Welcome to Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud! Across New Zealand, you can find everything from untamed wilderness to rich culture. Find inspiration in towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords. Serenity in golden beaches curled around quiet bays. Make new friends in small towns with big doses of laid-back charm. New Zealand offers everything from high thrills adventure to remote back country hikes, North Island or South Island it truly has something for everyone. Cruises around New Zealand usually operate between October to April each year. Many cruise lines offer one way voyages between Auckland and Australia and vice versa