Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and visit Napier, “the prettiest little city in New Zealand”
charter. You’ll spend the next two nights exploring one of the world’s most popular cities. This evening enjoy dinner at your choice of local 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 GONDOLA RIDE An early morning flight speeds you across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown for an overnight stay. Sightseeing treats today include a gondola ride. Dine this evening at your hotel. Meals BD
8. A JET BOAT RIDE / EMBARK L’AUSTRAL This morning feel the thrill of a jet boat ride* on the Shotover River. Your Tauck cruise begins in Milford Sound, where the glacier-hewn scenery will take your breath away. En route to L’Austral, stop for lunch at Te Anau in the Fiordland resort area. Embark your ship this afternoon and enjoy the picturesque sights as you chart a course for Dusky Sound. Meals BLD
9. SAILING IN DUSKY SOUND
Spend a full day at sea onboard your yacht exploring Fiordland National Park. In addition to the welcoming amenities of your ship, our exclusive onboard lecturer will be sharing expert insights and anecdotes with you. Meals BLD
10. AN ADVENTUROUS DAY IN DUNEDIN In New Zealand’s oldest city, Dunedin, on the South Island, you’ll discover a fascinating mix of natural and historic sights. Home to fur seals and the world’s only mainland albatross colony, Dunedin also 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 you enjoy lunch ashore, your yacht 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 60
12. MARLBOROUGH WINE COUNTRY Rise early today to enjoy the quiet beauty of the inlets and narrow passages of Queen Charlotte Sound as L’Austral 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 an aviation museum with vintage aircraft chronicle daily life on land, past and present. Enjoy an evening cruise on Marlborough Sounds and a late night sail by Captain Cook’s Ship Cove. Meals BLD
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