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With pink granite mountains, white sandy beaches and a vast array of wildlife, the Freycinet Peninsula in Tasmania is awash with natural beauty. The Freycinet National Park occupies around half of the Peninsula and is dominated by the rugged peaks of the Hazards mountains. The tourist hub of Coles Bay sits at the entrance of the park and visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities arranged from here including hiking, fishing and sea kayaking.
The Gordon River is a major waterway through the island of Tasmania, off the south coast of Australia. Rising from the center of the island and flowing westward, this beautiful river cuts a path through uninhabited wilderness before emptying into the Macquarie Harbor on Tasmania's west coast. Macquarie Harbor is the only safe west coast access from the Southern Ocean.
Pittwater, New South Wales, Australia, features dual waterfronts: a harbor overlooking Sydney's harbor and a beach for water sports on the other side. About 45 minutes north of Sydney by car, Pittwater is adjacent to the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, a wilderness area featuring Aboriginal rock art. Throughout the year Pittwater hosts events that draw international visitors, such as a jazz festival, a food and wine exposition and beach volleyball and surfing competitions. Many cruise companies offer sea tours of the Pittwater area, ranging from party boats for 100 people to catamarans accommodating only six.
Hawaii and Australia are 5,706 miles and a sizeable chunk of the Pacific Ocean apart. Most travellers prefer to cover this distance by plane but it's also possible to go by cruise ship, with several operators offering trips that stop off at a range of other destinations, including South Pacific islands and New Zealand. In general, prices quoted or cruise holidays won't include air travel to Hawaii and are based on two people sharing a cabin.
Fiji is a tropical island nation situated in the South Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 333 islands, many of which are uninhabited. Cruising is an ideal way to see some of the unspoiled white sandy beaches and clear oceans. Many cruises provide additional opportunities to visit the nearby islands of New Caledonia to the southwest and Vanuata to the west.
A dinner cruise offers a unique vantage point to see the lights and attractions of Sydney, including the famous Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Some cruises offer live entertainment, while others allow private bookings for a personalized tour of the city by water. These cruises are not limited to summertime as most operate year-round.
Australia is not only the smallest continent, it is also the biggest island in the world, and as an island, it has a lot of coastland worth exploring. Sometimes the easiest way to reach Australia's coasts for vacation is by cruise ship. Cruise lines offer many mini cruises in Australia for those who can only get away for a few days.
Ships from specialty cruise lines sail to Australia from western U.S. port cities including Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Cruises to Australia are often bundled into longer "world cruises" because of the country's remote location. These upcoming direct sailings to Australia all feature stops in Pacific destinations such as Hawaii, Samoa and New Zealand and are all 20 days or more in length.
Sydney, Australia has magnificent beaches and stunning views. Day and night harbor cruises are available at the Cruise Booth near the Circular Quay train station close to the Harbour Bridge.
