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Google is your friend - https://northlandferries.co.nz/bay-of-islands-ferry/ https://www.newzealand.com/au/paihia/ http://www.paihia.co.nz/ https://www.newzealand.com/nz/russell/ https://nzpocketguide.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-russell/ PASSENGER FERRY TIMETABLE Crossing time: 15 minutes 7:20am 8:30am 9:30am – 9:30pm ferry departures on the half hour 10:30pm (24 September 2022 – May 2023) PASSENGER FERRY PRICES You can buy ferry tickets online, from our booking office or on board the ferry using EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Pre-booked tickets are valid for 7 days from the date of travel selected. Tickets are non-refundable unless for operational reasons. The FAQs for the ferry says, cash can be used onboard. Why would you ask if currency other than NZ would be accepted? FOOT PASSENGERS ONLY Adult - $14 (Return) Child 5-14 years - $6.50 (Return) Child 0-4 years - FREE

Sorry to hear your news. Take care Les, thinking of you and hope treatment goes well.

I picked that up Mic and had a giggle. 🤣

Yes it is, the Overseas Passenger Terminal is just a few minutes walk from the ferry piers. You can see the bow of a cruise ship at the top of the picture.

You haven't said which ship you are sailing on - this link is for Princess Covid protocols in Australia - https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/au-cruises/?accordion=covid-test-prior-to-boarding If you are sailing with another cruise line, I would suggest you check their website for up to date information on Australian Covid protocols and for NZ departures as well. These are links to Australian and State government websites which may help. https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-07/18_July_Eastern_Seaboard_Cruise_Protocols.pdf https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/international-travel/cruise-travel https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/travel/cruising-rules/cruise-factsheet On the Australia New Zealand Cruisers board, there are quite a few threads concerning passengers' experiences with covid protocols for boarding, including pre boarding testing. I would suggest you have a read. Australia and New Zealand Cruisers

Do the test either late the day or the morning of boarding your cruise. The test does not need to be proctored and you are able to use your own test kits. Take a photo of the test result with your phone which will be date and time stamped and have it ready to show if required when checking in.

You are able to use the app on an iPad if you have one. If you don't have a mobile phone or iPad please read the link below for an Australian ETA. Important information about the ETA If you are unable to use the app, you can apply online through ImmiAccount for another visa that suits your needs. If you are unable to use the app

I rarely have entree, but if soup is a favourite I will have with a main. I don't always have dessert.

It's baked and is quite dense and rich because it uses mainly all cream cheese and eggs and is usually not too sweet.

My favourite Princess dessert is or was the New York cheesecake. Is it still on the menu?

Kids and I guess big kids would love them, they look way too sweet for me. My big kid husband would probably love them.

For the the Pacific islands that cruises from Australia normally go to - Fiji. New Caledondia and Vanuatu, tourist visas for US passport holders are not normally required. But in saying that please check the official government webpages for the islands you are visiting. This is what the official New Caledonia visa and customs website says - New Caledonia travel Cruise ship stopover Passengers are exempt from the visa requirement if they meet one of the following criteria: they hold a valid residence permit issued by a Member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland or they hold a valid residence permit issued by Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Canada, Japan and the United States of America authorising readmission to these States or they hold a valid visa issued by a French authority for another part of the territory of France. Passengers arriving on board a cruise ship from Australia or New Zealand are exempt from visa requirements regardless of their nationality and provided they leave on board the ship. Vanuatu Travel

With an US passport, you will probably be eligible for an Australian electronic travel authority (ETA). This link gives you the information you will need. How to obtain an Australian ETA Note you will need to download the Australian ETA app available for either an iPhone or android.

Uber or taxi will be the cheapest and easiest way to get to White Bay from the CBD.

I would suggest you ask on your roll call for people to join you. You are likely to get more reponse there than on here.

Perhaps obtain a letter from your doctor/specialist explaining what the equipment is for.

Best wishes for tomorrow Les, hope all goes well.

I hope you enjoy the trip. We did.

Australian citizens travelling on an Australian passport DO NOT need a NZeTA. It is in the link you have provided - Who does not need an NZeTA You do not need an NZeTA if you are: an Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport

Darwin is not on the GBR, it is close to 1700km away. You may find that you will have to do a ship's excursion. Are you stopping at Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays? At Airlie Beach, the tour operators for the GBR ship's excursions pick you up from the ship anchored in the bay and return you in time to sail.

We have been to Te Puia on an excursion from Tauranga. It wasn't a ship's excursion but one we booked ourselves through Viator. There were only a 10 of us in a modern Mercedes van. We enjoyed it and gave us a good overview of the geysers and Maori culture. As part of the excursion we also visted a kiwi fruit farm on the way to Rotorua and before going to Te Puia we drove through the redwood forest and visted a few local sights.

The Australian ETA is valid for 6 months I believe. That information should be in the links provided.

This is the link for the NZeTA - NZeTA which can be applied for either online or through the NZeTA app. Buchhalm has provided a link above for information on the Australian ETA. Note this ETA has to be applied for on the Australian ETA app - How to Apply for Aus ETA There are versions for iPad and iPhone and for android phones. Both the NZeTA and the ETA should be approved very quickly, usually within minutes but occasionally there will be a hold up.

The Aus ETA can only be applied for through the Australian ETA app and not on the website as in the past. The link you provided does have this information on it.

The Taieri Gorge Train is only running on days when there is a cruise ship in port. Taieri Gorge Train Schedule There is another trip which is basically the Taieri Gorge route called the Inlander and it operates on these dates only - Sunday 4 December 2022 Sunday 29 January 2023 Saturday 11 February 2023 Sunday 5 March 2023 and two special Christmas trips - Saturday 17 December 2022 Sunday 18 December 2022 Our seats were pre allocated and our tour was through Good Company Tours. This was Nov 2018. It looks like Good Company Tours are closed.