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Cruise Club Giveaway july 2023
Valued at $12,599

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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
12
Nights
Days at Sea
4
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries

Congratulations Julie Armstrong!

Bon Voyage and Enjoy New Zealand!

13 night New Zealand Discovery with Holland America Line

Draw No. 23     Opens: 30 Jun 2023    Closes: 30 Jul 2023    Drawn: 1 Aug 2023

Cruise Details:

Ship: Noordam
Departure: 10 February 2024
Nights: 12 nights
Departs: Sydney
Returns: Auckland

Set sail from one of the most spectacular harbours savouring the views of Sydney from your Signature Suite onboard Holland America Line's Noordam.
Sailing across the Tasman sea you will arrive in the stunningly beautiful Milford Sound before heading on to explore the South Island of New Zealand including Dunedin and Christchurch which are full of history.  
As you journey to the North Island, enjoy the Art Deco of Napier or maybe take in a winery or two!  The history and natural beauty continue in Gisborne and Rotorua. An overnight in the Bay of Islands gives you plenty of time to explore the region with the bluest skies in the world. Your two include shore excursions gives you the chance to make the most of these stunning ports of call.
Your cruise concludes in the city of sails Auckland including an overnight hotel stay in this diverse city.

Includes:

Begins 10 February 2024 

Clean Cruising Club prize includes:
• 12 night cruise from Sydney to Auckland in a Signature Suite on board Noordam
• Transfer from pier to hotel
• 1 night post-cruise hotel stay at the Cordis Auckland
• Transfer from hotel to airport
• Air Credit of $1,000 per person

Cruise Includes:
• Signature Beverage package onboard ship
• 1 night Specialty Dining onboard ship
• Wi-Fi Surf Package
• Two included shore excursions to US$200 value per person

Signature Suite Includes:
• Complimentary 24 hour in room dining
• Deluxe bathrobes
• Elemis Aromapure bath amenities
• Complimentary Fresh Fruit
 

Onboard Noordam your Signature Suite includes complimentary 24 hour in room dining, deluxe bathrobes, complimentary fresh fruit and Elemis Aramapure bath amentiies.
Out and about on Noordam you will enjoy a signature beverage package and a specialty dining experience to truly enhance your cruise experience. 

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ACT permit – TP 23/01122, NSW permit – TP/01249 , SA permit –T23/872

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Ports of call

To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
1 Saturday, February 10, 2024 Sydney, Australia Embark 6:30 PM
View of Sydney, Australia

As the busiest passenger port in Australia, Sydney offers a vast array of cruises and destinations to explore. Sydney has 5 main cruise ships that are Sydney-based and stay all year round, however, Sydney has a large number of cruise ships that visit on a seasonal basis. These ships are: Crown Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Pacific Adventure, Pacific Explorer, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Luminosa, Celebrity edge, Disney Wonder, Ovation Of The Seas, Queen Elizabeth, Regatta and Westerdam. Cruises from Sydney 2024, 2025, and 2026 are available now for bookings. Read more about Sydney, Australia

2 Sunday, February 11, 2024 At Sea
3 Monday, February 12, 2024 At Sea
4 Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Milford Sound, New Zealand 7:00 AM 8:00 AM
View of Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound is a stunningly beautiful fjord in the SW of New Zealand's South Island and lying within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', it has been judged 'the world's top travel destination' in an international survey, and is acclaimed as New Zealand's most famous tourist destination. Milford Sound runs 15 km inland from the Tasman Sea and is surrounded by sheer rock faces, such as the Elephant and Lion Peaks that rise to 1200 m or more on either side. Lush rain forests cling precariously to these cliffs, and seals, penguins and dolphins frequent the waters, while whales are sometimes seen. Read more about Milford Sound, New Zealand

4 Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Cruising Fiordland N
5 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Dunedin, New Zealand 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
View of Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin is the principal city of the Otago Region of New Zealand. It was founded in 1848 by Scottish migrants, and today the city still contains many Scottish relics, including a statue of the Scottish Bard Robbie Burns. Fine examples of working heritage include the Speight’s Brewery, the Gasworks Museum and the very popular Taieri Gorge Railway. Then there are the standout Victorian and Edwardian buildings like First Church and Dunedin Railway Station, as well as the stately homes such as Larnach Castle and Olveston. Read more about Dunedin, New Zealand

6 Thursday, February 15, 2024 Christchurch, New Zealand 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
View of Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch, in the Province of Canterbury, is the largest city of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located mid-way down the island's east coast just north of Banks Peninsula, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. Christchurch was a planned settlement founded by English colonialists, and this rich English history is still apparent in the city's atmosphere. Read more about Christchurch, New Zealand

7 Friday, February 16, 2024 Napier, New Zealand 1:00 PM 11:00 PM
View of Napier, New Zealand

Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. It is now maintained by the Art Deco Trust. Read more about Napier, New Zealand

8 Saturday, February 17, 2024 Gisborne, New Zealand 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
View of Gisborne, New Zealand

The city of Gisborne is located at the north end of Poverty Bay in the east coast region of North Island, New Zealand. The Gisborne region has been settled by Maori tribes for over 700 years, where they built their fishing villages and hill forts. Here Captain Cook made his first landing in New Zealand with the Endeavour in 1769. European traders and whalers began to settle in the river and port area. Read more about Gisborne, New Zealand

9 Sunday, February 18, 2024 Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand 9:00 AM 11:00 PM
View of Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. The surrounding geothermal wonderland including 16 beautiful lakes and the lush green of the abundant native flora, soon causes one to get used to the odour. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

10 Monday, February 19, 2024 Scenic Cruising Whit
11 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 8:00 AM
View of Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. It lies in a subtropical wonderland with an average summer temperature of 24 deg., and has the bluest skies in the world. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand

12 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 4:00 PM
View of Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. It lies in a subtropical wonderland with an average summer temperature of 24 deg., and has the bluest skies in the world. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand

13 Thursday, February 22, 2024 Auckland, New Zealand 7:00 AM Disembark
View of Auckland, New Zealand

The city centre of Auckland is perfect for shopping, discovering New Zealand arts, culture and challenging your adventure side. Wander through The New Zealand Maritime Museum or Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Sky Tower is a must-do, where you can experience 360 degree views on the SkyWalk or go for it and attempt the SkyJump! View Auckland’s most iconic volcano! Read more about Auckland, New Zealand