Cruise |
Heritage Adventurer, Night New Zealand Coastal Odyssey ex Auckland to Queenstown |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Adventurer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
11 Night Cruise sailing from Auckland onboard Heritage Adventurer |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
03 Nov 2025 |
Cruise Description |
Heritage Expeditions pioneered expedition cruising in New Zealand in 1984 and have been supporting New Zealand conservation for more than 50 years. Our New Zealand Coastal Odyssey voyage rolls all this experience into one voyage as we share the hidden gems of Aotearoa/New Zealand and its three main islands (the North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island) with you on this unforgettable 12-day expedition cruise. From the bright lights of New Zealand’s largest city to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, Wellington’s capital of cool, Dunedin’s avant garde fashion labels, Fiordland and Milford Sound’s iconic scenery to the adventure playground of Queenstown – this is the ultimate Kiwi adventure to experience it all.
With the 9th longest coastline in the world measuring some 15,000 kilometres you will wind through narrow fiords, circumnavigate small islands, explore secluded bays, and visit quaint seaside towns. Bordering the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and once part of Gondwanaland, New Zealand has a fascinating natural and cultural history from its first Polynesian arrivals through European settlement, early sealing and whaling and world leading conservation efforts. Places of interest include the sunken valleys and towering mountains of Fiordland’s Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds; the volcanoes, hot springs and geysers of Rotorua; the ‘World’s Coolest Little Capital’ (Wellington); the stunning marine mammal playground of Kaikoura and home of New Zealand whale watching where the mountains meet the sea; the Scottish city of Dunedin; the iconic wildlife havens of Stewart Island and nearby predator free Ulva Island; and many Kiwi towns along the way including the French-infused village of Akaroa.
Those looking for a thrilling exploration filled with wildlife encounters will enjoy observations of dolphins and whale watching, exceptional birdwatching including a number of rare endemic species and an albatross colony on the Otago Peninsula. Those with a taste for gourmet delights will enjoy experiencing some of New Zealand’s award-winning cuisine including the wines of Canterbury and Marlborough and cheese in Akaroa.
Our vessel Heritage Adventurer is built for exploring regions like New Zealand’s intricate coastline, navigating through fiords, cruising up harbours, and allowing for Zodiac cruising to remote and isolated bays. We invite you to join us on this in-depth exploration of New Zealand. |
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Sailing Dates |
03 Nov 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Arrive |
Depart |
3 Nov 2025 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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4 Nov 2025 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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4 Nov 2025 |
Tauranga, New Zealand |
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5 Nov 2025 |
Tauranga, New Zealand |
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5 Nov 2025 |
Rotorua, New Zealand |
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6 Nov 2025 |
At Sea |
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7 Nov 2025 |
Wellington, New Zealand |
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8 Nov 2025 |
Kaikoura, New Zealand |
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9 Nov 2025 |
Akaroa New Zealand |
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10 Nov 2025 |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand |
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11 Nov 2025 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
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12 Nov 2025 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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13 Nov 2025 |
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand |
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14 Nov 2025 |
Invercargill, New Zealand |
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14 Nov 2025 |
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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