Cruise |
Heritage Adventurer, 13 Night New Zealand Coastal Odyssey ex Queenstown, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Adventurer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
13 Night Cruise sailing from Queenstown, New Zealand onboard Heritage Adventurer |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
03 Mar 2026 |
Cruise Description |
Discover the hidden gems of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) on this unforgettable 14-day expedition. From the bright lights of New Zealand’s largest city to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, Dunedin’s avant garde fashion labels and the adventure playground of Queenstown this is the ultimate Kiwi adventure to experience it all. Please note the 2026 voyage departing 3 March is 12 days long and does not include visits to Napier or Nelson.With the 9th longest coastline in the world measuring some 15,000 kilometres you will wind through narrow fiords, circumnavigate small islands, explore secluded bays, and visit quaint seaside towns. Bordering the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and once part of Gondwanaland, New Zealand has a fascinating natural and cultural history from its first Polynesian arrivals through European settlement, early sealing and whaling and world leading conservation efforts. Places of interest include the sunken valleys and towering mountains of Fiordland’s Doubtful and Dusky Sounds; the volcanoes, hot springs and geysers of Rotorua; the ‘World’s Coolest Little Capital’ (Wellington); the scenic playground of the Marlborough Sounds; the Scottish city of Dunedin; the wine-lover’s paradise of Nelson; the iconic wildlife havens of Stewart Island and nearby predator free Ulva Island; and many Kiwi towns along the way including New Zealand’s Art Deco capital the city of Napier, and the French-infused village of Akaroa.
Those looking for a thrilling exploration filled with wildlife encounters will enjoy observations of dolphins and whale watching, exceptional birdwatching including a number of rare endemic species and an albatross colony on the Otago Peninsula. Those with a taste for gourmet delights will enjoy experiencing some of New Zealand’s award winning cuisine including the wines of Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson and the Hawke’s Bay, and cheese in Akaroa.
Our vessel Heritage Adventurer is built for exploring regions like New Zealand’s intricate coastline, navigating through fiords, cruising up harbours, and allowing for Zodiac cruising to remote and isolated bays. We invite you to join us on this in-depth exploration of New Zealand. |
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Sailing Dates |
03 Mar 2026 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Arrive |
Depart |
3 Mar 2026 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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4 Mar 2026 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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4 Mar 2026 |
Bluff, New Zealand |
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5 Mar 2026 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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6 Mar 2026 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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7 Mar 2026 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
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8 Mar 2026 |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
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9 Mar 2026 |
Akaroa New Zealand |
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10 Mar 2026 |
Wellington, New Zealand |
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11 Mar 2026 |
Nelson, New Zealand |
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11 Mar 2026 |
Abel Tasman National Park |
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12 Mar 2026 |
Marlborough Sounds |
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13 Mar 2026 |
Napier, New Zealand |
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14 Mar 2026 |
At Sea |
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15 Mar 2026 |
Tauranga, New Zealand |
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15 Mar 2026 |
Rotorua, New Zealand |
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16 Mar 2026 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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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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