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A holiday down under

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  • Departure port: Sydney
  • Ports of call: Melbourne, Cruising The Bass Strait, Hobart (Tasmania), Cruising The Fjords Of Milford Sound, Cruising The Fjords Of Doubtful Sound, Cruising The Fjords Of Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua (Tauranga), Bay Of Islands
  • Return port: Auckland
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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.
The Haruru Falls were created by an ancient lava flow. You can reach the falls by road, walking track or sea kayak from historic Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. The walking track includes native forest and a boardwalk through a tidal mangrove forest. Local guided kayak tours offer full tuition and an informative commentary along the way.
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.
Flightseeing (what the Yanks call sightseeing) over 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.
World-famous Bondi Beach in Sydney.

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