Cruises from Australia to New Zealand are the perfect week-long getaways.
They explore mountain-fringed coastlines, sail past spectacular fiords and stop at main cities for adventurous and relaxing activities.
Most cruises from Australia to New Zealand are round trip, ending in the same city that you started in.
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Cruises from Australia can sail into a number of different ports in New Zealand. This includes:
Cruises to New Zealand depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.
Sydney and Brisbane both have shuttle services to take you from the airports to the port. You can book these at Viator.
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When would be an appropriate time to book a Cruise from Australia around New Zealand?
Hi Geoff, that depends. Are you looking to get the best price, or the best experience?
The peak summer season is ideal if you want to partake in lots of swimming and outdoor activities while in full-fledged holiday mode. However, you’ll need to pay a premium and you can expect larger crowds onboard.
Some cruisegoers prefer shoulder seasons (i.e. – Spring and Autumn) when temperatures are milder. There are usually fewer tourists during these months too.
Naturally, winter provides the most affordable packages but they come with a higher risk of poor weather. (This is not necessarily a bad thing if you’re planning on visiting New Zealand’s North Island and want to see some snow.)
If I was planning a trip, I’d be looking at sometime between October and November, but it really depends on what you’re hoping to get out of the trip.