Destinations

Melbourne

Billed as the most European of Australian cities, Melbourne is best known for its handsome public buildings, wide boulevards, cute laneways, great shopping and ritzy bars and restaurants. Sport plays a major role in the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Kangaroo Island

Australia’s third largest island is separated from South Australia by a 14km strip of water known as Backstairs Passage. The island (known locally as ‘KI’) is often called Australia’s version of the Galapagos because of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Invercargill

Invercargill is the most southerly city in New Zealand and gateway to the magnificent Southland district. The city achieved worldwide fame as one of the locations for the 2006 movie The World’s Fastest Indian starring […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Hobart

It’s easy to fall in love with Hobart. Whether you are mountain biking down Mt Wellington, seeing outrageous modern art at MONA or tucking into freshly caught seafood at one of its smart new eateries, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Hamilton Island

Often described as the gateway to the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is the ideal tropical island destination – complete with groovy bars, waterfront restaurants, million dollar yachts, a sparkling marina and an 18-hole golf course. The […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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French Polynesia

Countries don’t come much more beautiful than French Polynesia. Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, more than 4,000 kilometres from the nearest continent, the archipelago is made up of 118 islands, the most […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Fremantle

Established by British in 1829, port of Fremantle is one of Australia’s best-preserved colonial port cities with a wealth of convict-era public buildings, Victorian villas and imposing boulevards. Just 20kms from the state capital of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Fiji Islands

Australia’s favourite resort destination in the South Pacific, Fiji is also a stellar cruise spot. Both Suva and Nadi offer lively markets, bars and restaurants and a taste of island life, but the real action […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Eden

Eden is one of the prettiest coastal townships on the NSW south coast. Apart from the annual migration of southern right and humpback whale from May to November, Eden has a busy fishing harbour, a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Dunedin

Located at the base of the stunning Otago Peninsula, Dunedin is celebrated for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, creative vibe, passion for rugby and its emerging dining scene. Given its strong British ancestry the city […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Darwin

Australia’s most northerly city is an exotic mixture of Aboriginal, European and South-East Asian influences. The result is a modern, cosmopolitan and fast-changing tropical outpost which still carries vestiges of its colonial past. While travellers […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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Cairns

Known principally as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is now a global tourism destination with a vibrant culinary scene, good shopping and plenty of outdoor adventure – from scuba diving to bungee […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2016
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