New Zealand Wonders

Pricing is based on departure date: 27 February 2027

Set sail on a spellbinding 11-day holiday, beginning in Auckland's sparkling harbour and concluding on Sydney's vibrant shores. In Tauranga, New Zealand's coastal beauty greets you with golden beaches and the geothermal marvels of nearby Rotorua, where bubbling mud pools and steaming hot springs captivate the senses. Discover the scenic Canterbury Plains and the breathtaking landscapes of Banks Peninsula. Cross the Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, where hidden laneways, trendy cafes, and the lush Royal Botanic Gardens await. Each stop unveils a tapestry of natural wonders and culture, promising an unforgettable journey across land and sea.   ITINERARY MAP     ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Auckland
Auckland is a lively fusion of international style, local creativity and Polynesian charm. Its urban personality is bold, fast and fashionable, while its seaside ambiance ranges from rugged and untamed to smooth and tranquil.

Tauranga
The principal city of the Bay of Plenty is a popular Kiwi summer resort with notorious military and missionary legacies. Its legendary Waitomo Caves comprises a vast underground network of water-sculpted, cathedral-like limestone grottoes. Big-game fishing and scuba diving abounds.

Timaru, New Zealand
Located on the east coast of the South Island's Canterbury region, Timaru was built upon rolling hills created by the lava flows of an extinct volcano, Mt. Horrible. Maori tribes were believed to have settled in the area before 1400 AD. You can view rock carvings of these earliest inhabitants on a guided tour. Timaru boasts many fantastic vistas of the ocean and surrounding mountains and is an ideal base from which to explore the history, culture and natural beauty of the region.

Port Chalmers
Lying at the head of a fiord-like inlet surrounded by seven hills, this city was once the largest and wealthiest city in the country, thanks to its gold fields. It's said to be one of the most perfectly preserved Victorian cities in the world.

Milford Sound
New Zealand's Milford Sound is one of the world's most beautiful fjords, and popular because of the towering Mitre Peak, surrounded by waterfalls and rainforests. Here, you'll find a unique flora and fauna, with fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins just around each corner. Visit the Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory to discover rare black corals and even more aquatic life.

Cruising Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound / Patea is a fjord in Fiordland, in the far south west of New Zealand. It is located in the same region as the smaller but more famous and accessible Milford Sound. It took second place after Milford Sound as New Zealand's most famous tourism destination.

Cruising Dusky Sound
Also known as Tamatea, the largest of New Zealand's fjords is inundated with sparkling waters, verdant landscapes and tumbling waterfalls. Seals, bottlenose dolphins, wood pigeons and penguins make this remote southern area of New Zealand a slideshow of captivating wildlife.

Melbourne
The second largest city in Australia is renowned for its beautiful parks, passionate football fans, 'upside down' Yarra River and avant-garde attitude. Once voted "Most Livable City in the World," it is elegant, cultured and modern.

Eden
Known as a whaling town, Eden has Australia's local vibe down in spades, with the magnificent Twofold Bay just peeking out, proud to display its harbor and fishing boats. Here, you'll also find some stunning beachfronts, national parks, and wilderness areas that you can explore.

Your Ship: Norwegian Spirit

Every curve. Every view. Every single space - completely reimagined. Get ready for the all-renewed Norwegian Spirit, sailing in australia and New Zealand in the Summer 2022-23. Our most extensive ship renovation ever, harmonized to offer the best of Norwegian Cruise Line's exceptional fleet.

Every stateroom modernized. Every bar and lounge redesigned. Every dining experience elevated, featuring our new fine Italian restaurant Onda by Scarpetta. So, immerse yourself in a life-changing journey that begins the moment you step aboard.

Auckland, Tauranga, Timaru, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Melbourne, Burnie, Eden, Sydney

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