ROCK AND ROLL
AROUND WAIHEKE
16 - 21 February 2025
Rock and Roll around Waiheke with us as we enjoy 5 fun filled music events on Waiheke with gourmet food and wine experiences at many iconic vineyards plus time off to relax and enjoy this lovely island.
$5620 per person twin share
Single Room Supplement Add $1250
Initial Deposit On Booking $1000
Second Deposit Due: 03 September 2024 $1500
Final Balance Due: 08 November 2024
Days
5 Nights
Highlights
Concerts with singers and band, wine tasting, gourmet meals, island tours
Group Size
45 Travellers
Meals
All Breakfasts
3 Lunches
5 Dinners
Mobility
Easy Tour
SPECIAL FEATURES
• 5 fabulous music events: That’s Amore our tribute to the greats, at Italian vineyard Poderi Crisci, The Ultimate 70s Show at the Batch Winery, movie night - Bohemian Rhapsody about Freddie Mercury, Sensational 60s at Cable Bay Winery, plus our finale Rock Around the Clock at Casita Miro.
• Fabulous extended team of singers and band: Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Suzy Lynch, Russell Dixon, Chet O’Connell and Grant Winterburn.
• Gourmet meals at several award-winning restaurants: Stonyridge Vineyard, Wild on Waiheke, Ki Maha, Poderi Crisci, Batch Winery and Casita Miro plus wine tasting at smaller vineyards.
• We explore Waiheke and have time off to enjoy our own gourmet experiences, walk on the beach, shop or simply sit by the pool.
TRIP ITINERARY
Experience the Exceptional:
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025 (D)
Waiheke Island Resort, Waiheke Island (5 nights)
Highlights Include:
• Meet at Auckland Airport about midday and then it’s off on our ferry ride to Waiheke Island.
• Check into our resort then it’s our welcome dinner this evening at Poderi Crisci as we enjoy a fantastic dinner and concert entitled That’s Amore with singers and band. We pay tribute to the greats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and so many more.
MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2025 (B, L, D)
Highlights Include:
• A driving highlights tour of the island.
• Wine tasting at one of the most famous vineyards on the island, Stonyridge Estate with a gourmet lunch in their restaurant al fresco, on their terrace.
• Dinner this evening at the hotel and a movie night, featuring the story of Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody.
TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 (B, L, D)
Highlights Include:
• It’s wine tasting today as we split into smaller groups and enjoy three different smaller vineyards on the island. We come together for a light lunch at one of our favourite restaurants: Wild about Waiheke to soak up some of that lovely wine we have been enjoying.
• Dinner and concert at famous Cable Bay Vineyards with a Sensational 60s show.
WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2025 (B, L, D)
Highlights Include:
• Whittakers Musical Museum this morning for a light concert and tour.
• Lunch at Ki Maha, a beautiful restaurant with views over Onetangi Beach.
• The Ultimate 70s Show at the Batch Winery with music made famous by ABBA, the BeeGees, disco and so much more....time for a dance anyone?
THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025 (B, D)
Highlights Include:
• Day off today to enjoy your own activities, go shopping, your own wine or foodies tour, try out one of the great restaurants, hire a car or simply enjoy the hotel and the pool.
• Our finale this evening, dinner and concert at the Spanish influenced vineyard Casita Miro: Rock Around the Clock, the best of the 50s era.
FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2025 (B)
Home today after a fantastic summer holiday: music, dancing, sea, swimming, wine tasting, gourmet experiences and great company!
This Trip Includes:
• 5 fabulous music events: That’s Amore our tribute to the greats, at the Italian vineyard Poderi Crisci, The Ultimate 70s Show at the Batch Winery, movie night - Bohemian Rhapsody, a story about Freddie Mercury, Sensational 60s at Cable Bay Winery, plus our finale Rock Around the Clock at Casita Miro.
• 5 nights’ accommodation at Waiheke Island Resort.
• Fabulous extended team of singers and band: Hosted by Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Suzy Lynch, Russell Dixon, Chet O’Connell and Grant Winterburn.
• Gourmet meals at several award-winning restaurants: Stonyridge Vineyard, Wild on Waiheke, Ki Maha, Poderi Crisci, Batch Winery and Casita Miro plus wine tasting at smaller vineyards.
• All coach tours including tour of Waiheke, music museum, charters and ferry crossings as per our itinerary
• Meals included: all breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners plus wine tasting.
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 - Easy Tour
This tour will suit people with a stick, but not a walker or in a wheelchair. You will be required to walk to get from place to place and stand in museums and gardens, but it is designed to be an easy tour with lots of time to rest, travel on a coach and walk easy leisurely distances. You will need to be able to get on and off a bus with ease. If you are unsure, please ring the office to discuss your suitability for our tours.