Cruise itinerary
24-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland
24 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 17 ports of call
24-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Silver Moon, departing Auckland and calling at Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Moon
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 24 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Auckland
- Returns
- Sydney, New South Wales
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Auckland
Depart 18:00
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 18:45
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
- Day3
Gisborne
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Napier
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Wellington
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day6
Lyttelton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Dunedin
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day8
Timaru
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day9
Oban
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10
Fiordland National Park
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 06:00
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
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Port Lincoln, South Australia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
Adelaide, South Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day19
Robe, South Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Burnie, Tasmania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day22
Hobart, Tasmania
Arrive 15:00 · Depart 12:00
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
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25
Sydney, New South Wales
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 Jan 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
24-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Auckland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 24-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Timaru, Oban, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Tasmania, Melbourne, Victoria, Port Lincoln, South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Robe, South Australia, Burnie, Tasmania and Sydney, New South Wales.
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 departs from Auckland and ends in Sydney, New South Wales.
How long is this cruise?
24 nights aboard Silver Moon.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jan 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.