The hardest part about cruising to Australia and New Zealand is that you will have to come home. The natural beauty is stunning and very accessible. The culture is relaxed and irreverent. These folks appreciate visitors who want to have a good time. If there is a perfect destination, this may be it.
The selection of cruise itineraries has expanded greatly as the number of ships has increased. The traditional itinerary was an open-jaw 12-day cruise between Sydney and Auckland, with a strong emphasis on New Zealand. Now, there are more choices for 7-days or longer, many of which are round-trip Sydney.
Some cruise lines sail between Australia and Southeast Asia, usually about 14-days. These will feature the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforests, and remote Darwin. Other cruises will cruise to the South and West cities of Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. There are even circumnavigation cruises of Australia that take about a month.
The appeal of these two very different nations includes unique natural attractions, aboriginal cultures, and an action-oriented lifestyle. We’re sure you’ll come back with a ton of pictures and a few new “mates”. G’day!
