Tasmania Australia Cruise from Hobart to Dunedin — 26 Days

Hobart, Australia

Hobart gives you a rare pairing: a handsome harbour, a lively food scene and wilderness within easy reach. Founded in 1804, Tasmania’s capital sits beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, whose changing weather shapes the city’s skyline. Browse Salamanca Place’s sandstone warehouses, then sample local oysters, cheese and cool-climate wine along the waterfront. Beyond town, MONA offers a provocative art collection, while Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula reward a longer excursion.

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Macquarie Island Tasmania, Australia

Port Macquarie sets the Hastings River beside a long sweep of Pacific coast. Follow the coastal walk past beaches, headlands and the historic Tacking Point Lighthouse, first lit in 1879. At the Koala Hospital, learn about local conservation and the work of rescuing injured koalas. The town began as a penal settlement in 1821; its colonial past still lends character to the riverfront. Come for a relaxed port day with good walking, wildlife and a distinctly Australian coastal outlook.

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Antarctic Peninsula

The Antarctic Peninsula brings you within reach of Antarctica’s most dramatic scenery: mountain-backed glaciers, blue icebergs and sheltered bays. Most voyages cross the Drake Passage from Ushuaia, then explore by expedition ship and Zodiac, weather permitting. Watch for gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins, seals and whales. Shore visits follow strict environmental rules, and plans can change with conditions. Expect few comforts ashore; the reward is a rare encounter with a continent still governed by ice and weather.

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Enderby Island NZ

Enderby Island is a remote outpost in the Auckland Islands, nearly 460 kilometres south of New Zealand’s South Island. Expedition ships bring visitors ashore at Sandy Bay, where Hooker’s sea lions gather beside rare yellow-eyed penguins. Walk carefully through wind-shaped rata forest and open tussock, watching for albatross overhead. Strict biosecurity protects this wildlife sanctuary, free of introduced mammals since 1993.

Auckland Island NZ

Far south of New Zealand, Auckland Island offers a rare encounter with the country’s wild subantarctic edge. At Port Ross, sheltered coves and relics of an 1849 settlement reveal a demanding human history. Beyond the shore, windswept grassland and rata forest shelter remarkable wildlife, including albatrosses and yellow-eyed penguins. Part of a UNESCO-listed island group, this remote wilderness rewards attentive walking, weather-ready clothing and respect for its fragile habitats.

Campbell Island NZ

At 52 degrees south, Campbell Island feels less like a port of call than a rare appointment with the wild. It lies about 700 kilometres south of New Zealand’s South Island, within a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are no towns or visitor facilities; shore visits depend on weather and strict conservation rules. Walk among giant megaherbs, watch southern royal albatrosses overhead, and look for yellow-eyed penguins along the coast.

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Dunedin

Your ship docks at Port Chalmers, a compact harbour town about 13 kilometres from Dunedin. Dunedin reflects Scottish roots and gold-rush prosperity. Granite and sandstone buildings frame the centre; its ornate railway station is a standout. The Otago Peninsula offers chances to see royal albatross, penguins and fur seals. Visit a wildlife centre, or follow the peninsula road to Larnach Castle and harbour viewpoints. It is a rewarding port for architecture, wildlife and coastal views.