Sydney, Australia from
198 €
Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and at the same time the largest and oldest city in Australia. The city was named by the colonists in honor of Lord Sydney, who at that time was the Minister of the British Colonies. The agglomeration around it is one of the most important tourist spots countries. The city has many museums, galleries and the largest natural harbor in the world. The hallmark of the city, its main symbol is the amazing building of the Sydney Opera House. The abundance of restaurants, nightclubs and bars located in the city make it even more attractive.
Brisbane, Australia from
198 €
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, the third largest city in Australia and is surrounded by the Sunshine and Gold coasts. Brisbane has excellent zoos Alma Park Zoo and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The stunning Story Bridge, the chic City Hall, the spacious King George Square, the warehouses of the Commissariat, the amazing Gothic church are the main attractions of Brisbane. In the part of the city of Kangaroo Point there is a cliff from which you can see beautiful view to the city. You can move around the city on foot, by bus or with the help of the so-called "Citycats".
Melbourne, Australia from
215 €
After Sydney, Melbourne is the second largest city in the Australian continent. Among the attractions in the city is the largest museum complex in the Southern Hemisphere, which was opened in 2000. The cultural capital attracts with its architecture, museums, beautiful streets and squares, beautiful nature, parks and stormy nightlife. Festivals and holidays are held here, a Formula 1 race is held, you should definitely see the penguin parade on Phillip Island and take a trip along the Great Ocean Road.
Darwin, Australia from
1200 €
Darwin is located on the north coast of Australia and offers an excellent opportunity to get to know one of the most famous National Parks in the world. national park Kakadu is located in close proximity to the city and is known throughout Australia for its beautiful nature and unique animals. Fascinating nature, cultural attractions, interesting museums and a wonderful beach with an evening market will make your visit special.
Cairns, Australia from
804 €
Cairns is famous for its wide range of excursions to the Great Barrier Reef - the world's longest coral reef ridge, which is the object of world heritage UNESCO. In addition, this small town offers many recreational activities, here you can visit coffee plantations, go to an amusement park, visit an aboriginal village, ride an old train, watching amazing nature. You will be amazed by the national parks and tropical forests, which are home to rare animals and plants.
Hobart, Tasmania from
558 €
The capital of Tasmania is located in the southern part of the island at the foot of Mount Wellington. Hobart is second the oldest city in Australia, having been founded in 1804 as a settlement colony. The island is home to unique and rare animals and plants, you can visit former prisons and mines, learn about the history and culture of the natives in museums. You are waiting for many kilometers of routes along interesting places, the opportunity to go rock climbing and other extreme sports.
Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach (Queensland), Australia from
804 €
Airlie Beach is a town in eastern Queensland, located on a peninsula on the shores of the Coral Sea. Only 3,000 people live in the city, but this place is very popular among tourists. Rent a boat to explore the turquoise waters, fish and just enjoy magnificent views. From here you can easily get to one of the Whitsunday Islands. This group of islands includes 74 islands with the main attraction - Whitehaven Beach.
Perth (Fremantle), Australia from
554 €
Perth - The largest city on the west coast of Australia, which is home to about two million people. The industrial boom of the 19th century gave rapid development to the city. There are many restaurants, cafes and other entertainment places. Nearby is Cottersloe Beach, where you can not only swim, but also go diving and snorkeling. Wine is produced here, and local cuisine is replete with seafood. In the vicinity you can see amazing lakes, visit the islands, take a walk in the parks and go to the planetarium to watch the magnificent starry sky Australia.
Adelaide, Australia from
576 €
Adelaide is located on the south coast of Australia and is famous for its wine High Quality produced in the surrounding areas, in the Barossa and Clare valleys. In addition, there are also numerous parks and reserves, small bays and beaches, you can go to Kangaroo Island and see rare animals. You will enjoy hilly landscapes, wine valleys, a huge zoo and an aboriginal village where you can see various crafts and get acquainted with the life and culture of the locals.
Burnie (Tasmania), Australia from
633 €
Burnie is a port city of Tasmania (Australia), which is located in the north-west of the Australian state of Tasmania. Burnie along with Devonport are considered major regional centers northwest Tasmania. Burney has an art gallery, which sometimes also serves as a venue for plays and concerts. Pretty in Bernie big choice coffee and restaurants, but especially here they like to feast on fantastic cheese, which is produced in Burney itself.
Eden, Australia from
1582 €
This small Australian town is surrounded by forests and parks, its coastline is indented and attracts surfers. The first settlers were engaged in fishing, agriculture and catching whales. In the local museum, you can learn all about these unique animals, as well as observe their majestic beauty during their migration to Antarctic waters from September to November. Embark on numerous hiking trails, take a walk along the coast and soak up the beauty of the area.
Townsville, Australia from
2173 €
The location of these countries at a great distance from Russia, but close enough to each other, causes a fair desire to see them together, going on vacation to the other side of the world. However, this is not entirely easy to do - each of them has its own characteristics and unique attractions and is worthy of a separate trip. The question arises - how and what to see in the first place and in one trip. The answer is simple - you need to buy a cruise to Australia and New Zealand by selecting suitable timing and cruise program.
Getting here is far, but easy enough. Usually our tourists fly through Singapore, where between flights you can arrange a walk around this wonderful city-state, or through Dubai. The local airports are the most comfortable for a temporary stay and have a large number of a variety of duty-free shops and food outlets.
Traditionally, the cruise includes a visit to the two main cities of Australia - Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Hobart on the island of Tasmania. New Zealand is represented by the Fjords National Park, the cities of Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
During the cruise you will get acquainted with the history, amazing nature, flora and fauna of these countries, the life of the natives and modern population. And home, in addition to unforgettable impressions, you will surely bring real UGG boots made from Australian merino wool, a wrinkle-resistant hat made from kangaroo skin, the famous MANUKA HONEY and New Zealand healing honey from the nectar of tea tree flowers.
Cruises in Australia
But if you want to focus on getting to know Australia specifically, you can choose from cruises along the Australian coast, where you will visit cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Cairns and Brisbane. You will be able to visit Tasmania, visit national natural parks, see the Tasmanian devil and other local exotic animals. Sail along the Barrier Reef, enjoy the views of the Australian coast and stay on the Golden Coast resort. On board the cruise liner you can visit the most exotic corners of the continent with an excursion.Cruises visiting Australia and Oceania
A fascinating and informative vacation awaits you on cruises around Australia with a visit to the island states of the Vanuatu region, Fiji, New Caledonia and Samoa. After visiting the comfortable cities of Australia, you will go to the archipelagos of the islands Pacific Ocean, where you will find a whole kaleidoscope of impressions from the diversity of nature and the peoples inhabiting them. Turquoise lagoons, active and dormant volcanoes, coral reefs, bright colors, the smell of tropical flowers, unique sunsets and the hospitality of the locals.Australia... In the view of the people of the past, antipodes should have lived in it.
In Melbourne, by the way, there is a monument to the antipode: a prim English gentleman in a doublet, standing .... upside down, but upside down!
Australia didn't exist at all. European maps until the 17th century!
The "non-existent" huge country was discovered last, in 1606, when the Dutchman Willem Janszoon arrived at the coast of Australia on the ship "Dyfken" and named it, of course, "New Holland". Among other explorers of the unknown southern land ("southern land" - terra australis) were the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the Englishman James Cook, who passed along the coast of the continent on the ship "Endeavor".
The Dutch discovered and located south of Australia Tasmania, and New Zealand.
More than a hundred years after the discovery, Australia became an English colony. And not just a colony, but a prison where prisoners were exiled until the middle of the 19th century. It is this fact that Australians like to remind when they want to offend them. But the Australians are not offended.
After all, modern Australia is one of the most developed and interesting countries peace.
A country with an excellent economy, unique wildlife and nature.
And, of course, Mecca for tourists.
The capital of Australia - Canberra, but the two most famous cities - Sydney and Melbourne- are the starting point for all further travel across the continent. That's where it flies most of aircraft. If you go to the north of Australia, you can make a stop at Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world. The Great Barrier Reef attracts divers from all over the world. And for beginners, there is always equipment and an experienced trainer who will teach you everything.
Most cruises depart from Sydney. Before the cruise, tourists are offered a sightseeing tour of the city, during which you can get acquainted with the main attractions, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Bridge. If you arrive in Sydney even earlier, you will have the opportunity to go to the Blue Mountains Reserve, where there are not only eucalyptus forests, but also a unique Australian Animal Park. It's no secret that Australia has a lot of endemics - animals that are not found on any other continent.
If you move on to New Zealand, then you can't miss national park fjords. Someone collects stamps, someone collects cars ... and someone collects fjords. Norwegian ones are the first in the collection, but there are also South American ones. And here are the Australians. The ship goes between them without stopping, while all the passengers with cameras take photos.
And then begins New Zealand in all its glory. The place where Lord of the Rings was filmed, the place where the warlike and beautiful Maori live. A place where there are hot springs and geysers, and toponymy bears the imprint of the first settlers - "Christ Church" - "Christchurch", "Wellington" - in honor of the Duke of Wellington, etc. The cruise ends in Auckland, the capital of New Zealand. Despite its geographical distance from Europe, in 2011 Auckland ranked third in the ranking of cities most suitable for living! You can complete your trip with a sightseeing tour of Auckland. Or you can go to "Hobbiton" - a village built in the style of the famous trilogy by R. R. Tolkien, which was filmed by a local resident, the world-famous director Peter Jackson.
In addition to the classic "Australia and New Zealand" itinerary, there are other cruises starting in Sydney or Melbourne. For example, around Australia, with a visit to its western part, or to the island of Tasmania, where travelers are waiting not only for Hobart, but also ... a prison left by convicts, now turned into a museum.
And another interesting direction where ships from Australia go is Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. The South Pacific ... and now a little more than two hundred and three hundred years ago, therefore, like a magnet, it attracts both researchers and ordinary travelers.
Cruises to Australia and New Zealand are a unique opportunity to get a lot of impressions, see the lands of the Green Continent and meet the most unusual animals. Traveling through the bright, alluring Australia will especially appeal to sophisticated tourists who prefer outdoor activities and are eager to plunge into the world of new, unforgettable experiences.
Australia and its incredibly colorful world will captivate lovers of nature, bewitching deserts, rainforests, outlandish and exotic animals, warm beaches and cutting-edge megacities. Travel company Discovery Group will help you realize your dream of visiting another continent and get a taste of real Australian life.
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The trip will give you an acquaintance not only with the most popular cities and sights of Australia. Depending on the chosen route, you will visit America, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and other countries. On the cruise ship, stop at the most popular ports - Noumea, Wellington, Tauranga and Villa. Get to know the indigenous people of hospitable Australia, visit a lot of sights and monuments of architecture.
Cruises from Sydney will give you the opportunity to visit the building of the city's Opera House, go to the Blue Mountains National Park. This is one of the most picturesque places on the planet, because only here the rocky mountains are almost completely covered with eucalyptus trees, due to which a blue haze hangs over the park, formed as a result of the release of essential oils vapors from the trees.
Eucalyptus and koalas are inseparable things, therefore, in addition to getting to know flora Australia, you are sure to meet these incredibly cute creatures. When you arrive in Brisbane, be sure to head to the safari park or go crab hunting with an instructor. Once in Cairns, chat with the local natives, stay for an evening show to find yourself in a world of mysterious, mysterious legends and traditions.
Cruises from Melbourne are a great opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the cultural capital of the 5th continent. Here we recommend simply visiting one or more beaches, wandering along the coast with dazzling white sand. lovers active rest you will love the idea of surfing, scuba diving in a kaleidoscope of reefs or going on exotic fishing trips.
Cruises to New Zealand - popular places and attractions
New Zealand is another picturesque corner that will definitely not leave you indifferent. "White Cloud Strange" is divided into two islands - North and South. The first one will certainly be remembered by you for its many geysers and mineral springs; the island has an explosive, restless character. The southern area will conquer you with waterfalls, high ridges, crystal clear lakes and glaciers. When exploring New Zealand, you should definitely visit Rotorua - a valley of geysers and volcanoes, where you can meet rare birds and reptiles, as well as enjoy truly fabulous views. The closer you are to the end of the journey, the more diverse and incredible the landscapes outside the cabin window become.
Why book a cruise tour with us?
- a wide range of destinations and routes for travel;
- attractive prices for cruises to Australia and New Zealand;
- comfortable living conditions on a cruise ship;
- entertainment program every evening;
- Delicious dishes from talented chefs.
Have you ever dreamed of traveling on a cruise ship? Discovery Group knows how to organize an unforgettable adventure! Book a tour now, give yourself the opportunity to join the culture of other nations and just take a break from everyday work on a comfortable cruise liner.
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Book Australia cruises online. Seasonal offers of cruises to Australia. Cruises to the Great Barrier Reef, prices for cruises in Australia
Australia is a country that occupies a prominent position in modern map cruise travel. One only with its picturesque panorama of the famous Opera in the port is worth something.
The cruise season in Australia for most ship passengers starts in winter. Since the majority of cruise tour owners live in the Northern Hemisphere, and Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, it's great to get into the Australian summer, but there are few people who want to be in the Australian winter, albeit on a luxury liner.
Australia's main cruise port is Sydney. If a modern liner has not been to Sydney, then consider it not a liner yet, but a “fledgling” ship. A sea voyage to Sydney for any cruise ship is akin to baptism, initiation into the elite of cruise shipping.
Australia, due to its location, unique fauna and flora, famous coral reefs, is considered a region equally attractive for both luxury cruises, and for expeditionary ones. By the way, long time it was educational expeditions in the waters of Australia that were in high demand. Today, the country's potential has been appreciated by many of the world's leading cruise companies. Liners of such famous lines as, Holland America or spend whole seasons here.
Cruises in Australia - among them there are both short-term sea voyages between Melbourne and Sydney, as well as exciting trips to the islands of the Greater coral reef, to the fjords and to Tasmania.
One way or another, only the most ardent fan of the Green Continent will decide to make a tedious flight for the sake of a short-term cruise to Australia from Russia. For the rest, a full-fledged cruise in the region can be a two-week trip, for example, from Singapore, during which passengers of the liner will be able to see several ports of the Australian coast at once, including Darwin and Brisbane, and also pass picturesque islands Indonesia and Polynesia.
However, the main highlight of a cruise trip to Australia promises to be expedition cruises. It is they who will allow you to get a complete picture of what the Great Barrier Reef really is and how the culture of the population of the Cook Islands differs from the culture of the people of Fiji. Most of these cruises are offered in the luxury segment. One of the most famous and reputable operators in Australia in this cruise direction is the company