Kiwi & Aussie Majesty - Auckland to Sydney Cruise

Day 1 - Auckland

Arrive: Sun 08 December 2024 / Depart: Sun 08 December 2024 at 19:00

Enjoy this beautiful city, its enormous parks and spectacular views from Mount Eden. Learn about Maori culture; visit the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their fantastic formations. Or head for the coast and the crashing surf, see a gannet colony and admire the sheep farms along the way. Visit an area vineyard or one of sixty volcanoes

Day 2 - Tauranga

Arrive: Mon 09 December 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 09 December 2024 at 15:00

Discover Tauranga's lovely parks and history or head to Rotorua with its fabulous geysers, hot springs and Maori culture. Explore the Rangitaiki River and its amazing scenery.

Day 3 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Tue 10 December 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 10 December 2024 at 18:00

Spend time admiring the marvelous Art Deco architecture for which Napier is known. Enjoy the picturesque countryside, tour superb area vineyards and sample the vintages. Visit a huge nesting colony of gannets near the spot where Captain Cook landed.

Day 4 - Picton, NZ

Arrive: Wed 11 December 2024 at 12:01 / Depart: Wed 11 December 2024 at 20:00

Built around a sheltered harbor, Picton boasts a picturesque seafront lined with cafés, restaurants and galleries. Popular attractions include a floating maritime museum and an aquarium. Local operators offer cruising tours, fishing, dolphin watching and sea kayaking. A beautiful local attraction, the Queen Charlotte Track is navigable on foot or bike. From Picton guests can also explore the scenic Marlborough Sounds.

Day 5 - Lyttelton

Arrive: Thu 12 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 12 December 2024 at 18:00

Enjoy the scenic drive past quaint towns into Christchurch. Stroll through Cathedral Square and nearby gardens and savor the English atmosphere. Watch a sheep-shearing display or sample fine wines. Explore the Banks Peninsula and its dramatic landscape.

Day 6 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Fri 13 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 13 December 2024 at 18:00

Discover the rugged, beautiful Otago Peninsula, filled with geological wonders, and gaze in awe at the great albatross with its 10-foot wingspan. Keep an eye out for fur seals and yellow-eyed penguins sunbathing on the rocks. Enjoy the amazing views and the enchanting gardens that surround the historic 19th century Larnach Castle. Splendid Victorian and Edwardian stone buildings are a highlight of a tour of Dunedin.

Day 7 - Bluff, New Zealand

Arrive: Sat 14 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 14 December 2024 at 17:00

Day 8 - Cruising the Fjords of Milford Sound

Day 9 - Tasman Sea Cruising

Day 10 - Tasman Sea Cruising

Day 11 - Melbourne

Arrive: Wed 18 December 2024 at 11:00

Head into the scenic Dandenong Mountains and ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the forest. Meet the koalas, wallabies and more at a wildlife park or explore local wineries. Take a walk and discover the city's marvelous architecture, chic galleries and boutiques.

Day 12 - Melbourne

Depart: Thu 19 December 2024 at 02:00

Head into the scenic Dandenong Mountains and ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the forest. Meet the koalas, wallabies and more at a wildlife park or explore local wineries. Take a walk and discover the city's marvelous architecture, chic galleries and boutiques.

Day 13 - Burnie, Tasmania

Arrive: Fri 20 December 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 20 December 2024 at 18:00

Nestled in the northwest corner of Tasmania, this energetic and creative seaside town offers a unique perspective on the world of industry. Once dependent on paper manufacturing, the inventive community has transformed its industry into a compelling art culture. Visit Makers’ Workshop, part museum and part arts center, for an introduction to the inspired spirit of Burnie, along with a tour of the process of papermaking and a glimpse of local artisans at work on their handicrafts. Discover Burnie’s natural gems on the many trails at Fern Glade Reserve or the picturesque Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden.

Day 14 - Tasman Sea Cruising

Day 15 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 22 December 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 22 December 2024

Visit the famous Opera House, stroll along the harbor or cruise around it. Climb the Harbor Bridge, take a walk through the Rocks where Sydney began, or enjoy celebrated Bondi Beach. Head into the beautiful Blue Mountains for a taste of the country; visit a wildlife park and enjoy Australia’s fabulously unique creatures.