Set sail from Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, where you can enjoy fine dining, and local wineries. Explore the Victoria’s oldest European settlement, Portland, admiring its breathtaking WWII Memorial Lookout Tower and tour its colorful botanical gardens. From Portland, travel to Kangaroo Island, the habitat of various wildlife, including, kangaroos, the koala, platypus and ammar wallaby.

Next destination, Adelaide, situated between the ocean and the foot of the Mount Lofty mountain range. Enjoy many outdoor adventures, from the sea to the mountains such as kayak, hike, sunbathe, shop, learn about Aboriginal culture.

Your final destination in Australia will be Burnie (Tasmania), famous for being a community where things are made such as artisanal European-style cheeses, and single malt whiskey. You can also travel to the Tasman Peninsula to explore the nature of this beautiful island and, if you’re lucky, see one of the famous Tasmanian devils.

Spend two days cruising to New Zealand. Your first destinations, the stunning fjords of Doubtful Sound; Milford Sound, carved by ancient glaciers; and Dusky Sound, the largest and most spectacular fjord in Fjordland National Park. 

Once in Lyttelton, tour the captivating exhibits at the Air Force Museum before visiting the International Antarctic Centre, where you can learn about the explorers of Antarctica. In Napier, dubbed the “Art Deco capital of the world”, stroll through its charming streets amid unique architecture or join a wine tour of Hawkes Bay and discover a new favorite vintage.

Finally you will arrive to Auckland, New Zealand,where you can explore its calm golden beaches, verdant rainforests and spectacular coastal trails, a perfect paradise for nature lovers.

Talk to our team about booking your place on this Australia and New Zealand Cruise, and more fantastic cruises with Norwegian Cruise Line.