moatenote Posted July 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 19, 2018 We're interested in the Viking cruise to Australia and New Zealand in 2020 and are wondering which month is the best for this trip. The dates listed by Viking are January 10 and 24; February 7 and 21; and March 6. Cabin prices are the same, regardless of date, but airfare is $400 more in January. We would appreciate any information you may have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geffric Posted July 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Summer in Australia and New Zealand is December January etc.. So price is higher in January as it is a better weather wise month to travel. On the other hand, there are a large number of very friendly and super fun folks on the Viking Orion February 7 2020 cruise.. come join us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFL Kiwi Posted July 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hi, we live in New Zealand and the weather is at its best in February. January can be wet so my advice would be a February booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moatenote Posted July 20, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thank you both for your information. Feb. 7 is looking better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted July 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Hi, we live in New Zealand and the weather is at its best in February. January can be wet so my advice would be a February booking The rain doesn't bother me as much as the heat and humidity, so what are the temperatures like in NZ at this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raison Posted July 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The rain doesn't bother me as much as the heat and humidity, so what are the temperatures like in NZ at this time of year? If the cruise includes Australia in February, it will be hot and humid. I live a bit north of Sydney and we will often have 35 degrees celsius (or higher) for many days in February, and humidity along the coastal stretches will be high. If you go further north, humidity in Queensland will be higher again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted July 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2018 If the cruise includes Australia in February, it will be hot and humid. I live a bit north of Sydney and we will often have 35 degrees celsius (or higher) for many days in February, and humidity along the coastal stretches will be high. If you go further north, humidity in Queensland will be higher again. Thank you! Definitely not my weather. Going to have to re-think my visit. Definitely want to get there but looks like including a cruise may not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted July 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2018 March can be great weather in Australia in most areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted July 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2018 March can be great weather in Australia in most areas. So glad to hear this. I have a “bushwalk” scheduled outside of Adelaide on March 23 and hoping it won’t be too hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted July 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 25, 2018 We start in Auckland Feb 24 2019 and end in Bali March 26. Hope it's a bit cooler by then, we will see!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudgey Posted July 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So glad to hear this. I have a “bushwalk” scheduled outside of Adelaide on March 23 and hoping it won’t be too hot! Adelaide's heat is a "dry" heat, unlike Sydney or Brisbane. Late March can still be hot, but stay hydrated and you should be right. Or better still, change the bush walk to a winery tour. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathtutor101 Posted July 31, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2018 We just booked March 6, 2020 on the Orion (Auckland to Sydney). We were told that March is a good time to go... Fall...March, April, May in New Zealand is gorgeous. It's one of the best times to plan your New Zealand vacation since the summer crowds have left, the attractions charge off peak rates, and the weather is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1733 Posted November 5, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 8:38 PM, Peregrina651 said: Thank you! Definitely not my weather. Going to have to re-think my visit. Definitely want to get there but looks like including a cruise may not work. Hi Peregrinea651, We are on the Feb 24 Trip in 2020. Did a lot of talking with you on our Roof of the world China trip this Sept. Lots of good advise. Were looking forward to our trip to Australia and New Zealand. Maybe we will see you aboard. Mike and Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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