Cruise itinerary
14-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
14 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
14-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Grand Princess, departing Brisbane and calling at Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Grand Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Brisbane
- Returns
- Brisbane
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brisbane
Depart 16:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Bay of Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A scenic subtropical region at the top of New Zealand's North Island, made up of many islands scattered across a sheltered bay. Known for sailing, dolphins and game fishing, it holds the historic settlements of Russell and Waitangi, where the country's founding treaty was signed.
- Waitangi grounds
- Russell village
- Dolphin watching
- Day6
Auckland
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 19:00
New Zealand's largest city, spread across a narrow isthmus between two harbours. Known as the City of Sails for its yacht-filled waters, it pairs a Sky Tower skyline with nearby volcanic cones, vineyards and black-sand surf beaches.
- Sky Tower
- City of Sails
- Waiheke Island
- Day7
Tauranga
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:00
A harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, guarded by the extinct volcanic cone of Mauao at the foot of Mount Maunganui. Its surf beaches and the geothermal springs of Rotorua inland make it a popular North Island call.
- Mount Maunganui
- Surf beaches
- Rotorua geysers
- Day8
Napier
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
A Hawke's Bay town on New Zealand's North Island, rebuilt in Art Deco style after a 1931 earthquake. The seafront streets carry one of the world's finest concentrations of 1930s architecture, with surrounding hills given over to vineyards.
- Art Deco quarter
- Hawke's Bay wineries
- Marine Parade
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Dunedin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
- Otago Peninsula
- Royal albatross colony
- Larnach Castle
- Day11
Fiordland National Park
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Brisbane
Arrive 07:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
Upcoming departures
- 23 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Brisbane, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Brisbane.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Grand Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.