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12 days / 10-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise Ship MS Caledonian Sky / Visit15 places / Go For Geothermal wonders at Rotorua and stunning Fiordland cruising @ Enjoy wine tastings and vineyard visits in Napier and Gisborne. @ Immerse yourself in the remote landscapes of Ulva and Stewart islands. @ Cruise the entire length of Milford Sound, and explore Dusky and Doubtful Sounds. BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 60 Day 01: Arrive Auckland, Embark Ship You will be met on arrival in Auckland and transferred to your ship. Meet your captain and crew at tonight's welcome reception and dinner. D 10 Nights: MS Caledonian Sky. Day 02: Tauranga, Rotorua Arrive at Tauranga and drive to Rotorua. From explosive geysers to bubbling mud pools and steaming natural hot springs, Rotorua is a major highlight. Enjoy a traditional Maori welcome ceremony and lunch before returning to Tauranga for some free time to explore. BLD Day 03: Gisborne Today, we find a sunny coastal town rich in Maori heritage and culture. Gisborne is also known as the chardonnay capital of New Zealand, and you'll get to visit two of the local boutique vineyards. BLD Day 04: Napier Dock at Napier and enjoy a guided tour of this Art Deco town. Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting. Take the afternoon to explore at leisure or join a tour to Cape Kidnappers to see the world’s largest nesting colony of gannets (own expense). BLD Day 05: Wellington Step ashore for a guided walk through Wellington today. See St Paul's Cathedral and the parliament buildings, then pay a visit to the Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand. BLD Small Ships Australia & New Zealand 2022/23 Day 06: Kaikoura On a whale-watching cruise, look for sperm whales and orcas which frequent the waters of Kaikoura. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely wander through town or take on one of the many guided walks on offer. BLD Day 07: Akaroa Spend a full day in Akaroa on your chosen experience. Head out on the water during a dolphin-watching trip or take a guided walk through the town and native bush. BLD Day 08: Dunedin Be guided around the beautiful city of Dunedin and walk through the botanic gardens. Perhaps join a drive to the Otago Peninsula, including a visit to the Penguin Place, where you'll learn about the conservation efforts to protect rare yellow-eyed penguins. BLD Day 09: Stewart Island, Ulva Island Land at Oban on Stewart Island, where you'll get to wander through the shops and see the Rakiura Museum. Alternatively, take a drive to explore some of the island’s most beautiful locations, including Observation Rock, with views over lona and Ulva islands, as well as the beaches lining the east coast. After lunch, head for Ulva Island. A renowned wildlife sanctuary, here you can choose from a number of guided walks with our local guides. BLD
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