Resting Kangaroos
Highlights of your cruise might include:
- Sydney Australia: The landmark Harbour Bridge isn't just pretty to look at--you can climb it and have your picture taken there! This cosmopolitan city has something for everyone: from the Botanical Gardens, to world-class shopping, museums featuring aboriginal artworks, and of course aquariums and zoos where you may even pet a kangaroo and koala!
- Auckland New Zealand: Start your stay in Auckland with a visual overview from one of the dormant volcanoes around the city--the best views of the city and the blue Pacific are from Mt. Eden. Domain Reserve features many exhibits, such as the Winter Garden, Tropical House, and Magnolia Gardens. Buy Polynesian crafts on "K" Road (Karangahape Road)--once a red-light district and still sporting a few erotic clubs.
- Christchurch New Zealand: The tree-lined River Avon and ivy-grown Gothic structures mark Christchurch as the country's most English city.
- Great Barrier Reef: If you're lucky your itinerary will cruise the Great Barrier Reef, 1200 miles of spectacular beauty. You'll be able to see the colorful coral and abundant sea life through crystal-clear water. Day tours (for example, in glass bottom boats) can be had in Cairns, and Port Douglas.
- Cairns Australia: This is your jumping off point to delve into rainforests or on a trip to see the Great Barrier Reef up close. Nestled alongside blue Trinity Bay, this is also the spot for big game fishing.
