Day 1 Adelaide

Depart 7pm

Day 2 Kangaroo Island

Arrive 8am, Depart 6pm

Kangaroo Island boasts the kind of beauty that will stop you in your tracks. Over half the island is covered with "old-growth" bushland supporting huge populations of kangaroo, koala, goanna, wallaby and other native Australian animals. Blessed by vast, open spaces and loads of sun, the "Islanders" raise sheep, create and cellar wines, produce sheep's milk cheese, distil eucalyptus oil, and harvest the honey of the treasured Ligurian Bee. And there is a thriving art community producing internationally renowned artwork, woollen items, and crafts. The quintessential seaside town of Penneshaw, where cruise ships dock and ferries come and go, is your gateway to it all.

Day 3 Port Lincoln

Arrive 8am, Depart 6pm

Known as the 'Seafood Capital of Australia', Port Lincoln is a major commercial centre for the Eyre Peninsula and a popular visitor destination. Overlooking Boston Bay, Port Lincoln is an ideal base for exploring the coast and experiencing the Eyre Peninsula first hand. The shopping is extensive, offering everything from supermarkets and department stores to boutiques and specialty stores. Galleries and quality art and craft outlets with local products and souvenirs will add to your holiday experience. Make your holiday memorable by participating in one of Princess Cruises exciting shore excursions on offer in and around Port Lincoln and the Eyre Peninsula. For the adventurous, go shark cage diving or swim with the Australian sea lions. Or stay on land and visit the local wildlife park.

Day 4 At sea

Day 5 Melbourne

Arrive 7am, Depart 5pm

Victoria may be Australia's smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. In the heart of Melbourne, you'll find hotels, shops, restaurants and theatres. Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne's growth to prominence and prosperity.

Days 6-7 At sea

Day 8 Fiordland National Park

Scenic cruising - Arrive 7am, Depart 4pm

Enjoy scenic cruising through Fiordland National park. Created by ancient glacial flows, at the heart of Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound. Lined by cliffs that soar nearly a mile above its surface, Milford Sound cuts into the heart of the Southern Alps. Rainforest clings to the cliffs whilst graceful waterfalls plummet into the void. Mile-high Mitre Peak dominates the upper reaches of the sound. The town of Te Anau in Fiordland National Park is also your gateway to the South Island's other natural wonders such as Lake Wakatipu, the resort of Queenstown and Mt. Cook National Park.

Day 9 Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Arrive 8am, Depart 6pm

Perched on the hills above one of New Zealand's loveliest harbours, Dunedin is a Kiwi city with a Scottish heart. Hailed as the "Edinburgh of New Zealand," Dunedin is proud of its heritage. A statue of famed Scottish poet Robert Burns graces the downtown area, and the presence of New Zealand's only kilt maker and whisky distillery - as well as many bagpipe bands - keep Dunedin's ties to Scotland alive. The city also boasts a distinguished architectural and cultural history, a legacy of New Zealand's 1860s gold rush. Port Chalmers, gateway to Dunedin, is located eight miles from the city centre. Dunedin is a planned city: its streets and suburbs fan out from the city's octagon.

Day 10 At Sea

Day 11 Wellington

Arrive 8am, Depart 6pm

New Zealand's capital offers stunning views of forested peninsulas, dramatic cliff-side homes and fine Victorian buildings. Settled in 1840 by the London-based New Zealand Company, "wonderful, windy Wellington" is frequently buffeted by bracing winds funnelling through Cook Strait. The sophisticated metropolis boasts museums, winding streets and even a cable car. No wonder many travellers compare it to San Francisco. Despite its steep hills, Wellington is explored easily on foot. Kelburn Cable Car, stairways and footpaths climb the slopes from the city centre.

Day 12 Napier

Arrive 7am, Depart 2pm

Napier and Hawke's Bay have become New Zealand's premier lifestyle getaways. Located on the North Island's eastern coast, New Zealand's oldest wine-growing region boasts a superb Mediterranean climate and golden sand beaches. Hawke's Bay has become a leading producer of fine olive oils and artisanal cheeses. Wildlife lovers and birders flock to Cape Kidnappers in Southern Hawke Bay: the Cape is home to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. In 1931, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake levelled Napier. The town rebuilt itself, and today Napier is hailed as the "Art Deco City" for its superb collection of Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical Revival buildings.

Day 13 Tauranga

Arrive 8:15am, Depart 5:45pm

New Zealand's natural bounty is always on display at the Bay of Plenty. It was Captain James Cook who in 1769 aptly named this body of water, thanks to the prosperous Maori villages of the region. Tauranga, the chief city, is a bustling port, an agricultural and timber centre and a popular seaside resort. Tauranga is also the gateway to Rotorua - a geothermal wonderland that is the heart of Maori culture. A 90-minute drive from Tauranga, Rotorua is New Zealand's primary tourist attraction. Your ship docks near the foot of Mt. Maunganui, which rises 761 feet above the Bay. Across the harbour, Tauranga offers scenic tidal beaches at Omokoroa and Pahoia. The region boasts fine beaches, big-game fishing, thermal springs and seaside resorts.

Day 14 Auckland

Arrive 6:30am, Depart 6:30pm

Straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes, New Zealand's former capital boasts scenic beauty, historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and gardens. Rangitoto, Auckland's largest and youngest volcano, sits in majestic splendour just offshore. Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill, once home to Maori earthworks, overlook the city. One of New Zealand's fine wine districts lies to the north of Auckland. Auckland served as New Zealand's capital from 1841 until 1865 when the seat of government moved to Wellington.

Day 15 Bay of Islands

Arrive 7am, Depart 4pm

The Bay of Islands offers more than broad vistas of sea and sky, more than beaches, boating, and fabulous water sports. The Bay is the birthplace of modern New Zealand. Here the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, establishing British rule and granting the native inhabitants equal status. Rich in legend and mystery, the Bay of Islands has age-old ties to the Maori and to whalers, missionaries and New Zealand's early settlers.

Days 16-18 At sea

Day 19 Melbourne

Arrive 7am, Depart 5pm

Victoria may be Australia's smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city's governmental and commercial centre, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theatres. Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne's growth to prominence and prosperity

Day 20 At sea

Day 21 Adelaide

Arrive 7am