Due to popular demand, we are thrilled to bring you an extra departure to this exciting event. Fine dining, world-class art and unforgettable entertainment come together in this wonderful Melbourne escape. The highlight is A Beautiful Noise, the acclaimed musical celebrating the life and music of Neil Diamond. Alongside the show, enjoy visits to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula with wine tastings and a gourmet lunch, plus time to explore the renowned National Gallery of Victoria.
Activity Level 1
Early Booking Discount - book by 7 May 2026 and save $70 per person.
Home pick up return within Auckland metropolitan area (if applicable).
Services of Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
Return airfare Auckland-Melbourne flying Air New Zealand.
Quality accommodation, share twin basis.
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
High Tea at Sheraton Melbourne.
Visit the iconic National Gallery of Victoria for a guided tour.
Premium Tickets to the Matinee performance of 'The Neil Diamond Musical - A Beautiful Noise'.
Day trip to the Yarra Valley.
MON 28 SEP – AUCKLAND/MELBOURNE
Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand NZ127 at 11.45am, arriving in Melbourne at 12.45pm. Stay at The Sheraton Melbourne for 4 nights. Tonight we will enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Included: D
TUE 29 SEP – MELBOURNE
Visit The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, for a guided tour then lunch. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum. With over 76,000 works in its collection, the NGV has the largest collection of any Australian gallery. This afternoon is at leisure with freedom dining tonight. Included: B, L
WED 30 SEP – THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL - A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
It’s showtime! This afternoon we head to the Afternoon Matinee showing of Neil Diamond - A Beautiful Noise at 1pm. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 140 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway, where the biggest stars tell their story. Return to the hotel at 4pm for a glass of bubbles and delicious High Tea. Included: B, HT
THURS 01 OCT – YARRA VALLEY/MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Depart Melbourne for a day trip out to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula to visit some wineries with lunch included. On return to Melbourne the evening is freedom dining.
Included: B, L
FRI 02 OCT - MELBOURNE/AUCKLAND
We transfer to Melbourne Airport for your Air New Zealand flight NZ122 departing 11.10am, arriving in Auckland at 5.45pm. Transfer to your home (if applicable). Included: B
Deposit: $500pp
