Australia & New Zealand

Discover Aussie & Kiwi splendors

Gain deep insight into the native and European cultures of Australia and New Zealand. Hear about Sydney’s and Hobart’s penal past from a descendant of Australia’s first settlers. Admire the Victorian treasures of Dunedin, the fragrant English gardens of Christchurch and Wellington and the art deco glories of Napier. Enjoy the earthy sounds of the didgeridoo and the thrilling dances of the Māori. Only Viking brings you this close to the “Land Down Under.”

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

Map of Australia & New Zealand itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Auckland, New Zealand	Explore the city from Albert Park and the Auckland War Memorial Museum to the Sky Tower.
2	Auckland, New Zealand	Admire the stunning yachts in Auckland’s marinas and sample New Zealand’s famous wines.
3	Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand	Visit the harborside of Tauranga or mingle with the locals and learn about their culture.
4	Napier, New Zealand	Marvel at the city’s collection of art deco architecture or sample wines from Hawke’s Bay.
5	Wellington, New Zealand	Discover the architectural and cultural treasures of New Zealand’s capital.
6	Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand	Explore the “Garden City,” see the Cardboard Cathedral and visit the Mona Vale gardens.
7	Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand	Admire Victorian and Edwardian architecture and discover wildlife of the Otago Peninsula.
8	Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait	View the landscapes of the South Island’s farmland as you navigate the narrow Foveaux Strait.
9	Sail the Tasman Sea	Cross the Tasman Sea, named after the first European spice trader to arrive on Tasmania.
10	Tasmania (Hobart), Australia	Experience Tasmania’s capital, from the stunning Botanical Gardens to historic Port Arthur.
11	Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait	Pass through the Bass Strait and admire some of the scenic islands that dot this waterway.
12	Melbourne, Australia	View Victorian-era architecture and visit Fitzroy Gardens or encounter some local wildlife.
13	Sail the Gippsland Coast	Sail Australia’s Gippsland Coast, a picturesque shore of unspoiled landscapes.
14	Sydney, Australia	Pass the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, or admire the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains.
15	Sydney, Australia	Enjoy a boat ride through Sydney Harbour or climb the city’s famous bridge.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.