New Zealand Cruise on Celebrity Edge from Sydney (Australia)

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney is known as the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia and one of the world´s most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Recent immigration trends have led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbour.

Bay of Islands (New Zeland)

The Bay of Islands is an area in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located north-west of Whangarei, it is about 130.48 miles by road to Cape Reinga at the northern tip of the country.It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since American author Zane Grey publicised it in the 1930s.

Auckland (New Zealand)

Auckland is a major cruise ship stopover point, with the ships usually tying up at Princes Wharf. Auckland CBD is connected to coastal suburbs, to the North Shore and to outlying islands by ferry. Auckland is home to many cultures. The majority of inhabitants claim European - predominantly British and/or Irish - descent, but substantial Maori, Pacific Islander and Asian communities exist as well. Auckland has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world and a higher proportion of people of Asian origin than the rest of New Zealand. Ethnic groups from all corners of the world have a presence in Auckland, making it by far the country's most cosmopolitan city.

Tauranga (New Zealand)

Tauranga is the largest city in the region of Bay of Plenty, on the east coast of the Northern island of New Zealand. We can find Mount Manganui, named after an extinct volcano. Famous for the beaches and mostly for its mountain.

Napier (New Zealand)

Napiuer is a portuary city located in the region of Hawke Bay in New Zealand. It is known as the world capital of Art Decó. After a 7,9 magnitude earthquake and the fires that came after, most part of the commercial area was destroyed in 1931. After that the city was reconstructed in the flamboyant style of Art Decó. The neat geometrical lines, the neon clocks and the iluminated fountains give Napier a look as of a movie set. Napier also has the most sun hours in the country, for this reason it is one of the main regions for wine in the country.

Picton (New Zealand)

picton is located in the region of Malbourough, on the north of South Island. It is the bridge city between both islands. It is a peaceful city, that has a marina and a park on the beach. The wide principal street is full of souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes, many with sea views. A relaxing walk down the marina and the coast will allow you to see the marvelous views. The Queen Charlotte Drive, the touristic train TranzCoastal, the fjords of Malborough, together with the diving, the navigation and the sighting of dolphins and sea lions, are some of the attractions of Picton.

Christchurch

Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand. It is internationaly known for it's open spaces, its wineries and its gardens.The only place in the world where within two hours of an international airport you can ski at a world class alpine resort, play golf, bungy jump,go rafting, mountain biking, hot-air ballooning, wind surfing, or whale watching.

Dunedin (New Zealand)

Dunedin is the largest city in the province of Otago, New Zealand. You can find endless beaches for the practice of surfing or diving.

Duskey Sound

Duskey Sound is one of the largest fjords in new Zealand, a place full of beautiful serenity. It was at the end of the 18th century that Captain Cook and the crew noted an access and became the first european explorers to see this treasure. Although they returned some months later to explore these waters, they gave it the name of Duskey Sound which in english means Dark Fjord.

Doubtful Sound (Cruising)

Known for it's nature and the wild life, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fjords in the National park of Fjordland and 10 times larger than Milford Sound. Discover the wildlife, such as bottlenosed dolphins.

Milford Sound (New Zealand)

Renowned as the most famous attractions in New Zealand, Milford Sound is a fjord located in the southwest on the Southern Island of New Zealand. Found in the Fiordland National Park, within the Wahipounamu World Heritage site, Rudyard Kipling called Milford Sound the 8th wonder of the world. An underwater observatory offers visitors the chance to observe the black coral, which usually only found in deep water, as well as a wide variety of marine life. With its awe inspiring views and landscape, Milford Sound offers incredible hiking and kayaking or take the chance to visit the breathtaking Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and watch the dolphins, seals, and penguins.

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney is known as the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia and one of the world´s most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Recent immigration trends have led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbour.