Cruising around Australia

For many of us, when we think about going on a cruise, we tend to think of the traditional Mediterranean or Caribbean cruises. However, there’s one part of the world that is really opening up in terms of cruises, and that is Australia.

With a wealth of exotic natural scenery, as well as some fascinating cities to discover, it’s no wonder that Australia is quickly becoming the place to go for cruises.
And given that Australia’s largest cities are coastal, we’re going to take a look at a few of the highlights that you could see when cruising around Australia.

Sydney
Oceania Cruises' Nautica entering SydneyOften renowned for having the world’s most beautiful harbour and an awe-inspiring skyline, Sydney is a great place to start your cruise holiday.

As Australia’s largest city, Sydney has all of the vibrancy that you’d expect, with the added attraction of iconic landmarks such as the Opera House and some world class beaches in the surrounding area.

Sydney’s Darling Harbour is also becoming something of a hotspot for new casinos and is a great way to spend the evening. Or even if you are enjoying the ship’s hospitality so much, you can still recreate the excitement of Darling Harbour online courtesy of gamingclub.com!

Melbourne
Melbourne is often known as Australia’s cultural capital and is another great place to visit when cruising.

From its world famous zoo, to its historic laneways that hold a wealth of chic boutiques and cafes, Melbourne has a laid-back charm all of its own.

And what’s more is that it is located very close to some wonderful national parks where you’ll get chance to cuddle a koala!

Perth
PerthAs one of the most remote cities on Earth, Perth can seem like it’s a bit of a stretch to get to.

But there are some wonderful river cruises available, which offer lovely meandering journeys along the majestic Swan River between Fremantle and Perth.

Darwin
And then there’s Darwin, the balmy tropical capital of the Northern Territory.

With a huge harbour facing out towards the Timor Sea, you’ll be spoilt for choice with Darwin’s fantastic multicultural cuisine and gorgeous weather.

And what’s more is that there will undoubtably be some fascinating wildlife to see in the waters, from dugongs and snubfin dolphins, to a bewildering variety of turtles!

Tasmania
The wonderful natural wilderness that is Tasmania is a must for anybody seeking the real Australia.
With bountiful wildlife and a massive amount of natural treasures to uncover, Tasmania is also quickly becoming renowned as one of the wine producing capitals of Australia – perfect for tasting while you cruise past the beautiful Tasman peninsula!



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