Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and visit Napier, “the prettiest little city in New Zealand”
views. Touch down for a flight to Sydney aboard Tauck’s private charter. Spend the next two nights in Australia’s capital city, exploring the sights and enjoying a dine-around tonight in a choice of top-rated city restaurants. Meals BD
6. A G’DAY IN SYDNEY
Begin the day with a tour of city sights, including an insider visit to the iconic Opera House and a delightful cruise around Sydney Harbour. Spend the rest of your time here at leisure. Meals BL
7. FLY TO QUEENSTOWN & A JET BOAT RIDE An early morning flight speeds you across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown for an overnight stay. Sightseeing treats today include a gondola ride and a jet boat* adventure. Dine à la carte tonight at your hotel. Meals BD
8. MILFORD SOUND / EMBARK LE SOLÉAL Your Tauck cruise begins in Milford Sound, where the glacier-hewn scenery will take your breath away. En route to Le Soléal, stop for lunch at Te Anau in the Fiorldlands resort area. Embark your ship
this afternoon and enjoy the picturesque sights “Down Under” as you chart a course for Dusky Sound. Meals BLD
9. SAILING IN DUSKY SOUND A full day at sea onboard your yacht is a delightful way to spend your first day cruising in New Zealand. In addition to the welcoming amenities of your ship, our exclusive lecturer will be sharing expert insights and anecdotes with you. Meals BLD
10. AN ADVENTUROUS DAY IN DUNEDIN New Zealand’s oldest city, Dunedin, on the South Island, is home to a fascinating mix of natural and historic sights. Home to rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world’s only mainland albatross colony, Dunedin boasts a rich legacy that combines its days as a gold rush center and a timber town. Take a tour of New Zealand’s only castle, Larnach Castle, haunting with legends of its wealthy owner; go off road to its well protected wildlife preserve; and wet your whistle with stories and suds at a brewery steeped in local history. After a pub lunch ashore, your ship sets sail for Akaroa. Meals BLD
11. TREASURED FINDS IN AKAROA In Maori, “akaroa” means “long harbor” and that’s what comes to mind as you first step ashore today to discover the sights of this French-inspired South Island town. Guided sightseeing includes visits to the pretty village of Little River, the Garden at French Farm and the Giant’s House, where you’ll find whimsical mosaic sculptures that are set amidst the landscaped gardens of a beautiful historic home. Meals BLD
Immerse in local cultural traditions when you meet Maori villagers in Rotorua 20
12. MARLBOROUGH WINE COUNTRY Rise early today to enjoy the quiet beauty of the inlets and narrow passages of Queen Charlotte Sound as Le Soléal cruises to Picton for a day ashore in the Marlborough wine region. A wine tasting at a local vineyard, a visit to a working sheep station, and a choice of visits to a chocolate factory or
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