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19 Night Australia and New Zealand / 2 Night City Stay in Auckland Cruise and Land Tour from Melbourne

Ship: Azamara Journey
Cruise Line: Azamara Cruises
Sailed:  Thursday, Jan 4, 2024 from Melbourne, Australia
Ended: Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jan 4, 2024 departure of the Azamara Journey. If Azamara Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Jan 4, 2024
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia     Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 2 - Friday - Jan 5, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 3 - Saturday - Jan 6, 2024
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia   Arrive: 8:00 am  
Day 4 - Sunday - Jan 7, 2024
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia     Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 5 - Monday - Jan 8, 2024
Eden, Australia
Eden, Australia   Arrive: 11:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 6 - Tuesday - Jan 9, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 7 - Wednesday - Jan 10, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 8 - Thursday - Jan 11, 2024
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand   Arrive: 9:00 am Depart: 10:00 am
Day 9 - Friday - Jan 12, 2024
Port Chalmers, New Zealand   Arrive: 9:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 10 - Saturday - Jan 13, 2024
Akaroa, New Zealand
Akaroa, New Zealand   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 11 - Sunday - Jan 14, 2024
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 10:00 pm
Day 12 - Monday - Jan 15, 2024
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 10:00 pm
Day 13 - Tuesday - Jan 16, 2024
Picton, New Zealand
Picton, New Zealand   Arrive: 8:00 am Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 14 - Wednesday - Jan 17, 2024
Napier, New Zealand
Napier, New Zealand   Arrive: 12:00 pm Depart: 7:00 pm
Day 15 - Thursday - Jan 18, 2024
Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand   Arrive: 5:00 pm  
Day 16 - Friday - Jan 19, 2024
Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand     Depart: 5:00 pm
Day 17 - Saturday - Jan 20, 2024
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Bay of Islands, New Zealand   Arrive: 9:00 am Depart: 6:00 pm
Day 18 - Sunday - Jan 21, 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand   Arrive: 7:00 am  
Cruise Ends      
Auckland, New Zealand      
Upon arrival in Auckland you'll be greeted and set out on a city tour of Auckland, taking in the highlights and hidden gems along the way. Sites visited include volcanic Mount Eden, Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill, Auckland War Memorial Museum & Domain, Parnell Rose Gardens, Parnell Village, and the historic Holy Trinity Church. The tour concludes at Bastion Point for panoramic views over Waitemata Harbour and the beautiful homes along Paritai Drive. The tour will conclude at your hotel. After checking in, the remainder of your day is yours to spend at your leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Day 19 - Monday - Jan 22, 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand      
Bus Travel      
Muriwai, New Zealand, New Zealand      
Bus Travel      
Auckland, New Zealand      
Ferry Travel      
Waiheke Island, New Zealand      
Ferry Travel      
Auckland, New Zealand      
After breakfast, you'll begin with a drive outside of the city to the Waitakere Ranges and the West Coast of the North Island. Once you arrive, explore a pristine rainforest packed with 1,000-year-old kauri trees, stroll the black-sand beaches, and visit the mainland gannet breeding colonies on Muriwai Beach. After lunch, head back to Auckland for a ferry crossing to Waiheke Island where you'll spend the afternoon trailing Waiheke Island's renowned wineries, sampling some of the region's best wines. Afterwards, you'll head back to Auckland and your hotel, then regroup for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 20 - Tuesday - Jan 23, 2024
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand      
As your Auckland adventure ends, you'll be taken to the airport for your onward journey.