Cruise |
Orion, New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands ex Dunedin to Auckland |
Cruise Line |
Lindblad Expeditions |
Ship |
National Geographic Orion |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
19 Night Cruise sailing from Dunedin to Auckland aboard National Geographic Orion. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Auckland. |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
03 Dec 2024 |
Cruise Description |
View remarkable vistas & explore remote, untouched islands teeming with rare wildlife.
Navigating New Zealand’s verdant coastlines we will encounter pristine beaches, quiet coves, and waters filled with whales, dolphins, and seals. The soaring peaks and countless waterfalls of the country’s dazzling fjords are at their jaw-dropping best in Fiordlands National Park, where we spend two days exploring Milford Sound and Dusky Sound. Step into an ancient rainforest, stunning national parks, and fragrant botanical gardens; learn about Maori history and culture and tour cosmopolitan cities.An ornithologist’s dream, New Zealand boasts 300 species of birds including the magnificent royal albatross and a colony of 20,000 gannets. Below the South Island in the Southern Ocean lie the remote and wildly beautiful sub-Antarctic islands where few humans have tread. Teeming with major populations of pelagic seabirds and animals and plants found nowhere else in the world, they burst with thousands of seals and millions of penguins.
Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty: scenic beaches and lush native forests in the North Island and deep fjords and dramatic landscapes in the South Island.
Discover the history and dynamic culture of New Zealand and the Maori people.
Explore the sub-Antarctic islands which remain almost completely protected from human activity and are home to a diverse collection of endemic plant and animal species
Delve into New Zealand’s cultural riches – from Napier’s Art Deco architecture, to historical Maori sites.
Visit Abel Tasman National Park where we’ll discover its golden sand beaches, abundant bird and sea life and native forests. |
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Sailing Dates |
03 Dec 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
3 Dec 2024 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Hotel |
4 Dec 2024 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Flight to Dunedin |
4 Dec 2024 |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
Embark |
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5 Dec 2024 |
Ulva Island, New Zealand |
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6 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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7 Dec 2024 |
Campbell Island, New Zealand |
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8 Dec 2024 |
Campbell Island, New Zealand |
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9 Dec 2024 |
Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island |
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10 Dec 2024 |
Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island |
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11 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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12 Dec 2024 |
Auckland Islands, New Zealand |
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13 Dec 2024 |
Snares Island, New Zealand |
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14 Dec 2024 |
Dusky Sound, New Zealand |
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15 Dec 2024 |
Milford Sound, New Zealand |
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16 Dec 2024 |
At Sea |
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17 Dec 2024 |
Abel Tasman National Park |
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18 Dec 2024 |
Napier, New Zealand |
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19 Dec 2024 |
Gisborne, New Zealand |
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20 Dec 2024 |
Tauranga, New Zealand |
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21 Dec 2024 |
Great Barrier Island, New Zealand |
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22 Dec 2024 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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