Tahiti to Melbourne

Itinerary

Day 19 Mar 2, 2028 Bay Of Islands, New Zealand 08:00 – 18:00 10.0 hrs ashore The Tasman Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east meet at the top of North Island at Cape Reinga. No matter what route you take, you'll pass farms and forests, marvellous beaches, and great open spaces. The East Coast, up to the Bay of Islands, is Northland's most densely populated, often with refugees from bigger cities—looking for a more relaxed life—clustered around breathtaking beaches. The first decision on the drive north comes at the foot of the Brynderwyn Hills. Turning left will take you up the West Coast through areas once covered with forests and now used for either agricultural or horticulture. Driving over "the Brynderwyns," as they are known, takes you to Whangarei, the only city in Northland. If you're in the mood for a diversion, you can slip to the beautiful coastline and take in Waipu Cove, an area settled by Scots, and Laings Beach, where million-dollar homes sit next to small Kiwi beach houses. An hour's drive farther north is the Bay of Islands, known all over the world for its beauty. There you will find lush forests, splendid beaches, and shimmering harbors. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840 between Māoriand the British Crown, establishing the basis for the modern New Zealand state. Every year on February 6, the extremely beautiful Waitangi Treaty Ground (the name means weeping waters) is the sight of a celebration of the treaty and protests by Māori unhappy with it. Continuing north on the East Coast, the agricultural backbone of the region is even more evident and a series of winding loop roads off the main highway will take you to beaches that are both beautiful and isolated where you can swim, dive, picnic, or just laze. . The West Coast is even less populated, and the coastline is rugged and windswept. In the Waipoua Forest, you will find some of New Zealand's oldest and largest kauri trees; the winding road will also take you past mangrove swamps. Crowning the region is the spiritually significant Cape Reinga, the headland at the top of the vast stretch of 90 Mile Beach, where it's believed Māori souls depart after death. Today Māori make up roughly a quarter of the area's population (compared with the national average of about 15%). The legendary Māori navigator Kupe was said to have landed on the shores of Hokianga Harbour, where the first arrivals made their home. Many different wi (tribes) lived throughout Northland, including Ngapuhi (the largest), Te Roroa, Ngati Wai, Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngaitakoto, Ngati Kahu, and Te Rarawa. Many Māorihere can trace their ancestry to the earliest inhabitants

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 94-day span: $12,453 · range $12,453–$13,470

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $12,534

$501 / night

Fare rows

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,534

$501 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,939

$517 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $13,560

$542 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,010

$560 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Single Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $18,330

$733 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Single Guest Room with Ocean View

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,000

$800 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $17,610

$704 / night

Fare rows

Double Guest Room with Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,610

$704 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Guest Room with Veranda

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,200

$768 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $16,341

$653 / night

Fare rows

Sapphire Ocean View Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,341

$653 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,475

$699 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Ocean View Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,790

$711 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $18,123

$724 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,050

$762 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,770

$790 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $22,497

$899 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,712

$948 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $24,630

$985 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Sapphire Veranda Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $25,980

$1,039 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 27, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Double Guest Room with Veranda	CSVF	Balcony
Double Guest Room with Veranda	CSVM	Balcony
Double Guest Room with Ocean View	CSWF	Oceanview
Double Guest Room with Ocean View	CSWM	Oceanview
Single Guest Room with Ocean View	SGWF	Oceanview
Crystal Penthouse Suite	CHV4	Suite
Sapphire Veranda Suite	GSVF	Suite
Sapphire Veranda Suite	GSVM	Suite
Sapphire Ocean View Suite	GSWM	Suite
Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite	RYVF	Suite
Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite	RYVM	Suite
Aquamarine Veranda Suite	SSVF	Suite
Aquamarine Veranda Suite	SSVM	Suite
Aquamarine Ocean View Suite	SSWM	Suite

Ship

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Tahiti to Melbourne

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