Ponant Cruises
L Austral itinerary reference — January 22, 2026 – January 31, 2026
Explore the L Austral route reference from Milford Sound, New Zealand to Auckland, New Zealand. The port sequence includes Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising), Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand, Akaroa, New Zealand. Use the itinerary to compare time ashore and days at sea, then ask Deluxe Cruises to check a current voyage matching your plans.
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For this L Austral reference, consider travel arrangements to Milford Sound, New Zealand and onward travel from Auckland, New Zealand. Allow enough time for transfers and confirm any overnight port calls, tender arrangements and entry requirements for the offered sailing. Arrival and departure times in the archived table should be reconfirmed before arranging independent activities.
The journey at a glance
Port calls in this reference
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- Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)
- Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
- Akaroa, New Zealand
- Picton, New Zealand
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Napier, New Zealand
- Tauranga, New Zealand
- Auckland, New Zealand
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Original itinerary and ship details
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L Austral Cruise 2026
Milford Sound, New Zealand to Auckland, New Zealand
January 22-31 2026 - 9 Days
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LUXURY CRUISES information
| Date | Port | Arrive/Depart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | |||
| 22 January 2026 | Milford Sound, New Zealand | 6:00pm | |
| 23 January 2026 | Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising) | ||
| 24 January 2026 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand | 9:00am | 7:00pm |
| 25 January 2026 | Akaroa, New Zealand | 8:00am | 3:30pm |
| 26 January 2026 | Picton, New Zealand | 7:30am | 7:00pm |
| 27 January 2026 | Wellington, New Zealand | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| 28 January 2026 | Napier, New Zealand | Noon | 7:00pm |
| 29 January 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 30 January 2026 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 7:30am | 6:00pm |
| 31 January 2026 | Auckland, New Zealand | 7:00am | |
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