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Splendours of New Zealand: Auckland to Christchurch

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.4 (46 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II yacht in Auckland Harbour
    • Welcome aboard reception with Champagne
    • Meet the Captain and crew
    Landmarks
    Auckland Harbour
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Waiheke Island

    Waiheke Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Waiheke Island

    Optional Activities

    • Headland walk shaded by pohutukawa trees
    • Kayaking between sheltered bays
    • Wine tastings at boutique estates
    • Dinner at Elements restaurant featuring Italian specialities and regional wines
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
    Hauraki Gulf
  3. Day 3

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multiple venues including Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Multiple dining options: Elements, Koko's Asian Fusion, Lumière+, or private suite dining)

    Included Activities

    • Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Guided meditation session
    • Observation Lounge
    • Elements restaurant - Italian, steak and seafood dining
    • Koko's Asian Fusion with sushi bar and Night Market+ experience
    • Lumière+ French dining with Champagne bar
    • Yacht Club venue
    • Azure Bar & Café
    • Open Bridge visit on Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team
  4. Day 4

    Napier

    Napier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Napier's Art Deco architecture
    • Open Bridge visit on Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hawke's Bay vineyards
    • Explore Napier's café culture
    Landmarks
    Napier
    Hawke's Bay
  5. Day 5

    Picton

    Picton
    Meals
    Breakfast (Coffee delivered to suite to enjoy from private verandah), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail into Marlborough Sounds approaching Picton
    • Explore Picton waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Edwin Fox convict ship museum
    • Explore Picton's shops, cafes and galleries
    • Visit Marlborough wine region
    • Fine French dining at Lumière+ with Champagne and elegant cuisine
    Landmarks
    Picton
    Marlborough Sounds
    Edwin Fox
    Marlborough wine region
  6. Day 6

    Kaiteriteri - Nelson

    Kaiteriteri - Nelson
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kaiteriteri beach
    • Explore Nelson city
    • Nightcap at Sky Bar under the stars

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking at Abel Tasman National Park
    • Walks at Abel Tasman National Park
    • Wildlife viewing at Abel Tasman National Park
    • Visit Nelson Botanic Gardens
    • Explore Nelson's open-air cafes, markets, and breweries
    • Cycling trails in Nelson
    Landmarks
    Kaiteriteri Beach
    Abel Tasman National Park
    Nelson
    Nelson Botanic Gardens
  7. Day 7

    Kaikoura

    Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kaikoura
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fyffe House historic building
    • Visit Kaikoura Museum
    • Whale watching
    • Fur seal viewing
    • Dolphin watching
    • Seabird and albatross viewing
    • Relaxation at Observation Lounge
    • Evening gathering at Scenic Lounge Bar
    Landmarks
    Kaikoura
    Seaward Kaikoura Range
    Fyffe House
    Kaikoura Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Akaroa

    Akaroa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Akaroa's French heritage and architecture
    • Observe Hector's dolphins in Akaroa harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Akaroa's French street names and cottages
    • Visit Akaroa's Gallic cafes and restaurants
    • Visit historic lighthouse
    • Night Market @ Koko's+
    • Evening gathering at Scenic Lounge Bar
    • Quiet time at Observation Lounge library
    Landmarks
    Akaroa
    Akaroa Lighthouse
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Multiple venues including Yacht Club or Azure Bar & Café), Dinner (Multiple dining options available)

    Included Activities

    • Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Guided meditation session
    • Observation Lounge
    • Open Bridge visit on Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team
    • Multiple dining and bar venues
  10. Day 10

    Doubtful Sound - Dusky Sound

    Doubtful Sound - Dusky Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Doubtful Sound
    • Cruise Dusky Sound
    • Observe bottlenose dolphins
    • Observe Fiordland crested penguins
    • View waterfalls and dramatic landscapes
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Dusky Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Fiordland National Park
    • Cruise Milford Sound
    • View 1,000-metre waterfalls
    • Observe seals on rocks

    Optional Activities

    • Watch from Sky Deck with cocktail
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound
    Fiordland National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Oban, Stewart Island

    Oban, Stewart Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Koko's Asian Fusion)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Oban village
    • Observe brown kiwi birds and other wildlife
    • Experience remote Stewart Island landscape
    • Dinner at Koko's Asian Fusion
    • Live music performance
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island
    Oban
  13. Day 13

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dunedin's Victorian and Edwardian architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Otago Peninsula for wildlife viewing
    • Observe birdlife, penguins, seals and sea lions
    • Senses Spa treatment
    • Leisurely dinner in private suite with butler service
    Landmarks
    Port Chalmers
    Dunedin
    Otago Peninsula
  14. Day 14

    Timaru to Christchurch

    Timaru to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse II
    • Transfer from Timaru to Christchurch
    Landmarks
    Timaru
    Christchurch

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Eclipse II
    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
    Capacity
    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins

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