Round Australia & New Zealand

Round Australia & New Zealand begins in Sydney. Board Emerald Princess, settle in and enjoy harbour views at sailaway before heading for Fiordland and New Zealand.

First day at sea on Emerald Princess. Explore the ship, find your favourite spot on deck and book specialty dining while tables are available.

A day at sea on Emerald Princess. Coffee in the International Café on the Piazza, then a swim at the Terrace Pool.

Scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park, part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. Sheer granite walls, waterfalls and rainforest rise straight from the water.

Port Chalmers is the harbour town for Dunedin, a city founded by Scottish settlers. Visit Larnach Castle or the Otago Peninsula, where royal albatross nest at Taiaroa Head.

Lyttelton is the port for Christchurch, reached through the Lyttelton Tunnel. Explore the rebuilt city centre, the Botanic Gardens and the Avon River, or take a longer trip to the French-influenced village of Akaroa.

Picton sits at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. Take a boat trip through the sounds, or visit the wineries around Blenheim, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.

New Zealand’s capital wraps around a compact harbour. Visit Te Papa Tongarewa museum, ride the cable car up to the Botanic Garden or tour Weta Workshop in Miramar.

Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake and is known for its 1930s architecture. Walk Marine Parade, join an Art Deco tour or visit the Hawke’s Bay wineries.

Tauranga is the base for Mount Maunganui, with a walking track to the summit and surf beaches below. Rotorua’s geothermal sites and the Hobbiton Movie Set at Matamata are both within day trip distance.

The Bay of Islands has more than 140 islands, clear water and some of New Zealand’s best dolphin watching. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Paihia or cruise out to the Hole in the Rock.

Auckland is the City of Sails. Ride the lift up the Sky Tower, wander the Viaduct Harbour or take a ferry to Waiheke Island for vineyards and beaches.

Settle in by the poolside screen tonight for Movies Under the Stars, with a bag of free popcorn.

Treat yourself at the Lotus Spa, then relax in the adults-only Sanctuary. Charges apply for some services.

Watch the roving performers in the Piazza this afternoon and catch a Broadway-style show in the Princess Theater tonight.

Back in Sydney Harbour between the New Zealand and Australian legs of the voyage. Take in the Opera House, wander The Rocks or ride a ferry from Circular Quay.

Dine at Crown Grill for steaks and seafood, or choose one of the three main dining rooms. Specialty dining carries a cover charge.

Brisbane sits on a bend of the Brisbane River, with South Bank’s parklands, the Queensland Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art all close together. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a popular trip for meeting koalas and kangaroos.

Play on the sports court or try miniature golf, then cool off in the Calypso Reef pool.

Townsville is North Queensland’s largest city, set beneath Castle Hill. Walk up Castle Hill for views over the city and out to Magnetic Island, visit the Reef HQ Aquarium or take the ferry across to Magnetic Island.

Cairns is the base for the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two World Heritage areas. Head out on a reef cruise, ride the Skyrail over the rainforest canopy to Kuranda or stroll the Esplanade Lagoon.

A short call at Willis Island, a tiny cay far out in the Coral Sea east of Cairns. It is one of Australia’s most remote outposts, with a weather station that has watched over Coral Sea conditions for more than a century.

Head to Club Fusion this evening for karaoke and game shows, or pick a quieter spot in the Explorers Lounge.

Lunch at the Salty Dog Grill or a slice from Slice Pizzeria, then find a lounger on the sun deck.

Soak in a hot tub, join a fitness class and take a late afternoon walk around the deck.

Darwin is the capital of the Top End, with a tropical harbour, strong Second World War history and access to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory has an exhibition on Cyclone Tracy.

Enjoy the view from Skywalkers Nightclub and its observation lounge at the aft of the ship.

Scenic cruising along the Kimberley coast, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. Rust-red cliffs, ancient gorges and remote bays pass by the ship’s rails.

Yampi Sound lies in the Kimberley’s Buccaneer Archipelago, a maze of rocky islands and tidal channels. Enjoy more scenic cruising through a coastline shaped by very large tides.

Broome mixes pearling history, the white sand and turquoise water of Cable Beach and a blend of Aboriginal, Asian and European heritage. Ride a camel along the beach or browse the pearl shops in Chinatown.

Browse the Fine Arts Gallery, pick up a book from the library and settle in for a slow afternoon.

Try Neptune’s Reef pool in the morning and a glass of wine at Vines Wine Bar on the Piazza in the evening.

Geraldton is a working port on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, with long beaches and a name among windsurfers. Visit the HMAS Sydney II Memorial on Mount Scott and the Museum of Geraldton.

Fremantle has heritage buildings, cafes and the Fremantle Markets close to the dock. Visit World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison, or take the train to Perth in about half an hour.

Busselton sits on Geographe Bay and is home to Busselton Jetty, the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. The Margaret River wine and food region is a short drive away.

Albany is Western Australia’s oldest European settlement, set on King George Sound. Visit the National Anzac Centre, where the first ANZAC convoy gathered in 1914, or drive to Torndirrup National Park for rugged coastal scenery.

Join a Festivals of the World celebration on board and enjoy the global food and music.

Take afternoon tea, then spend the rest of the day by the pool with the ocean on every side.

The ship berths at Outer Harbor, a short transfer from Adelaide city centre. The city offers the Adelaide Central Market, the Botanic Garden and North Terrace, with the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions within day trip distance.

Wake up to open water, take breakfast at the World Fresh Marketplace and plan the day around the pool, the spa and a film at night.

A long day in Melbourne, from early morning until evening. Ride a tram into the city, explore the laneways, galleries and Queen Victoria Market, or walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Live music at the Wheelhouse Bar and the Adagio Bar tonight, after a day of sunshine and a long lunch.

Eden is a small fishing town on Twofold Bay on the far south coast of New South Wales. Visit the Killer Whale Museum, which tells the story of the orcas that once worked alongside local whalers, and stroll the harbour front.

Emerald Princess completes the lap of Australia and New Zealand with a morning arrival in Sydney. Disembarkation takes place today.