Popular Departure Ports in Australia: Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Adelaide, Perth & Albany
Popular Departure Ports in the South Pacific: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Marquesas Islands, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia & Fiji
Popular Departure Ports in New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Sun Dunedin, Cruising Milford Sound, Tauranga
From arid outback locations, to lush tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and New Zealand have adventures ranging from budget car travel to total luxury by cruise ship. Explore the vast lands down under for your next vacation!
Queensland - Queensland is the second largest of Australia's states occupying an area of 667,000 square miles. The hot, tropical climate makes Queensland a very popular vacation destination for Australians and international visitors. If you are looking for a warm, sunny, even tropical vacation, Queensland is for you. Queensland is located in Australia's north east and will give you access to the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Queensland also offers tropical rainforests as well as the beaches and islands.
Sydney - Sydney is one of the world’s great cities, renowned for its physical beauty, its diverse cultural population and famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Sydney is consistently rated by international authorities as one of the world’s favorite tourist destinations and most livable cities. Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and is in close proximity to world famous beaches, rivers and bays, national parks and the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.
Great Barrier Reef – The Great Barrier reef was formed about 9,000 years ago after the last ice age. The coral can only grow below the water level and therefore as the ice melted, the water level increased and the coral formed the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world stretching for 1,250 miles and occupying an area of 135,000 square miles. There is a diverse aquatic life on the reef with an estimated 2,000 types of fish and 500 species of coral polyps not to mention the bird life as well. The spectacular colors of the fish and coral make The Great Barrier Reef a favorite for divers from all over the world.
Perth - The capital city, Perth is a vibrant and modern city sitting between the cerulean Indian Ocean and the ancient Darling Ranges. It claims to be the sunniest state capital in Australia, though more striking is its isolation from the rest of the country.
Tasmania - Tasmania is Australia’s Island State and is rich in history, being one of the earliest settled areas in Australia, 1803. The landscape contains hundreds of mountains, craggy old geological formations up to 5000 feet high, more coastline that the state of New South Wales, adventure sports challenges to rival anything in the world, especially surfing, scuba diving, bush walking, kayaking and sailing. On the gentler side Tasmania is renowned for its gourmet food, often taken for granted by the spoiled local population of about half a million. Dozens of golf courses, thousands of freshwater, big game, estuary and sea fishing spots are accessible from major centers of Hobart and Launceston.
New Zealand - New Zealand's awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate makes it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other! Discover why NZ remains one of the world’s most sought after destinations on ultimate touring holidays!
