Auckland (New Zealand) to Sydney (Australia) Cruise on Crown Princess from Auckland (New Zealand)

Auckland (New Zealand)

Auckland is a major cruise ship stopover point, with the ships usually tying up at Princes Wharf. Auckland CBD is connected to coastal suburbs, to the North Shore and to outlying islands by ferry. Auckland is home to many cultures. The majority of inhabitants claim European - predominantly British and/or Irish - descent, but substantial Maori, Pacific Islander and Asian communities exist as well. Auckland has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world and a higher proportion of people of Asian origin than the rest of New Zealand. Ethnic groups from all corners of the world have a presence in Auckland, making it by far the country's most cosmopolitan city.

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney is known as the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia and one of the world´s most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Recent immigration trends have led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbour.

Brisbane (Australia)

Brisbane is the third most important cities in Australia. There are multiple points of interest for the visitors. One of them is located at the north of the city, Fraser Island which is the biggest sand island in the world and has rainforest and lagoons. The access is by ferry. The island is inhabited by dingoes or wild dogs.

Willis Island (Australia)

Willis Island is an island in an external territory of Australia, located beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea some 280 mi east of Cairns, Queensland. It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a NNE to SSW line for about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). Willis Island itself is aligned NW to SE and is about 1,600 ft long by 490 ft wide, 19 acres in area, rising to about 30 ft above sea level. It is the only permanently inhabited island in Australia's Coral Sea Islands Territory.

Port Douglas (Australia)

Port Douglas is a city on the extreme north of Queensland, Australia. Its location very near the Great Coral Reef, makes the trips from the port as an attraction for tourists. You will be able to see the beauty of the reef while you practive diving or snorkelling.

Cairns (Australia)

Cairns is a very popular destination for the tourists due to it's tropical climate and to it's proximity to numerous attractions. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the attractions and is less thatn an hour by boat. The Daintree Natural Park and Cape Tribulation, 130 kms to the north of Cairns, are famous areas surrounded by rainforest.

Darwin (Australia)

Darwin is the most populated city in the northern territory of Australia. Over the time Darwin has grown from a pioneering enclave and small port into one of Australia´s most modern and multicultural cities. The proximity with Asia make the city an important gate from countries like Indonesia and East Timor. The city has many miles of amplitude, inmaculate beaches, including the Casuarina Beach, where you can find the markets of Mandil beach. Darwin has extense parks and gardens. Between them the Botanical gardens of George Brown Darwin. Also there are different types of fauna, like marine crocodiles.

Kimberley (Australia)

Broome (Western Australia)

Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 1,400 mi north of Perth. The permanent population is estimated at 14,436, growing to over 45,000 per month during the tourist season. It is developing as a tourist resort, popular with Australians, in the dry season (from May to September). Places of Interest: Cable Beach and Town Beach, Pearl Luggers, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, The Wharf, Gantheaume Point

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Perth (Australia)

Perth is located to the west of Australia and is the state of Western Australia. During the visit to the city we can find a lot of cultural activity and many attractions, specially in the centre. the panoramic views of Perth and the Swan River, visit King Park and the botanical garden, are some of the places we can visit. You will love it!

Margaret River, Australia

Margaret River is located south of Perth, nine kilometers from the Indian Ocean between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. Surrounded by wine country it attracts 500,000 visitors a year. It boasts award winning wineries and restaurants to stunning beaches, spectacular hardwood forests and ancient limestone caves. For the thrillseekers amongst you, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, canoeing and whale watching tours are just a few of the activities on offer. Margaret River is also renowned as one of the best big wave surfing locations on Earth with spectacular breaks with over 40 spots along Margaret River's coast.

Albany (Australia)

Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, some 418 km SE of Perth, the state capital. The city centre is at the northern edge of Princess Royal Harbour, which is a part of King George Sound. Today the town is a place of significance as a tourist destination and base from which to explore the south-west of the state and is well regarded for its natural beauty and preservation of heritage. The town has an important role in the ANZAC legend, being the last port of call for troopships departing Australia in the First World War.Albany is the oldest permanently settled town in Western Australia, predating Perth and Fremantle by some two years.The Albany region is notorious for people being lost from so-called king waves washing people off rocks, which may or may not be associated with freak waves or similar phenomenon. On the otherwise picturesque coastline there are many beaches that are safe and usable: Emu Beach, Emu Point, Middleton Beach, Frenchman Bay Beach, Gull Rock / Boiler Beach, Bettys Beach, Shelley Beach, Two Peoples Bay, including Little Beach and Waterfall Beach, Nanarup, Muttonbird Beach, Cosy Corner, Kenryl Beach

Adelaide (Australia)

Adelaide is the capital of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia. Adelaide was laid out in a square mile grid of wide streets with gracious colonial architecture. It is compact city makingit easy walking and surrounded it with 930 hectares of parklands. The pleasant climate is perfect for leisure hours on its beaches, the Torrens River and at sidewalk cafes. It has an active cultural lifestyle with many galleries, museums, churches, sidewalk cafes, cosy pubs and elegant restaurants. The central markets feature 48 cultures in a unique atmosphere that has survived 125 years. The main shopping precinct is Rundle Mall with department stores, boutiques, speciality shops and malls. Suburban shopping precincts such as King William Road and North Terrace are also popular and fashionable. The 1920s Adelaide railway station is an attractive casino and a historic tram takes visitors out to Glenelg beach with its own lively shops, restaurants and grand hotel. Further afield are the wine regions of the Barossa and Clare Valleys which are great for day trips.

Melbourne (Australia)

Melbourne is Australia´s cultural capital, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Its 4-million residents are both multicultural and sport enthusiasts. Al fresco eateries, one-off shops and cozy little bars all nestle side-by-side in laneways threading throughout the city. Each arcade has its own individual character and charm. Melbourne is often called the cultural capital of Australia, with its many art galleries, film festivals, orchestras, choral and opera productions, vibrant live music scene, and a strong food, wine and coffee culture. Melbourne, known as the Kulin Nation to its traditional owners, has many galleries and museums with an Aboriginal or Indigenous focus, including the Koorie Heritage Trust.

Hobart (Tasmania)

On the foot of mount Wellington in Tasmania, Hobart is one of the mos picturesque capitals of the world. Founded in 1802, Hobert has the flavour and charm of a small city of another time where life is more paused. Walk through the streets of this charming city and you will discover the mansions that show excellent examples of clasic georgian and victorian architecture, small cottages, shops and unique galeries, many of which where built by convicts brought from England. Walk through the Richmond Bridge, the eldest bridge in Australia, and finish your tour with a snack or tucker and a beer in a local bar.

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney is known as the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia and one of the world´s most beautiful and liveable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Recent immigration trends have led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbour.