SMALL SHIP CRUISINGAustralia & New Zealand
DAYS 15
FROM (PER PERSON) $5,999
GUIDED TOUR 9
TIME OF YEAR MAR, NOV, DEC
DESTINATIONS Australia, New Zealand
DAYS
15
FROM (PER PERSON)
$5,999
GUIDED TOUR
9
TIME OF YEAR
MAR, NOV, DEC
DESTINATIONS
Australia & New Zealand

Discover the splendors of Oceania
Explore the unique blend of native and European cultures in Australia and New Zealand. From Dunedin’s Victorian charm to Māori dances and didgeridoo melodies, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of these southern lands with Viking.
Botanic Gardens & Cable Car Ride
Take a scenic cable car ride in Wellington for views over the harbor, then stroll through the lush botanical gardens. Explore the Cable Car Museum and enjoy sweeping city vistas before returning to your ship.
Wildlife of Sydney
Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see Australia’s native species. Explore the park’s seven acres, meeting reptiles like crocodiles and taipans, or cuddly koalas and kangaroos. Enjoy a refreshing beverage before heading back to your ship.
Majestic Blue Mountains
Experience the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy stunning views at Echo Point, see the Three Sisters, and explore Leura’s boutiques. Have lunch, then visit Scenic World for thrilling rides, including the world’s steepest railway and glass-bottom Skyway pod.
Punting on the River
Enjoy a peaceful punt ride along the River Avon in Christchurch, guided by a punter in Edwardian attire. Afterward, explore the 150-year-old Botanical Gardens, strolling through exotic and native plants before returning to your ship.
15-Day ItineraryDay-by-Day
Map View

Full Itinerary View
DAY
1
Sydney, Australia
Cruise past the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, or explore the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains.
DAY
2
Sydney, Australia
Take a boat ride through Sydney Harbour or climb the iconic bridge for stunning views.
Day 2Sydney, Australia
Take a boat ride through Sydney Harbour or climb the iconic bridge for stunning views.
Included Excursion
Sydney Panorama
ACTIVITY
8 Activities
Discover vibrant Sydney on a scenic motor coach tour, with captivating stories of the city’s colorful history. Enjoy views of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then visit the famous Bondi Beach. Return to your ship by coach or ferry, or explore Sydney at your own pace.
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
3 h 30 mins
Upgraded Excursion
Majestic Blue Mountains
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
Discover Australia’s Blue Mountains, a UNESCO site, with stunning views of the Three Sisters at Echo Point. Enjoy lunch and free time in Leura, then explore Scenic World via walkway, railway, cableway, or glass-bottom Skyway above the rain forest canopy.
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
9 hours
Wildlife of Sydney
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
Travel to Hungary’s horse country in Lajosmizse to witness skilled horsemanship and enjoy a lively show showcasing traditional horseback riding. Sip pálinka, ride a horse-drawn carriage, and meet local farm animals like Racka sheep and Lipizzaner horses.
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
4 hours
DAY
3
Sail the Gippsland Coast
Glide along the Gippsland Coast, renowned for its pristine landscapes and natural beauty.
DAY
4
Melbourne, Australia
Admire Victorian-era architecture, wander through Fitzroy Gardens, or spot local wildlife.
Day 4Melbourne, Australia
Admire Victorian-era architecture, wander through Fitzroy Gardens, or spot local wildlife.
Included Excursion
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria & Shrine of Remembrance
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
4 hours
Upgraded Excursion
Yarra Valley Wine
& Chocolate Experience
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
Travel to the Yarra Valley for a tasting experience, then tour Rochford Winery and taste wine from the tanks. Enjoy a two-course lunch with wine pairings, sample artisan chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, and create your own chocolate bar. End with a walk through a food forest before returning to your ship.
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
9 hours
Healesville Sanctuary
on Your Own
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
Visit Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary to see Australia’s native wildlife. Travel by motor coach through the rural landscape and bush. Explore the sanctuary’s breeding program and conservation efforts, meet the animals, and enjoy local dining options. Afterward, return to your coach and head back to your ship.
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
6 hours
DAY
5
Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait
Sail the Bass Strait and enjoy the sight of its scenic islands dotting the horizon.
DAY
6
Tasmania (Hobart), Australia
Discover Hobart’s charm, from the lush Botanical Gardens to the historic Port Arthur site.
Day 6Tasmania, Australia
Included Excursion
Hobart Walking Tour
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
Discover Hobart on foot with a knowledgeable guide, exploring UNESCO-listed buildings and colonial-era streets. Visit St. David’s Park and its cemetery wall, see the Abel Tasman monument, and pass by the Henry Jones IXL company, famous for its motto, “I excel.”
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
1 h & 30 mins
Upgraded Excursion
Barilla Bay Oyster Farm & Winery
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
4 hours
Tasmanian Sojourn
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
9 hours
DAY
7
Sail the Tasman Sea
Navigate the Tasman Sea, named after the pioneering European spice trader who reached Tasmania.
DAY
8
Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait
Witness the picturesque farmland of New Zealand’s South Island as you pass through Foveaux Strait.
DAY
9
Dunedin, New Zealand
Admire Dunedin’s Victorian and Edwardian architecture and visit the Otago Peninsula for wildlife spotting.
Day 9Dunedin, New Zealand
Admire Dunedin’s Victorian and Edwardian architecture and visit the Otago Peninsula for wildlife spotting.
Included Excursion
Dunedin City Tour
ACTIVITY
7 Activities
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
2 h & 30 mins
Upgraded Excursion
The Moeraki Boulders
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
INTENSITY
Demanding Intensity
Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.
DURATION
5 h & 30 mins
Cruise to Natures Wonders
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
4 h & 30 mins
DAY
10
Christchurch, New Zealand
Explore the “Garden City,” including the innovative Cardboard Cathedral and Mona Vale gardens.
Day 10Christchurch, New Zealand
Explore the “Garden City,” including the innovative Cardboard Cathedral and Mona Vale gardens.
Included Excursion
Christchurch & Mona Vale Gardens
ACTIVITY
6 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
3 hours
Upgraded Excursion
Waipara Wines
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
6 h & 30 mins
Riverside Market & Kitchen
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
5 hours
DAY
11
Wellington, New Zealand
Explore this traditional German town known for its rich glassblowing heritage.
Day 11Wellington, New Zealand
Uncover the cultural and architectural gems of New Zealand’s capital city.
Included Excursion
Te Papa & Highlights of Wellington
ACTIVITY
2 Activities
Enjoy a panoramic drive through New Zealand’s capital, passing Parliament buildings, then visit the Te Papa Museum. Explore exhibits celebrating New Zealand’s landscape, cultures, and nature, including its geology and Māori traditions. Afterward, return to your ship.
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
3 hours
Upgraded Excursion
For Lord of the Rings Aficionados
ACTIVITY
6 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
3 h & 30 mins
Seals & Wine
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
7 hours
DAY
12
Napier, New Zealand
Take in Napier’s art deco architecture or savor the wines of Hawke’s Bay.
Day 12Napier, New Zealand
Take in Napier’s art deco architecture or savor the wines of Hawke’s Bay.
Included Excursion
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
ACTIVITY
3 Activities
Visit the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers, a paradise for bird lovers. Drive through scenic Napier and off-road pastures for a close-up view of these striking birds as they dive, preen, and perform mating dances. Enjoy tea before a brief drive through Napier’s Art Deco District en route back to the ship.
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
4 h & 30 mins
Upgraded Excursion
E-Bike & Winery
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
Ride an e-bike along the scenic Hawke’s Bay Trail, stopping at Ahuriri Wetlands to spot native wildlife. Finish at a top Hawke’s Bay winery for a wine tasting with a cheese platter before returning to your ship.
INTENSITY
Demanding Intensity
Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.
DURATION
3 h & 30 mins
Classic Car Ride
ACTIVITY
3 Activities
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
1 hour
DAY
13
Rotorua, New Zealand
Visit Tauranga’s harborfront or immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.
Day 13Rotorua, New Zealand
Visit Tauranga’s harborfront or immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.
Included Excursion
Scenic Bay of Plenty
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
Discover the kiwifruit capital, Te Puke, as you drive through Tauranga and explore local orchards. Enjoy fresh kiwi, shop for souvenirs, and experience a Māori cultural welcome. End with scenic views of Ocean Beach and the Bay of Plenty on your way back to the ship.
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
2 h & 30 mins
Upgraded Excursion
An Evening Kayak to Lake McLaren’s Glow Worms
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Demanding Intensity
Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.
DURATION
3 hours
Māori Life & Sustainable Living
ACTIVITY
5 Activities
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
5 h & 30 mins
DAY
14
Auckland, New Zealand
Discover Auckland’s highlights, from Albert Park and the War Memorial Museum to the Sky Tower.
Day 14Auckland, New Zealand
Discover Auckland’s highlights, from Albert Park and the War Memorial Museum to the Sky Tower.
Included Excursion
Highlights of Auckland
ACTIVITY
4 Activities
Explore the picturesque Dutch countryside and the historic windmills of Kinderdijk, a unique technological marvel. Walk through the serene polder lands, step inside a working windmill, and learn how these 18th-century structures shaped the iconic Dutch landscape.
INTENSITY
Easy Intensity
Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.
DURATION
3 hours
Upgraded Excursion
Kinderdijk Windmills & Dutch Cheese Making
ACTIVITY
3 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
4 h & 30 mins
The Flavors of Auckland
ACTIVITY
3 Activities
INTENSITY
Moderate Intensity
Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
DURATION
3 hours
DAY
15
Auckland, New Zealand
Say goodbye to fellow travelers or extend your stay for further exploration.
Viking Inclusive Value
Services and Excursions Include:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center
- Self-service launderettes
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service
- Onboard gratuities
Your Stateroom Include:
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linen
- 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Ample USB ports
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