16 nightsFrom Auckland9 ports of call
New Zealand & Australia Holiday Cruise: Wellington, Hobart & Sydney
Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
Overview
A 16-night voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit, departing Auckland on 19 Dec 2026 and arriving in Melbourne, calling at 9 destinations along the way.
AucklandTauranga, New ZealandNapier, New ZealandWellingtonChristchurch, New ZealandDunedin, New ZealandHobartSydney (White Bay), AustraliaMelbourne
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Itinerary
16 nights · 17 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·AucklandEmbark
19 Dec 2026Depart 18:00The only city in the world built on an active basaltic volcanic field, Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand. With a warm, costal climate, you can surf at black-sand beaches, enjoy picnics in secluded coves, or go horseback riding nearly year round.
Dominating the CBD—that’s the central business district, or simply downtown—is the Sky Tower. At 1,076 feet tall it’s the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a trip to the top and enjoy a meal and a panoramic view of the city below, including the busy harbor that lends Auckland the nickname “The City of Sails”. - 2
Day 2 ·Tauranga
20 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Situated in the heart of the sunniest region of the North Island, Tauranga is a popular seaside getaway for locals and visitors alike. Initially settled by the Māori in the 13th century, the Bay of Plenty area has an abundance of things to see and do. - 4
Day 4 ·Napier
21 Dec 2026Arrive 13:00Depart 21:00Located on the east coast of the North Island, Napier is a popular tourist town, and together with inland Hastings, are known as “the Bay Cities of New Zealand”. After Napier was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1931, the city rebuilt in spectacular Art Deco style that Mr. Gatsby himself would approve of. Take a stroll through the streets and you’d swear you can hear the clink of glasses and the faint notes of jazz music in the air. - 5
Day 5 ·Wellington
22 Dec 2026Arrive 13:00Depart 21:00Often referred to as “the coolest little capital in the world”, Wellington sits on the southwestern tip of New Zealand’s North Island. For such a small city, Wellington—or Windy Welly as it’s affectionately known—packs a huge reputation. With its fantastic nightlife and renowned entertainment district of Courtenay Place as well as an internationally recognized coffee culture, the city is both cosmopolitan and relaxed. - 5
Day 5 ·Christchurch, New Zealand
23 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00“Ōtautahi.” “The Garden City.” “The Most English City Outside England.” Christchurch may go by many names, but one thing is for certain: There’s so much to see and do in this lovely, energetic city, you’re going to have to plan strategically.
First, how would you like to explore Christchurch? You can go punting through the city center on the Avon River. Hop on a tram, double-decker bus, or a bike to take advantage of the excellent cycleways and paths. Or head to the Christchurch Gondola for spectacular 360° views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Southern Alps, and Banks Peninsula. - 6
Day 6 ·Dunedin
24 Dec 2026Arrive 07:30Depart 16:00Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin is sure to be a pleasant chapter in your voyage. Known both as a City of Literature, and the Edinburgh of the South, it’s no surprise that there’s a statue of Robbie Burns in the heart of town. Though a Scottish influence can be felt throughout town, Dunedin is still distinctly Kiwi. - 8
Day 8 ·Milford Sound Cruising
25 Dec 2026Arrive 16:00Depart 19:00 - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
26 Dec 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
27 Dec 2026 - 10
Day 10 ·Hobart
28 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00The first thing you notice when you step ashore in Hobart, Tasmania is the crystal clear fresh air. And with the abundance of national parks, forests, lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains found in this tiny island state, it’s easy to see why.
The capital and most populous city in Tasmania, Hobart is filled with old world charm. Stroll along the historic waterfront—famous for its Georgian architecture—and take in the sights. Make your way to Salamanca Place filled with rows of sandstone buildings. Be sure to check out the market, if you happen to arrive on a Saturday. The buildings are filled with bars and restaurants, shops and boutiques, and galleries and craft shops—the perfect place to pick up a souvenir for your friends and family back home handmade by one of Hobart’s many local artisans. - 11
Day 11 ·Hobart
29 Dec 2026Depart 18:00The first thing you notice when you step ashore in Hobart, Tasmania is the crystal clear fresh air. And with the abundance of national parks, forests, lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains found in this tiny island state, it’s easy to see why.
The capital and most populous city in Tasmania, Hobart is filled with old world charm. Stroll along the historic waterfront—famous for its Georgian architecture—and take in the sights. Make your way to Salamanca Place filled with rows of sandstone buildings. Be sure to check out the market, if you happen to arrive on a Saturday. The buildings are filled with bars and restaurants, shops and boutiques, and galleries and craft shops—the perfect place to pick up a souvenir for your friends and family back home handmade by one of Hobart’s many local artisans. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
30 Dec 2026 - 13
Day 13 ·Sydney, (White Bay), Australia
31 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. - 14
Day 14 ·Sydney, (White Bay), Australia
1 Jan 2027White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. - 15
Day 15 ·Sydney, (White Bay), Australia
2 Jan 2027Depart 14:00White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
3 Jan 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·Melbourne, AustraliaDisembark
4 Jan 2027Arrive 07:30Melbourne has the honor of being “the world’s most livable city” not to mention “Australia’s cultural capital”, a UNESCO City of Literature, the hub of the country’s film and television industry, and the unquestioned sporting capital of Australia. But don’t mistake Melbourne for a relentless overachiever, it’s got a laid-back and easy vibe that will leave you wanting more.
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