Westerdam — 30-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland

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30-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland

30 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 18 ports of call

30-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Westerdam, departing Auckland and calling at Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton and Dunedin and 11 more.

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Ship: Westerdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 30 nights
Region: Australia and New Zealand
Departs: Auckland
Returns: Sydney, New South Wales

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Auckland
  Depart 17:00
  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
Day
2
- Tauranga
  Arrive 07:45 · Depart 19:15
  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
Day
3
- Napier
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
4
- Wellington
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  New Zealand's capital, set around a deep harbour at the windy southern tip of the North Island. It is known for its cafés, the Te Papa national museum and the Cuba Street arts quarter, with the cable car climbing to gardens above the bay.
  - Te Papa museum
  - Cuba Street
  - Cable car
Day
5
- Picton
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A small harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway between New Zealand's two main islands. Forested inlets surround the bay, and the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough wine country lie close by.
  - Marlborough Sounds
  - Queen Charlotte Track
  - Edwin Fox ship
Day
6
- Lyttelton
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
7
- Dunedin
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
8
- Fiordland National Park
Day
9
At sea
Day
10
At sea
Day
11
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
  - Salamanca Place
  - MONA
  - Mount Wellington
Day
12
At sea
Day
13
- Melbourne, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
  - Laneway cafés
  - Queen Victoria Market
  - St Kilda
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach
Day
16
At sea
Day
17
- Phillip Island, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
Day
18
- Melbourne, Victoria
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The capital of Victoria in southeastern Australia, set on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River. Known for laneway coffee culture, street art and grand Victorian arcades, it spreads into leafy gardens, sporting grounds and the seaside suburb of St Kilda.
  - Laneway cafés
  - Queen Victoria Market
  - St Kilda
Day
19
At sea
Day
20
- Burnie, Tasmania
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
21
At sea
Day
22
- Adelaide, South Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
  The capital of South Australia, laid out on a grid beside the River Torrens and surrounded by parkland. Known for its festivals, food and wine, it sits within easy reach of the Barossa Valley vineyards and the beaches and wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
  - Barossa Valley
  - Adelaide Central Market
  - North Terrace museums
Day
23
- Kangaroo Island, South Australia
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
24
At sea
Day
25
At sea
Day
26
- Hobart, Tasmania
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  The capital of Tasmania on Australia's island state, set below Mount Wellington on the River Derwent. The sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place line the historic waterfront, and the provocative MONA art museum lies a short ferry ride upstream.
  - Salamanca Place
  - MONA
  - Mount Wellington
Day
27
- Port Arthur, Tasmania
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
28
At sea
Day
29
- Eden, New South Wales
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
  A small fishing and timber port on the far south coast of New South Wales, Australia, set on a deep natural harbour. Humpback and southern right whales pass close to shore in season, and the Killer Whale Museum recalls the town's whaling past.
  - Whale watching
  - Killer Whale Museum
  - Twofold Bay
Day
30
- Newcastle, New South Wales
  Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
31
- Sydney, New South Wales
  Arrive 07:00
  Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
  - Opera House
  - Harbour Bridge
  - Bondi Beach

Upcoming departures

5 Dec 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

30-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 30-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Tasmania, Melbourne, Victoria, Sydney, New South Wales, Phillip Island, Victoria, Burnie, Tasmania, Adelaide, South Australia, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Eden, New South Wales and Newcastle, New South Wales.

How many days are spent at sea?

10 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Auckland and ends in Sydney, New South Wales.

How long is this cruise?

30 nights aboard Westerdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 5 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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