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Splendours of New Zealand: Auckland to Christchurch

14 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
4.4
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Eclipse II and receive Champagne welcome
    • Meet the Captain and crew
    Landmarks
    Scenic Eclipse II
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Waiheke Island

    Waiheke Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided headland walk shaded by crimson-flowering pohutukawa
    • Kayaking between sheltered bays
    • Wine tastings at boutique estates
    • Dinner at Elements restaurant (Italian specialities and regional wines)
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
  3. Day 3

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Observation Lounge with coffee service
    • Guided meditation session
    • Dining at Elements (Italian, steak and seafood)
    • Dining at Koko's Asian Fusion (sushi bar)
    • Dining at Lumière+ (French cuisine with Champagne bar)
    • In-suite dining from 24-hour menu
    • Yacht Club lunch
    • Azure Bar & Café grazing
  4. Day 4

    Napier

    Napier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the open bridge on Deck 7 to meet the Captain and navigational team

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Art Deco architecture in Napier
    • Visit Hawke's Bay vineyards
    Landmarks
    Napier Art Deco district
  5. Day 5

    Picton

    Picton
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Marlborough Sounds on arrival

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Picton waterfront promenade
    • Visit Edwin Fox museum (inside dry-docked convict ship)
    • Visit Marlborough wine region
    • Fine French dining at Lumière+
    Landmarks
    Edwin Fox
    Marlborough Sounds
  6. Day 6

    Kaiteriteri - Nelson

    Kaiteriteri - Nelson
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kaiteriteri beach
    • Access to Abel Tasman National Park
    • Visit Nelson city
    • Sky Bar nightcap

    Optional Activities

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

    Kaikoura

    Kaikoura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fyffe House
    • Visit Kaikoura Museum
    • Wildlife watching (whales, fur seals, dolphins, seabirds, albatross)
    Landmarks
    Fyffe House
    Seaward Kaikoura Range
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Akaroa

    Akaroa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Akaroa's French heritage
    • Visit cafes and restaurants with French cuisine
    • Wildlife watching (Hector's dolphins)
    • Visit historic lighthouse
    • Night Market @ Koko's+ dinner experience
    • Evening at Scenic Lounge Bar
    Landmarks
    Akaroa
  9. Day 9

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vitality pool on Deck 10
    • Observation Lounge with coffee service
    • Guided meditation session
    • Visit the open bridge on Deck 7 to meet Captain and navigational team
    • Dining at multiple venues
    • Yacht Club lunch
    • Azure Bar & Café grazing
  10. Day 10

    Doubtful Sound - Dusky Sound

    Doubtful Sound - Dusky Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Doubtful Sound
    • Cruise Dusky Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife watching (bottlenose dolphins, Fiordland crested penguin)
    Landmarks
    Doubtful Sound
    Dusky Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Fiordland National Park
    • Cruise Milford Sound

    Optional Activities

    • Watch from Sky Deck with cocktail
    • Wildlife watching (seals)
    Landmarks
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Stewart Island (Oban)

    Stewart Island (Oban)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Oban village

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife watching (brown kiwi and other birds)
    • Dinner at Koko's Asian Fusion
    • Live music in evening
    Landmarks
    Stewart Island
  13. Day 13

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

    Port Chalmers (Dunedin)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dunedin's Victorian and Edwardian architecture
    • Visit Otago Peninsula for wildlife and eco-tourism
    • Wildlife watching (birdlife, penguins, seals, sea lions)
    • Senses Spa treatment
    • Leisurely dinner in suite with butler service
    Landmarks
    Dunedin
    Otago Peninsula
  14. Day 14

    Timaru to Christchurch

    Timaru to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse II
    Landmarks
    Timaru

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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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