The Australia and New Zealand Cruising Experience
Cruising is a great and economical way to see a lot without having to pack and unpack every day. Enjoy incredible cuisine and nightly entertainment onboard the ship. Meet interesting people from all over the world and make lifelong friendships. This vacation gives you the opportunity to see a little of Australia and enjoy the highlights of New Zealand. An interesting itinerary is the 12 day cruise on Holland America visiting Sydney, Tasmania in Australia and North and South Island of New Zealand.
Sydney is a very interesting and multicultural city. The city is best known for its harbour front, uniquely designed Opera House and the arched Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney has a laid-back outdoor lifestyle, making it a very popular city to visit. Tours are offered by the many different hotels in the city or any Information Centre. For the more adventurous visitor take a “Sydney by Sail” cruise or even the Sydney Heli Tours which gives you unbeatable views of the famous icons of the city: Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks and Bondi Beach. There are also great tours on Harley Davidson motorcycles, which have become very popular with all age groups.
The zoo in Sydney will give you an opportunity to see very cute Koalas plus the many species of animals and reptiles which live in Australia. There is always the opportunity to take a photo of you holding a koala to put in your memory book of your trip “down under”. If you like to see the countryside and a little of how people live then take a Hunter Valley Wine tour or travel up to the Blue Mountains. It is a great opportunity to see the vastness of the farms, small towns and the many kangaroos roaming the land.
Board your ship in Sydney and begin an exciting 12 day cruise. Visit Hobart and Port Arthur in Tasmania. Wander through colonial architecture and historic charm where you experience the contrast between the old and new. Tasmania would not be complete without seeing the famous Tasmanian devil in one of the wildlife parks. Despite its reputation, it is actually a shy creature and now a protected species.