HOLLAND AMERICA LINE - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Thermal Park , Rotorua
Kaikoura
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE ’ S NOORDAM CRUISE
Named for the Northern compass point , Noordam dazzles its 1,972 guests with museum-quality art , lavish staterooms and a long list of onboard facilities and activities for those who like to keep busy . Savour also the delights of the numerous speciality restaurants , marvel at the world-class entertainment and enjoy enriching activities .
DAY 1 Fly to Sydney
DAY 2 Sydney On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel .
DAY 3 Sydney
At leisure . Take in the famed harbour to see the twin icons of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge . If time allows , visit Bondi or Manly Beaches .
DAY 4 Sydney / Cruise At leisure before you transfer to the port and set sail .
DAY 5 At sea Familiarise yourself with the many features of the ship .
DAY 6 Melbourne , Australia
There ’ s lots to love about Melbourne . Cutting-edge art and architecture , historic galleries , attractions and museums , plus a dizzying range of restaurants , markets and bars . It ’ s also famed for its sporting culture , while just outside the city are world-class wineries and the penguins of Phillip Island .
DAY 7 Burnie , Australia
Gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage area that contains Cradle Mountain as well as the lesser-known rainforests of the Tarkine wilderness , Burnie also has a pristine beachfront .
DAYS 8-9 At sea
Spoil yourself with a treat at the Greenhouse Spa , take in a fitness class , or simply laze between dips in the pool .
DAY 10 Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park , New Zealand ( cruising )
As you sail up Milford Sound you ’ re greeted with soaring snow-capped peaks and breathtaking views . The stunning scenery continues as you cruise Fiordland National Park , which is a haven to countless plant and animal species .
DAY 11 Port Chalmers ( Dunedin ), New Zealand
Top sights in Dunedin include Larnach Castle and the magnificent Dunedin Railway Station while outside the city , the Otago Peninsula is lined with scenic beaches and home to rare birdlife .
18 night cruise & stay from £ 5399pp
DAY 12 Timaru , New Zealand
Chief among Timaru ’ s charms are its parks and gardens including Caroline Bay and Centennial Park . Just outside the city is the fascinating Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre .
DAY 13 Kaikoura , New Zealand
In picturesque Kaikoura look forward to whale watching , birding and hiking in the surrounding mountains .
DAY 14 Wellington , New Zealand
New Zealand ’ s cool little capital is blessed with an attractive waterfront so be sure to take a stroll here . Learn about Maori history at Te Papa , the national museum , or go behind the scenes of the Lord of the Rings movies .
DAY 15 Napier , New Zealand
With a perfect mix of natural and man-made beauty , Napier ’ s historic district is a must . The surrounding area has the Hawke ’ s Bay wine region as well as colonies of Australasian gannets at Cape Kidnappers .
DAY 16 Tauranga ( Rotorua ), New Zealand
The largest city on the Bay of Plenty , Tauranga offers numerous water-focused activities . It ’ s also a great jumping-off point for exploring nearby beaches , as well as the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua .
DAY 17 Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Peninsula cruising
There ’ s plenty to marvel at today , from dramatic volcanic geothermal formations , sweeping white-sand beaches and an abundance of birdlife and marine animals .
DAY 18 Auckland , New Zealand
Disembark and transfer to your hotel . The rest of the day is free for you to explore as you wish .
DAY 19 Auckland
In this multi-cultural urban oasis world-class shopping and dining experiences are never too far from beautiful scenery that includes harbours and islands , volcanic cones , native bush and black-sand beaches .
DAY 20 Auckland Transfer to the airport for your onward journey .
Coromandel Peninsula
AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
Bay of Plenty / Coromandel
Sydney 2 nights ~ Noordam 14 nights ~ Auckland 2 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : 09 Nov 23 . Accommodation : 2 nights before your cruise at The Grace , Sydney ; 14 nights in an inside cabin aboard Noordam ; and 2 nights after your cruise at Hotel Britomart , Auckland . Meals : Room only in Sydney and Auckland . Full board on cruise . Cruise & stay price : Includes international flights , transfers between airports and hotels , transfers between hotels and ports , and accommodation as shown above .
visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 900 • www . premierholidays . co . uk CRUISE & STAY 17
Burnie
Auckland
Sydney Auckland
NORTH ISLAND Tauranga Napier
Tasman Sea Wellington Kaikoura Timaru SOUTH
Dunedin ISLAND
Fiordland
NEW ZEALAND