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Ancient fjords and unspoiled islands of southern New Zealand

Dunedin - Dunedin

Dates:
3/12/2023
to  10/12/2023

8
days
7
nights on board
Starting from*
AU$8,210
20% Ponant Bonus

In partnership with Relais & Châteaux and with featured guest chef Jimmy McIntyre.

Set sail aboard Le Lapérouse for an 8-day expedition cruise to explore the South Island of New Zealand between enchanting landscapes and observation of extraordinary wildlife, in one of the best-preserved environments on the planet.

Le Lapérouse will first chart a course to the South-West region of the South Island to discover magnificent Fiordland National Park, which is an integral part of Te Wahipounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage areaDusky Sound, Doubtful Sound or the better-known Milford Sound: you will discover these fiords shaped by successive glaciations and bordered by majestic cliffs.

Your ship will then set sail for the Snares Islands, one of the archipelagos of New Zealand’s Sub Antarctic Islands. These remote island outposts are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a myriad of wildlife with many species endemic to the region and even to individual islands. In these islands, often described as the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean, spectacular nature can provide great experiences.

Then you will sail towards Ulva Island, one of the few predator-free sanctuaries of New Zealand and a haven for many species of birds and plants that are rare or are extinct on the mainland of New Zealand.

Finally, Dunedin, your port of disembarkation, will draw the end of this wonderful voyage.

The wildlife encounters described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.


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In partnership with Relais & Châteaux and with featured guest chef Jimmy McIntyre. An expedition cruise to discover the natural treasures of New Zealand’s South Island, from ancient fjords to rare bird...


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Partner - Jimmy McIntyre

Our guest of honour

Partner - Jimmy McIntyre

Jimmy McIntyre

As a proud New Zealander, I am tremendously passionate about New Zealand food and wine and, in particular, showcasing the magic of local artisanal suppliers and sharing my skills with guests travelling from around the world to visit Otahuna.  I look forward to welcoming you aboard as we visit some of New Zealand’s most spectacular and untouched locations and sample the culinary wonders of our incredible islands.

Jimmy McIntyre

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Partner - Relais & Châteaux

Our partner

Partner - Relais & Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux

Jimmy McIntyre is Otahuna Lodge’s Executive Chef.  Having joined the property in 2004, he is the longest-serving Relais & Chateaux lodge chef in New Zealand and is credited with developing one of the country’s most unique food and wine programmes. Jimmy overseas Otahuna’s celebrated “potager-to-plate” philosophy which makes use of 140 different varieties of organic fruits, mushrooms, nuts and vegetables grown annually in the Lodge’s own century-old gardens. 

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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom
 

(19 m²)

From AU$8,210
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(19 m²)

From AU$9,110
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(19 m²)

From AU$9,560
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(19 m²)

From AU$10,100
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m²)

From AU$14,080
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m²)

From AU$14,080
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

From AU$14,080
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m²)

From AU$14,080
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(38 m²)

From AU$19,060
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(38 m²)

From AU$20,050
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m²)

From AU$21,040
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m²)

From AU$21,040
20% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

From AU$23,120
20% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(45 m²)

From AU$30,250



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Complete your trip

Shore Excursions, Overlands & Pre/Post Programmes
To complete your voyage, PONANT can organise a range of shore excursions, pre & post cruise activities and packages, plus transfers.


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