Singing in Beautiful Places – New Zealand with Jane Christie-Johnston

Join us for eight unforgettable days in a land where the sun first kisses the earth. Sing and explore some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes—on the shores of crystal-clear lakes, along rugged, breathtaking beaches, aboard a train winding through a stunning gorge, cruising through the pristine wilderness of a spectacular sound, and atop a mountain with sweeping views of snowcapped peaks. Let your voice soar and your heart expand!

Led by Jane Christie-Johnston, this uplifting and one-of-a-kind adventure offers plenty of time to sing, laugh, and sing some more. It’s all about gathering, learning and singing with others who love to create beautiful harmonies and enjoy creating community through singing, and while we’re doing that, we’ll be experiencing the very best of New Zealand’s South Island—amazing food, world-class wines, beautiful accommodations, and awe-inspiring scenery. You’ll return home renewed, restored, and with lifelong friendships and memories that will stay in your heart forever.

Come with us, it will be the best thing you do all year.  Promise!

Jane Christie-Johnston

Jane is a singer, choir director and event producer.

One of her greatest joys is to lead her choir ‘Sing For Your Life!’, which has grown from humble beginnings with 12 members in 2005, to well over 100 singers today. Jane’s teaching style is relaxed, informal, supportive and welcoming. “We don’t strive for perfection, and we don’t sweat the small stuff. We aim to make a fantastic sound and to just ENJOY it, soak up the harmonies and finish feeling rewarded,” she says. Jane teaches without the use of sheet music or instruments. Everything is taught by ear so no ‘technical’ skills are required.

In recent years, the Hobart based choir has performed at many events including its local Festival of Voices and has twice travelled to Ireland to sing in the Cork International Choral Festival, with another trip planned for 2026.

“These trips were the absolute highlight of my choral directing experience to date – travelling to another country to share our songs, meeting and singing for the locals and bursting into song in beautiful places was a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to capturing that same sense of joy and fulfillment in New Zealand on this Singing Adventure with Sharon and Pauline and the lovely group that will join us on this experience.”

In addition, Jane is Director of Ho-Ho-Hobart Christmas Choir and Up She Rises. She also sings with award-winning a cappella ensemble ThylaSing and recently formed a new dance music collaboration with Queensland-based artist Dellandra. Jane is the co-producer of Jokers Comedy and the current Chairperson of the Young Voices of Hobart.

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• Deposit required on booking with final payment due July 2025 (see terms and conditions for changes and cancellations)
• Twin share cost is $4,995pp, single supplement $1,000pp.
• Online bookings with payment via debit or credit card with no fees. If you require assistance with booking or have further questions, please call us on 0414 317 950.