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Why Take an Australia Cruise ?

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Australia is a country of amazing diversity and awe-
inspiring beauty. From grand cities to ancient coral 
reefs, there is no end of star attractions in the land of 
Oz and the best way to see them is to book yourself on 
an Australia cruise.

Sydney and its world famous harbor is a good starting 
point for an Australia cruise, although it is of course 
possible to start at other Australian ports, and also 
at ports outside of Australia. For instance, you could 
join the US to Australia leg of a round-the-world cruise 
at Los Angeles and find yourself in Sydney, Australia 
30-days later. From Sydney you could depart on a smaller 
cruise around Australia and/or New Zealand.

Cruise routes around Australia normally concentrate on 
port stops along the East and North coasts. Brisbane, 
the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Port Douglas, 
Townsville and Darwin are the main ports of call, with 
cruise durations typically of between 7-10 days. From 
Darwin, a few cruise lines offer services westwards 
towards Broome. Cruises along the southern and western 
coasts are less popular. Here, the main ports of call 
are Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. A port stop in 
Tasmania is also incorporated into many an Australia 
cruise, as are ports of call in New Zealand, such as 
Auckland and Dunedin, and sometimes ports of call in 
Indonesia.

So, what great treasures await those who adventure to 
Australia on a cruise? Sydney, Australia's capital and 
the jewel in the crown of Australia's south-east 
coastline, offers a whole host of sightseeing 
opportunities just on its own. Sydney harbor, the Opera 
House, Bondi Beach and Watson's Bay are among the top 
attractions. Sydney is also bursting with museums, 
fine restaurants and excellent shopping facilities. 
Two hours outside of Sydney is the world renowned 
Hunter Valley wine region, where you can sample some 
of Australia's finest wines.

Further to the North, the Gold Coast - one of the 
world's hottest surfing locations - and the city of 
Brisbane await. In Brisbane you will have many shore 
excursions to choose from, including boat trips up the 
Brisbane River and a bushwalking experience in Brisbane 
district's forests.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's main 
attractions. You can dive the reef to experience its 
full glory, join a snorkeling tour of the reef or see the 
reef from the air. There are also opportunities for 
landward adventures into the great Australian outback.

Cairns offers a further experience with the Great Barrier 
Reef, as well as beautiful sandy beaches, while Darwin 
- one of the hottest coastal regions in Australia during 
the summer - is another great place in which to relax 
under the hot Australian sun.

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