Sydney Waves to New Zealand Wonders

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to Sydney, Australia

  Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Sydney. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay

• Days 2-3: Sydney, Australia

  Sydney is the capital of Australia's New South Wales and is packed to the brim with famous attractions and sights. Explore Sydney Harbour with its Opera House and Harbour Bridge; before relaxing with a seafood platter in an open-air, waterside eatery. Admire the architecture at Parliament House, Australia Museum, and Sydney Town Hall. Head to Darling Harbour and visit Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo, before discovering the city's history at the nearby Rocks area and Rocks Discovery Museum. Ride to the top of Sydney Tower Eye for amazing city-wide views and to meet the challenge of the Skywalk. Or simply hop on a ferry and spend a few hours enjoying the delights of Manly Beach.

• Day 4: Sydney, Australia (Embarkation Day)

  Today you will check out your hotel and be transferred to the Port to begin your 9 night cruise onboard Anthem of the Seas (Embarkation Day)

• Days 5-6: At sea

  Days at sea

• Day 7: Picton, New Zealand

  The town of Picton on the north coast of New Zealand's South Island is the gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. Built around a sheltered harbour, the town has a beautiful seafront lined with cafes, restaurants, and a variety of galleries. See the native fish and reptiles including the rare tuatara on tours and feedings at EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Take a look at the Edwin Fox exhibition; the world's second oldest surviving merchant sailing ship that transported convicts to Australia. Picton Museum offers an array of local history and photo displays. Enjoy a bite to eat at Cafe Cortado whilst admiring views of the harbour.

• Day 8: Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand

  Lyttelton is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour on the eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island. Twenty minutes from the centre of Christchurch; Lyttelton is brimming with bohemian artists, cafes, quirky shops, and restaurants. Visit Lyttelton Farmers Market on a Saturday morning to get your hands on some unique handmade goods and fresh local produce. Take a boat trip from the harbour in search of Hector's dolphins. The neo-Gothic Lyttleton Timeball Station was erected in 1876 to keep Greenwich Mean Time and was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Escape to the idyllic surroundings of Orton Bradley Park, take a peaceful stroll along Sumner Beach, or see the historic homestead and formal garden at Ohinetahi. Hop on the Christchurch Gondola cable car to savour views of the Christchurch cityscape, Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, and the hills of Banks Peninsula.

• Day 9: Dunedin, New Zealand

  Surrounded by dramatic hills, Dunedin is one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the southern hemisphere. Discover the spectacular landscape on a mountain biking expedition; the countryside offers five trail networks. Dunedin is known as the Edinburgh of the New Zealand so head to Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle, to explore the Scottish heritage and see sweeping scenery. Drive up the Otago Peninsula and marvel at the magnificent views and rugged beaches. Discover incredible wildlife in Dunedin; the world's rarest penguin colonies can sometimes be spotted close by and the Royal Albatross Centre at the foot of Taiaroa is the only mainland place in the world where you can view the Northern Royal Albatross in its natural habitat.

• Day 10: Dusky Sound (Cruising), Doubtful Sound (Cruising), Milford Sound (Cruising), New Zealand

  Scenic Cruising

• Days 11-12: At sea

  Days at sea

• Day 13: Sydney, Australia (Disembarkation Day)

  Today you will disembark your cruise and be transferred to the Airport for your flight back to the UK