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New Zealand from Auckland, New Zealand with the Le Soléal

Ponant
Stunning sleek-lined ship
Elegant and spacious cabins
Beautiful photo art by Philip Plisson

Destination

New Zealand

Trip Duration

11 nights

Cruise Ship

Le Soléal

Cruise Company

Ponant

Itinerary

Depart 17:30

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is situated on the North Island of the country. The skyline is iconic due to the highest tower in the southern hemisphere, the Sky Tower, rising proudly from the City of Sails about 328 m high. The city offers plenty of ways for adventure seekers to get their fix with activities like kayaking, sailing and bungee jumping available. The beautiful surrounding areas and islands are the perfect example of stunning New Zealand and the amazing natural landscape of the country.

Tauranga is located on the North Island of New Zealand and boasts several popular beaches, beautiful, lush parklands and mountains, lakes and cascading waterfalls. As it is located on a faultine, the area is home to numerous dormant volcanoes, including "White Island". For those interested in watersports, the city is conveniently located around a large harbour with opportunities galore to pursue your passion. The Strand waterfront area is a modern hive of activity, with an array of restaurants, clubs and bars.

Gisborne is located on the Eastern coast of New Zealand. Unique to Gisborne is the opportunity to experience the first sunrise of the day before anywhere else in the world. Kaiti beach, the spot of the first European landing in New Zealand by Captain Cook is also located here. The wine produced in the area is highly regarded and tours are available of the many local wineries. Outdoor pursuits such as kayaking and surfing are also popular in the area. Certain Maori cultural traditions and customs can still be witnessed throughout the city.

Napier, on New Zealand's North Island is the primary export seaport for North-Eastern New Zealand. It is known for being an Art Deco city, as much of the city was rebuilt in this style after an earthquake in 1931. The best way to explore downtown Napier is by partaking in a guided walk of the center which takes place daily. Napier makes use of the region's fertile alluvial soils by being home to many vineyards, producing a fantastic array of fine wines. The National Aquarium of New Zealand can be found in Napier and showcases how extraordinarily diverse the sealife of the South Pacific can be.

This is a network of sea-drowned valleys located between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. In area, they cover over 4000 km² and serve as shipping lanes between the two islands. Unlike fjords, Marlborough Sounds were formed by earth movements where some parts of the ground lowered, allowing water to flow into some of the valleys. According to Mauri legend however, the Sounds are the finger prints of the Polynesian discoverer of New Zealand, Kupe.

Christchurch lies on the South Island of New Zealand and is a gateway to the scenic and beautiful Canterbury region. Known as the 'Garden City', Christchurch is full of natural beauty, with scenic gardens, vast green parks and the Avon River flowing gently through the city. Christchurch is an energetic and vibrant city, with a huge range of pop up restuarants, contemporary art galleries, boutique shops and open-air markets adding to the creative and lively feel of the city. The backdrop for Christchurch is the lofty and beautiful peaks of Cantebury.

Doubtful Sound is the second most popular tourist destination in New Zealand, after its sister, Milford Sound. The serene Doubtful Sound is the deepest fjord in Fiordland National Park at 421 metres deep and features numerous magical waterfalls, unusual flora and fauna and is famous for its eery silence. Manapouri is the base for excursions to Doubtful Sound. There are a number of ways for visitors to explore the beauty of the fiord, such as by taking a day or overnight cruise, scenic flight or by simply exploring it by kayak. Doubtful Sound provides the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of New Zealand and the fiords.

Dusky Sound is a remote fiord located in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park, not far from Manapouri. The fiord is flanked mainly by lush greenery and imposing rocky outcrops. Dusky Sound is steeped in history, with Captain Cook having spent five weeks here in 1773. The explorer spent two months exploring the fiord extensively, charting its many arms and inlets, and marveling at the birdlife. Visitors can expect to find mountainous terrain with picturesque valleys and forests. Activities include fishing, kayaking and just simply taking in the breath-taking views.

What’s included:

11 nights cruise

  • A cruise from Auckland, New Zealand to Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand on board the Le Soléal
  • All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Port charges and taxes
  • Accommodation in booked cabin

Other Information

  • Hotels
  • Wide variety of shore excursions
  • Rental vehicles
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Transfers

You will be sailing on:

Le Soléal

Experience the unique cruise on board Le Soléal, where the welcoming and intimate environment perfectly combines with contemporary décor inspired by the luxury yachting world.

Launch Date:

2013

Currency:

EUR

Passengers:

264
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Who is traveling?

Adults18+ years
2
Kids0-17 years
0
  • 2 Adults

  • 11 nights

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New Zealand from Auckland, New Zealand with the Le Soléal