With John Howie
"The Country Music Cruise to New Zealand is a wonderful opportunity to
cruise on the luxurious Celebrity Edge, enjoy outstanding live country
music (& bush poetry), and take in the highlights of New Zealand’s
spectacular North and South islands. The cruise is fully escorted and
includes a sightseeing coach tour to Rotorua (from Tauranga) and an
Afternoon Drinks performance, in Auckland, by one of NZ’s outstanding
country music artists. Enjoy this fabulous ‘Country Music Festival
at Sea’, including a host of exclusive concerts, pre-dinner drinks
performances, & other special country music-related events ." – John Howie
Tour price: PP twin share - $6,495
Single supplement $3,365
Tour dates: 18 to 30 November 2025
Itinerary
- Sydney
- Fiordland National Park (Milford, Doubtful & Dusky Sounds)
- Dunedin
- Christchurch
- Tauranga
- Rotorua
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- 13 days/12 nights on the luxurious Celebrity Edge - an amazing, innovative, state-of-the-art cruise ship. Maiden voyage was in 2018
- Amber Lawrence, Craig Giles, The Crosby Sisters, Gregory North, Andy Toombs (bass player) and a lead guitarist accompany you on the 1st half of the cruise (Sydney to Christchurch). Lyn Bowtell, Craig Giles, Dave Prior, The Crosby Sisters, Andy Toombs and a lead guitarist accompany you on the 2nd half of the cruise (Christchurch to Sydney)
- 8 exclusive, private, 1 hour on-board concerts. 8 exclusive, private, Pre-Dinner Drinks music sessions (about 7 or 8 songs at each session).
- 1 exclusive, private Afternoon Drinks performance, by a top NZ country music artist, in Auckland
Amber Lawrence
Amber Lawrence is one of Australia’s leading female country singers. She has been awarded 6 Golden Guitars, her most recent being for Female Artist of the Year, at the 2023 Awards in Tamworth. She has also been inducted into the prestigious Galaxy of Stars, alongside legends such as Kasey Chambers and Lee Kernaghan. Amber has released 7 studio albums and 3 children’s albums. She has entertained the troops in Afghanistan, The Sinai & East Timor, and she considers these performances to be among the most rewarding moments in her career. View video of Amber...
Lyn Bowtell
With stunning, heartfelt vocals, beautifully crafted songs, and world-class performances, there are few female voices in Australia to rival the class and style of Lyn Bowtell. An innovative songwriter, Lyn defies easy classification. With influences reaching from pure country to blues, jazz and pop, Lyn has her own distinctive voice and musical identity. Lyn is a ten-time Golden Guitar winner, Toyota Star Maker winner, MO award winner, and is the Artistic Director of the CMAA Academy of Country Music. View video of Lyn...
The Crosby Sisters are an Australian country music duo consisting of Jodie and Kelly Crosby, from Tamworth. They are known for their outstanding vocal harmonies. In 2001 they won the Vocal Group or Duo of the Year Golden Guitar at the Country Music Awards in Tamworth.
Gregory North is one of Australia’s finest, and funniest, bush poetry performers. He was the male Australian bush poetry performance champion in 2008, 2009 & 2010. He performs traditional Australian material in his own quirky, humorous, modern style.
Dave Prior is an outstanding Country singer, songwriter and comedian, from South Australia. For many years he worked in the commercial radio industry, as an announcer, program director and station manager. However, a mid-life career change saw him working as a singer/comedian.
Craig Giles is one of Australia’s most popular entertainers. His rich singing voice, dynamic stage presence, and friendly personality have earned him a place as one of the top artists in Australian country music, rock ‘n’ roll, and rockabilly. He performs Australia wide, and has performed in America, Europe and New Zealand.
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Just some of the inclusions:
Eight fabulous 1 hour country music concerts (one will be a bush poetry concert), plus 8 Pre-Dinner Drinks music sessions (one will be a bush poetry session), all available only to those who book on the Country Music Cruise to New Zealand.. The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday with plenty of activities. Each evening you will dine with the group at our reserved tables. You will meet an interesting group of people and have a fabulous time.
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