38 days tour

Natural Wonders Of Australia’S East Coast & Tasman Explorer

Natural Wonders Of Australia’S East Coast & Tasman Explorer

This tour includes:

Guide

Expert services of an Expedition Leader and Team

Accommodation

37 nights aboard the elegant MS Caledonian Sky 18 Nights, MS Caledonian Sky

Others

All-inclusive sightseeing in 34 destinations

Transport

Return airport transfers, porterage, park fees and tipping

Meals

Finest dining - a total of 108 meals Beverages served at your discretion on board your ship

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Natural Wonders Of Australia’S East Coast & Tasman Explorer

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Port Moresby, Embark Ship
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Port Moresby, Embark Ship

      On arrival be transferred to your small ship. This evening, get to know your fellow passengers during a Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: At Sea

      Spend the day at sea. Relax out on the Sun Deck, or attend a lecture in the lounge.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Thursday Island, Cape York
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Thursday Island, Cape York

      Arrive at Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. Board a coach for a tour, which includes a visit to Green Hill Fort. In the underground tunnels, visit the Torres Strait Museum. Continue to the Gab Titui Cultural Centre and be immersed in Torres Strait myths and legends through local art. Back on board, head to Cape York where, weather permitting, you’ll land on the northernmost tip of Australia.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Piper Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Piper Islands

      Skirting the Cape York Peninsula, arrive at Piper Islands National Park. Board a Zodiac and explore the coastline, eyes trained to the skies in search for black noddy and beach-stone curlews. Your Zodiac delivers you to shore, where you will set out for a nature walk. These shores are also an important hawksbill and green turtle nesting area.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cape Melville National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cape Melville National Park

      Drop anchor in Bathurst Bay this morning. Board a Zodiac to Cape Melville National Park, one of the country’s most remote national parks. Go in search of Godmans rock wallaby, endemic lizards and red-tailed black cockatoo. This afternoon, perhaps swim or snorkel in one of the nearby reefs.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Lizard Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lizard Island

      First visited by Captain Cook in 1770, Lizard Island was aptly named due to the large number of lizards roaming about. Choose your own sightseeing experience this afternoon.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cooktown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cooktown

      Arrive at Cooktown, where the first recorded meeting between the Indigenous Australians and Captain Cook took place. Visit the James Cook Museum and the botanical gardens.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Island

      Awake to a tropical paradise at Dunk Island. Here, embark on a nature walk through a eucalyptus forest. Cruise to Hinchinbrook Island and take a Zodiac through the mangrove-lined channel, home to snubfin dolphins and dugongs.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Whitsundays
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Whitsundays

      Explore the Whitsundays, renowned for white sandy beaches and home to the Great Barrier Reef. Choose your sightseeing experience.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Great Keppel Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Great Keppel Island

      Land at Great Keppel Island where you may choose your sightseeing activity.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Fraser Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Fraser Island

      Welcome to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the largest sand island on Earth. Discover this natural phenomenon for yourself with island drives and walks.

  • Day 12 Day 12: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: At Sea

      Spend the day aboard your ship as it cruises towards New South Wales.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Expedition Cruising
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Expedition Cruising

      Conditions permitting, board a Zodiac to Trial Bay, site of the 1886 gaol.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Newcastle, Hunter Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Newcastle, Hunter Valley

      Arrive at Newcastle, the gateway to the Hunter Valley, one of the finest wine regions in New South Wales. Once ashore, select your sightseeing activity.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Batemans Bay, Canberra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Batemans Bay, Canberra

      Cruise up Clyde River into Batemans Bay. Look out for kangaroos, sea eagles and rainbow-bright parrots. Visit Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens and a Mogo village. Later, select the sightseeing activity of your choice.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Eden
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Eden

      Make port at Eden. At Ben Boyd National Park, enjoy a nature walk. You may also like to visit Boyd’s Tower for views over the Pacific Ocean. With time at leisure, visit the Killer Whale Museum, or sample the region’s oysters.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Wilsons Promontory
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Wilsons Promontory

      Discover the rugged coastal forests of Wilsons Promontory. After landing directly on the beach thanks to your Zodiac, embark on a nature walk led by your Expedition Team.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Melbourne (Overnight In Port)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Melbourne (Overnight In Port)

      The day is yours to craft with a choice of sightseeing activities.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Melbourne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Melbourne

      After breakfast, have time to explore Melbourne at leisure before re-joining the ship.

  • Day 20 Day 20: King Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: King Island

      Join a tour of the King Island’s largest town, Currie, which includes the 1870 Currie Lighthouse. Here, Nature lovers will enjoy a visit to Seal Rocks State Reserve and Lavinia Nature Reserve. Foodies will relish a visit to the King Island Dairy to sample award-winning specialty cheeses.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Burnie, Cradle Mountain National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Burnie, Cradle Mountain National Park

      Drop anchor at Burnie. The entire day is yours to shape with a choice of sightseeing.

  • Day 22 Day 22: Launceston
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Launceston

      Discover Launceston’s sites on a tour. After, cruise down the Tamar River and through Cataract Gorge. En route to your ship, pause at a vineyard in Tamar Valley for a tasting.

  • Day 23 Day 23: Bicheno, Freycinet National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Bicheno, Freycinet National Park

      Arrive in the fishing village of Bicheno, gateway to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. Later, head to the beach to catch a glimpse of fairy penguins coming ashore.

  • Day 24 Day 24: Maria Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 24: Maria Island

      Hurry on deck as your ship cruises by Iles de Phoques, a haven for Australian fur seals. Continue to Maria Island National Park. You might like to join a nature walk led by the island’s ranger. Weather permitting, board a Zodiac to cruise to the Painted Cliffs.

  • Day 25 Day 25: Port Arthur, Hobart (Overnight In Port)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25: Port Arthur, Hobart (Overnight In Port)

      In Port Arthur, a full-day tour includes the historic penitentiary. After, drive to Hobart, passing Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman’s Arch, Tessellated Pavement and Devil’s Kitchen.

  • Day 26 Day 26: Hobart
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 26: Hobart

      Choose your own discovery of Hobart with a range of sightseeing options.

  • Day 27 Day 27: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 27: At Sea

      Spend time aboard your ship as it crosses the Tasman Sea to New Zealand.

  • Day 28 Day 30: Ulva Island, Stewart Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 30: Ulva Island, Stewart Island

      It is late morning when you arrive at Stewart Island. Board a Zodiac to go ashore to nearby Ulva Island to uncover pristine bushland and birdlife on a guided walk. On Stewart Island, wander the shops and museum in the town’s centre, or join an excursion to Observation Rock for views over Ulva Island.

  • Day 29 Day 31: Dunedin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 31: Dunedin

      In Dunedin, select your sightseeing activity. Later, perhaps board the Taieri Gorge Railway (own expense).

  • Day 30 Day 32: Akaroa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 32: Akaroa

      In Akaroa, choose your sightseeing activity.

  • Day 31 Day 33: Wellington
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 33: Wellington

      A morning tour includes St Paul’s Cathedral, the parliament buildings, the botanical gardens and Te Papa National Museum

  • Day 32 Day 34: Resolution Bay, Ship Cove
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 34: Resolution Bay, Ship Cove

      Your ship sails through the Marlborough Sounds toward Resolution Bay. Here, select your sightseeing activity. Spend the afternoon at sea.

  • Day 33 Day 35: Napier
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 35: Napier

      Discover the Art Deco buildings of Napier on a tour. Walk along Marine Parade, see the Botanical Gardens and ascend Bluff Hill Lookout. Savour a tasting of Hawkes Bay’s famous wines. Later, perhaps visit the gannetry at Cape Kidnappers (own expense).

  • Day 34 Day 36: White Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 36: White Island

      Your ship charts a course for White Island. Weather permitting, join an excursion and follow the plumes of steam to explore the active volcano on the island.

  • Day 35 Day 37: Tauranga, Rotorua
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 37: Tauranga, Rotorua

      Make port at Tauranga, and journey inland to the famous thermal springs at Rotorua. Discover Wai-O-Tapu, then visit a Māori Marae and enjoy a Māori welcome and lunch.

  • Day 36 Day 38: Disembark Ship, Depart Auckland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 38: Disembark Ship, Depart Auckland

      Disembark after breakfast in Auckland and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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