WAIHEKE SONG SPECTACULAR
WITH THE AMERICA’S CUP
Waiheke Island, Music events, Wine tasting, Gourmet Meals, Whale watching, America’s Cup regatta and race viewing
12 - 20 MARCH 2021
WAIHEKE SONG SPECTACULAR
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.
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8 stunning music events: Let’s Twist Again! - music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, Carnivale with live band and singers while watching the America’s Cup, O Sole Mio, our tribute to the famous tenors, Songs My Mother Taught Me, a concert of the most beautiful melodies, singalong The Sound of Music, St Patrick’s evening at the Mudbrick Cafe, Showtime Spectacular! And Make ’em Laugh.
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America’s Cup special charter on the 1935 authentic steam boat William C Daldy.
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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 4 hour charter for whale watching to see whales, dolphins, seals and rare seabirds!
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Fabulous extended team of singers and musicians: 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, Rock n Roller Pat Urlich and our band: Grant Winterburn, Bruce French and Ray Eade.
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Susan Boland
John Cameron
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Alex Milligan
Kelly Harris
Derek Hill
Kalauni Pouvalu
Suzanne Lynch
Pat Urlich
Jess Hindin
2 nights at the Cordis Hotel, Auckland and 6 nights on Waiheke Island at the Waiheke Hotel Resort.
Grant Winterburn
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OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP
Ray Eade
Bruce French
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Paul Carnegie-Jones
FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2021 (D) - Cordis Hotel, Auckland (2 nights) Highlights Include: • Time to check into hotel and settle in. •
Gala event this evening hosted by Suzanne Lynch, Pat Urlich and the band with music from the 50s, 60s and 70s: Let’s Twist Again!
SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021 (B, L) Highlights Include: • Time to wander at Auckland’s Viaduct to soak up the atmosphere of the America’s Cup. • A private charter on the 1935 authentic steamboat William C Daldy for our once in a lifetime chance to watch the America’s Cup races and be part of the regatta on Auckland’s beautiful Waitemata Harbour. • Lunch is included plus music entitled Carnivale with our singers and band.
William C Daldy
TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2021 (B, L, D) Highlights Include: • Whittakers Music Museum this morning for a light concert and tour. • Wine tasting at one of the most famous vineyards on the island, Tantalus Estate Vineyard with a gourmet lunch in their restaurant overlooking the vines.
SUNDAY 14 MARCH 2021 (B, L, D) - Waiheke Hotel Resort, Waiheke Island (6 nights)
• This evening a more casual dinner and a chance to dress up and enjoy a singalong version of The Sound of Music.
Highlights Include: • Off to Waiheke to enjoy our 6 night stay on this lovely island in the Hauraki Gulf.
St Patrick’s Day
• A long lunch at Poderi Crisci, an Italian style vineyard where our 3 tenors will serenade us with O Sole Mio, our tribute to the famous tenors. • A chance to settle into our hotel with a light dinner and casual evening.
WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH 2021 (B, D) Highlights Include: • Day off today to enjoy your own activities, go shopping, your own wine or foodies tour, hire a car or simply enjoy the hotel and the pool. • This evening we experience St Patrick’s Day at the famous Mudbrick Cafe, If You’re Irish, Come into the Mudbrick with our special guest, Jessica Hindin on fiddle.
MONDAY 15 MARCH 2021 (B, L) Highlights Include: • A highlights tour of the island.
• Singalongs, Irish jokes, great songs, the stunning views over the ocean and the gourmet experience, to be sure, to be sure!
• Drive to Man O’ War Bay Winery on the far side of the island.
THURSDAY 18 MARCH 2021 (B, D)
• Lunch with a private concert in their beautiful chapel overlooking the bay, entitled Songs My Mother Taught Me, a concert of the most beautiful melodies, sure to bring a tear to the eye.
Highlights Include: • Special charter for a 4 hour whale watching safari to see whales, dolphins, seals, rare seabirds and more! • Tonight it’s dinner at the fabulous Stonyridge with our concert entitled Showtime Spectacular! - our tribute to stars of Stage and Screen.
FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2021 (B, D) Highlights Include: • A day off to relax and enjoy our hotel or our own tours. • Our finale this evening - Make ’em Laugh at the Batch Winery with singing, singalongs, a shared family style dinner, sunset, stunning views and most importantly lots of fun and laughter!
Tantalus Estate Vineyard
SATURDAY 20 MARCH 2021 (B) Home today after a fantastic summer holiday: music, regattas, sea, swimming and swinging, wine tasting, gourmet experiences and great company! www.operatunity.co.nz/travel | P: 0508 886 489 | E: travel@operatunity.co.nz
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5,750
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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: •
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 Stoneyridge 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 plus charter to go whale watching.
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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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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.
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.
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.