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Australia & New Zealand 2025

We hook up with our 2023 around-the-world cruise ship, Insignia, on its 2025 ATW cruise for a segment from Perth, to Sydney, Australia before heading to New Zealand’s North Island followed by a side trip to Milford Sound on NZ’s South Island En savoir plus
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  • Début du voyage
    30 avril 2025
    Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Perth skyline by night
    14 spires signify the 14 aboriginal tribesDuring our tour we saw a plaque of Perth native Barry Marshall (bacteria cause GI ulcers)Yagan Square, Perth1Architecture, pedestrian shopping area, PerthHeath Ledger (the Joker) Theatre, a Perth nativeView of downtown Perth from King's Park (botanical gardens)Botanical gardens entrance, King's ParkBanksia flower, WA botanical gardensBoab tree, botanical gardensGlass bridge, botanical gardensLush scenery, botanical gardensFortune Five Chinese restaurant, Northbridge section, Perth, YUM!

    Perth, Western Australia (WA)

    2 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    After 23 hours on two flights and a day lost to the International Date Line, we arrived in Perth in the state of Western Australia. We have now visited all 7 continents. Our first impressions of Perth: clean, modern, and safe. Definitely worth a visit. Our first full day happened on Election Day (50% had already voted and the PM named by 9:30 pm!). Much like recent results in Canada, it was a resounding victory for the incumbent, embracing multiculturalism and rejecting growing nationalism throughout the world. Our first activity was a free walking tour organized by the city. We learned about the prisoners that England shipped here in the mid-1800’s, the two gold rushes of the late 1800s, and a large earthquake nearby the city. The city was named by Sir George Murray, a Scot born in the city of the same name. He was the British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in the early 1830s. After lunch, we walked in King’s Park with fantastic views of the city and Swan River. There, a beautiful walk took us through the Western Australian Botanical Gardens which contains flora including sacred Boab trees transported 800 miles from northwestern Australia. They have massive trunks that store water in the wet season and can be 1,500 years old. We had dinner in the Northbridge section of Perth at a Chinese restaurant which had some of the most succulent scallops we’ve ever eaten. In the morning we’ll hit the museums and then off to embark on our ship in Fremantle about 30 min by car.En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Entrance to Boola Bardip museum, Perth
    Boron mineral crystalsMarine life, WADragon coral5-ton ball handy for knocking down anything in its path! Cleared 500 acres of bush in 40-hr work wkHow the ball mowed down just about anythingBeautifully refurbished stairs in original museum

    Day 2 Perth, WA

    4 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    Today we visited an excellent natural history museum in Perth known as the Boola Bardip. From huge 5-ton wrecking balls that cleared Australian forests for farming to delicate sea coral, it had it all. There were displays of 6 foot high termite colony hills. There was a sad display and video testimonials about the massacres of aborigines that stretched from the 1800s into the mid 20th century. We Ubered 30 min to Fremantle to join our ship and quickly ran into several friends from our 2023 ATW cruise on the same ship.En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Hotel, Fremantle
    FremantleTypical street scene, FremantleShipwreck Museum, FremantleDutch captains 17th, 18th C would leave engraved plates to commemorate their landingSalvaged 17th C. wreckEnd of Busselton jetty with natural aquariumBusselton jettyJetty train. Very popular. You need a reservation.Distances from BusseltonYe old court house with attached gaol, BusseltonDowntown Busselton, at least one coffee shop per blockGetting ready to reboard our tender at the Busselton jetty

    Fremantle and Busselton, WA

    5 mai, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

    We spent Monday exploring Fremantle, the port city for Perth. It’s a quiet city steeped in maritime lore, mostly shipwrecks. The Dutch and English first made forays to Australia in the 1600s and without ways to determine where they were often ran aground and sank.

    We left Fremantle later on Monday and docked in Busselton to the south around 7:00 am Tuesday. The weather was perfect, 70 and sunny. Busselton claims the second longest jetty in the world at 1.8+ km. It’s so long that they have a train to take you to the end. We walked the jetty both ways and felt every meter of it. Then we took a stroll in the center of town and sat at an outdoor cafe for iced coffee. Australians are big on coffee and some would say coffee snobs.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    1Port of Albany nestled in surrounding hills
    The scenic bay in which Albany sitsObservation deck,The Gap at Torndirrup park. Waves splash over this routinely from 75 ft belowNatural Bridge, Torndirrup park. Water has carved this granite over many agesThe Gap, Torndirrup parkAt Torndirrup National ParkSperm whale: teeth only on lower jaw fit perfectly into sockets in upper jawPygmy blue whale, the smaller of the species. Only 75 ft and 90 tons! Feeds on krillScrimshaw: carvings in whale boneWhaling ship the Cheynes IV, with oil tanks beyond, the world's only preserved whale chaser shipBeach in Discovery Bay, AlbanyBlossom, a wombat. Cute, but deadly. Kills by sitting on its prey.Dinner with our friends Pat and Tom from Texas

    Albany, WA

    6 mai, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    As we pulled into the sheltered port town of Albany (pronounced owlbany), we encountered granite formations and hills for the first time. It was a beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the low 70’s. Albany was settled in 1827. Interestingly, all towns now have dual names: European and Aboriginal.
    Climate: 45 for lows in winter and high 80s in summer.
    We hopped on our tour which took us first to Torndirrup National Park with its rock formations being pounded by the surf of the Southern Ocean. The surf carved out a natural bridge in one area and a blowhole where the water sometimes engulfs sightseers on a platform 100s of feet above the sea. Just last week an unsuspecting fisherman was swept out to sea by a King Wave of 3-5 x the normal height, and presumed dead.
    Next stop, a whaling station that closed in 1978 due to a dwindling market for whale oil. Spotter planes would go out and radio the coordinates of the whales. Only the captain manned the harpoon launcher on the whaling vessels because if they caught the wrong type whale they were fined as much as $2,000. Once the ship brought the whale back to the processing facility, the flensers took over in just t-shirts, shorts and boots as the slop and smell were worse than in an abattoir.
    Our tour ended in an animal preserve filled with kangaroos, wombats. birds and reptiles.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Adelaide Botanical Garden
    Water lilies in the Botanical GardenBamboo Grove, Adelaide Botanical GardenMaria, our wine center guide showcasing a 150-year old vineThousands of bottles in Australian Wine CenterWines we tasted including a knockout ShirazPhilippines food stall at Taste of Australia festivalStreet scene, AdelaideHistoric hotel, AdelaidePedestrian mall, Adelaide1Bull's hideAustralian vacation

    Adelaide, Southern Australia - Day 1

    10 mai, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Today we strolled the beautiful botanical gardens in downtown Adelaide and had a tour of the National Wine Center of Australia including a private tasting with our guide Maria, originally from Colombia. We tasted wines from two local regions, the Barossa and McClaren valleys. Afterwards, we took the convenient tram system to central Adelaide where a once a year food festival was happening. A Taste of Australia. Just our luck! We walked on a pedestrian mall mobbed with people enjoying the sunny, mild and dry weather. Stopped by the well-known chocolatier, Haigh’s, One has to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime events after all. Next, we visited the South Australia Art Museum which had some interesting pieces including a bull’s hide hung from its hind legs.En savoir plus

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    Governer's residence, Adelaide
    The lawn at the Governor's MansionSouth Australian Police BandThe Governor's LibraryThe dining room in the Governor's MansionDee and Mike with the GovPolice horses at the Governor's MansionEntrance to the Migration Museum: notice the inscription on the baseFan Palm at the Botanical GardensVisitors enjoying Mother's Day at the Botanical GardensFruit bats hanging from numerous trees in the Botanical GardensOld ship in the Maritime Museum, Port AdelaideFigurehead of 19th C. shipPort Adelaide lighthouse

    Adelaide, SA - Day 2

    11 mai, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

    On our second day in Adelaide we took the light rail again about 40 min into the center. We were headed to the Migration Museum when we heard a band playing the overture to Carmen. We followed our ears to the lawn of the Governor’s mansion where they were holding a yearly open house. The band we heard was the South Australia (SA) police band. The governor of SA is the king’s representative to the state, a largely ceremonial position. She is in office for 5 years. The title is her Excellency the Honorable Frances Adamson with whom we snagged a photo. Those “pushy” Americans getting in there again! After chomping down on a sausage on white bread sold by the Girl Scouts of Australia, we listened to the Girls Choir of Australia. They travel the world representing their country. The Migration Museum told the story of how Australia developed into a multicultural society that became less reflective of its British heritage over time. With a population of only 27 million, Australia encourages immigration to keep its economy humming. It was back to the botanical garden to see the fruit bats hanging like leaves from the trees. On the ride back, we stopped at Port Adelaide which has a rich seafaring history. Right next door is Port Dock where the federal government has invested billions in submarines to counter Chinese power in the region. It is a huge economic boon for the region and is the result of the alliance created between the U.S., Japan and Australia.En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Seal Bay
    1MeerkatMike had the Roos eating out of his handSleeping koala - there are 15k left on island after bush fires killed tens of thousands1Dee pets mama koala while baby sleepsEmu, flightless bird native to AustraliaTawny Frog-mouth owlBlue-and-yellow macawMagpieBarn owlBush-stone curlewAustralian magpieDingoPeregrine FalconPennington BeachPenneshaw, Kangaroo Island

    Kangaroo Island, South Australia

    12 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    We had arranged an early wildlife tour of Kangaroo Island. Lying south of Adelaide, the island while 90 miles long has only 4,500 inhabitants. The economy is based on agriculture (mainly grains and sheep) and tourism. After WWII, returning soldiers were given 1,200 acres each, 900 of which were cleared.
    First stop was a beach on Seal Bay, incorrectly named for the sea lions who rest there. They go to sea for 2-3 days at a time to get food for their pups and can dive to depths of 300 meters. So the rests are well deserved. Even the pups were fast asleep.
    No, the kangaroos are not running helter shelter everywhere. Just like any wild animal, they stay away from humans for the most part. That’s where the wildlife shelter comes in. There we fed kangaroos and wallabies, petted koalas and were given an outstanding raptor and predator show.
    A stop at a eucalyptus oil farm and a picturesque beach (Pennington Beach) rounded out the day.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Our ship at anchor, Portland, Victoria, Australia
    Street scene, PortlandActual harpoon, bent from use2Our new friends, Aussie potato farmers on holidayLeaving Portland (early sunsets in Southern Hemisphere)

    Portland, Victoria, Australia

    13 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    Portland was a pleasant stop with mild temps and sunny skies. Dee needed to replace a belt and she found a perfect replacement in a leather-goods shop. There was a small maritime museum with facts about the same wreck that almost every town we visited laid claim to. Must have been as traumatic for the townspeople as it was for the shipwrecked crew. We met a shopkeeper who also ran a sheep farm. Walking down the street, we met a couple who had just finished their potato harvest. They had come to town from 2.5hrs away to see it as they are normally too busy and the husband only came to town to drive his produce to the port. They had big plans for travel in the North America and Europe and enjoyed swapping travel stories.En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    The skyline and Yarra River
    Pedestrian bridge over Yarra River1The Block MallMelbourne SkydeckDowntownFree tramsRiverviewFlinders Street Train Station, a city landmarkStreet art, Hosier Lane"The aboriginal boy"Bath house1Can you see the face?BoomerangVictoria State LibraryReading Room, State LibraryNed Kelly's armor, State Museum

    Melbourne, Victoria

    14 mai, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    As our ship approached Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, it was shrouded in a mist that turned out to be smoke from local fires. Australia’s original capital, it is a continuous battle with Sydney for supremacy. The rivalry got so bad that the country decided to place the capital elsewhere, in Canberra. George Batman first settled Melbourne as Batmania. He sold plots to settlers despite a treaty he signed with aboriginals. He renamed it Melbourne for the lord who was then Great Britain’s prime minister. It quickly became the 2nd largest city in the British Empire.
    The big yearly indigenous festival is called Moomba. The Europeans thought it was a traditional native gathering, but it means “up your ass” in the aboriginal language.
    The city has the largest tram system in the world and the parts around the central business district (CBD) are free as is a classic trolley that runs around the perimeter of the CBD. Melbourne’s iconic landmark is the Victorian era Flinders street station with its 13 clocks showing the arrival times for each track, where people meet and show times of each train. We had a delicious lunch with friends from Vancouver in Chinatown at the Shanghai Village Dumpling House. We ended our day in the beautiful State Library of Victoria where an exhibit of master criminal/folk hero Ned Kelly’s armor was on display.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Sydney Opera House
    Queen Victoria Building - built 1898 to celebrate monarch's Diamond JubileeInterior-Queen Victoria BuildingSt James church - Hyde Park, SydneyHyde Park Fountain with rainbowDowntown Sydney from the Opera HouseIn the Opera House awaiting Rossini in ParisTaking their bows after performanceSydney Harbor BridgeBridge (aka The Coathanger) early eveningHuman"ants" climb the harbor bridge

    Sydney, NSW, Australia - day 1

    17 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is a vibrant mix of history, business and art. We managed to fit in a walking tour before the matinee concert at the Opera House and boy did we walk, about 7 miles for the day. Sydney has its own, beautiful Hyde Park. Its first hospital was built by laborers who were paid in rum. It was constructed so poorly that it had to be rebuilt this time by sober workers. Upon reaching the theater of the iconic Opera House in Sydney Harbor, we overheard comments like: “I can’t believe I’m in the opera house; “WOW!” It was a very festive atmosphere; not as reserved as our orchestra . Everyone was taking selfies, us included! The performance of Rossini’s last two pieces of his life (in Paris), included a rousing rendition of William Tell (theme to the Lone Ranger) followed by a 450 member chorus, 5 soloists, and an organist suspended 30+ feet above the stage, who we’re told needed to take motion sickness meds to get up there. It was quite a spectacle.En savoir plus

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    1Sydney Opera House as we sailed away. Moments later Sydney Harbor was closed to due to heavy waves
    Our waiter, Raul and his wifeInside the main theaterAcoustic shields above main stageFood stalls in Hay Market (aka Paddy's)2Chef Farid and sous-chef preparing Pad Thai

    Sydney, NSW,Australia-day 2

    18 mai, Australie ⋅ 🌧 59 °F

    On our second day in Sydney , we toured the Sydney Opera House and went to Hay Street Market in Chinatown. The Opera House opened in 1973 and houses 5 performance venues. The now iconic design by Danish architect (Utzon) won a competition in 1957. and took 16 years to build. After Utzon was fired, Australian Peter Hall took over and designed the inside. Incredibly there were no deaths in construction even though harnesses were not used. Queen Elizabeth opened the opera house. Although the roof appears smooth, it is actually composed of almost 1 million tiles, that are cleaned every 3-5 yrs. Main performance hall seats 2,700. For lunch, We went to an outstanding food hall within Paddy’s market to try fish and beef tacos. Once back on Insignia, Chef Fareed treated us to an Asian-themed dinner, delicious!
    As Insignia sailed out of the harbor we encountered huge waves that toppled things in the dining room. The port was closed to shipping, shortly thereafter.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Brisbane skyline
    Brisbane city hallGriffith University, BrisbaneView of city from casino's sky deckOn the sky deckGodzilla vs Kong street scene1An idealized scene of the Australian prairie and the women who helped shape it

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    20 mai, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F

    We were diverted to Brisbane due to a storm on the Tasman Sea. It was a delight. Often compared to Miami, FL, Brisbane has a bright, sunny feel to it with palm trees galore. Many of its buildings are brand new with the recently opened casino being a highlight.

    We shuttled from the port into the central business district where we met a volunteer for Brisbane Greeters entirely funded by the city council. Our greeter was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) but now an Australian for many years. She showed us many of the public art works on display. During the tour we chanced on the filming of Godzilla vs. Kong, where they had transformed Brisbane into a London street scene. After the tour, we walked across the river to the art museum where we enjoyed the Australian works on display.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Insignia's path from Australia to New Zealand
    330+ passengers on this cruise also were on the 6-month ATW in 2023 with usDinner with close friends from the 2023 ATW

    Cruising the Tasman Sea

    24 mai, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌬 63 °F

    Our ship spent 4+ days crossing from Brisbane, Australia to Wellington, New Zealand. The early part of the crossing on the Tasman Sea was rough (constant 12 ft seas with swells up to 15 ft). We each put on scopolamine patches which helped.

    The “sea days” allowed us to pose for a group photo of all the passengers who were on the 2023 Around The World on this ship, and to get together for dinner with 6 of our good friends from that ATW cruise.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Wellington from botanical gardens
    The Beehive, New Zealand's executive branchInside the BeehiveInside New Zealand's parliamentStreet scene, WellingtonFamous Wellington Cable CarWellington waterfrontA New Zealand hero of Gallipoli (note visitor behind)Another Gallipoli heroWindy Wellington!

    Wellington, New Zealand

    25 mai, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 61 °F

    After 4+ days on the Tasman Sea crossing from Australia, we set foot in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Located in the southeast corner of the North Island, Wellington is the southernmost capital city in the world, often called windy Wellington. It’s home to the studios of Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Our first stop here was a tour of New Zealand’s parliament building, commonly known as the Beehive for its architectural design. New Zealand’s government is unique since it’s unicameral, having only a House of Representatives and no other chamber of delegates like our Senate. Here, they passed the first act in the world granting women the right to vote in 1893. Next, we rode the cable car up to the botanical gardens for fabulous views of the city below. Lastly, we toured the Te Papa Tongarewa museum, NZ’s National Museum where we saw an amazing exhibit on the Gallipoli campaign of WWI, the first time New Zealand and Australian troops fought as one unit, known as the ANZACs. There were eight human-like figures, several times normal size frozen in time. The loss of life in this infamous battle has left scars on this country’s psyche to this day.En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Public park, Napier
    Street scene, NapierStreet sceneHillside, NapierArt deco buildingArt deco, Napier1931 earthquake destruction1Lick This ice cream shop

    Napier, North Island, New Zealand

    26 mai, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    This town on the east coast of the North Island fancies itself a beach town and is quaint, clean and welcoming. Only problems, the ocean currents are so strong that ‘don’t swim warnings’ dot the beaches and the city was the site of a deadly, devastating 7.8 earthquake in 1931 that killed 258 people and leveled the town. The upside was that they restored the town in art deco style and its become a tourist magnet since with interesting architecture, black sand beaches and beautiful parks with palm trees. We watched a video in the town museum of testimonials of earthquake survivors along with a lot of buildings in rubble. We were told (tongue in cheek) by our New Zealand shipmates not to miss the Hokey Pokey ice cream so we headed to “Lick This” for a lick. We decided instead to go with two other flavors!En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Pohutu geyser, largest in S. Hemisphere
    Te Puia geothermal complexKiwi, flightless birdMāori warriors danceTe Puia crafts complexGeothermal activity above road

    Rotorua, New Zealand

    27 mai, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌧 55 °F

    Continuing our cruise north along New Zealand’s east coast, our next to last port was Tauranga, the port of call for the geyser and mud bath-happy town of Rotorua. The latter sits in a caldera with New Zealand’s second largest lake and bubbling hot springs just beneath the surface. These springs show themselves in several forms: bubbling mud fields, geysers spraying hot water hundreds of feet in the air, and streams of burning hot water and steam. The local Māori tribes run this complex known as Te Puia including the Māori Cultural Center, geothermal park and the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, Pohutu (“big splash” in Māori)

    We were entertained by the young Māori tribespeople doing songs and dances. Legend has it that the Māori people migrated from East Polynesia, specifically Tahiti. We also toured a crafts center where three Māori youths annually are given scholarships to learn traditional arts in wood, stone and metal.

    We also saw flightless Kiwi birds in a unique habitat where the diurnal pattern is reversed so you can view them going about their nightly activities.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
    Queenstown, S. Island, New ZealandOn drive to Milford SoundMilford Sound, South IslandOur transportation back to Queenstown, Cessna Grand CaravanLeaving Milford SoundHigh peak, Fiordland National ParkView from our plane

    Queenstown & Milford Sound, New Zealand

    29 mai, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F

    After disembarking our ship in Auckland, we flew to Queenstown on New Zealand’s stunning South Island—a breathtaking resort town nestled between snow-capped peaks and the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu. The flight in was eventful as our jet had to abort landing in Queenstown due to strong tail winds. As we circled waiting for another approach, we ran low on fuel and were diverted to Dunedin to gas up. Our next attempt was successful and only a bit over 2 hours delayed. With its vibrant restaurants and a cosmopolitan buzz from travelers around the globe, Queenstown charmed us instantly.

    But the true highlight awaited us: a journey to the legendary Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. The 4½-hour drive was a scenic dream—winding through misty rainforests, mirror-like lakes, and dramatic alpine landscapes. Once there, we boarded a boat and glided through the Sound’s serene waters, flanked by sheer cliffs and cascading waterfalls. But nothing could have prepared us for the grand finale: a flight over the region that revealed Milford Sound in all its vast, untamed glory. From above, the fiords looked otherworldly—and no wonder, as some scenes from The Lord of the Rings were filmed in this very terrain.

    It was nature’s grandeur at its most cinematic—an unforgettable chapter in our New Zealand adventure.    En savoir plus

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  • Deidre and Michael BlankAustralia & New Zealand 2025Voyageur
    Albert Park, Auckland, New Zealand
    Street scene, AucklandSky Tower, AucklandAuckland Ferry Terminal, built 1912, Edwardian style

    Auckland, New Zealand

    30 mai, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    As our 4½-week adventure through Australia and New Zealand drew to a close—including 3½ unforgettable weeks at sea and a week exploring on our own—we found ourselves gently winding down in Auckland. With the thrill of exploration behind us, our last day wasn’t about sightseeing, but simply enjoying the rhythm of the city and preparing to return home.

    We spent the day on foot, wandering without urgency. While nothing in particular stood out, a stroll through Albert Park offered a final glimpse of New Zealand’s beauty—lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and a quiet charm that invited reflection. It was the perfect place to pause and absorb the journey we’d just completed.

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    Fin du voyage
    31 mai 2025