From Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia, this twelve day voyage is sure to excite you with the culture and beauty of our South Pacific neighbors.  This itinerary will follow our 2000 excursion in general, But will include the new port of Hobart, Tasmania.  So many of us agree, what a joy to revisit this welcoming destination.

January 3, 2011, the Diamond Princess departs from Auckland.  From there we visit Tauranga, Christchurch, and Dunedin.  An overland excursion includes Fjordland National Park; then into theTasman Sea and a full day in Hobart, Tasmania.  Some have said this was the best of all...  On to Melbourne and the warmth of friendship in Australia.  Finally, to the Capitol Sydney and the possibility of land extensions to the interior Outback, Ayers Rock, etc.