A trip with a difference as we enjoy a week of music making together. We form a choir, learn songs, enjoy movement, yodelling, singing classes and lots of fun, and then present a finale concert together, all while drinking wine and eating great food in the Barossa Valley.
ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO IN AUCKLAND 3
16 - 20 February 2026
We have secured A Reserve seats to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which is coming to Auckland in 2026 on its 75th Anniversary Tour. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform the iconic show The Heroes Who Made Us, complete with a cast of 1000 and of course, mass pipe bands. We also include 4 great music events, garden visits, Italian long lunch and the Auckland Theatre Company’s outstanding production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! (subject to final confirmation).
$4250 per person twin share
Single Room Supplement Add $1155
Initial Deposit On Booking $1500
Final Balance Due: 11 November 2025
Days
5
Days
Highlights
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 75th Anniversary Tour, (confirmed), Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! (Subject to final confirmation), 4 great music events Spotlight on Tracey, at Ayrlies Gardens, An Italian Affair with Italian long lunch, welcome dinner The Best of the Best and final gala event - Celtic Celebration, complete with bagpipes!
Group Size
44
Travellers
Meals
All Breakfasts
2 Lunches
Cocktail Party
2 Dinners
Mobility
Gentle
Tour
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 75th Anniversary Tour, (A reserve tickets confirmed), Auckland Theatre Company’s outstanding production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! (Subject to final confirmation)
• 4 other great music events Spotlight on Tracey at Ayrlies Gardens, An Italian Affair with Italian long lunch, welcome dinner The Best of the Best and final gala event - Celtic Celebration, complete with bagpipes!
• Other special events include Weta Workshop Unleashed, Office Cocktail Party, cruise and tour to Waiheke, welcome and walk around Ayrlies Gardens with picnic lunch, Waiheke Musical Museum and Civic Theatre tour.
• Hosted by our amazing artists: Alex Milligan, Emma Sloman, Derek Hill, Penny Dodd with special guests Tracey Collins and Jessica Hindin.
TRIP ITINERARY
Experience the Exceptional:
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2026 (D) CIVIC THEATRE TOUR, WELCOME DINNER
Pullman Hotel Auckland (4 nights)
Pullman Auckland is a luxury 5-star hotel located in Auckland CBD, just a short walk to Viaduct Harbour.
Highlights Include:
• Meet early afternoon at Auckland Airport or in the city and then it’s off to the famous Civic Theatre for a tour of this iconic building.
• Check into our hotel with time to settle in and then we are off to our welcome dinner with a concert from the artists entitled The Best of the Best, showcasing popular songs from music theatre, classics, 50s and 60s hits and more.
TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026 (B, L) WAIHEKE, ITALIAN LONG LUNCH, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (to be confirmed)
Highlights Include:
• Cruise the Waitemata to Waiheke today, beginning with a tour of the famous Waiheke Musical Museum.
• Italian long lunch at the beautiful Poderi Crisci, with fabulous food and wine pairing and a concert from our artists, An Italian Affair, featuring famous songs and opera with special guest violinist Jessica Hindin, a perfect setting for a perfect event.
• Time for a little break before we are off to our premium play, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, presented by Auckland Theatre Company. Following a sell out season with rave reviews in 2025, ATC are presenting a follow up season in February 2026. (Please note this is subject to final confirmation).
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2026 (B, L) AYRLIES GARDENS, CELTIC CELEBRATION
Highlights Include:
• A special morning enjoying the private gardens, lovingly created by Bev McConnell at Ayrlies Gardens, including a picnic lunch and a concert showcasing the fabulous talent of Tracey Collins: Spotlight on Tracey.
• Tonight we are off to our exclusive dinner event as we present Celtic Celebration, complete with bagpipes, gourmet meal and a great concert from our artists.
THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2026 (B, Cocktail Party, D) WETA WORKSHOP, OFFICE COCKTAIL PARTY, EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
Highlights Include:
• Leisurely start to the morning and then we are off to Weta Workshop Unleashed to see this fantastic interactive tour and display, followed by free time in the city to meet friends or enjoy some shopping.
• We invite you to a special event as we give you a look around our office, meet some of our wonderful staff, play with the costumes, enjoy music and some whiskey tastings and cocktails.
• The highlight of our trip as we transfer to Eden Park for The Edinburgh Military Tattoo as they perform their show titled The Heroes Who Made Us. Complete with mass pipe bands and a cast of 1000, this will be a once in a lifetime experience.
FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2026 (B)
Transfer to the airport this morning to make our way home taking with us wonderful memories of music, cheer, food and great company!
This Trip Includes:
• 4-day tour of Auckland, staying at the 5-star Pullman Hotel Auckland.
• Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 75th Anniversary Tour, (confirmed), Auckland Theatre Company’s outstanding production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express! (Subject to final confirmation)
• 4 other great music events Spotlight on Tracey at Ayrlies Gardens, An Italian Affair with Italian long lunch, welcome dinner The Best of the Best and final gala event - Celtic Celebration, complete with bagpipes!
• Other special events include Weta Workshop Unleashed, Office Cocktail Party, cruise and tour to Waiheke, welcome and walk around Ayrlies Gardens with picnic lunch, Waiheke Musical Museum and Civic Theatre tour.
• All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 cocktail party and 2 dinners included.
• All tours, transfers, tips, concerts, taxes, as listed in the itinerary are included.
• Hosted by our amazing artists: Alex Milligan, Emma Sloman, Derek Hill, Penny Dodd with special guests Tracey Collins and Jessica Hindin.
PLEASE NOTE: As our travellers are coming from all over NZ, airfares are not included. If you require us to book your flights at an additional cost, please contact us.
Important Information
• All itinerary details are subject to change, but changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.
• Initial & Second deposits are fully refundable up until final balance due date, minus an administration fee of up to $500 plus any non-recoverable costs.
• All monies are non-refundable at final balance due date. This becomes an insurance claim.
• Bank transfer payments incur no surcharge. Credit card payments incur surcharge of 1.5%.
• Travellers need to be independently mobile and fit to travel.
• Bookings will only be accepted with initial deposit & booking form.
• All travellers must obtain comprehensive travel insurance for international travel and insurance for domestic travel is recommended.
• Please refer to our terms and conditions on booking form.
Mobility - Gentle Tour
This trip is a gentle tour with limited walking and standing. We do require you to be able to get up on a coach with ease. This tour will suit people with a stick or possibly a walker however you need to be independent and require little assistance with your mobility needs.