Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand—by land and sea—on this in-depth Cruise & Tour vacation. Experience some of Australia’s majestic cities, Aussie culture, and stunning beauty before you board your cruise to discover the scenery and fun that await you in Tasmania and New Zealand. Begin your trip with three nights in the tropical paradise of Fiji before continuing to Cairns, gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where you cruise aboard a catamaran to one of the Great Barrier Reef’s many tropical islands. Snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the cool rainforest. Next, fly to the Outback, where Ayers Rock and the magnificent Olgas, a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths, await. Experience an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” tour and learn about this important native culture. In Alice Springs, see how Outback locals live and learn how medical and education services are provided to those living in remote regions. A highlight of your Outback tour is the opportunity to ride a camel to watch the sunrise at Ayers Rock. Tour the base of Uluru and learn of its significance in Aboriginal “Dreamtime” mythology. Then, fly to Sydney, Australia’s largest city. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit one of Australia’s leading opal companies to learn how the beautiful gems are mined. In Sydney, embark your Princess cruise ship and set sail for Melbourne and then New Zealand with a stop in Tasmania. In New Zealand, see Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Park, with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Enjoy extraordinary scenic beauty as you cruise on Milford Sound and marvel at the sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s depths. You also cruise to Dunedin, Christchurch, and Tauranga. At each stop in your cruise, choose from optional tours, excursions, and activities to give you a unique experience at each destination. Disembark in Auckland and enjoy a city tour—a wonderful ending to a fantastic journey. Cherish this vacation, including Australia and New Zealand land and cruise adventures, for a lifetime!
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