12 nights. New Zealand

Day 4

At sea

Day 5

napier, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 6

picton, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 7

wellington, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 8

christchurch, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 9

dunedin, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 10

dusky sound

Arrival: 08:30 - Departure: 10:15

Day 10

doubtful sound

Arrival: 11:45 - Departure: 13:00

Day 10

milford sound, new zealand

Arrival: 16:00 - Departure: 17:15

Day 11-12

At sea

Day 13

sydney, australia

Arrival: 06:30

Day 1

auckland, new zealand

Departure: 19:00

Auckland is the biggest metropolitan area in both Polynesia and New Zealand and a lively city with multicultural influence. It's situated between two natural harbours, the Waitemata Harbour and the Manukau Harbour and it's often referred to as the City of Sails, as it has the highest number of boats per head of population in the world. In the city centre, there's a good few galleries, museums, theatres, trendy bars, and top class restaurants which offer a wide range of food. The Skytower dominates the city’s skyline and offers a cracking view of the city. Queen Street, the commercial hub area, starts at Waitemata Harbour and runs for nearly three kilometres in a straight line. From the city centre you can walk to the Auckland Domain and the Museum, Albert Park, Parnell, a lovely historic area, and up to Newmarket with its many shops. From there it's not far to Mt. Eden and its impressive crater, and to Cornwall Park which is at the foot of the famous One Tree Hill. One Tree Hill, an extinct volcano cone and ancient Maori settlement offers great panoramic views of this sprawling city. Cosmopolitan and charming, Auckland is easy to get to, beautiful, and with plenty to do. It's definitely New Zealand's most lively city.

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Day 2

bay of islands, new zealand

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 3

tauranga,new zealand

Arrival: 08:15 - Departure: 19:30

Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island of New Zealand. First settled by Māori in the late 13th century and by Europeans in the early 19th century, it was officially declared a city in 1963. Tauranga is the centre of New Zealand’s fifth-largest urban area, with an urban population of about 134,400 (as of June 2016). The city sits in the north‑western corner of the Bay of Plenty, on the south‑eastern edge of Tauranga Harbour. It covers around 168 square kilometres (65 square miles) and includes the communities of Bethlehem on the south‑western fringe; Greerton to the south; Matua, west of the centre overlooking Tauranga Harbour; Maungatapu; Mount Maunganui, just north of the city centre across the harbour on the Bay of Plenty; Otumoetai; Papamoa, Tauranga’s largest suburb on the Bay of Plenty; Tauranga City; Tauranga South; and Welcome Bay.

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Day 5

napier, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Napier (/ˈneɪpiər/ nay-pi-ər; Māori: Ahuriri) is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke’s Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. As of June 2016, Napier’s population is about 62,100. Around 18 kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called “The Bay Cities” or “The Twin Cities” of New Zealand. The total population of the Napier–Hastings Urban Area is around 131,000, making it the sixth-largest urban area in New Zealand, just ahead of Dunedin (118,500) and behind the Hamilton Urban Area (230,000) and Tauranga (134,400). Napier lies about 320 kilometres north-east of the capital, Wellington. Although Napier (62,100) has a smaller population than nearby Hastings (68,900), it is regarded as the main centre because it is closer to both the seaport and the main airport serving Hawke’s Bay. The city covers 106 square kilometres and has a population density of about 540 people per square kilometre. Napier is the hub of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere and has the primary export seaport for north-eastern New Zealand, which is the country’s largest producer of apples, pears, and stone fruit. Napier has also become an important grape and wine-producing area, with grapes grown around Hastings and Napier exported via the Port of Napier. Large quantities of sheep’s wool, frozen meat, wood pulp, and timber pass through Napier each year for export. Smaller volumes of these products are transported by road and rail to New Zealand’s major metropolitan areas, such as Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton. Napier is a popular tourist city, known for its distinctive concentration of 1930s Art Deco architecture, built after much of the city was destroyed in the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake. It is also home to one of the most photographed tourist attractions in the country, the Pania of the Reef statue on Marine Parade. Every February, thousands of visitors come to Napier for the Tremains Art Deco Weekend, which celebrates the city’s Art Deco heritage and history. Other notable annual events drawing visitors to the region include the F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate and Winery in the suburb of Taradale.

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Day 6

picton, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand’s South Island. The town sits near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, about 25 km (16 miles) north of Blenheim and 65 km (40 miles) west of Wellington. Waikawa lies just to the north-east of Picton and is often seen as effectively part of the town. Picton is a key hub in New Zealand’s transport network, linking the South Island’s road and rail systems with ferry services across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The town has a population of about 4,350 (as of June 2018), making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region after Blenheim. It’s the easternmost town in the South Island with a population of at least 1,000 people. The town takes its name from Sir Thomas Picton, a Welsh military colleague of the Duke of Wellington, who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo. Author Katherine Mansfield spent time in Picton, where her grandparents, Arthur and Mary Beauchamp, and her father Harold, lived for a period after moving from Australia. She refers to the port in her short story “The Voyage” (from the collection The Garden Party), which recounts a trip from Wellington to Picton on the Cook Strait ferry.

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Day 7

wellington, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 18:00

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. Wellington is a compact city as it is nestled between the magnificent Wellington Harbour and surrounding green hills. Wellington is a city rich in culture with a strong emphasis on the arts and is considered the cultural hub of New Zealand. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the stormy Cook Strait is the reason why Wellington is known as the Windy City. The town itself is quite compact with most attractions within easy reach. The most significant attraction in Wellington is the beautifully refurbished Parliament Buildings, located in the historic suburb of Thorndon. The complex is made up of 3 architecturally distinctive buildings: the Edwardian neo-classical Parliament House, the Victorian Gothic Parliamentary Library and the unique 1970’s style Beehive building, considered the city’s main landmark. Close to the Parliament Buildings, visitors will find plenty of good shops, cafés, Te Papa Museum and Courtenay Place for entertainment. Not too far away are the Ferry terminals and the Caketin, Wellington Stadium. Offering landscapes full of beaches, mountains, old Victorian townhouses, good lookout points, trendy clubs, parliament buildings, music, art, and so much more, Wellington truly is a pleasant and beautiful destination.

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Day 8

christchurch, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, and the third most populated urban area in the country. It's located a third of the way down the east coast of the South Island, just north of Banks Peninsula. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Christchurch Cathedral, built between 1864 and 1904 in Cathedral Square, and its replacement, the "Cardboard Cathedral", at 234 Hereford Street, a short walk north-west of its beloved predecessor. • Arts Centre. Gothic Revival stonework of the former University campus. However, the beauty and historical significance of these buildings can still be appreciated by viewing them from surrounding streets such as Worcester Boulevard and Hereford Street. The excellent Canterbury Cheesemongers still operates from a modern building within its precincts. • Botanic Gardens. • Canterbury Museum. Sections on Maori and natural history, an Antarctic exploration display, and visiting exhibitions. • Ferrymead Heritage Park. A recreated Edwardian township and museum with horse and carriage, tram and train rides. Due to the voluntary nature of the historical societies managing Ferrymead, not all attractions may be running at all times. • International Antarctic Centre. A world-class Antarctic experience with simulated polar weather, Hagglund All-Terrain Vehicle ride, penguins, extensive exhibits about Antarctic science missions, cafe and gift shop. • Orana Wildlife Park. New Zealand's largest wildlife sanctuary and conservation project featuring endangered animals from around the world. The park's design minimises fences and cages in favour of natural boundaries and habitats. • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve • Yaldhurst Museum. Mostly interesting for its collection of over 150 classic and vintage vehicles. • Riccarton Bush. The last remaining forest remnant on the Canterbury plains is in Christchurch city. If your time is limited in NZ, this is a great way to experience an example of the country's native forests. • Earthquake Tourism Tours of affected sites both inside and outside the "red zone" are available. Visitors can also make their own way to sites of particular significance such as Christchurch Cathedral; the Catholic Basilica and the construction site of the Cardboard Cathedral.

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Day 9

dunedin, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Dunedin is the second-largest city on the South Island of New Zealand, and the main city of the Otago Region. Dunedin is still considered one of the four main cities of New Zealand for historical, cultural and geographical reasons. Dunedin was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Cadbury World, 280 Cumberland St. Take a guided tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory, a factory that accounts for more than 75% of New Zealand's chocolate production. - Speights Brewery. - Fortune Theatre. - The Octagon. - The Organ Pipes. - The Victorian architecture especially the Old Railway Station a few blocks from the city centre. - Otago University. - The Royal Albatross Colony.

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Day 10

dusky sound

Arrival: 08:30 - Departure: 10:15

Day 10

doubtful sound

Arrival: 11:45 - Departure: 13:00

Day 10

milford sound, new zealand

Arrival: 16:00 - Departure: 17:15

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi is a fjord in the south-west of New Zealand’s South Island, located within Fiordland National Park, the Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. It has been ranked the world’s top travel destination in an international survey (the 2008 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards by TripAdvisor) and is widely regarded as New Zealand’s most famous tourist destination. Rudyard Kipling once described it as the eighth Wonder of the World. The fjord is most commonly reached by road (State Highway 94) on tour coaches, with the road ending at a small village also called Milford Sound. Milford Sound is home to a range of marine mammals, including seals and the world’s southernmost wild population of bottlenose dolphins. Whales, particularly humpback and southern right whales, are being seen more often as their populations recover. Penguins are also common in the sound, which is a breeding site for the Fiordland penguin and has therefore been recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. Because of Milford Sound’s high rainfall and the density of the saltwater, the surface layer is freshwater stained with tannins from the surrounding rainforest. This filters much of the sunlight entering the water, allowing various species of black coral to grow at depths as shallow as 10 metres, much closer to the surface than usual.

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Day 13

sydney, australia

Arrival: 06:30

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Hawkesbury River, Sydney is considered one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities in the world. It has an iconic skyline, some wonderful museums, delicious restaurants, a lively atmosphere and tons of natural beauty. As with any large city there are many attractions, but the most important are the Sydney Opera House, set on the Sydney harbour, it is one of the world's most recognised landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney's main catholic cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral, the Royal Botanic Gardens and a vast array of beautiful beaches. Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi Beach has a lively promenade and it is a famous spot amongst surfers. Just outside of Sydney, we have the Blue Mountains, an unspoiled mountain range filled with Eucalyptus trees. Sydney is a city of immense vitality and it is an amazing and fascinating destination. There is something for every visitor, history, art, culture, nature, fashion, gastronomy, architecture and above all, Sydney is a city that knows how to have fun.

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