Cruise & Stay Package – Cities & Sunsets Norwegian Spirit departing 10 Jan 2023

Fly overnight from London to Sydney.

Arrive in Sydney and transfer to your 4* hotel for a four-night stay.

Enjoy a Blue Moutains Sunset and Wilderness Tour.

Private transfer to port and embark Norwegian Spirit. Depart Sydney.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Once the richest city in the world thanks to a gold rush, Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital with striking architecture, chic galleries and boutiques. Wave at a wallaby or get close to a koala at a wildlife park. Feel closer to the land on a ride on the Puffing Billy steam locomotive through the mountains and countryside. Back in the city, explore a different culture and visit Chinatown – the oldest one in the West.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Come island-hop the Southern Hemisphere with Norwegian on a cruise through Australia and New Zealand. Melbourne offers an ideal blend of a vibrant city surrounded by extraordinary landscapes and abundant wildlife – where you can indulge in fine dining and local wineries or hang with irresistibly adorable koalas and kangaroos. Then travel along the Dunedin Peninsula to the Royal Albatross Centre for a rare opportunity to see this incredible birds that boasts 10-foot wide wingspans and visit the historic Larnach Castle and explore its lush grounds. From Tauranga, unwind at Rotorua’s famous hot springs and learn about Maori culture at Te Puia’s Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

This dramatic South Island coastal town offers a mix of unique natural beauty and fascinating history. Rare, yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the Royal Albatross all call Dunedin home. Equally impressive is the Victorian and Edwardian architecture that dates from its days as a gold rush town. New Zealand’s only castle sits high above the city and offers sweeping views from its famous gardens. Shop for a locally made souvenir, with crafts, artwork, wool and leather items being popular.

Just 20 minutes from the centre of Christchurch city, Lyttelton is a charming port town with a long history. Back in 1850, the first European settlers landed in Christchurch before heading over the Port Hills to establish their new home. Today, Lyttelton is accessed by an impressive road tunnel. It’s a vibrant town, home to a small community of 3,000 residents, filled with bohemian artists, cafés, restaurants and unique shops to discover.

Travel to a Victorian past as you stroll by the city’s Victorian Gothic buildings. Take the cable car up the mountain for a fantastic view, or grab some sunscreen and head to the beach. Great views abound in Wellington: Journey around the spectacular harbour and enjoy its amazing views. See some of the sites where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. Shopping opportunities are plentiful, with arts and crafts, jewellery, fine woolens and leather goods on offer.

Napier calls itself the Art Deco capital of the world, but it’s also a leading wine-travel destination. Leveled by an earthquake in 1931, Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style. Along with Miami Beach, Napier is one of the best examples of this style, with many of its structures well preserved. Take a walk down Marine Parade, a tree-lined ocean boulevard with fountains and gardens, or go out to the country to enjoy the lovely vistas, tour superb area vineyards and relax with a glass of wine.

Go walk-about and explore Tauranga, set on the beautiful Bay of Plenty. And indeed there are plenty of things to do. Head to the beach or discover Tauranga’s lovely parks and rich history. Visit a village buried by a volcanic eruption and captured in a moment of time – a fascinating yet moving experience. Take a selfie at Hell’s Gate, an aptly named geothermal park with boiling pools, fantastic geysers and mud baths, the largest of which is Poutamu, “the stairway to heaven.”

This subtropical region of around 150 undeveloped islands is known for its stunning beauty and history. From kayaking to fishing to wildlife watching, it’s a water enthusiast’s paradise. You’ll want to have your camera ready for an abundance of sea life, from dolphins that fly to penguins that dress in blue. The site of New Zealand’s first British settlement, it offers numerous historic sites as well. Meet local artists while shopping for paintings, pottery, textiles and woodcarvings.

Arrive in Auckland and private transfer to your 4* hotel for a four-night stay.

Enjoy a half-day Auckland Revealed tour.

Private transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to London.