Grand Asia Exploration Auckland -To- Tokyo

Stretched over a volcanic field on New Zealand’s North Island is the country’s largest city, multicultural Auckland.

The "Bay of Islands" was how Captain Cook described this area two centuries ago and the simplicity of his name masks the diversity of its charms. The Bay of Islands is the finest Maritime Park in the country with 144 islands, secluded bays and abundance of marine life. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since author Zane Grey publicized it in the 1930s.

Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island. It hosts historic buildings like the Elms Mission Station, an 1847 Georgian-style home. A bridge over the harbour connects Tauranga to Mount Maunganui, a beach town with hot saltwater pools and an extinct namesake volcano with winding walking paths. Offshore is the active volcano White Island, accessible by helicopter or boat.

The twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located within the region of Hawke's Bay on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island, are unique. The area is blessed with a Californian-Mediterranean climate, boasting one of the highest sunshine averages in the country. The area is also dotted with colorful vineyards and orchards, with some of the most fertile farmland you will see. Within the region are more than twenty of New Zealand's finest vineyards.

New Zealand’s capital city is a veritable hotspot of food, fun and culture situated in one of the planet’s most beautiful countries.

New Zealand’s Garden City is renowned for its English heritage. Find tree-lined avenues backed by elegant Victorian buildings.

Known for its unique fusion of Scottish and Māori heritage, vibrant Dunedin is the second-largest city of New Zealand’s South Island.

Spend your day at sea with an exclusive to Seven Seas Explorer Gourmet Explorer Tour, savour the tastes of a region and learn new techniques to use in your cooking. For a workout head to the fitness centre to keep up with your routine. Fancy a pastry or a gourmet sandwich, then Coffee Connection is the place for you. For a taste of the West End, the Constellation Theatre will show case anything from an inspiring singalong to a full-scale musical review.

Spend your day at sea with an exclusive to Seven Seas Explorer Gourmet Explorer Tour, savour the tastes of a region and learn new techniques to use in your cooking. For a workout head to the fitness centre to keep up with your routine. Fancy a pastry or a gourmet sandwich, then Coffee Connection is the place for you. For a taste of the West End, the Constellation Theatre will show case anything from an inspiring singalong to a full-scale musical review.

Dense rainforests and snaking rivers cover the steep enchanting slopes of New Zealand’s most famous fjord, Milford Sound.

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Bursting with modern energy and historic charm, Hobart is a contrasting mix of colonial style and vibrant modernity.

Located on the northwest coast of Tasmania, Burnie was originally settled in 1827 as “Emu Bay.” The town was later renamed after William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen’s Land Company. The first settlers literally carved a village out from the rain forests and tea-tree swamps that occupied the area. After mineral deposits were discovered in Tasmania, the town prospered. In the late 30s, Burnie’s industry bloomed even more when Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Limited began large production.

Boasting stunning art, a vibrant music scene and excellent food, wine and coffee, Melbourne simply buzzes with life.

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From the Sydney Opera House to Bondi Beach, man and Mother Nature contribute in equal measure to this splendid city.

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Boasting stunning art, a vibrant music scene and excellent food, wine and coffee, Melbourne simply buzzes with life.

Portland is a city on the southwest coast of Victoria, Australia. The site of Victoria's first permanent European settlement, it has more than 200 19th-century buildings, many made of bluestone. The Portland Cable Tram travels along the foreshore, past the Portland Botanic Gardens, established in 1857. The Portland Maritime Discovery Centre has exhibits on the city's maritime history, plus a sperm whale skeleton.

Penneshaw is a township in the Australian state of South Australia located on the northeast coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island about 107 kilometres south of the state capital of Adelaide. It is the island's main ferry port with regular services from Cape Jervis

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This nature lover’s dream boasts spectacular scenery including the bushland and beaches uninhabited islets, granite headlands, and the bubble gum-hued Pink Lake. Esperance is located in the center of some of Australia’s most beautiful sights and with some of the country’s most stunning coastline and best surf and great fishing options.

Albany, Western Australia's oldest colonial settlement, beckons from its dramatic stance along the rugged southern coast.

A welcoming destination, Perth has much more to offer than you would probably expect from an isolated Western Australian city.

The surf’s always up in Geraldton. Internationally renowned as a “surfing” destination, let your adventurous spirit free in the Indian Ocean with windsurfing, waveriding, wreck diving, kitesurfing, fishing and swimming. Panoramic coastal views, calm one minute, feisty the other dotted with rolling hills make a surreal landscape. See indigenous art in museums, visit maritime memorials and end the day with a spectacular sunset bronzing the horizon and seemingly altering the cerulean chemistry of the infinite ocean.

Spend your day at sea with an exclusive to Seven Seas Explorer Gourmet Explorer Tour, savour the tastes of a region and learn new techniques to use in your cooking. For a workout head to the fitness centre to keep up with your routine. Fancy a pastry or a gourmet sandwich, then Coffee Connection is the place for you. For a taste of the West End, the Constellation Theatre will show case anything from an inspiring singalong to a full-scale musical review.

Beautiful Bali is everything you imagine it will be; humbling temples, tranquil lakes, traditional villages, idyllic sands and thriving paddy fields.

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats

Spend your day at sea with an exclusive to Seven Seas Explorer Gourmet Explorer Tour, savour the tastes of a region and learn new techniques to use in your cooking. For a workout head to the fitness centre to keep up with your routine. Fancy a pastry or a gourmet sandwich, then Coffee Connection is the place for you. For a taste of the West End, the Constellation Theatre will show case anything from an inspiring singalong to a full-scale musical review.

Spend your day at sea with an exclusive to Seven Seas Explorer Gourmet Explorer Tour, savour the tastes of a region and learn new techniques to use in your cooking. For a workout head to the fitness centre to keep up with your routine. Fancy a pastry or a gourmet sandwich, then Coffee Connection is the place for you. For a taste of the West End, the Constellation Theatre will show case anything from an inspiring singalong to a full-scale musical review.

Diamond-shaped Pulau Ujong is Singapore's main island and it's bursting with colour, energy and culture.

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Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island. Surrounded by eighty smaller islands, this stunning, natural beauty has been relatively undiscovered until recent years. Rumor claims that in 1971 the first tourists to set foot on Koh Samui were hippies who arrived by way of a coconut boat from Bangkok. While Koh Samui still exports up to 2 million coconuts to Bangkok every month, recent urban developments include a no-frills airport and an ostentatious Reggae bar.

A busy, cramped and frenetic city, Bangkok has a reputation of bombarding your senses. Centuries of history collide with a fast-paced modern lifestyle.

The 3,000-mile Mekong River runs throughout Asia and affords an experience of the continent like no other.

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The 3,000-mile Mekong River runs throughout Asia and affords an experience of the continent like no other.

Nha Trang, on the south-central coast of Vietnam, supports a population of 300,000 or so but retains a welcoming small-town ambience. A resort town, it is flanked by nearly 10 kilometres of glorious shore, lapped by seas that are pleasantly tepid year-round.

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Coron, officially the Municipality of Coron, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 65,855 people.

The Philippine capital of Manila was founded by King Philip II of Spain. In the years that followed, the Spanish successfully prevented the Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese from settling in the Philippines. During the Seven Years' War the British occupied Manila, but agreed to return it to Spain in 1763. During WWII, the Japanese took control during a 1942 invasion, and eventually the U.S. recaptured the islands and returned them to the Philippines. In 1946, the country was granted full independence.

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From the exceptional views across its famous harbour to the sizzling dishes in its glamorous restaurants, you’re sure to fall in love with Hong Kong.

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On this fascinating island visit the world's tallest building, the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, the fabulous Palace Museum's vast collection of Chinese art and the lovely Lungshan Temple.Explore lovely Keelung's historic sites and Yeliu Park's astonishing rock formations.

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, Ishigaki is the political, cultural and economic center of the Yaeyama Islands. Renowned for its stunning beaches and natural beauty, Ishigaki is also popular for those wishing to visit the islands of the Yaeyama archipelago—including Kohama, Kuroshima and Taketomi—as well as its vibrant nightlife.

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China’s second most populous city embraces its history, future – and visitors – in an equally delightful fashion. Architectural treats from centuries past remain, with influences from all corners of the globe.

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Located on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula just two-and-a-half hours from Seoul, Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city. With its deep harbor, it’s also one of the largest commercial ports in the world. Often referred to as “the summer capital of South Korea,” Busan is known for its exceptional beaches, scenic cliffs and ancient temples high in the mountains.

Nagasaki is a Japanese city on the northwest coast of the island of Kyushu. It’s set on a large natural harbor, with buildings on the terraces of surrounding hills. It is synonymous with a key moment during World War II, after suffering an Allied nuclear attack in August 1945. The event is memorialized at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park.

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Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the central metropolis of the Kansai region. Osaka dates back to the Asuka and Nara period. Under the name Naniwa, it was the capital of Japan from 683 to 745, long before the upstarts at Kyoto took over. Even after the capital was moved elsewhere, Osaka continued to play an important role as a hub for land, sea and river-canal transportation. In a nation of obsessive gourmands Osaka is known as an excellent place to eat.

This centrally located city at the crossroads of the country offers the international visitor an excellent look at both modern and traditional Japan. It features wide boulevards, a dynamic shopping district in the heart of downtown, and easy access to nearby mountains and beaches for day trips. The main visitor destination here is Nagoya Castle, featuring the samurai armor and treasures of the Tokugawa clan. Other visitor favorites include the Atsuta Shrine & Technology Museum, highlighting the city’s past and present; nearby Inuyama Castle, believed to be the oldest castle in Japan; Noritake Garden and its Craft Center; and Toyokuni Shrine where you can see the large torii (Shinto Shrine gate).

A city where you’ll find centuries-old culture jostling for position next to cutting-edge technology – a fabulous blend of history and modernity that has to be seen to be believed.