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, boasting a lively city life influenced by a variety of cultures. It's situated between two natural harbors, the Waitemata Harbour and the Manukau Harbour, earning it the nickname "City of Sails" due to its world-leading number of boats per person. In the heart of the city, you'll find numerous galleries, museums, theaters, trendy bars, and top-tier restaurants offering a wide array of cuisines. The Skytower, a prominent feature of the city's skyline, provides a breathtaking view of Auckland. Queen Street, the city's commercial center, begins at Waitemata Harbour and stretches nearly three kilometers in a straight line. From the city center, you can easily walk to the Auckland Domain and Museum, Albert Park, Parnell - a charming historic district, and Newmarket with its plethora of shops. A short distance away lies Mt. Eden with its striking crater, and Cornwall Park at the base of the renowned One Tree Hill. One Tree Hill, a dormant volcanic cone and ancient Maori settlement, offers stunning panoramic views of the expansive city. With its cosmopolitan charm, easy accessibility, stunning beauty, and abundance of activities, Auckland is undeniably New Zealand's most vibrant 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 most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand’s North Island. It was settled by Māori in the late 13th century and by Europeans in the early 19th century, and was designated a city in 1963. Tauranga City is the centre of New Zealand’s fifth-largest urban area, with an urban population of 134,400 (June 2016). The city lies in the north‑western corner of the Bay of Plenty, on the south‑eastern edge of Tauranga Harbour. It covers an area of 168 square kilometres (65 sq mi) and includes the communities of Bethlehem on the south‑western outskirts; Greerton on the southern outskirts; Matua, west of the city centre overlooking Tauranga Harbour; Maungatapu; Mount Maunganui, north of the city centre across the harbour facing 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 is a coastal city in Hawke’s Bay on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island. It has a population of about 62,100 (as of June 2016) and forms, together with nearby inland Hastings, the “Twin Cities” of New Zealand, with a combined urban population of about 131,000. Located roughly 320 km northeast of the capital, Wellington, Napier is considered the main centre of the area because it is closer to both the region’s seaport and main airport. The city covers 106 square kilometres with a population density of about 540 people per square kilometre. Napier is the hub of the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere and hosts the main export seaport for northeastern New Zealand, a region that leads the country in the production of apples, pears, and stone fruit. It is also an important grape- and wine-producing area, with products from around Hastings and Napier exported through the Port of Napier. Large volumes of sheep’s wool, frozen meat, wood pulp, and timber pass through the port each year, while smaller amounts are transported by road and rail to major New Zealand cities such as Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton. Napier is a major tourist destination, famous for its distinctive 1930s Art Deco architecture, built after much of the city was destroyed in the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake. One of New Zealand’s most photographed attractions, the “Pania of the Reef” statue on Marine Parade, is located here. Every February, thousands of visitors attend the Tremains Art Deco Weekend celebrating the city’s Art Deco heritage. Other notable annual events include the F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate 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. It sits near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, about 25 km (16 mi) north of Blenheim and 65 km (40 mi) west of Wellington. Waikawa lies just northeast of Picton and is often considered a continuous part of the town. Picton is a major hub in New Zealand’s transport network, linking the South Island’s road and rail systems with ferries across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The town’s population is about 4,350 (as of June 2018), making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region after Blenheim. It is also the easternmost town in the South Island with a population of at least 1,000 people. The town is named after Sir Thomas Picton, a Welsh military associate 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 referred to the port in her short story “The Voyage” (in the collection The Garden Party), which describes 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. It's a compact city, nestled between the stunning Wellington Harbour and the surrounding lush green hills. Wellington is a city rich in culture, with a strong emphasis on the arts, making it the cultural hub of New Zealand. Its close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the turbulent Cook Strait has earned Wellington the nickname of the Windy City. The city itself is quite compact, with most attractions within easy reach. The most significant attraction in Wellington is the beautifully renovated Parliament Buildings, situated in the historic suburb of Thorndon. The complex consists of three architecturally unique buildings: the Edwardian neo-classical Parliament House, the Victorian Gothic Parliamentary Library, and the distinctive 1970s-style Beehive building, which is considered the city's main landmark. Near the Parliament Buildings, visitors will find a variety of excellent shops, cafes, the Te Papa Museum, and Courtenay Place for entertainment. The Ferry terminals and the Caketin, Wellington Stadium, are also not far away. With landscapes filled with beaches, mountains, old Victorian townhouses, excellent lookout points, trendy clubs, parliament buildings, music, art, and so much more, Wellington truly is a delightful and beautiful destination.

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Day 8

christchurch, new zealand

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and the country’s third most populous urban area. It sits about one-third of the way down the South Island’s east coast, 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, an easy walk northwest of the original. • Arts Centre – Gothic Revival stonework of the former university campus. The beauty and historical significance of these buildings can still be appreciated from surrounding streets such as Worcester Boulevard and Hereford Street, and the excellent Canterbury Cheesemongers still operates from a modern building within the complex. • Botanic Gardens. • Canterbury Museum – Features Māori and natural history collections, an Antarctic exploration display, and visiting exhibitions. • Ferrymead Heritage Park – A recreated Edwardian township and museum with horse-and-carriage, tram, and train rides. Because it is run by volunteer historical societies, not all attractions operate at all times. • International Antarctic Centre – A world‑class Antarctic experience with simulated polar weather, a Hägglund all‑terrain vehicle ride, penguins, extensive exhibits on Antarctic science missions, plus a café and gift shop. • Orana Wildlife Park – New Zealand’s largest wildlife sanctuary and conservation project, featuring endangered animals from around the world. The park is designed to minimize fences and cages in favor of natural boundaries and habitats. • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. • Yaldhurst Museum – Best known for its collection of over 150 classic and vintage vehicles. • Riccarton Bush – The last remaining forest remnant on the Canterbury Plains, located within Christchurch city. If your time in New Zealand is limited, this is an excellent place to experience native forest. • Earthquake Tourism – Guided tours of affected sites both inside and outside the “red zone” are available. Visitors can also visit key locations independently, 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 in the South Island of New Zealand, and the main city of the Otago Region. Dunedin is still regarded as one of the four primary cities of New Zealand due to its historical, cultural, and geographical significance. Dunedin was named 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 responsible for over 75% of New Zealand's chocolate production. - Speights Brewery. - Fortune Theatre. - The Octagon. - The Organ Pipes. - The Victorian architecture, particularly the Old Railway Station, just a few blocks from the city center. - 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 dramatic fjord located in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island, within Fiordland National Park, the Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Frequently ranked among the world’s top travel destinations, it is widely considered New Zealand’s most famous tourist attraction and was described by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth Wonder of the World.” Most visitors reach Milford Sound by road along State Highway 94, typically on tour coaches, with the highway ending at a small settlement also called Milford Sound. The fjord is renowned for its towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic, often misty weather. Milford Sound supports rich marine life, including seals and the southernmost wild population of bottlenose dolphins. Sightings of whales—especially humpback and southern right whales—are becoming more frequent as these species recover. Penguins are also common, and the fjord serves as a breeding area for the Fiordland penguin, leading BirdLife International to recognize it as an Important Bird Area. Due to extremely high rainfall and the interaction of fresh and salt water, the surface of Milford Sound is covered by a layer of tannin-stained freshwater from the surrounding rainforest. This dark layer filters sunlight and allows black corals—normally found in much deeper waters—to thrive at depths as shallow as about 10 meters, bringing deep-sea species unusually close to the surface.

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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. It's surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Hawkesbury River, making Sydney one of the most beautiful and livable cities globally. The city boasts an iconic skyline, impressive museums, delectable restaurants, a vibrant atmosphere, and abundant natural beauty. Like any large city, Sydney is home to numerous attractions. The most notable include the Sydney Opera House, a globally recognized landmark situated on the Sydney harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, St Mary's Cathedral - Sydney's primary Catholic cathedral, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and a plethora of stunning beaches. Bondi Beach, Sydney's most famous beach, features a bustling promenade and is a popular spot among surfers. Just outside of Sydney, you'll find the Blue Mountains, a pristine mountain range filled with Eucalyptus trees. Sydney is a city brimming with vitality and serves as an exciting and captivating destination. It offers something for every visitor, whether you're interested in history, art, culture, nature, fashion, gastronomy, or architecture. Above all, Sydney is a city that knows how to have a good time.

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