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Australia & New Zealand Cruises

Australia & New Zealand — cruise destination
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Australia and New Zealand offer some of the Southern Hemisphere's most compelling cruise destinations. A voyage through these waters takes you to seven major ports across both nations, each with distinctive character and attractions.

Key ports of call include Sydney, where you can visit the Royal Botanic Garden and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and Melbourne, home to the National Gallery of Victoria and Melbourne Museum. Brisbane features The Wheel of Brisbane and Roma Street Parkland, whilst Hobart offers the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the historic Hobart Convict Penitentiary.

New Zealand highlights

New Zealand ports provide their own appeal. Auckland features the Sky Tower and Auckland Zoo, Wellington includes the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the Wellington Cable Car, and Dunedin boasts Larnach Castle and the distinctive Baldwin Street.

Best time to visit

The ideal months to cruise this region are November, December, January, February and March, when the Southern Hemisphere enjoys warmer weather and longer daylight hours.

Australia & New Zealand cruise ports of call

7 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.

Best time for a Australia & New Zealand cruise

Australia & New Zealand cruises mostly sail november to March.

Current Australia & New Zealand deals

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