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Visit to New Zealand

10 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand



Comprised of two main islands, North Island and South Island, New Zealand is an incredible destination to discover. Packed with unforgettable landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and an unparalleled combination of lakes, mountains, and lush greenery, the island nation has to be seen to be truly understood.

You can get to grips with adventure sports in Queenstown, surrounded by mountain and lake scenery. Then there’s the dramatic Fiordland – part of the landscape that made up Peter Jackson’s movie interpretation of Middle Earth for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (you can even visit The Shire!). Get to know Maori culture at Rotorua, and if you’re missing city life, head to sunny Auckland – the largest city in New Zealand. Here’s a look a the best places to visit in New Zealand:

Stewart Island



Stewart Island is the third-largest island of New Zealand, and it is found even further south than South Island. Most of the island is forested and undeveloped with over 80 per cent of the island is set aside as the Rakiura National Park, giving you the chance to explore the wild side of New Zealand.

Most of the pastimes on Stewart Island have to do with the outdoors, including hiking, camping and birdwatching. One of the most popular treks on Stewart Island is the Northwest Circuit, which can take several days to complete for even the fittest hikers. However, the trek offer spectacular views and access to amazing wildlife.



Nelson



At the top of the South Island is Nelson, a spot known for having the greatest number of sunshine hours per year in all of New Zealand. This great climate and the fact that the city is surrounded by three national parks makes Nelson a fantastic spot for outdoor recreation.



Napier



The seaside resort of Napier on
North Island is known as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand, thanks to
a large amount of 1930s architecture built when the city suffered a
large fire more than 80 years ago.







Meet the crew of Victoria Cruises ships

Meet the VCL staff, our colleagues have created a short introductory video so that our passengers can get to know the staff before departure.

Not all colleagues can be introduced due to lack of space, so you can only get to know the managers and the officers from the videos.



Destination-Port list

By clicking on the buttons below you can see the list of ports, when and where the boats are calling during the trip. You will be able to get accurate information on the dates of the ports of call 45-60 days in advance, and you will also see the exact dates of the ports of call in the OBS system.