46-night Hawaii, South Pacific, New Zealand & Australia Cruise

Travel across the International Dateline and step forward or backward in time one day.

Nuku'alofa, the capital and largest town of Tonga is on the north coast of Tongatapu Island in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the island's chief port and principal economic, administrative, and tourist centre. The red-roofed Royal Palace (1865-1867) on the waterfront, is a major landmark. In 1643 the Dutch navigator Abel Janszoon Tasman landed here.

Located on New Zealand’s South Island, the port of Lyttleton is the gateway to Christchurch. A short drive through a tunnel brings one to the picturesque town of Christchurch.

Bullock wagons, pioneers, water and strawberries help describe some history, scenery and character to be experienced as you travel through Timaru District and along South Canterbury's Heritage Trails. Where else in the world can you look across the sea to the mountains? From the Bay Hill, leading to the centre of Timaru, it's possible to see Timaru's well known Victorian and Edwardian architecture which graces the downtown retail area. Architecture, Maori rock art, heritage trails, rafting, fishing, golf, picnic areas, Temuka Pottery, Swandri, Dominion Brewery Tours... Timaru District is just a couple of hours pleasant drive from Christchurch.

The southern gateway to the Sapphire Coast, Eden is set in rugged beauty with golden sandy beaches and crystal waters to the east and forests and parklands to the west.