Sydney to Auckland Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 15 March 2026 / Depart: Sun 15 March 2026 at 18:00

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.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Melbourne

Arrive: Tue 17 March 2026 at 07:00

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 4 - Melbourne

Depart: Wed 18 March 2026 at 16:00

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 5 - Burnie, Tasmania

Arrive: Thu 19 March 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 19 March 2026 at 15:00

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 6 - Hobart

Arrive: Fri 20 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 20 March 2026

Explore quaint, historic towns; see the exquisite countryside of apple orchards and wineries. Enjoy spectacular views from mountaintop aeries. See wombats, emus and the famed Tasmanian devil at a wildlife park or visit the historic penal colony at Port Arthur. Stroll through Hobart and its lovely botanical garden.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Milford Sound

Day 10 - Dunedin, New Zealand

Arrive: Tue 24 March 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 24 March 2026 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 11 - Lyttelton

Arrive: Wed 25 March 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 25 March 2026 at 17:00

Lyttelton is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour, at the northwestern end of Banks Peninsula and close to Christchurch, on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. According to the 2013 census, Lyttelton had a usual resident population of 2,859.

Day 12 - Wellington

Arrive: Thu 26 March 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 26 March 2026 at 19:00

Stroll past Victorian Gothic buildings, visit the exquisite botanic gardens, take the cable car up the mountain for a fantastic view, or head for the city beach. Journey around the spectacular harbor with its amazing views and visit a sheep or cattle station. See some of the sites where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed.

Day 13 - Picton, NZ

Arrive: Fri 27 March 2026 / Depart: Fri 27 March 2026

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 14 - Napier, New Zealand

Arrive: Sat 28 March 2026 / Depart: Sat 28 March 2026

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 15 - Tauranga, New Zealand

Arrive: Sun 29 March 2026 at 11:00 / Depart: Sun 29 March 2026 at 17:00

Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island. It hosts historic buildings like the Elms Mission Station, an 1847 Georgian-style home. A bridge over the harbour connects Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, a beach town with hot saltwater pools and an extinct namesake volcano with winding walking paths. Offshore is the active volcano White Island, accessible by helicopter or boat.

Day 16 - Auckland

Arrive: Mon 30 March 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 30 March 2026

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