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Fiordland National Park
AUCKLAND
Built on a narrow strip of land between two islandstudded harbours; Auckland is renowned
for its beauty
and where ever you are in the city, you're never far from
the water. From wild West Coast surf beaches to the
tranquil Hauraki Gulf, the sea and all its attractions are
why Auckland is known as the City of Sails. It's also New
Zealand's largest city, with everything from top-end
designer stores to open air street markets and diverse
cafes, restaurants and nightlife. Favourite downtown
spots include Wynyard Quarter, the Viaduct Harbour
and the Britomart precinct. If you're a lover of wine you
can head out to one of Auckland's four distinct wine
districts, where you can sample the local wine against a
backdrop of rolling hills and the sparkling ocean.
AKAROA
Located in the heart of an ancient volcano, Akaroa is
rich with beautiful bays, French and English colonial
history and the largest little penguin colony on the
mainland. It's also home to the rarest and smallest
marine dolphin and lots of water sports-kayaking,
sailboats, also hiking paths and cycle tours. Pick up a
unique souvenir from one of the many local craft shops
and boutiques.
BAY OF ISLANDS
Many consider this subtropical micro-region to have
some of the world's finest beaches. It's also the ideal
place to partake in more active pursuits, such as
kayaking, mountain-biking, para-sailing, swimming with
dolphins and scuba-diving.
DUNEDIN
Nestled in tree-clad hills on the South East coast of
the South Island, Dunedin is New Zealand's largest city
by area and arguably the most spectacular in terms of
contrasting landscapes. Known as the "Edinburgh of
New Zealand" Dunedin is a Kiwi city where Scottish
heritage can be found everywhere, you'll find the
statue of Robert Burns in the Octagon as well as New
Zealand's only scotch distillery and kilt shop. The city
boasts a wealth of distinguished architecture, including
Dunedin train station with its elaborate Victorian facade,
extravagant tile floors and etched glass work. Other
points of interest are Larnach Castle, the untamed
landscape of the Otago Peninsula and the Botanical
Gardens.
FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
One of the highlights on a cruise to New Zealand
are the sparkling Fiords and dramatic beauty of the
Fiordland National Park. Made up of 14 fiords and
five icy-blue lakes, this UNESCO World Heritage site
provides some of the most spectacular scenic cruising
in the world, where ancient rainforests cling impossibly
to the mountains and waterfalls tumble hundreds of
metres into massive fiords. Most cruises will take in
three of the most famous stretches of water (Milford,
Dusky and Doubtful Sound) all in one day!
WELLINGTON
Located at the southern tip of the North Island and
nestled between a beautiful harbour and rolling
green hills, Wellington is New Zealand's capital city.
The city has a wealth of cultural attractions with many
art galleries and museums, including the Te Papa
Tongarewa Museum, which is noted as one of the
finest interactive museums in the world; the museum
is located on the waterfront at Queens Wharf which
makes for a pleasant walk from the city centre. For
lovers of food and wine the city boasts over 300
eateries to choose from, and is famous for its tucked
away bars, quirky cafes and award winning restaurants.
Akaroa
Bay of Islands
Wellington
New Zealand
Destination Focus
The Maori people of New Zealand call it 'Aotearoa' - meaning the Land of the Long White Cloud. It's the youngest country in the
world, and is brimming with captivating sights and experiences. In this month's destination focus we look at some of the key ports
of call you'll discover on a typical Australia & New Zealand Cruise.
