Australia is a country of relic animals and unique nature that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. You will be able to visit several climatic zones without leaving a single country. Australia cruises represent the type of exotic vacation that has to be experienced by every traveler. Nothing is more fascinating than getting to know this original and wonderful country which is filled with ineffable charm and local, one of a kind, color. A cruise to Australia is the kind of holiday that will significantly expand your horizons. All the details of the cruise are well thought out and the cruise program is designed in such a way so that the tourists get a lot of very pleasant impressions of quality and modern holiday on board of a luxury cruise liner.
Cruise vacation to a destination like Australia will be accompanied by tons of unforgettable sights and attractions. Just think about visiting the famous Sydney harbor, untouched rain forests and Great Barrier Reef. There are things that can be experienced only in Australia.
Sydney is considered to be the most beautiful city in Australia and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You will have a chance to explore the sandy headlands, world famous bays and surf beaches. Take boat ride under Sydney harbor or admire the city from the height of AMP Tower, scroll amid skyscrapers of the business center and feel the atmosphere of the business capital of Australia.
Hobart, Tasmania – once you find yourself in the main harbor of the capital city of Tasmania, be sure to see the sandstone warehouses of the 19th century, located along the shoreline. Experience the beauty of the famous Salamanca Place Street, and stroll through the shops and galleries. Close to Hobart are Mount Wellington and Valley Cole wineries.
Did you know that the indigenous people of Australia preserved the world’s oldest culture? Their customs and traditions are reflected in art, legends, dances and music. Stories, related to the mythological period in time, which the aborigines call Dreamtime, take us back 50000 years ago and let us know how the present day Australia was born. Many of the myths of that era, built of stone and carved on the rocks, can be seen in the mountainous area of the country.
Within an hour’s drive from Sydney is the Mountain National Park – one of the most picturesque and memorable places in the world. The mountains are covered with countless eucalyptus trees that produce the vapors of the essential oils. High concentration of these vapors in the air creates a rather thick bluish haze – due to this effect, Blue Mountains gained its name. In the park there are several viewing platforms, offering great views of the valley located down below – famous Three Sisters mountains (giant stone formations from the legends of Aborigines) and Echo Valley.
On the way to the Blue Mountains, there is an Australian wildlife park. Charming kangaroos and sleepy koalas, cute small penguins, proud cassowaries and clumsy wombats, colorful birds and other wonders of Australian nature will not leave you indifferent, and unique pictures that you’ll take will be long reminding you of this wonderful country.
Ocean cruises to such distant continents and island like Australia and South Pacific are more available than ever with an array of tour operators catering to the area. Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Melbourne and Sydney – this is far from a complete list of places that you will get a chance to see. And the list of attractions available to you will only be limited by your abilities. Elegant white cruise liners will warmly welcome you on board.
There are multiple options available for Australia cruises in 2012, which can be selected from cruise operators.