28-Night Cruise on NoordamSouth Australia & New Zealand Holiday - Weather

Departing Sydney, Australia on December 20, 2026, the HAL Cruises ship Noordam runs this 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Phillip Island, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, with 17 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026 — Phillip Island, Australia

   Phillip Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Dec 24, 2026 — Burnie, Tasmania

   Burnie, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 — Adelaide, Australia

   Adelaide, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 — Kangaroo Island, Australia

   Kangaroo Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 64°F.

8. Day 8 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — Port Arthur, Tasmania

   Port Arthur, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

9. Day 9 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Eden, Australia

   Eden, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

10. Day 10 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

11. Day 11 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

12. Day 12 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — Hobart, Tasmania

    Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

13. Day 13 — Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 — Fjordland National Park, New Zealand

    Fjordland National Park, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

14. Day 14 — Monday, Jan 11, 2027 — Dunedin, New Zealand

    Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 14 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

15. Day 15 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Christchurch, New Zealand

    Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 66°F.

16. Day 16 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Picton, New Zealand

    Picton, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 16 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.

17. Day 17 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — Wellington, New Zealand

    Wellington, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 17 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

18. Day 18 — Friday, Jan 15, 2027 — Napier, New Zealand

    Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 18 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

19. Day 19 — Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 — Tauranga, New Zealand

    Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 19 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

20. Day 20 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Auckland, New Zealand

    Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 20 of the 28-night South Australia & New Zealand Holiday cruise on Noordam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.