Auckland Stay, New Zealand & Australia to Sydney , 5 March 2028 (17 nights)

The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre has 101 air-conditioned guest rooms plus 8 conference rooms, in the exclusive inner-city Auckland suburb of Parnell. The hotel is situated on 3. 5 acres and accommodation includes studios, king rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom family suites and accessible rooms, all of which offer tea/coffee making facilities plus in room safes. Rooms with kitchenette facilities are also available. Guests can enjoy free wifi, additional luggage storage and free onsite parking.

A vibrant harbourside city located in the picturesque Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, Tauranga is home to an array of historic and modern attractions, including the Tauranga Art Gallery, Waimarino Water & Adventure Park and the Fernland Spa. With so much to see and do, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what you experience during your time there!

Timaru is a lovely coastal port city in New Zealand's South Island, famed for its laid-back, economical lifestyle and the breathtaking Caroline Bay beach. It has gorgeous, sloping streets built by ancient lava flows, a lively city centre, and a thriving agricultural sector. Visitors enjoy the local blue penguins and the beautiful mountain scenery.

A bustling city in New Zealand, Dunedin is situated on the South Island. With a mixed heritage of Maori and Scottish ancestors, along with unique Edwardian and Victorian architecture, it’s a unique place to visit whilst on a cruise. Top highlights in the city include Larnach Castle, the Dunedin Botanical Gardens and the Otago Museum.

Dusky Sound is a secluded, pristine, and breathtakingly beautiful fiord in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, with sheer, lush green cliffs, numerous waterfalls, and vast seclusion. Accessible exclusively by air or water, it provides a "true wilderness" experience with abundant animals such as seals, penguins, and dolphins. As one of the largest and most complicated fiords in the vicinity, it receives significantly fewer visitors than Milford Sound, providing profound, peaceful isolation.

Scenic cruising in Doubtful Sound offers a vast, remote wilderness experience in Fiordland National Park, distinguished by its immense scale it is three times longer and ten times larger than its famous neighbor, Milford Sound. Known as the "Sound of Silence," the experience often includes a designated moment where the engines are cut, allowing guests to listen to nothing but birdsong and gushing waterfalls. The journey itself is an adventure, as it has no direct road access and requires a boat across Lake Manapouri followed by a bus trip over the Wilmot Pass. While cruising, visitors can spot unique wildlife like resident bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, and the rare Fiordland crested penguin.

Scenic cruising through Milford Sound is an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. As your boat glides through the dark, mirror like waters, you are surrounded by near vertical cliffs that rise thousands of feet, topped by the iconic, 1,692 metre Mitre Peak. You’ll sail past permanent glaciers and feel the "glacier spray" of massive waterfalls like Stirling Falls, which drop directly into the sea. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife, including fur seals lounging on "Seal Rock," rare Fiordland crested penguins, and pods of playful bottlenose dolphins.

A cultural capital bursting with street art, coffee culture, and hidden laneways.

Burnie is Tasmania's fourth-largest city and its primary deep-water port, located on the picturesque shores of Emu Bay on the north-west coast. Long known as a rugged industrial hub driven by timber, paper milling, and mining, the city has successfully reinvented itself as a "maker's enclave" that celebrates both its heritage and its natural surroundings.

Soak in stunning harbour views, explore iconic landmarks, and experience the perfect blend of urban energy and beachside relaxation.