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Magic Music Winter Wonderland 2021

Magic Music Winter Wonderland 2021

15 - 31 July 2021

A spectacular musical 17 day winter journey through Canterbury, the McKenzie Country, Mount Cook, Te Anau and Central Otago, hosted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Kalauni Pouvalu, Kelly Lim Harris, Grant Winterburn with special guest appearances from Derek Hill and Amanda Atlas. 

Christchurch (4 nights), Lake Tekapo (2 nights), The Hermitage, Mount Cook (3 nights), Cromwell (3 nights), Te Anau (2 nights), Queenstown (2 nights) staying in 4 and 5 star hotels. 

$7,430 NZD
per person
twin share
Single Supplement
- ADD $2,110 NZD
Initial Deposit On Booking
$900 NZD
Second Deposit Due
$0 NZD
Final Balance Due 21 May 2021

Magic Music Winter Wonderland 2021

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  • A spectacular musical 17 day winter journey through Canterbury, the McKenzie Country, Mount Cook, Te Anau and Central Otago.

     

    Welcome dinner at the fabulous Cossars Wineshed, with concert A European Romance with special guest Amanda Atlas this evening. 

     

    Special dinner at the iconic Tannery Atrium and concert with Amanda Atlas joining us: The Greatest Songs Ever Written.  

     

    One of the highlights of the trip: a recital at the famous Church of the Good Shepherd, with its views of the lake, Music for Inspiration! (To be confirmed). 

     

    Dinner tonight with The Hills are Alive, a concert of great music theatre songs including of course from The Sound of Music, in keeping with our visit to the Southern Alps. Our private room has views over Mount Cook. 

     

    Wine, Women and Songa concert of highlights from Student Prince, The Merry Widow, New Moon, Die Fledermaus and so much more!

     

    Special concert on deck with Milford Sound as our backdrop - Mystical Melodies. 

     

    Final dinner at a vineyard this evening with concert: The Three Tenors with Bonnie, Derek, Kalauni and Kelly. 

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    Escorted by tenors Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Kalauni Pouvalu, Soprano Kelly Lim Harris with pianist Grant Winterburn and special appearances by Derek Hill and Amanda Atlas.

     

    The New Zealand Three Tenors are celebrated for their fabulous voices, their camaraderie, banter and fun. We are delighted to present them to you on this trip, where we celebrate the greatest melodies ever written. Our tenors present the most famous and greatest melodies of all time, from music theatre, opera, operetta, spiritual, the crooners, classical; in fact many genres where melody is emotional and touching, and where the beauty of the music can transcend us to a different realm.

     

  • Numerous special flavours include: TranzAlpine train journey over the Alps, tours of Kate Sheppard House, Riccarton House, Stargazing in Tekapo, Edmund Hiliary Alpine Centre, talk from local farmer in High Country Station, tours of Naseby, Alexandra, historic vineyard tour, cruises, glow worm caves, Milford Sound, Earnslaw cruise. 

     

    A return journey on the TranzAlpine Rail, one of the worlds most famous train journeys, between Christchurch and Greymouth. 

     

    We traverse the mighty Southern Alps, where spectacular views of the chiselled alpine landscape will take our breath away at every turn.

     

    Tour of Kate Shepherd House, with morning tea, which celebrates our most famous suffragette. 

     

    Tour of Riccarton House with lunch, one of Christchurch great historic houses.

     

    A visit the Antarctic Life Centre, our first glance at a Winter Wonderland with its displays of Antarctica, the snow and ice experience. We survive an Antarctic Storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica and Scott Base and meet Little Blue Penguins.

     

    A special tour with stargazing: viewing stars in the Dark Sky project plus telescope and tour! 

     

    Drive along Lake Benmore with a visit to a High Country Farm with talk from the owners about farming this land. 

     

    Visit historic vineyard which includes a river cruise, wine tasting and talk about the region and history. 

     

    Milford Sound full day tour, again with an amazing drive, concert and views along the way.

     

    Visit the Gold Progress Mine, Coldpit Dam and Naseby itself. 

     

    Lunch in Naseby at Dansey Pass, a historic hotel.

     

  • Christchurch Sudima Hotel (4 nights)

    This brand new 5 star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street amidst an array of cafes, restaurants and bars, and is only a stones throw from beautiful Hagley Park and Christchurchs CBD. 

     

    Lake Tekapo (2 nights) Peppers Bluewater - Lake view rooms

    Peppers Bluewater Resort is a 4.5-star hotel close to the shores of Lake Tekapo. This resort offers luxury accommodation, great views and is ideally positioned for exploring the Mackenzie Basin and Southern Alps. It is a 10-minute walk from the Church of the Good Shepherd. 

     

    Mt Cook, Hermitage Hotel (3 nights) - Mountain View Rooms 

    Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel is an iconic NZ hotel which features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. 

     

    Cromwell, Heritage Collection Lake Resort (3 nights)

    The Lake Resort - Heritage Collection offers villa and studio accommodation in Cromwell, on the edge of Lake Dunstan. The accommodation is located on a picturesque marina connected to Lake Dunstan.

     

    Lake Te Anau, Distinction Luxmore Hotel (2 nights)

    Distinction Luxmore is a 4 star Te Anau hotel set in the serene surroundings of Te Anau close to Milford Sound. Conveniently located in the heart of Te Anau's town shopping centre, it is a short stroll from Lake Te Anau.

     

    Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown (2 nights) - Lake view rooms 

    Idyllically situated with views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, this hotel embodies the ski lodge feel of its surroundings. It is a wonderful hotel, located in the heart of Queenstown. 

     

     

     

     

This trip includes

  • •  A spectacular 17 day winter journey through Canterbury, the McKenzie Country, Mount Cook, Te Anau and Central Otago.

     

    •  Christchurch, Sudima Hotel (4 nights), Lake Tekapo, Peppers Bluewater (2 nights),  Mt Cook, Hermitage Hotel (3 nights) - mountain view rooms, Cromwell, Heritage Collection Lake Resort (3 nights), Lake Te Anau - Distinction Luxmore Hotel (2 nights), Queenstown, Hotel St Moritz (2 nights) - lake view rooms. 

     

    •  Music events include: welcome dinner at the fabulous Cossar’s Wineshed, with concert A European Romance with special guest Amanda Atlas this evening, special dinner at a historic venue with concert: The Greatest Songs Ever Written; one of the highlights of the trip: an afternoon recital at the famous Church of the Good Shepherd, with its views of the lake, Music for Inspiration! The Hills are Alive, a concert of great music theatre songs including of course from The Sound of Music, in keeping with our visit to the Southern Alps, Wine, Women and Song set in a historic vineyard, concert on deck with Milford Sound as our backdrop - Mystical Melodies. Final dinner at a vineyard with concert: The Three Tenors with Bonnie, Derek, Kalauni and Kelly. 

     

    •  Numerous special flavours include: TranzAlpine train journey over the Alps, tours of Kate Sheppard House, Riccarton House, Stargazing in Tekapo, Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, talk from local farmer in High Country Station, tours of Naseby, Alexandra, historic vineyard tour, cruises, glow worm caves, Milford Sound, Earnslaw cruise, Geraldine, Mount Cook, Cromwell, Queenstown, Walters Peak and so much more!

     

    •  Escorted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Kalauni Pouvalu, Kelly Lim Harris, Grant Winterburn with special guest appearances from Derek Hill and Amanda Atlas. 

     

    •  All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 MT and 13 dinners are included. 

     

    PLEASE NOTE: As our travellers are coming from all over NZ, airfares are not included.

     

EASY TOUR

This tour will suit most people but, sorry, not someone in a wheelchair or on a walker. The activity level is gently paced, but you still need to be able to get on and off buses easily. There will be some walking but as we are travelling in winter we want to ensure your mobility level will cope if we encounter slippery surfaces or snow.

Travel Insurance

Every customer is required to take out insurance for all international travel when taking a trip with Operatunity Ltd. 

DOMESTIC INSURANCE
Insurance for Domestic travel is currently available from many companies. Insurance for New Zealand trips is entirely at your discretion. Please email our office for our current recommendation if you wish our advice.


INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE
Insurance for International travel is currently available from many companies. For our trips overseas it is a requirement that proof of cover be sent to our office some time before departure from NZ. We can not accept travellers who hold no cover for international travel as per our term and conditions.
Please email our office for our current recommendation if you wish our advice. Email travelbookings@operatunity.co.nz Phone 0508 886 489

 

MOBILITY

Operatunity provides group senior travel and with this in mind we plan trips to suit our target market. But not every trip is created equal in terms of mobility. We want to give you the best possible experience but that will only be achieved if you are able to enjoy everything that our trips have to offer.
Most of our long haul trips require a better level of mobility. We will look after everyone as well as we possibly can, but we cannot look after one at the expense of the rest of the group. We also cannot have one person slowing the rest of group to the point where the group is not able to enjoy every experience we are able to provide.
With this in mind we have put a mobility clause into every trip. Under each explanation here I have popped a statement. Ask yourself if this is ‘you’, when booking on a trip.

None of the following mobility clauses preclude you from ordering a wheelchair at the airport if required.

1. 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. “I love travelling, but at a gentle pace. I like to avoid stairs or too much activity, but I am able to get on and off buses easily.” 

2. 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.  ”Walking is fine. I can get on and off a coach. I am happy to stand for an hour or two in museums and galleries and gently stroll through places of interest. I am happy to climb the odd set of stairs.” 

3. MODERATE WALKING TOUR This tour requires a better level of fitness with no wheelchairs or walkers. Generally, there may be times when we can’t get the coach close. In some of our Pacific Island tours we will need you to transfer onto a tender and walk on soft sand. We also will have much longer flights and long walks through airports. “I like walking at a moderate pace. I love to keep my days full and experience everything the tour has to  offer. Stairs, tender transfers and cobblestones don’t bother me.” 

4.  EXPLORING 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.  “I like to spend most of the day exploring. Whether walking historic neighbourhoods on cobblestones at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I want my days full. Stairs don’t bother me and I am keen to see and do as much as I can with the odd day off to recuperate.” 

  • Operatunity is a company specialising in music lovers tours to the senior market. Each trip has been especially planned to include music and arts experiences and has a level of friendliness and care which cannot be found anywhere else! Our trips are packed with features not found anywhere else

  • Yes we have lots of people who travel on their own. We endeavour to match you up with someone who lives close to you or is close in age to you. Often you will get a chance to meet with your matchup or ring them before you leave on your trip. You also may prefer to travel solo and pay the single supplement price. We travel as a happy band so there will be lots of chances to meet people. You will find fellow music lovers and those with other similar interests. In fact those like the nicer things of life so you will travel with like-minded people. It is also important to remember that our singers are our escorts so you will see at least a couple of familiar faces as you leave.

  • If you live outside of Auckland, we can arrange travel and accommodation on your way to meet up with our group. We have access and can book domestic airfares in conjunction with Air New Zealand international airfares. Plus we can book your pre and post tour accommodation if required.

  • It is compulsory for our international trips and highly recommended for our domestic tours. 

  • No as most airlines offer various special meals and any restaurants we visit are happy to accommodate special dietary requirements.

  • We seek to accommodate the needs of guests with disabilities whenever possible. However in most cases we are unable to take customers with walkers, wheelchairs or other mobility issues. Certain trips may be unsuitable due to walking or limited availability of accommodation with disabled facilities. We cannot be responsible for the care of customers suffering from significant cognitive illness (such as dementia). We ask such customers to consult with your doctor to obtain medical clearance. Guests needing assistance mustbe accompanied by an able companion who will be available to assist them and assume full responsibility for their wellbeing.

  • We ask that you can walk at least 100 metres unaided and be able to get on and off buses with little or no assistance. We cater for a senior market but it is important that you do not jeopardise the enjoyment of others by requiring more care and holding up the rest of the group. Talk to our office or staff at concerts and any advisory notes for individual trips to get a better idea of your suitability for each trip.

  • We stay at 4 and 5 star character hotels, avoiding package, tourist or big hotel chains. We choose  hotels with a more personal feel often with historic content or hotels of beauty and character, centrally located or in parks, by the water, or with beautiful gardens.

  • Breakfast is included daily, and many dinners and lunches are also included as per our itinerary.

  • There are no hidden costs. Included in the trip are tips, taxes, porterage, breakfast, meals where specified, inclusions listed in the itinerary, entry fees where listed in the itinerary, concert/show tickets where listed in the itinerary, tour escorts and local specialised guides. 

  • Some of our trips sell out very quickly and we recommend you make your booking as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. 

  • We will ask you to pay an initial deposit when making your booking. We will then follow up for a second deposit and then a final balance payment prior to travel.

  • All deposits up until final payment are refundable minus an administration fee of up to $500 plus any non-recoverable costs the company may incur.

    After final deposit refunds are unlikely and the refund becomes an insurance claim.

  • Our numbers vary from destination to destination, please contact our office for further information.  We have a minimum number required to operate a tour. Should minimum numbers not be met, a full refund will be made. 

  • For international trips, all guests must have a valid passport that does not expire earlier than at least 6 months beyond their intended stay. 

  • Music is a key element in making our experiences special. There are special experiences and events every day, such as themed dinners, impromptu concerts, music, art tours with art experts and garden tours with garden experts.

  • Most hotels now have internet connection and all hotels have telephones in the room or at reception. If using your mobile telephone check calling and text rates, and disable data roaming before leaving New Zealand. Consider purchasing a prepaid SIM card. And you can keep in touch using social media such as Facebook. We have a copy of your next of kin details in case of emergency and we are also happy to help out with texts, phone calls and emails if you can’t get in touch with your family and need to while away. We are also happy to help out with getting your phones, ipads and cameras to work if needed while away.

  • We spend less time travelling between regions, allowing more time to enjoy experiences when you arrive. We avoid one night stops and “conveyor belt” travel, so you really can capture the local colour and vitality of the region. Our trips are planned so that there is a balance of included activities and free time for you to relax or do some exploring on your own.

  • Contact Operatunity Travel 

    Phone toll free: 0508 886 489
    Mail your booking form to PO BOX 132 150, Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644
    Email: travel@operatunity.co.nz

  • Phone toll free: 0508 886 489
    Email: travelbookings@operatunity.co.nz

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