14-Night Cruise on Viking OrionAustralia & New Zealand - Weather

The Viking Orion sails a 14-night Australia & New Zealand itinerary with Viking Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on January 6, 2028. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in January 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, Jan 6, 2028 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 9, 2028 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jan 11, 2028 — Hobart, Tasmania

   Hobart, Tasmania is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night Australia & New Zealand cruise on Viking Orion. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 65°F.

4. Day 4 — Friday, Jan 14, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Jan 15, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

6. Day 6 — Sunday, Jan 16, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 63°F.

7. Day 7 — Monday, Jan 17, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

8. Day 8 — Tuesday, Jan 18, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

9. Day 9 — Wednesday, Jan 19, 2028 — 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.