BoopTennis Posted March 21, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi. We are doing a cruise around New Zealand (first time to New Zealand) and considering several different cruise options. Regarding ports, all of them do Fiordland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, and Dunedin. But for any additional ports, here are where the choices come in: 1) Bay of Islands 2) Bay of Islands and Akoroa 3) Akoroa and Auckland any opinions on the better choice? My husband and I are mid 60s but active, not really into museums and city tours but like outdoorsy wildlife and hiking and more along those lines. thank you for any recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted March 21, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2019 They are all good,even as you don’t like cities Auckland is a lovely city. But as you like the outdoors Bay of Islands and Akaroa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 22, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I agree with Chiliburn. The Bay of Islands and Akaroa are both beautiful places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted March 23, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted March 23, 2019 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted March 27, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2019 For Akaroa, we would recommend booking a tour with https://www.pohatu.co.nz/ We did the 4WD Scenic Nature Tour on our Jan visit there & enjoyed it immensely - the Little Penguins are extra cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted March 28, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Than you I will look into that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted March 28, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2019 We toured with Akaroa Dolphins and had a great time with them. Saw heaps of dolphins, very comfortable and clean boat, commentary of surrounding landmarks and history and even snacks and bevvies on board! Highly recommend them. Can't go wrong! Have fun whatever you do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsutt35 Posted April 22, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I would probably recommend Bay of Islands and Akaroa from what you have mentioned. I blogged about our cruise around NZ with the visits to each port if you want some ideas. I somehow managed to delete the Bay of Islands blog though. https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/cruises-2/december-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krigaren1 Posted May 4, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Bay of Islands is magic,as is Tauranga and Akaroa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoopTennis Posted May 4, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks. We settled in on a cruise that takes us to dunedin, akaroa, wellington, napier, tauranga and auckland. Any recommendations appreciated. So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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