciers, lake cruises and the autumn colours of Central Otago.

•Time to take in the Annual Autumn Festival in Arrowtown.

•Nelson (2 nights), Punakaiki Rocks (2 nights), Greymouth (2 nights), Hokitika (3 nights), Franz Josef (2 nights), Haast (1 night), Queenstown (4 nights).

•Numerous activities including tours of Treetops, cruise the Waterways around Hokitika, train ride through the bush at Charleston, visit Punakaiki Rocks, TranzAlpine train journey, Shantytown, Franz Josef wildlife centre, foodies tour in walking tour in Nelson, seal colony and arts tour and talk, cruise of to Walter Peak!

Initial Deposit on booking $900

Second Deposit due 16 November 2022 $2000

Final Balance due: 17 January 2023

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

most beautiful scenery in New Zealand, the rugged beauty and quirkiness of the West Coast and the autumn colours of Central Otago! •Scenery all the way: mountains, wild coastlines, rock formations, bush walks, glaciers, lake cruises and the autumn colours of Central Otago.

•Time to take in the Annual Autumn Festival in Arrowtown.

•Driving tours: Nelson - Westport - Paparoa National ParkWestport - Punakaiki Rocks - Tauranga Bay - Greymouth -Arthurs Pass - Hokitika - Hokitika Gorge - Franz and Fox Glaciers - Haast - Wanaka - Cromwell - Queenstown.

•Nelson (2 nights), Punakaiki Rocks (2 nights), Greymouth (2 nights), Hokitika (3 nights), Franz Josef (2 nights), Haast (1 night), Queenstown (4 nights).

•Numerous activities including tours of Treetops, cruise the Waterways around Hokitika, train ride through the bush at Charleston, visit Punakaiki Rocks, TranzAlpine train journey, Shantytown, Franz Josef wildlife centre, foodies tour in Nelson, walking tour in Nelson, seal colony, goldmine tour and arts tour and talk, cruise of Haast River, cruise to Walter Peak!

•Fantastic music events including: Memories are Made of This our welcome dinner and concert presented by our great singers Russell, Isaac, Alex Foster (TBC) and Paul on piano, we present If You’re Irish, Come Into the Parlour! in a historic parlour, a beautiful historic church for our evening concert Music for Inspiration, Welcome to the Wacky West, with music from a wacky local West Coast band, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, complete with Christmas roast dinner, dinner and music as part of the famous Autumn Festival in Arrowtown, visit rustic Walter Peak Farm for our fantastic event: Warbling by the Woolshed with songs from the 50s and 60s and a chance to do some dancing!, and Showstoppers of music theatre hits for our final night event.

•All tours, activities and transfers as listed in this itinerary.

•Meals include: All breakfasts, 1 morning tea, 10 lunches and 14 dinners as noted in itinerary.

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•Fantastic music events including: Made of This presented by our great singers Russell, Isaac, Alex Foster If historic evening concert to the Wacky West local West Coast band, Christmas dinner and music as part of the famous Autumn Festival in Arrowtown, visit rustic Walter Peak Farm for our fantastic event: Warbling by the Woolshed with songs from the 50s and 60s and a chance to do some dancing!, and Showstoppers of music theatre hits for our final night event.

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.

•Escorted and music provided by Russell Dixon, Alex Foster (TBC), Isaac Pawson, Paul Carnegie-Jones

•Escorted and music provided by Russell Dixon, Alex Foster (TBC), Isaac Pawson, Paul CarnegieJones (10-22 April) and Grant Winterburn (22-26 April).

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MILLBROOK MID WINTER CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL

21 - 28 Six seven nights at the jaw-dropping 5 star Millbrook Resort!

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• We stay 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.

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

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

• Stoneridge Estate for dinner and views of Lake Hayes with after dinner

• I exclusive dining room overlooking the lake. includes songs from Les Miserables, Edith Gigi, I love Paris and so much more.

• 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.

Final Balance due: 14 April 2023

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

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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.

We bring together stunning artists to provide you with a variety 7 night musical extravaganza. Escorted by and music provided by Derek Hill, Amanda Atlas, Rebecca Wright, Lynette Martin, Alex Milligan TBC and Grant Winterburn on piano.

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.

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

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

frocks and costumes.

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.

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

All breakfasts, 5 dinners, 3 lunches 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.

MARTINBOROUGH, WELLINGTON 26 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

invite you 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 and enjoy a dazzling show!

First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

• The amazing, captivating World of WearableArt show.

• 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.

• Escorted by Dixon, Years

• Tour Martinborough to one of its famous vineyards and wander around cute Greytown and fossick in its myriad of great shops.

• Tours to Weta Workshop, Parliament and Te Papa.

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

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Hotel, Wellington.

Tours of Wellington including Parliament, Mt Victoria and tour to Martinborough, wine tasting and shopping in the quaint Greytown.

Special tours including Weta Workshop and Te Papa.

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

all over NZ, airfares are not included.

EUROPE TRIPS

Discover the real Ireland, an irresistible Ireland, with glorious countryside of green, green, green and low stone walls, rugged coastlines, majestic castles, quirky pubs and the friendliest people in the world!

• Imagine sitting in a friendly pub enjoying the catchy beat of great Irish music played by the local band, made up of the world’s most memorable characters. Marian joins in with the band who sit back and wait to see if she is any good. Then within minutes, one by one, they gradually start joining Marian, who is off like the flying fiddler she is! We all end up joining in, clapping, singing, laughing and having the time of our lives.

• We enjoy numerous traditional Irish musical experiences presented by local musicians and Karl, Russ and Marian, plus special Irish concerts and pub music visits and shows (subject to availability) including Riverdance and Gaelic

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Rijksmuseum, Bayeux Tapestry, Ghent Altarpiece, diamond tour in Antwerp and Gravensteen Castle.

Visiting and walking tours in ancient town centres like Bruges, Ghent, Rouen, Tours, Bayeaux, Caen, Maastricht as well as canal tours, boat cruises, horse and carriage, tuk tuk tour in small towns!

We visit elegant châteaux and grand boulevards, small charming villages, fairy tale castles, thousand-year-old cathedrals and glorious countryside and gardens and be enthralled by it all.

Special interest tours like Joan of Arc, Les Mans Museum,

Madame Butterfly, La Boheme, Tosca, Aida, La Scala Gala and two Verdi operas! Plus gourmet food, iconic hotels and villas and the charm of small towns.

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26 SEPTEMBER 2023

This is a trip of a lifetime where operas, amazing hotels and experiences all align. We are delighted to invite you to join us to celebrate the vibrancy of Italy, Viva Italia! on a 33-day opera tour. The trip includes the Puccini, Verdi and Verona Opera Festivals. We avoid tourist traps and luxuriate in rich musical and gourmet experiences in the small, intrinsically Italian towns and beautiful regions which inspired Verdi, Puccini and Pavarotti to produce some of the greatest music of all time.

Experience the Exceptional...

• Two great Puccini operas at the Puccini Festival, Torre del Lago overlooking the lake: Madame Butterfly and La Bohème, operas are confirmed in great seats!

• Three operas/opera concert at the Verona Festival: Aida, Tosca and La Scala Gala with soloists, chorus and orchestra from La Scala, all performances are confirmed in great seats!

• Two operas at the Verdi Festival (confirmed). Opera titles to be confirmed when the festival programme is released.

• Long stays in idyllic historic hotels: Tuscany region near Lucca (4 nights), Rapallo (3 nights), Verona (5 nights), Venice (4 nights), Florence (4 nights), Reggio Emilia (5 nights), Parma (7 nights).

• Foodies immersions in the gastronomic Emilia Romagna and Parma regions, where we will enjoy cooking classes, balsamic vinegar, wine and parmigiana tastings, and gourmet meals at vineyards and villas!

• Puccini immersion including visiting Puccini’s house plus operas and enjoying Lucca!

• Verdi immersion in Parma, including operas, private concerts, tours of theatres, foodie experiences, violin museum, organ promenade recitals, tours of churches and museums significant to Verdi.

• Visit Pavarotti’s house with a private gala concert in his music room, plus drinks and dinner - a premium event plus gala concert with dinner in a historic salon and at I Dodici Monaci Abbey near Parma.

• Numerous music and arts experiences including Mantua, setting of Verdi’s Rigoletto and the birthplace of opera, Palladian architecture, Uffizi and Accademia, Florence, organ and private concerts.

• A beach stay in the charming Rapallo and visits to Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera.

• Escorted by our great operatic tenors Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Cameron Barclay and Operatunity owners Susan and John Cameron!

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Single Room

supplement add $8270

Initial Deposit on booking Second Deposit due 10 March 2023 F Final Balance due 11 May 2023

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VIVA ITALIA! PUCCINI FESTIVAL, VERDI FESTIVAL AND VERONA OPERA

ENGLAND AND WALES MUSIC AND LITERATURE TOUR

25 AUGUST - 21 SEPTEMBER 2023

us on this odyssey through some of the most picturesque villages in the world, the towering palaces and castles, the exquisite scenery, and music and literature experiences one can only dream of, including Westend show, private concert with Welsh Choir and the Royal Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon.

• This is a small boutique tour limited to 20 passengers, part of our Travel of Note series of trips.

• Bath (4 nights), Cardiff (2 nights), Betws-y-Coed Village (3 nights), Lake District (4 nights), York (3 nights), Stratford-upon-Avon (2 nights), Cambridge (2 nights) and London (4 nights).

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OF EUROPE CHRISTMAS

21 NOVEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2023

Final Balance

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First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

• Do you remember what it felt like to be thrilled by Christmas, the wonder of the lights and the decorations? Then come with us on a journey to five of Europe’s most magnificent cities: Vienna, Munich, Prague, Salzburg and Dresden, famous for their magical Christmas markets and rich musical culture.

• At least 10 opera or classical concerts including: Vienna State Opera, Vienna Boys Choir, Mozart concert, Concert of Strauss at Schonbrunn Palace, State Opera House Munich concert, Salzburg Marionette Theatre, State Opera or Estates Operas, Prague, at Semperoper, Dresden, all in premium seats, plus private opera

• Long stays and time to absorb the atmosphere in the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe with Christmas markets, lights, decorations, music and festivities: Munich (4 nights), Salzburg (4 nights), Vienna (5 nights), Prague (4 nights) and Dresden (3 nights).

• Visit the famous Christmas markets in Munich, Vienna, Chiemsee, Cesky Krumlov and Saltzkammergut with a chance to absorb the beauty and magic Christmas, the lights, store decorations, Christmas trees and Christmas markets.

At the time of printing all Operatunity travellers will be required to be vaccinated. In Europe, all regulations are subject to change, but at present vaccine passes are required for all travellers in Europe.

This trip is one of our special boutique Travel of Note tours where the number of passengers is limited to 18 plus 2 escorts.

• Advent is a big part of the culture of Europe so we experience those magical weeks leading up to Christmas with all the music, the splendour and the wonder of fairytale lights.

• If you have lost any of the joyous anticipation of Christmas that we all remember as children, rekindle it with Sue and John in this amazing musical and Christmas fantasy!

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Musical highlights include performances at Vienna State Opera, Vienna Boys Choir, Advent Mozart concert, Concert of Strauss at Schonbrunn Palace, State Opera House Munich or concert, Salzburg Marionette Theatre, State Opera or Estates Operas, Prague, plus private dinners with music. (All concert and opera repertoire to be confirmed).

Visit the famous Christmas markets in Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden, Bratislava, Chiemsee, Cezky Krumlov and Saltzkammergut with a chance to absorb the beauty and magic of Christmas, the lights, store decorations, Christmas trees and Christmas markets.

4 nights Munich: Tour State Opera House, Christmas markets, Nymphenburg Palace and Porcelain Museum, half day sightseeing tour.

4 nights Salzburg: A guided city sightseeing tour including the Hohensalzburg Castle, the Cathedral, Mozart’s Birthplace and Mirabell Palace and Gardens, visit Advent market in Salzkammergut and a photo stop at Schloss Leopoldskron (Sound of Music setting).

5 nights Vienna: Half-day guided city sightseeing tour including the City Ringstrasse with guided tour of the State Opera House, Town Hall, House of Parliament, and also including entrance to the magnificent Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna Boys’ Choir singing Mass in their resident chapel, The Royal Court Chapel which is part of the Royal Apartments, in the Hofburg Complex.

4 nights Prague: A half day sightseeing tour including Pohorelec Square, Strahov Library, Prague Castle tour and St Vitus Cathedral (Prague’s most recognisable landmark), plus 2 operas.

3 nights Dresden: Visit Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, view Raphael’s Sistine Madonna in the Old Masters Picture Gallery, guided tour of the Opera House plus opera.

Day trips to Meissen and a Porcelain Factory tour, Melk Abbey, Ceský Krumlov and Chiemsee plus numerous other tours and entrances included.

All breakfasts, 10 dinners, 1 morning tea and 8 lunches included.

Escorted by Operatunity owners Susan Boland and John Cameron.

TOUR

This is still a moderately paced tour, but you will be required to walk longer distances, walk on cobblestones and stand in museums. To really get the best out of this tour you need to be able to stand or walk for a couple of hours comfortably, be it at a leisurely pace.

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