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OUR TOURS
Unique musical experiences for seniors
Operatunity Travel is proud to have provided awesome adventures and marvellous memories to over 10,000 New Zealanders for nearly two decades.
We present music luxury group tours throughout the world. Every itinerary is specially crafted by us, giving you the best of a destination with expert local guides and special unique travel and music experiences. We want every day to be an occasion where you enjoy music, history, art and special extras, quality hotels of local flavour and knowledgeable, local guides.
You travel with like-minded New Zealanders, stress free and with every care given for your wellbeing, safety and enjoyment.

ALL TOURS
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MASSIVE MUSIC MASH
FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY
03 - 15 September 2026
Join Karl, Marian, Russ and Grant for a stunning 13-day tour of Melbourne, Albury, Canberra and Sydney with great shows: The Neil Diamond Musical, A Beautiful Noise in Melbourne, My Fair Lady at Sydney, 4 great Operatunity concerts and fabulous sightseeing along the way!
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MASSIVE MUSIC MASH 2
FROM SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE
15 - 27 September 2026
Join Karl, Marian, Russ and Grant for a stunning 13-day tour of Sydney, Albury, Canberra and Melbourne with great shows: My Fair Lady in Sydney, The Neil Diamond Musical, A Beautiful Noise in Melbourne, 4 great Operatunity concerts and fabulous sightseeing along the way!
6 Spaces Available
LITTLE ITALY
WITH THE VERDI AND VERONA
OPERA FESTIVALS
07 September - 06 October 2026
Join our Tenors on a 28-day opera extravaganza to see the Verdi and Verona Opera Festivals. We avoid tourist traps and luxuriate in rich musical and gourmet experiences in small, intrinsically Italian towns and beautiful regions which inspired Verdi, Puccini and Pavarotti to produce some of the greatest music of all time.
3 Spaces Available
AUCKLAND SHOWTIME
SPECTACULAR
16 - 21 October 2026
Join our fabulous party week in Auckland as we experience 5 music events: Cabaret, the musical, presented by Auckland Theatre Company, four private gala concerts plus Matakana, Waiheke, gardens, painting, wine-tasting - a fun crazy few days hosted by Karl, Marian, Stu and Paul plus special guests!
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TARANAKI GARDEN FESTIVAL
AND HAMILTON GARDENS
27 October - 03 November 2026
Come and join us for 7 nights, experiencing the spectacular Taranaki Garden Festival, the magnificent Hamilton Gardens, rugged West Coast scenery, travel the Forgotten Highway and enjoy stunning music events from
our artists.
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MELBOURNE
MUSIC MARVELS
24 - 30 November 2026
Join Bonnie, Kalauni, Ben and Amanda on a marvellous Melbourne Music extravaganza in November of this year featuring seven great shows: Mrs Doubtfire, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced, 3 great concerts from our artists and a myriad of Melbourne marvels including visits to the National Rose Garden and the Yarra Valley.
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TASMANIA
01 - 12 December 2026
Welcome to Tasmania as we circumnavigate this wonderful island, rich with scenery and history. Come and explore its Convict history, wild beautiful landscapes, native animals, waterfalls, rugged coastlines and still lakes as well as enjoy our own music events along
the way.
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BRISBANE CHRISTMAS
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
03 - 10 December 2026
Join us for a very special pre-Christmas journey to Brisbane, with 6 extraordinary music events, The TEN Tenors, José Carreras & Friends Gala Concert at the Gabba, the stunning musical The Lion King, Queensland Ballet’s magical The Nutcracker, 2 Operatunity gala events plus great tours, beautiful scenery, art, wine, great food and great company.
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CHRISTCHURCH PRE-CHRISTMAS
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
08 - 14 December 2026
We invite you on a 6-night pre-Christmas journey to one of NZ’s most beautiful cities, surrounded by magnificent scenery and including wonderful music events: Pirates of Penzance, A Very CSO Christmas at the Christchurch Town Hall, Carols by Candlelight, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas and Viva Italia in the Vines all in iconic venues.
4 Spaces Available
CHRISTMAS WITH KARL AND MARIAN ON THE WEST COAST
23 December 2026 - 7 January 2027
Join Karl, Marian and Grant for a Nelson, West Coast and Central Otago Odyssey - an easygoing, fun-packed way to spend Christmas and New Year with great company, plenty of laughs, and lots of music along the way. Travel through wild coastlines, glaciers, mountains and lakes, with scenic drives, lake cruises, bush walks and stops in some of New Zealand’s most iconic spots. It’s a fabulous, relaxed trip full of good times, shared moments and unforgettable scenery from start to finish.
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COROMANDEL BAND EXTRAVAGANZA
7 February 2027 - 14 February 2027
Join the party for our Coromandel Band Extravaganza with two nights in Auckland and
five nights in the beautiful Coromandel, combining great live music with a relaxed, fun
atmosphere. Enjoy Karl and his outstanding team of singers and band at memorable
concert locations and tours of the region’s stunning scenery.
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ANTARCTIC
& SOUTH AMERICA
20 February - 15 March 2027
Embark on a 24-day, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that pairs the culture and vibrancy of South America—highlighted by carnival time in Montevideo—with the breathtaking purity of Antarctica. Sail aboard a luxurious 5-star small ship, perfectly sized to bring us closer to towering ice, incredible wildlife, and the unforgettable thrill of setting foot on the White Continent.
Cancelled
AIDA IN ADELAIDE
24 February - 3 March 2027
This trip has been cancelled due to the Verona production of AIDA no longer coming to Adelaide in 2027.
The promoters have cancelled the event, due to the massive increases in international freight and airfares. This has created insurmountable financial and logistical challenges for the production with over 400 performers and technical staff required to travel from Italy to Adelaide along with the international shipping of 28 containers of props, sets and costumes.
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THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND TRAIN JOURNEY
3 March - 19 March 2027
Train whistle blowin’, all aboard and we are on the road (or on the train tracks!) for The Great New Zealand Train Journey which combines all
the bygone glory of train travel with wonderful tours and fun, laughter and incredible musical events from Russ, Kate and John Bayne in
beautiful settings around New Zealand.
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DOUBTFUL SOUND MUSIC CRUISE
19 - 25 April 2027
Experience a wondrous trip filled with music and majestic scenery as we explore the Deep South on our exclusive charter in Doubtful Sound plus Milford Sound, Te Anau glow-worms, cruises on Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri and hear our artists’ soaring voices present incredible concerts along the way.
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GOLD COAST GOLDEN HITS TOUR
18 - 25 May 2027
Come along and party on our feel-good trip filled with the timeless songs we all love,
brought to life through fantastic concerts, theatre, and unforgettable nights on the Gold
Coast. From singalong classics to lunch cruises and themed gala events, we will be treated to a joyful celebration of music, memories, and great company presented by our boy band, pop diva, and live brass band.
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NIUE SHOWTIME IN THE SUN
25 May - 01 June 2027
Join us in Niue, a hidden Pacific gem, for seven unforgettable nights of stunning music, breathtaking scenery, and island magic. Experience warm Niuean hospitality as you soak up crystal-clear waters, dramatic landscapes, and rhythms that stay with you long after you leave.
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SOUTHERN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027
29 May - 07 June 2027
Join us on a 10-day Country Music Odyssey to the Deep South of New Zealand, experience two famous Country Music Festivals, Southern
hospitality, fabulous quirky events, local characters and be entertained by our incredible team of talented artists.
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CRUISING THE ADRIATIC
CROATIA & SLOVENIA
08 June - 01 July 2027
Join Russ, Kate and John on a trip of a lifetime through Slovenia and Croatia, including a private chartered luxury, musical cruise stopping in historic towns as well as swimming
off the boat in the clear water of the Adriatic! Combining beautiful countryside, history
and culture with great music events including a 12th century private chapel concert, local concerts, traditional folklore shows and more.
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MUSIC AND MAGIC OF IRELAND
10 June - 04 July 2027
Join Karl, Marian and Stu for 22 unforgettable days filled with laughter and music in Ireland. We travel on ancient roads through emerald landscapes rich with castles, cliffs and history. We do not just see Ireland, we feel it through its music, its stories and the warmth of its people.
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CANADA AND ALASKA
WITH CALGARY STAMPEDE, ALASKA CRUISE AND ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
06 - 30 July 2027
Join Karl, Marian and Chet on an extraordinary 24-day odyssey featuring the high-octane energy of the Calgary Stampede, two days of luxury Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer Train, the breathtaking Canadian Rockies scenery, a seven-night Alaska cruise in balcony cabins and exclusive private concerts, creating an unparalleled journey from the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth to the majestic glaciers of Alaska.
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ENGLAND AND WALES MUSIC AND LITERATURE TOUR
19 July - 14 August 2027
Join us to experience a 24-day musical feast in England and Wales with 2 operas at Opera Holland Park, a West End show, 3 shows as part of the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, an exclusive private performance from Gilbert and Sullivan singers, a private concert from a Welsh Male Voice Choir at Cardiff Castle plus 4 of our own concerts along the way!
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DISCOVER THE KIMBERLEY, PERTH AND BROOME
20 July - 05 August 2027
We take you on an unforgettable journey to the Kimberley, one of the world’s most precious wilderness regions. We wonder at the majestic
scenery and remoteness of this magnificent region, combining it with city stops in Melbourne, Darwin, Broome and Perth.
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THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK
03 - 18 October 2027
Join Karl and Marian, our dynamic duo on a 16-day journey through the Aussie Outback from Adelaide to Uluru brimming with great adventures including Flinders Ranges, wine-tasting, history, great scenery, opal mining,
historic houses folklore and guided walks with the locals.
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TASMANIA
31 October - 11 November 2027
Welcome to Tasmania as we circumnavigate this wonderful island, rich with scenery and history. Come and explore its convict history, wild beautiful landscapes, native animals, waterfalls, rugged coastlines and still lakes as
well as enjoy our own fabulous music events along the way.
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FAR NORTH SONG SPECTACULAR
18 - 25 November 2027
Experience spectacular scenery and spectacular concerts in the Far North, with its sweeping coastlines, golden beaches, and sparkling blue waters. Enjoy unforgettable live music while discovering one of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes.
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MURRAY RIVER CHRISTMAS CRUISE
03 - 10 December 2027
Celebrate the pre-Christmas season cruising the mighty Murray on our private charter - a delightful way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Enjoy festive celebrations, scenic river views, and wildlife sightings, while our fabulous cast of eight artists present exclusive private concerts for your group.
Sylvia,
Mid-Winter Christmas 2023
“This was my first trip with Operatunity, and it was wonderful from start to finish. The organisation was faultless and the music, outings, great fun. I hope everyone at Operatunity realises how important events like this are to solo travellers like me. This was my first travel experience with Operatunity, but it won’t be my last.”
Brenda,
Italy 2023
“The attention to detail, private concerts we attended, organisation of each day’s activities, our gluten free meals & care of us all was fantastic. I could not be happier with the 5 weeks away & our experiences & the fun we had. They will last me a lifetime. I think Mozart’s Requiem was the absolute highlight for me, followed closely by the private concert at Pavarotti’s house & the Vivaldi concert.”
Janne,
Egypt 2024
“Thank you for the exceptional planning, attention to detail, care and consideration on the Egypt trip. You’d thought of absolutely everything and have a wonderful local team of like-minded people as guides and ‘chaperones’. I learned so much about Egypt and also about myself in the process. It was very profound and a perfect way to celebrate my retirement from work! I’ll be singing Operatunity’s praises.”


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