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Be part of Travelrite’s and John Howie’s
outstanding 2020
MUSIC TOUR OF
NEW ZEALAND
with John Howie
10 – 25 February 2020
Auckland, Bay of Islands, Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington, Blenheim,
Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound and Queenstown
Auckland, Bay of Islands,
Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington,
Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin,
Te Anau, Milford Sound
and Queenstown
Includes a host of concerts & other music
events including special concert by landmark
NZ group the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band.
Includes a host of concerts & other music events
including special performance by landmark
NZ group the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band.
MUSIC TOUR OF
NEW ZEALAND
Join John Howie for an unforgettable tour
of New Zealand – surely one of the most
beautiful places in the world!
Annette & Kim
New Zealanders Annette Hawkins and Kim Copedo are e
standing country singers in their own right, both having
This comprehensive 16 day tour visits the most spectacular
solo CDs. In 2000 they decided to combine their singing
and interesting places in New Zealand, including Auckland, Bay of Islands, form the duo Annette & Kim. Since then they have won
Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound and Queenstown. industry awards, appeared at countless country music f
As you travel around you will be entertained by some of NZ’s finest musicians. NZ & Australia, and released several duo albums.
Itinerary
Day 1 Monday February 10, 2020 Auckland
Morning: Depart Australia on Air New Zealand (or Qantas) flight, arriving
Auckland approx. mid-afternoon. Transfer to hotel. Evening: Attend concert at
the Devonport Folk Music Club. The venue for this concert is a disused World
War 2 bunker, at the top of Mt Victoria, in the suburb of Devonport. Great views
of Auckland from Mt Victoria. Overnight: Quality Hotel Parnell, Auckland.
Day 2 Tuesday February 11, 2020 Auckland
Lady Knox Geyser’
Coach tour of Auckland, with local guide, including Mt Eden, which offers
panoramic views of Auckland. We will also travel along Auckland’s coastal
Tamaki Drive, where you will see NZ’s distinctive pohutukawa trees. Visit
excellent Auckland War Memorial Museum. Spend lunchtime in trendy Parnell
Village. Afternoon: Free time. Evening: Enjoy a fabulous informal music ‘session’,
with local acoustic/folk musicians, including Paul Molloy & Graham (‘Bones’)
Hurlock (if available). Please bring your instruments & voices and join in! (B) lights on the walls and roof of the cave. Also visit another part of the caves,
known as The Cathedral, which has wonderful acoustics (the Vienna Boys’
Day 3 Wednesday February 12, 2020 Bay of Islands Choir, Dame Nellie Melba, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and previous John Howie
Travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands, stopping at Matakohe to visit award tour groups have performed there). We then visit the Otorohanga Kiwi House,
winning Kauri Museum. The Kauri is New Zealand’s largest tree. During the day where you will see some live kiwi birds and other fascinating NZ wildlife.
you will see an 800-year-old live Kauri tree at the Parry Kauri Park. Afternoon: Afternoon: You will have the opportunity to do the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour;
Proceed to town of Paihia, Bay of Islands. On arrival, short familiarisation tour i.e., visit the home of the Hobbits as featured in The Lord of the Rings and
of Paihia before checking into our hotel. Evening: Enjoy a Commencement of The Hobbit Trilogies (optional). See further information on back of brochure.
Tour Dinner, in one of Piahia’s excellent restaurants. Overnight: Averill Court Those not doing the tour can spend time in the nearby town of Matamata. Late
Motel, Paiihia. (B,D) Afternoon: Continue on to Rotorua, famous for its soaring geysers, boiling mud
pools and hot springs. Evening: Enjoy a fun-filled singalong session, with Gill
Day 4 Thursday February 13, 2020 Bay of Islands Delaney and John Howie. Please bring your instruments & voices and join in!
Morning: Guided tour of Waitangi National Reserve, including historic Treaty Overnight: Distinction Hotel, Rotorua. (B)
House and magnificent Maori Meeting House. Afternoon: Travel by ferry to the
historic & charming town of Russell, New Zealand’s original capital. Evening: Day 7 Sunday February 16, 2020 Rotorua
Excellent country music duo ‘Annette & Kim’ (Annette Hawkins and Kim Morning: Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. See an active geyser and
Copedo) will perform for us. (B) some of the most spectacular mud pools and coloured lakes in New Zealand.
Afternoon: Sightseeing coach tour of Rotorua. Visit the Government Gardens,
Day 5 Friday February 14, 2020 Hamilton where we will see the beautiful Elizabethan Tudor style Bath House building. A
Travel south to the city of Hamilton, stopping for a short break in the town local guide will take us on a tour of the Gardens. Evening: Enjoy traditional Maori
of Kawakawa (see the amazing public toilets designed by unconventional displays, steam cooked Maori Hangi, & cultural show at award winning Tamaki
architect/artist Friedrich Hundertwasser). We will also stop briefly in the city Maori Village. (B,D)
of Whangarei. Evening: After buffet dinner at an excellent Chinese restaurant
in Hamilton, enjoy a special performance by legendary NZ act the Hamilton Day 8 Monday February 17, 2020 Wellington
County Bluegrass Band. Overnight: Ibis Hotel Tainui, Hamilton. (B,D) Depart Rotorua and travel to Wellington, via Taupo. Before arriving in Taupo
view the Wairakei Steam Valley, a fascinating geothermal power facility. See
Day 6 Saturday February 15, 2020 Rotorua spectacular Huka Falls. Morning tea in the city of Taupo, on the banks of
Morning: Leave Hamilton and travel south to Waitomo, where we take in the beautiful Lake Taupo. Continue south, through spectacular Tongariro National
outstanding Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour. As you drift along the dark Park, to the picturesque city of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. On arrival our
Glowworm Grotto in special boats, marvel at the myriad of tiny glowworm coach will take us to the top of Mt Victoria, for stunning views of Wellington.
Evening: Enjoy the weekly Irish/folk music session, at Molly Malone’s pub in
Wellington. Please bring your instruments & voices and join in! Overnight:
Travelodge Hotel, Wellington. (B)
Day 9 Tuesday February 18, 2020 Blenheim
Morning: Sightseeing coach tour of Wellington, with local guide, including a
ride on the Wellington Cable Car (a funicular railway) to Kelburn, a suburb in
the hills (wonderful panoramic view of the city). We will also visit Old St Paul’s,
a beautiful timber church built in 1865 & 1866. You will then have some free
time. Afternoon: Cross Cook Strait, by ferry, to New Zealand’s South Island. Sail
through beautiful Marlborough Sounds. On arrival travel by coach to the town
of Blenheim, in the famous Marlborough wine growing region. Evening: Enjoy
typical rural lanscape
a fabulous group dinner, including the highly acclaimed local sauvignon blanc
wine. Overnight: Phoenix Motor Inn & Commodore Court Motel, Blenheim. (B,D)
Day 10 Wednesday February 19, 2020 Christchurch
Travel south to the east coast fishing town of Kaikoura. After morning tea we
will visit a fabulous lookout on the outskirts of Kaikoura. We then proceed to
Hamilton County Bluegrass Band Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
each out- The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band exploded onto the New Zealand folk and country The Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra was established in 2013, convened and directed by
g released music scene in 1968, the first group to popularise bluegrass music in NZ. In its heyday, local fiddle player, Anna Bowen. In addition to 15 + fiddle players the orchestra, from time
g talents and through regular TV appearances, the HCBB became one of NZ’s best loved musical acts. to time, also includes the following instruments: cello; small-pipes; piano; accordion; flute;
many music The band toured Australia, with Slim Dusty, in the 1970s, inspiring much Aussie interest in Irish bouzouki, & guitar. Since its inception the DSFO has played many ceilidhs, Hogmanays &
festivals in bluegrass music. The band still holds a special place in Kiwi (and Australian) hearts, with a Burns suppers and is a regular performer at civic events, with its jaunty selection of jigs, reels,
finger-pickin’ good traditional & ‘originals’ repertoire. strathspeys, & even the occasional ragtime piece!
Christchurch, New Zealand’s most ‘English’ city. On arrival there will be free
time for you to explore the city centre and have lunch. Afternoon: Sightseeing
coach tour of Christchurch, with local guide. You will get a good idea of progress
made with reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes in
2010 & 2011. Visit the amazing Cardboard Cathedral (replacing Christchurch
Cathedral, which was significantly damaged in the earthquakes). Evening:
Attend the regular rehearsal night of one of Christchurch’s outstanding,
award-winning brass bands. After the rehearsal, enjoy supper with the band
members. Overnight: Ibis Hotel, Christchurch. (B,Supper)
TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown’
Day 11 Thursday February 20, 2020 Akaroa / Christchurch
Morning: Enjoy a coach tour of Christchurch’s beautiful Banks Peninsula.
Spend time in the French-flavoured village of Akaroa. Visit Akaroa Museum,
which chronicles the town’s development, especially its 19th century British
and French colonial history. Then free time to explore the village, with its
French-named streets & charming colonial architecture. Mid-Afternoon: Back
in Christchurch, free time. Evening: Free time for you to explore Christchurch’s
excellent restaurants and perhaps visit a live music venue, with John Howie. (B)
lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is surrounded by beautiful snow-
capped mountains. Evening: After dinner in our hotel, enjoy a relaxing evening
in Queenstown. Overnight: Mercure Queenstown Resort Hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 15 Monday February 24, 2020 Queenstown
Morning: Enjoy a ride on Queenstown’s famous Skyline Gondola. The cable
cars provide stunning panoramic views of the Queenstown area. Afternoon:
Free time for you to explore Queenstown and enjoy some of its outstanding
Spectacular Milford Sound
attractions. Evening: Enjoy a cruise on the famous TSS Earnslaw steamship,
to Walter Peak High Country Farm, including fabulous end of tour dinner at
Walter Peak Homestead, followed by farming/sheep shearing demonstrations.
On the return cruise join in a lively singalong, accompanied by one of the TSS
Earnslaw’s excellent pianists. “We were sailing along…!” (B,D)
Day 16 Tuesday February 25, 2020 Return to Australia
Morning: Free time for last-minute sightseeing and shopping. Afternoon:
Day 12 Friday February 21, 2020 Dunedin Depart Queenstown on flights back to Australia. (B)
Depart Christchurch and travel south to Dunedin. Founded by Scottish settlers,
Dunedin has a distinctly Scottish feel. On the way, stop in the towns of Timaru Bay of Islands
and Oamaru (a real ‘heritage’ town, with lots of historic buildings). Afternoon:
On arrival in Dunedin, enjoy a sightseeing coach tour of Dunedin & the Otago
Auckland
Peninsula, with local guide. Visit Dunedin Railway Station, one of Dunedin’s
superb historic public buildings. Evening: Enjoy a concert by the excellent Hamilton
Rotorua
Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. Overnight: Victoria Hotel, Dunedin.
(B,Supper)
Day 13 Saturday February 22, 2020 Te Anau
Travel to Te Anau, via Gore and Invercargill. Gore township hosts the annual NZ Wellington
country music Gold Guitar Awards. See Gore’s Big Guitar monument and visit Blenheim
the Gore Farmers’ Market. Have lunch and free time in Invercargill, NZ’s most
southern city. You may like to visit the E. Hayes and Sons hardware store, which Christchurch
has one of the finest private collections of classic motorcycles, automobiles
Akaroa
& engines in New Zealand, including Burt Munro’s original Indian motorcycle, Milford
Sound
made famous by the movie The World’s Fastest Indian. Afternoon: Proceed to Te Queenstown
Anau via the renowned Southern Scenic Route. West of Invercargill join John Te Anau
Howie for a short walk on a remote beach (most of you will feel closer to the Dunedin
Antarctic than you have ever felt!). On arrival in Te Anau, free time to explore Invercargill
the town, located on the banks of Lake Te Anau. Evening: Enjoy a relaxing
evening in Te Anau. Overnight: Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau. (B)
Day 14 Sunday February 23, 2020 Milford Sound / Queenstown
Travel through spectacular Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Enjoy
a never-to-be-forgotten cruise on beautiful Milford Sound. Milford Sound is
a fiord, flanked by towering mountains, which rise steeply out of the water.
Packed lunch, on the cruise, is included. Afternoon: Proceed to Queenstown,
located in what must be one of the most scenic spots in the world. Queenstown
John Howie will be the tour leader/manager.
MUSIC TOUR OF Since 1995 John has led many successful music
NEW ZEALAND
tours of Ireland, Scotland, Europe, the U.S.,
New Zealand and the Australian outback. He
has also led many successful music cruises.
John is a musician and former secondary
with John Howie school music teacher. He and his twin brother,
Graeme, perform as The Howie Brothers, one
10 – 25 February 2020 of Australia’s leading country music / easy
listening / vocal harmony acts.
The tour price $ 5675 per person, twin-share Gill Delaney (accordion/ukulele/mouth organ
Single supplement $ 1450 player from Wangaratta) has played in dance
bands most of her life, and knows a million
Please contact Travelrite for a quote on airfares to New Zealand. tunes! She will join the tour as an assistant tour
leader and musician, and will be involved in lots
of fun-filled informal music sessions with John
Included in the tour price: Howie and the tour group.
• 15 nights’ accommodation in excellent quality centrally located hotels & motels
throughout the tour. Hotel taxes and service charges.
• Breakfast daily, 6 dinners (evening meals), 1 lunch, 2 suppers.
• Entry to all sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, except for those
marked optional or own expense. The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is optional.
Approx. cost NZ$84 pp. Please tick the box on the booking form if you wish to
go on this tour. Please note: this tour is largely a walking tour… about 1½ hours
walking at a leisurely pace, with 1 fairly steep hill.
• Entry to the following musical performances/events: Devonport Folk Music
Club concert (Auckland); music ‘session’ with local acoustic/folk musicians
(Auckland); Annette & Kim performance (Paihia); special performance by the
Hamilton County Bluegrass Band; Maori Cultural Show, at Tamaki Maori Village
(Rotorua); singalong session, with Gill Delaney & John Howie (Rotorua); Irish/
folk music ‘session’, at Molly Malone’s (Wellington); rehearsal night with brass
band (Christchurch); Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performance (Dunedin);
singalong session, with piano player, on the TSS Earnslaw. Plus other fun-filled
informal music/singalong sessions with Gill Delaney & John Howie.
• Ferry transport, Paihia to Russell return, and North Island to South Island.
• Travel in first-class chartered coach.
• Guided tours of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Also, guided
tour of Government Gardens in Rotorua.
Not included in the price:
• Return economy-class airfare to New Zealand.
(Please contact Travelrite for an airfare quote)
• Travel insurance.
• All items of a personal nature. Meals unless specified in itinerary.
• Entry to any musical entertainment not specified above. Please Note: If any of the musical entertainment in the itinerary
• Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary. is unavailable, we will make every effort to replace that
entertainment with similar performers.
• Additional travel arrangements not in the detailed itinerary.
These will be quoted for separately.
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