Tiana TemplemanNZ Herald·27 May, 2026 08:00 AM5 mins to readYou don’t have to travel far to feel worlds away. Cruise through New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Photo / Getty ImagesA close-to-home cruise provides an easy, convenient and relaxed way to venture across the Tasman, explore Australia and make the most of NZ, writes Tiana Templeman.

Cruises departing Aotearoa offer plenty of variety and the chance to explore your own backyard, with highlights including Norfolk Island’s convict history, New Zealand’s