Australia & New Zealand
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Auckland
New Zealand
Climb extinct volcanic peaks and explore vibrant Pacific island culture in New Zealand's stunning maritime gateway.
Arrive
2026-12-06 00:00:00
Depart
2026-12-06 00:00:00
Day 2
Auckland
New Zealand
Climb extinct volcanic peaks and explore vibrant Pacific island culture in New Zealand's stunning maritime gateway.
Arrive
2026-12-07 00:00:00
Depart
2026-12-07 18:00:00
Day 3
Tauranga
New Zealand
Kayak through pristine Bay of Islands waters and hike to stunning coastal cliffs overlooking turquoise seas.
Arrive
2026-12-08 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-08 17:00:00
Day 4
Napier
New Zealand
Stroll through stunning 1920s Art Deco architecture and relax on golden sandy beaches where dolphins often play in the bay.
Arrive
2026-12-09 12:00:00
Depart
2026-12-09 18:00:00
Day 5
Wellington
New Zealand
Explore Middle-earth film locations and vibrant waterfront galleries in New Zealand's creative capital.
Arrive
2026-12-10 09:00:00
Depart
2026-12-10 18:00:00
Day 6
Christchurch
New Zealand
Explore the stunning Banks Peninsula's fjord-like bays and meet rare yellow-eyed penguins in their natural coastal habitat.
Arrive
2026-12-11 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-11 18:00:00
Day 7
Dunedin
New Zealand
Encounter rare yellow-eyed penguins and fur seals in their natural habitat on the rugged Otago Peninsula.
Arrive
2026-12-12 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-12 18:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
Hobart, Tasmania
Australia
Explore the Museum of Old and New Art in a striking clifftop setting overlooking the Derwent River and surrounding wilderness.
Arrive
2026-12-15 11:00:00
Depart
2026-12-15 18:00:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Wander through bohemian laneways adorned with street art and discover world-class cafes, galleries, and vintage shops in Australia's cultural capital.
Arrive
2026-12-17 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-17 18:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for breathtaking views of the Opera House and sparkling harbour below.
Arrive
2026-12-19 08:00:00
Depart
2026-12-19 00:00:00
Day 15
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for breathtaking views of the Opera House and sparkling harbour below.
Arrive
2026-12-20 00:00:00
About This Cruise
From $8,390 per person
14 nights on
Viking Venus
with
Viking Ocean Cruises
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