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Sydney Spectacular
Opera and Shows
La bohème open air opera, concerts,
shows, Canberra and Blue Mountains tours
22 ~ 29 MARCH 2018
Sydney Spectacular Opera & Shows
La bohème open air opera, concerts, shows,
Canberra and Blue Mountains tours
22 ~ 29 MARCH 2018
Sit back and be enthralled with the wonderful
music of Puccini’s most famous, tragic opera
La bohème performed on a spectacular multi-
million dollar floating stage.
The Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, presented by
Opera Australia, is a spectacular musical experience more
reminiscent of the great European outdoor arenas like
Verona.
With the iconic Sydney Opera House as a background
and fireworks during the show this is an opera production
like nothing we have ever seen. We also see an opera gala
at the Sydney Opera House (confirmed) and the musical
Mamma Mia (to be confirmed).
Join Sue and Karl on this music filled trip to Sydney and
NSW, which also includes two full day tours out of Sydney
to the Blue Mountains and to Canberra. In Sydney itself we DAY 1: Thursday 22 March 2018
enjoy a private chartered harbour cruise, high teas, a tour (High tea, D)
of the Opera House, a talk and tour of the Art Gallery of We depart from Auckland (Well/Chch departures
NSW, and a city tour which includes sights on the North available on request).
Shore. We stay at the beautiful five star Sir Stamford Hotel,
within easy walking distance of the Opera House and
We stay at the beautiful five star Sir Stamford Hotel, within
The Rocks. This heritage listed hotel features 18th
easy walking distance of the Opera House and The Rocks.
century Louis XV and Georgian antiques, and houses one
In between all this there is lots of free time to shop and of Australia’s largest private collections of fine art.
catch up with friends in our usual blend of time off and HIGHLIGHTS today include:
stunning organised activities where every show, every tour • C ity Sights Tour including Sydney Harbour and The
and every dinner becomes its own special event. Rocks.
• We move on to a truly decadent high tea experience
at the charming heritage-listed Mosman establishment,
Boronia Tearooms. A beautiful colonial veranda
extends around the building.
• We will then be transferred to our fabulous hotel
centrally located in Sydney only a stone’s throw from
the Opera House.
• Welcome dinner at the magnificent restaurant Aria
Restaurant, with sweeping views of the Harbour
Bridge and Opera House.
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DAY 2: Friday 23 March 2018 (B, L)
HIGHLIGHTS today include:
• An introductory talk and tour of the Art Gallery of NSW.
• Visit to the iconic St Mary’s Cathedral.
• A one hour tour of the Sydney Opera House, with a
focus on the history and architecture of the building
and access to the main theatres.
• Lunchat the Opera Bar with its views over the
Harbour Bridge. • G uided tour of Parliament Building plus drive around
• Rest of the afternoon at leisure. the Embassies.
• O ur • D rivealong Lake Burley Griffin which is Canberra’s
first show the effervescent, hugely appealing
Mamma Mia, (subject to availability), based on the man-made lake.
songs of ABBA. DAY 6: Tuesday 27 March 2018 (B)
DAY 3: Saturday 24 March 2018 (B, L) HIGHLIGHTS today include:
Today we experience the beauty and tranquility of the • A free day today to enjoy our own shopping or tours.
Blue Mountains on a full-day tour. • O ur visually stunning and impressive production of
HIGHLIGHTS today include: Puccini’s famous and lyrical opera, La bohéme is our
• Three Sisters as we soar above the Jamison Valley highlight today. Opera Australia present a production
on a scenic cableway. mounted on a scale to rival the famous outdoor
• A n option of riding the world’s steepest railway to the productions at Verona. This new style of presentation
rainforest floor. for Sydney is mounted on a floating stage that cost
millions of dollars to build in 2012 and has a world
• A stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park where you get to
class cast.
meet some of the friendliest kangaroos and wallabies
in Sydney along with lots of other Australian natives. DAY 7: Wednesday 28 March 2018
• Lunch
(B, High tea, D)
at the famous Hydro Majestic Hotel within
HIGHLIGHTS today include:
the beautiful World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains
• A fter a leisurely morning, we begin with a private
National Park.
• Then
cruise to Watson’s Bay for a chance to wander and
we complete our tour with a boat cruise along
enjoy a relaxing High Tea at the historic Dunbar
the Parramatta River to Circular Quay where we have
House with sweeping views over the harbour.
the night off.
• D rive back along the coastline and through some
DAY 4: Sunday 25 March 2018 (B, D) of Sydney’s most impressive real estate, with stops
HIGHLIGHTS today include: including the lighthouse at the entrance to Sydney
• A full free day to experience The Rocks markets and Harbour.
shopping or your own tours. • Final night dinner in the ballroom of our hotel.
• Earlyevening we enjoy a twilight concert at the • To accompany our dinner we will be entertained
Sydney Opera House entitled Great Opera Hits by Sue, Karl and some of Sue’s friends from Opera
2018, this concert features stars of Opera Australia. Australia (subject to availability).
Following the concert we will enjoy dinner together.
DAY 8: Thursday 29 March 2018 (B)
DAY 5: Monday 26 March 2018 (B, L) Following our final breakfast at the hotel, we board our
HIGHLIGHTS today include: flight back home full of great music, food, new friends
• O urfull day tour to Canberra including the Australian and amazing memories of a fantastic city!
War Memorial Museum plus lunch.
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$
5,966
Single Room supplement add $1,539
per person
twin share
Initial Deposit on booking $900
Second Deposit due 23 October 2017 $2,000
Final Balance due 20 December 2017
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:
• Return airfare including taxes Auckland / Sydney flying
Air New Zealand (Ex Wellington and Christchurch upon
request).
• 7 nights accommodation in luxury at the 5 star Sir
Stamford Hotel, situated close to the Opera House and
the Botanical Gardens.
• Tickets to Puccini’s famous opera La bohème,
spectacularly performed on a floating stage with the
Opera House as its backdrop.
• A welcome dinner at the fantastic award winning Aria
Restaurant with sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge
with music from Sue and Karl.
• An opera concert in Sydney Opera House, featuring
Opera Australia soloists (confirmed).
• One other musical show to be confirmed. At this
Important Information point we are looking at Mamma Mia. This booking is
• For further information please ring our office or visit our website.
dependent on the extension of their season.
• All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value. • Final night dinner at the Sir Stamford Hotel in their
• ballroom with singing provided by Sue and Karl.
All deposits are refundable up until final payment date minus any costs that the
company has incurred. • A city tour of Sydney, a tour of the Opera House, high
• tea at Boronia House.
Please refer to our terms and conditions on our booking form.
• While we carefully plan our trips to be well paced, all travellers need to possess a
• A full day scenic tour to the Blue Mountains, including
certain level of fitness. Some trips are more arduous and carry an advisory note in scenic cableway, lunch, and river cruise.
the itinerary that a specific level of fitness is required. • A full day tour to Canberra including tour of the
• Operatunity Travel requires all travellers to obtain comprehensive travel insurance. famous Australia War Memorial Museum and Parliament
Please be sure to ring our office if you require any information or clarification about Buildings.
insurance or any questions regarding travelling with Operatunity Travel. • All transfers, taxes, tips and porterage included.
• All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 high teas and 3 dinners
For your travel bookings call our Travel Department toll free included.
on 0508 886 489 or email travel@operatunity.co.nz
• Escorted by Sue and Karl.
The Year Ahead
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FEBRUARY 2018 DELVE INTO THE DEEP SOUTH >
MARCH 2018 BAY OF ISLANDS MUSIC CRUISE > < SYDNEY
APRIL 2018 MUSIC ON THE MURRAY RIVER >
WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS >
MAY 2018
SHOW BOAT ON THE MISSISSIPPI >
JUNE 2018
NEW CALEDONIA MUSIC FESTIVAL >
JULY 2018
CANADA & ALASKA >
ITALY OPERA TOUR >
AUGUST 2018 DISCOVER THE NORTHERN TERRITORY >
CRUISING THE ADRIATIC >
SEPTEMBER 2018
SAMOA MUSIC FESTIVAL >
SOUTHERN LAKES AND FIORDS >
OCTOBER 2018 TASMANIA >
TARANAKI GARDEN SPECTACULAR >
MUSICAL GEMS OF EUROPE >
NOVEMBER 2018
DECEMBER 2018
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