14-day Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Norwegian Sun from Melbourne, Australia

Embark at 6:00 PM

Melbourne was once the richest city because of a gold rush! Now it’s Australia’s cultural capital with cool buildings, art galleries, and fancy shops. Say hi to a wallaby or get close to a koala at a wildlife park. Ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the mountains. Back in the city, visit Chinatown, the oldest one in the Western world!

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Portland is Victoria’s oldest town! See old stone buildings and learn about its history on guided tours. Visit the Maritime Discovery Centre to learn about ships, or see the WWII Memorial Tower. Explore the pretty Botanical Gardens, go whale watching, surfing, or fishing, and try kayaking too. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy views from waterfront and clifftop trails. There’s something fun for everyone in Portland!

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Adelaide is one of the world’s most livable cities! It’s between the ocean and mountains, so there’s lots to do. See colourful street art, visit museums, or explore art galleries. Walk along beautiful beaches or visit nearby vineyards. Enjoy activities like kayaking, hiking, shopping, and learning about Aboriginal culture. Adelaide has something fun for everyone!

7:00 AM - 05:00 PM

On Kangaroo Island, you’ll see kangaroos and lots of other animals! This island near Adelaide has koalas, platypuses, and sea lions too. Explore its wild beaches and see seal colonies. Try sandboarding on the Little Sahara sand dunes, taste honey from special bees, or visit vineyards to try local wines. Kangaroo Island is a fun and unique place to visit!

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Burnie, on Tasmania’s northwest coast, is a town of makers! You’ll find cheeses, fine paper, ceramics, and even whisky made here. Surrounded by nature, you can spot little penguins and platypuses in the wild. The busy shopping area leads to the beach, where you can relax at a café and enjoy the view.

Arrival at 10:00 AM, departure at 07:00 PM

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is full of culture and art with beautiful scenery all around. Walk through Salamanca Place to see art galleries, shops, and live music. Visit the Tasman Peninsula to explore nature and maybe spot a Tasmanian Devil!

At Sea

At Sea

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is full of culture and art with beautiful scenery all around. Walk through Salamanca Place to see art galleries, shops, and live music. Visit the Tasman Peninsula to explore nature and maybe spot a Tasmanian Devil!

Doubtful Sound, actually a fjord, is New Zealand’s second longest and deepest fjord, reaching over 1,300 feet deep! It’s in the southwest and stretches 24 miles past little islands and green, rainforest-covered mountains.

Dusky Sound is the largest fjord in Fiordland National Park, stretching 25 miles long and five miles wide. Captain Cook named it in 1770 when he sailed by at sunset.

09:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Dunedin is a beautiful coastal town with lots of history. You can see rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, and the Royal Albatross here. The town has old Victorian and Edwardian buildings from the gold rush days, and it’s home to New Zealand’s only castle, with great views from its gardens. You can also shop for crafts, artwork, wool, and leather souvenirs.

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Step into the past as you walk by Wellington’s old Victorian buildings. Take a cable car up the mountain for great views or head to the beach. Explore the harbour and see where The Lord of the Rings was filmed. There are lots of places to shop for arts, crafts, jewellery, wool, and leather items.

10:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Napier is known as the Art Deco capital of the world and a top place for wine lovers. After an earthquake in 1931, it was rebuilt in Art Deco style, like Miami Beach. Walk along Marine Parade, a pretty street by the ocean with fountains and gardens, or visit vineyards in the countryside to enjoy great views and a glass of wine.

Go explore Tauranga in the beautiful Bay of Plenty! There’s lots to do—visit the beach, see parks, and learn about history. Discover a village frozen in time by a volcanic eruption. Take a selfie at Hell’s Gate, a geothermal park with hot pools, geysers, and mud baths. The biggest mud bath is called Poutamu, the ‘stairway to heaven.’

Disembark at 08:00 AM

Auckland is perfect for nature lovers, with golden beaches, green forests, and coastal trails. There are 48 volcanoes with amazing views of the city and harbour. It’s also great for shopping! Find everything from top designer clothes to local market items. Learn about the Maori people and take home some native art or jewellery. Local wool products make great gifts too!