Cruising to Australia gives you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of pleasures. From the Sydney Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, you can see a variety of sites and sounds that range from metropolis to wilderness. Few locations on earth give you the opportunity to scuba dive in the world's largest coral reef and go on a shopping spree the same week. Most sailings leave from Sydney or Auckland, New Zealand. Cruises in Australia may visit Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, or destinations around the continent and New Zealand.
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Recent price found was as low as: $14,000 per person. Port charges, taxes, and fees included
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 · Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Depart 7:00 pm
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
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Day 2 · Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand
Arrive 8:45 am · Depart 7:45 pm
...It is no wonder why the region has become so popular, as it is safe, exciting, diverse, and warm.From touring in a four-wheel drive vehicle through the hills to swimming with the dolphins, Tauranga has it all.The hot springs are glorious, and you could spend an entire day and night lounging in the bubbling saltwater pools.They are truly magnificent, as are the restaurants and accommodations in Tauranga...
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Day 3 · Day at sea
Day at sea
Depart 12:00 am
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Day 4 · Picton, New Zealand
Picton, New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 6:00 pm
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Day 5 · Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
Arrive 9:00 am · Depart 6:00 pm
New Zealand is such a diverse and dynamic country that you must visit a variety of regions to truly get a taste of the wonder that awaits.Christchurch is a glorious location, full of great restaurants, beautiful beaches, and outstanding museums.The gardens and cultural centers are fantastic, and the greater Christchurch area stretches from the Southern Alps all the way to the Pacific Ocean.The wide array of outdoor activities is one of the best features of Christchurch, and from kayaking to golf, and from sailing to mountain biking, The Mainland has it all.
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Day 6 · Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 6:00 pm
Dunedin is a little sliver of Scotland, set on the tropical shores of New Zealand's South Island. Founded by Scottish emigrants in 1848, Dunedin (the Gaelic name for Edinburgh) has fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including the Olveston stately home and majestic Larnach Castle--as well as New Zealand's only scotch distillery and kilt shop!
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Day 7 · Bluff, New Zealand
Bluff, New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 6:00 pm
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Day 8 · Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 11:00 am
Doubtful Sound located in a World Heritage Area, is an overwhelming place. You can feel the power of nature here - the remoteness, the wildness and the peace. Known for its wilderness and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and it is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound.
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Day 8 · Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Arrive 3:00 pm · Depart 6:00 pm
Milford Sound is simply stunning. In Maori legend, the fiords were created not by rivers of ice, but by Tu Te Raki Whanoa, a godly figure who came wielding a magical adze and uttering incantations. Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) is without doubt his finest sculpture. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.
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Day 9 · Day at sea
Day at sea
Depart 12:00 am
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Day 10 · Day at sea
Day at sea
Depart 12:00 am
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Day 11 · Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 12:00 am
Located on the island of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart is famous for its Georgian buildings, picturesque harbor, and fine galleries and gardens. Nearby are the ghostly ruins of Port Arthur, the infamous penal colony, with its Isle of the Dead cemetery. Or, visit one of the perfectly preserved colonial villages nearby.
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Day 12 · Hobart, Australia
Hobart, Australia
Depart 11:00 pm
Located on the island of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart is famous for its Georgian buildings, picturesque harbor, and fine galleries and gardens. Nearby are the ghostly ruins of Port Arthur, the infamous penal colony, with its Isle of the Dead cemetery. Or, visit one of the perfectly preserved colonial villages nearby.
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Day 13 · Day at sea
Day at sea
Depart 12:00 am
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Day 14 · Eden, Australia
Eden, Australia
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 5:00 pm
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Day 15 · Day at sea
Day at sea
Depart 12:00 am
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Day 16 · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Arrive 8:00 am · Depart 12:00 am
Australia's "Garden City" rejoices in its greenery, from the Fitzroy Gardens to the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Hiding behind the sky-scrapers along the Yarra River are the graceful 19th-century mansions of the city's Gold Rush years. Sample one of the sixty different international cuisines, which make Melbourne the food capital of Australia.
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Day 17 · Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Depart 12:00 am
Australia's "Garden City" rejoices in its greenery, from the Fitzroy Gardens to the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Hiding behind the sky-scrapers along the Yarra River are the graceful 19th-century mansions of the city's Gold Rush years. Sample one of the sixty different international cuisines, which make Melbourne the food capital of Australia.
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Highlights
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Sail aboard Silver Moon.
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Travel from 2026-12-18 through 2027-01-03.
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Visit Auckland, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Picton, New Zealand, Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand, Bluff, New Zealand, Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Hobart, Australia, Eden, Australia, Melbourne, Australia.
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