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Coastal Cruise

14 day New Zealand’s Islands & Fiordland

Coastal Exploration of New Zealand’s Islands, Fiordland, Plants & Gardens

Embark the small ship, Heritage Adventurer, for an 11-night cruise along the eastern coasts of New Zealand’s North and South islands, as well as Stewart Island and remarkable Fiordland. See the award-winning Hamilton Gardens, as well as several private gardens, and sail into secluded harbours in search of diverse seabird species. Spend two days exploring the spectacular wilderness of Dusky and Doubtful sounds before concluding amid the alpine landscapes of Queenstown.  

This journey departs:

  • 11 November 2026

AucklandQueenstown
14 Days Coastal Cruise

Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change   

  • Fitness rating: Medium  

  • Shared charter for up to 28 Botanica guests aboard the Heritage Adventurer, which has a capacity of 140 guests. Cruise is in partnership with Heritage Expeditions. 

  • Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary  

  • During our voyage, circumstances may make it necessary or desirable to deviate from the proposed itinerary. This can include poor weather and opportunities for making unplanned excursions. Your Expedition Leader will keep you fully informed. 

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