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12 night australia and new zealand melbourne milford sound and lyttelton

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Length of cruise: 12 nights
Ship: Norwegian Spirit (details)
Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line

Departure port: Sydney
Ports of call: Eden, Burnie, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Cruising Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Port Chalmers, Lyttelton, Picton, Napier, Tauranga
Return port: Auckland

Day Location

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Sydney
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Sydney
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Eden
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Burnie
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Melbourne
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Milford Sound
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Cruising Doubtful Sound
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Dusky Sound
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Port Chalmers
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Lyttelton
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Picton
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Napier
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Tauranga
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Auckland
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Auckland

A riverboat plies the Yarra River beneath the Melbourne skyline near Federation Square as seen from Southbank.

A couple relaxes in Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.

View of the Melbourne skyline at night from Federation Square in Southbank.

A ferry ride from downtown Auckland can take you to Waiheke Island, where life revolves around wine, food, beaches and outdoor adventures.

People outside the Princess Theatre on Spring Street in Melbourne, Australia.

Local women have drinks at the Emerald Peacock in Melbourne, Australia.

People dining at Coda, a trendy, industrial-chic basement space serving upscale Vietnamese fusion plates and set menus in Melbourne, Australia.

Flightseeing (what the Yanks call sightseeing) over Sydney.

Dessert by Perfect Drop in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, northwest of Melbourne, Australia.

Rowers and hot air balloons over the Melbourne skyline and Yarra River.

Whether you’re seeking relaxation or a wilderness adventure, the islands of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Park have it all. More than 50 islands have been set aside for conservation and most have public access. Visit an island sanctuary to see rare and endangered birds, climb a volcanic cone or simply relax in the sun on a white sand beach.

World-famous Bondi Beach in Sydney.

The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens in Carlton, just north of Melbourne, Australia.

View of the Melbourne skyline from Docklands.

A day sail in the Bay of Islands is easy to arrange from Kerikeri, Paihia, Russell or Opua. Once you leave the main harbor, the view expands to reveal an amazing cruising ground. Most of the surrounding islands are protected nature reserves where you can discover ancient Maori pa sites, walk through native forest and explore gorgeous beaches. The Bay of Islands are a must-visit on a longer stay on the North Island.

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