Australian Adventure 2026

14 Days • February 15 - March 01, 2026
Explore the great Down Under on an amazing adventure from Sydney to Auckland with instructors Kathy Wylie and Cindy Walter.

Cruise Itinerary

We’ll sail out of Sydney, Australia on the wonderful Noordam! You’ll discover soaring spaces such as the multi-story atrium, her magnificent art and antiques collection, and the attention of her superb staff. The ship features an elegant, two-tiered dining room, the intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill, two outdoor swimming pools, The Greenhouse Spa, library, shopping arcade and more. Holland America Line offers over fifty scheduled shipboard activities and many choices of shore excursions in each port. We hope that you join us on this sensational cruise!

Day & Description Arrive Depart
Sun 2/15
Sydney, Australia
6:30PM
Mon 2/16
At Sea
Full Day Quilting Classes
Tue 2/17
Melbourne, Australia
8:00AM 5:00PM
Wed 2/18
Tasmania, Australia
8:00AM 5:00PM
Thur 2/19
At Sea
Full Day Quilting Classes
Fri 2/20
At Sea
Sat 2/21
At Sea
Full Day Quilting Classes
Sun 2/22
Fjordland National Park
Mon 2/23
Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
7:00AM 6:00PM
Tue 2/24
Timaru, New Zealand
7:00AM 3:00PM
Wed 2/25
Wellington, New Zealand
8:00AM 6:00PM
Thur 2/26
Napier, New Zealand
8:00AM 2:00PM
Fri 2/27
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
8:00AM 6:00PM
Sat 2/28
Waitangi, New Zealand
9:00AM 5:00PM
Sun 3/1
Auckland, New Zealand
7:00AM

Situations may arise which, in the opinion of Holland America, make it necessary to make changes in itinerary or other travel components.