17-night australia/new zealand voyage

A journey through Melbourne?s bay suburbs to the magnificent Fitzroy Gardens.

Ride through the bay suburbs of Melbourne, hailed as Australia's Garden City, famed for its surrounding parks and gardens.

This adventure follows Australia's ancient Aboriginal Trail into the realm of the Blue Mountains.

Enjoy an experience that takes you through the streets of Sydney and inside its iconic Opera House for a guided tour.

Enjoy an experience that takes you through the streets of Sydney and inside its iconic Opera House for a guided tour.

Spend your last day in Sydney enjoying the sunshine, scenery, and shopping at one of its most famous beaches. A guided drive takes you through fashionable residential neighborhoods to world-famous Manly Beach. Here, you're free to do whatever you like. Stroll along the soft sand. Check out the great shopping. Or grab a bite at one of the areas many waterfront cafes. Enjoy one last Australian adventure before catching your flight home.

Enjoy Sydney's scenery, sunshine, and shopping on this adventure to the world-famous Manly Beach.

See Sydney's iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on this panoramic drive through the heart of the city.

This tour takes you through the streets of Sydney and inside its most iconic landmark. Explore a city where the past and the present live side by side, from the old streets of The Rocks to the gleaming mega-yachts of Watson's Bay. Of course, no tour of Sydney is complete without a visit to the Opera House, Australia's most recognized landmark. Rest assured, you will find the interior just as magnificent as the exterior.

Set off on an eye-opening expedition that takes you to Australia?s Northern Beaches, home to wildlife, ancient Aboriginal culture, and, even, a hit TV show.

Take an escorted climb up to the pinnacle of Australia's most famous bridge for 360 degree views of Sydney. After a safety briefing, your qualified guide will lead you up the eastern arch, to the summit and down the western arch of the bridge. Climb along the catwalks, ladders, and arches of Sydney Harbour Bridge to the summit, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Opera House, Blue Mountains, and the harbor 400 feet below.

Join a Taronga Zoo specialist for a special introduction to the Australian animals at the Taronga Zoo.

Sit back and relax with a cup of tea on this two-hour Cat Balou catamaran cruise around Twofold Bay.

Experience the scenic beauty and native wildlife of southern Australia during this half-day tour of Potoroo Palace and the town of Merimbula.

Whether you're a novice or pro, snap postcard-perfect photos of Eden's bay area on this two-hour walking tour guided by a local, international-award-winning professional photographer.

Explore the historic sites of Dunedin. Your guided tour travels along the beautiful and scenic Otago Harbor on the way to Dunedin. You'll see New Zealand's oldest university - the University of Otago, and the Dunedin Law Courts. The tour passes the First Church, the mansions of Royal Terrace and High Street. You'll see the decorative flora of the Botanic Gardens and see the renowned Royal Doulton adorned tiles of the Dunedin Railway Station.

Experience one of the most unspoiled marine ecosystems in New Zealand as you venture out into the waters of the Otago Preserve.

Cross the rolling countryside on your way to explore Christchurch and experience a day in the life of sheep farmers. Enjoy a brief tour of this "Garden City" and then continue to Manderley Farm. Arrive in time for a traditional tea and then get ready for some sheep farming New Zealand style. See how the animals are raised. Witness a sheep shearing. Witness the intelligence and athleticism of champion sheepdogs during a herding demonstration.

Discover the seafood heritage of Akaroa as an owner puts on a fresh-from-the-wharf cooking demonstration. Afterwards, savor the creations for

Cruise the serene waters of Akaroa Harbour, the caldera of an extinct volcano, to discover its rich marine life, including blue penguins and miniature dolphins.

Explore Wellington's fascinating sites and culture starting with Old St Paul's Cathedral, a Gothic church with beautiful pews and impressive stained-glass windows.

Discover Wellington's history, culture, and iconic landmarks on this journey to the summit of Mount Victoria, the Botanical Gardens, and the Museum of Wellington City & Sea.

Discover the natural wonders of New Zealand during a tour of a uniquely pristine sanctuary and a botanical garden to see native and endemic flora and fauna.

Set of on an eclectic excursion that winds through Nelson and explores the stunning galleries of the Classic Cars Museum.

Board a spacious catamaran and set off into the pristine waters of Abel Tasman National Park on a panoramic journey to the elegant Awaroa Lodge.

Cycle the coastal section of New Zealand's famous Great Taste Trail as you make your way through breathtaking scenery to the iconic Mapua Ferry, crossing the channel to Mapua Wharf.

Take a tour through one of New Zealand's sunniest regions, renowned for its spectacular vistas and award-winning wineries.

Board a comfortable Vista Cruise catamaran from the golden sands of Kaiteriteri Beach for an approximate 35 -minute sailing to Anchorage Bay, where you'll follow the Pitt Head Loop Track to the site of the ancient Maori "pa" (fortified village).

Enjoy a slice of the good life as you explore Nelson Harbour from the decks of a sailing yacht and savor an onboard seafood feast.

Hop into a kayak and paddle into the calm waters of Queen Charlotte Sound on a half-day tour led by a local guide and naturalist.

Visit New Zealand's largest grape growing and winemaking region. Visit a region that's home to more than 100 wineries. Take in the beautiful panoramic views and sweeping plains of the vineyards as you travel to three wineries such as Hunters, Drylands, and Allan Scott. Enjoy a sip exquisitely crafted vintages such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Experience the signature aquaculture of Picton's sounds during a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound, including salmon and Greenshell mussel tastings.

Experience the rustic charms of Picton on a narrated two-mile stroll that follows along the waterfront and ventures into this seaside town.

Experience the city of Napier to see the signature Art Deco district and more.

Discover the beauty of Hawke's Bay during an air-conditioned 4WD ride to see nesting gannets at Cape Kidnappers before touring Napier's Art Deco district.

Join a local historian for a tour of Napier that begins with a sightseeing drive and concludes with a stroll through the Art Deco district.

Take in spectacular panoramas while gliding across the waters of Okawa Bay aboard a luxury catamaran before indulging in the therapeutic Manupirua Hot Springs.

Discover the highlights of Tauranga during a tour of Elms Historic House, a European assimilation center for Maori, and Kiwifruit Country to sample fruits.

This is your chance to explore New Zealand's great outdoors, as well as its amazing subterranean secrets.

Experience the culture of New Zealand in the towns of Waitangi and Kerikeri, where a Maori chief allowed a European mission to flourish.

Hop onto a local fishing charter boat and head out into the fertile waters surrounding the Bay of Islands on a light-tackle angling adventure.

Experience the culture of New Zealand in the towns of Waitangi and Kerikeri, where a Maori chief allowed a European mission to flourish.

Kayak the beautiful Waitangi Estuary and Paihia, passing mangrove forests, and a horseshoe-shaped waterfall.

Discover the historic culture of the Bay of Islands during a calm sail to Russell, New Zealand's first settled port, for an independent lunch.

The end of your cruise doesn't mean the end of the fun. This shore excursion lets you see the major attractions in Auckland before you head on home with memories that will last a lifetime.