Viking Orion — 14-Night Australia & New Zealand Cruise Weather

The Viking Orion sails a 14-night Australia & New Zealand itinerary with Viking Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on December 9, 2027. 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, Melbourne, Australia, Hobart, Tasmania, with 6 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 9, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Dec 12, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Dec 14, 2027 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Dec 17, 2027 — Dunedin, New Zealand

   Dunedin, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Dec 18, 2027 — Christchurch, New Zealand

   Christchurch, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Dec 19, 2027 — Wellington, New Zealand

   Wellington, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Dec 20, 2027 — Napier, New Zealand

   Napier, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Dec 21, 2027 — Tauranga, New Zealand

   Tauranga, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Dec 22, 2027 — Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland, New Zealand is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion.