Cruises from Australia to New Zealand

The cruise lines, deals and top cruises to discover New Zealand’s beauty by water from Australia.

Cruises from Australia to New Zealand are the perfect week-long getaways.

They explore mountain-fringed coastlines, sail past spectacular fiords and stop at main cities for adventurous and relaxing activities.

Most cruises from Australia to New Zealand are round trip, ending in the same city that you started in.

Top deals on cruises from Australia to New Zealand

Deal

Up to 45% off Australia and New Zealand cruises

Available on select dates in 2023 with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night cruise with Carnival Cruises.
Deal

50% reduced deposits and more

Expires 13 Dec 2024
Get 50% reduced deposits + up to $300 onboard spending money + up to 25% off launch fares at Princess Cruise Lines. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and more. T&Cs apply.

Where do cruises from Australia sail to in New Zealand?

Cruises from Australia can sail into a number of different ports in New Zealand. This includes:

  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Dunedin
  • Christchurch
  • Fiordland Park

Which cruise lines sail from Australia to New Zealand?


Our picks: Top cruises from Australia to New Zealand

Where do cruises depart from in Australia?

Cruises to New Zealand depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle.

  • Sydney: Cruises depart from the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay and White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain. Both are 30 minutes drive from Sydney Airport.
  • Melbourne: Cruises depart from Station Pier, which is a 30 minute drive from Melbourne Airport.
  • Brisbane: Cruises depart from the Portside Wharf Cruises Terminal, which is a 10 minute ride from Brisbane Airport.
  • Fremantle: Cruises depart from Fremantle Cruise Terminal. Perth Airport is a 50-minute ride away.

Airport to cruise terminal transfers

Sydney and Brisbane both have shuttle services to take you from the airports to the port. You can book these at Viator.

Transfer from Sydney City Hotel to Sydney Cruise Port
Transfer from Sydney City Hotel to Sydney Cruise Port

Viator

Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport
Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport

Viator



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Stephanie Yip was the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a range of travel publications including Thomas Cook Magazine and Showpo. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping consumers stretch their travel cash while on holiday. See full bio

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