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Why Take an Australia Cruise ?
Copyright © 2005 John Metcalfe
A to Z Cruises
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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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