Cruise itinerary
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland
16 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 10 ports of call
16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Silver Moon, departing Auckland and calling at Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff and Fiordland National Park and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Moon
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Auckland
- Returns
- Melbourne, Victoria
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Auckland
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
- Day2
Tauranga
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Picton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Lyttelton
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Dunedin
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day7
Bluff
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Fiordland National Park
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Eden, New South Wales
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 08:00
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
- Day17
Melbourne, Victoria
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
Upcoming departures
- 18 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Tasmania, Eden, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Auckland and ends in Melbourne, Victoria.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Silver Moon.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.