John Howie Worldwide Music Tours and Cruises

2026 Sydney & Norfolk Island MUSIC TOUR

Join us on a unique music-themed journey following in the footsteps of the First Fleet — from historic Sydney to the dramatic convict ruins of Norfolk Island. Enjoy two nights in Sydney with highlights including a sightseeing tour, Bondi Beach, a Manly Ferry cruise, and a welcome dinner with live music. Explore The Rocks precinct and tour the inside of the Sydney Opera House. Then fly to Norfolk Island for six nights of scenic beauty, rich history, and island hospitality. Enjoy convict heritage tours, clifftop walks, local flavours, and lively evening entertainment

Tour price: PP twin share - $4,520 (*Economy airfares from Sydney to Norfolk Island return)
Single supplement $695

Tour dates: 13 - 21 April 2026

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Visit these fabulous and beautiful locations:

Sydney
The Rocks
Opera House
Norfolk Island
Queen Victoria Memorial Gardens

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Lots of musical highlights including our tour host John Howie and guest musicians
Transport by luxury coach
Excellent quality accommodation throughout. See brochure for complete details

The Sydney and Norfolk Island music tour will be a comprehensive music and sight seeing experience. Tours of The Rocks and Sydney Opera House then many highlights on Norfolk Island including Queen Victoria Memorial Gardens. Enjoy a Half Day Tour (orientation coach tour), Over the Cattlestops Tour, Guided tour of the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area…. a UNESCO World Heritage site established in 1788 plus many more local points of interest. Join us on this music tour of one of the jewels of the Pacific Ocean - John Howie.

inclusions

Accommodation in well-located hotels, on a twin-share basis, with private facilities, throughout the tour. Hotel taxes and service charges
Economy airfares from Sydney to Norfolk Island return
Daily breakfast (except for Day 1); 4 dinners; 2 morning teas
The tour includes 6 tours/events run by Norfolk Island travel company, Pinetree Tours, as follows: Half Day Tour (orientation tour); Progressive Dinner; Island Fish Fry dinner (with live entertainment); Over the Cattlestops Tour; Convict Settlement Tour; Breakfast Bushwalk (incl. BBQ b'fast)
Glass-bottom Boat Experience, at Emily Bay
Convict Pass, which provides admission to 4 Norfolk Island museums
Entry to all sightseeing attractions and music shows/events specifically mentioned in the itinerary, except for any marked 'optional' or 'own expense'
Cost of return trip on the Manly Ferry (evening of Day 1)
Travel in first-class chartered coach, throughout the tour

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John Howie

John was a secondary school music teacher for 23 years (taught Kylie Minogue piano). He and his twin brother, Graeme, perform as The Howie Brothers. John has been leading successful music tours & music cruises since 1995.

Map of Norfolk tour

Join these wonderful musicians for some great gigs as we tour...

Sydney musician, Philippe Wittwer, is an outstanding accordion player, vocalist, & entertainer. He performs solo, and in many other varying ensembles. He always gets everybody involved… singing, dancing & laughing. Although born in Switzerland, he performs many styles of music, including Italian, French, German, etc. Philippe will be playing for us, at our Commencement of Tour Dinner, at an Italian restaurant, in Sydney, on the 1st night of our tour. He will be performing for us as an Italian accordionist/vocalist.

Bryen Willems and Glenn Skarratt are members of Sydney based honky-tonk band The Bayou Boogie Boys and have a long history and deep love of country music. Glenn is a master on guitar and mandolin, and a wonderful vocalist – nailing that high lonesome country sound. Bryen’s low down gravelly vocals remind one of Waylon Jennings or Johnny Cash. They trawl through a virtual treasure trove of country music, including songs by artists like Willie Nelson, Slim Dusty, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride and a whole heap more…sit back and sing along!

Trent Christian, born on Pitcairn Island, Trent moved to Norfolk 34 years ago, after spending his entire early life on Pitcairn (only leaving once for medical treatment in New Zealand). Since settling on Norfolk Island, he’s become a local favourite, performing regularly at markets and community events. Trent’s warm voice and guitar style are featured on his albums A Trip Down Memory Lane and Sings Old Time Favourites. He blends storytelling and music to share the island spirit with locals and visitors. Trent will very likely be performing for us at the popular Island Fish Fry.

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For detailed print brochure/further information call Travelrite International Pty Ltd. Toll Free 1800 630 343 or John Howie (03) 9816 3648 Mobile 0409 409 528 Email: johnhowiemusictours@hotmail.com