Auckland
Virtually surrounded by water, Auckland is known as ‘The City of Sails’ with good reason. Opt to see the city from above with a visit to its Sky Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant! Sail on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour for a taste of its yachting culture. Or head for the natural beauty of Rotorua. A different world completely, here you will find boiling mud pools, spouting geysers and hot springs. A highlight of New Zealand not to be missed!
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 21kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (NZD)
Places of Interest Auckland War Memorial, Sky Tower, Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens
Tauranga
Rotorua (some miles inland from the port of Tauranga) is the center of New Zealand's thermal area on the North Island. Spectacular phenomena such as geysers, boiling mud, hot pools, hot springs, and spouts of gushing steam can be seen. Lake Rotorua's waters are icy, yet the sandy shores are too warm for bare feet to walk upon. Rotorua is also the center of Maori life and culture, with a model village, displays of carving, and concerts of Maori music and singing. Tauranga, meaning "shelter" (named by Capt. Cook the Bay of Plenty), with its population of 48,000, is now a modern thriving city supported by the export of lumber and farming. This popular holiday resort is a paradise for deep-sea fishermen, and close to the golden sands of Ohope Beach for surfing and swimming.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 90kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollars (AUD)
Places of Interest
Ohope Beach, Rotorua
Napier
The Miami Beach of the southern hemisphere, Napier has a host of art deco-style buildings that sprang up after the 1924 earthquake. A wide swath of ocean beach fronts Hawke's Bay and holds the world's largest mainland gannet colony.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 350kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Places of Interest
Hawke's Bay, Napier Art Deco Buildings
Wellington
New Zealand's capital city features brightly painted wooden houses and a red cable car that takes you up to a fine view of the harbor. A must-see is the engaging Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum and Art Gallery, and keep your eyes peeled for the Beehive government offices—the name, of course, is a reference to the architecture.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - New Zealand (NZD)
Places of Interest
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
Christchurch
Christchurch is an elegant city with a distinctive English feel. The Avon River meanders through its relaxed centre. Locally it is known as the ‘Garden City’ as it has numerous parks and gardens. And the Botanical Gardens are said to be the best in New Zealand, its flowerbeds providing a colourful display for months on end. From here grander scenic splendours beckon, including the Southern Alps, Banks Peninsula and Hanmer Springs.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 20kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Places of Interest Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Cathedral, Canterbury Museum
Dunedin
The Gaelic word for Edinburgh is Dunedin and, not surprisingly, this one retains a number of close links with the Scottish capital. Not only are many of the street names the same, other reminders include the railroad station, University Clock Tower and Gothic Revival Dominican Priory – all built in similar styles. Sightseeing options include Lanarch Castle, a stroll through the Botanic Gardens, a walk up Baldwin Street – the steepest in the world – and a ride on the vintage train through Taieri Gorge.
Country - New Zealand
Distance from port to City - 15kms
Distance from port to Airport - 42kms
Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Places of Interest Cadbury World, The Octagon, Speights Brewery
Hobart
Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and state capital of Tasmania. Home to more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart combines colonial character with a metropolitan lifestyle. It is the gateway to Tasmania's other scenic attractions and a range of shore activities lets you experience the best of both worlds.
Explore the historic core at the colonial village of Battery Point, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, as well as Theatre Royal, the country's oldest theater. There's also wine-tasting and pub-hopping to enjoy.
Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 17kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)
Places of Interest Port Arthur, Salamanca Place, Bonorong Wildlife Park
Melbourne
Dubbed one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne has much to offer the day visitor. The locals’ passion for culture, fashion, food and music has created a swanky, cosmopolitan air. The city’s suburbs present a rich blend of architecture, cuisine and atmospheres. Take a trip to Albert Park Lake, Melbourne’s arts and cultural centre or sample one of myriad restaurants. With one of the world’s largest Greek communities outside of Greece, the Moussaka is much recommended!
Country- Australia
Distance from port to City -8kms
Distance to Airport - 27kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)
Places of Interest
National Gallery of Victoria, Luna Park, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.
Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)
Places of Interest Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach
Noumea
New Caledonia's lush beauty has earned it many names, including "The Island Closest to Paradise" and "The St. Tropez of the Pacific." The poincianas, or flame trees, will color the island with their bright red umbrellas when you visit.
Country - New Caledonia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)
Places of Interest
Jean Marie Tjibaou Centre, Botanical Garden
Suva
The Fiji archipelago is at the crossroads of the South Pacific, with 333 islands for an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. Built around a reef protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, parks and a residential sprawl, is the home of nearly half of Fiji's urban population. The people of Fiji are the most multi-racial and multi-cultural of all South Pacific island countries. It is an exotic and fascinating culture filled with legends and rituals. Witness firewalkers, Kava Ceremonies, tribal drumming, dance and song.
Country - Fiji
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 110kms
Currency - Fijian Dollars (FJD)
Places of Interest
Fiji Museum
Apia
Lush and volcanic, the nine islands of Samoa constitute a reef-fringed oasis in the vast Pacific Ocean. One of Apia's greatest attractions is a hotel—Aggie Gray's— immortalized by Michener and frequented by Robert Louis Stevenson, Marlon Brando and Gary Cooper. Other worthy elements include rain forests, waterfalls, craters, blowholes, beaches, and the ever-present fa'a Samoa—the Samoan Way.
Country - Samoa
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Tala (WST)
Places of Interest
Saleapaga Reef Resort, Piula Cave Pool, Tiavi Falls
Pago Pago
The sultry, verdant isles of Samoa, two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand, lie in the very heart of the South Pacific islands. Independent since 1962 and called Western Samoa until 1997, this is the larger portion of an archipelago split apart by colonialism in 1899. Samoa is a surfing paradise and the top waves are off the north-facing coasts in summer, off the south-facing coasts in winter.
Country - American Samoa (United States Of America)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - United States Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest
Bicycle-riding Tracks
Nawiliwili
The fourth largest and oldest island in the Hawaiian group, Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle" simply due to it's incredible lushness. Kauai's terrain ranges from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Waialeale and the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River's lush Fern Grotto. Explore Kauai from it's lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and geological wonders, such as the dramatic Nã Pali Coastline. The natural beauty doesn't stop at the shoreline, the Garden Isle's white-sand beaches and aquamarine waters are showstoppers as well.
Country - United States Of America (Hawaii)
Distance from port to City - 5kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - United States Dollars (USD)
Places of Interest
Fern Grotto, Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon
Honolulu
Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the lush Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its excellent surfing beaches.
Country - USA (Hawaii)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Waikiki Beach, Pali Lookout, Lolani Palace
Vancouver
There aren't many cities in the world that offer Vancouver's combination of big-city lifestyle and outdoor fun in such cheek-by-jowl proximity. Ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon and still make it back to town in time for a cocktail or three. Vancouver is also a harbour city, with many major cruise liners using it as a hub to begin its worldwide journeys.
Country - Canada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Places of Interest Stanley Park, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Granville Island, Whistler
