Sydney hosts several architectural delights, including the iconic Sydney Opera House and the 320-meter-tall Sydney Tower and Government House, one of Australia’s finest examples of colonial-style architecture. Many of Australia’s museums are closely tied to the land, its people and history. There are a number of natural World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Blue Mountains and the Rainforestation National Park.
Pursue your passion for wine, beer and chocolate with a taste-testing tour in the Margaret River region. Explore the art and crafts in the charming cities of Hahndorf and Montville, or visit a variety of museums and cultural parks to celebrate Australia’s rich native and colonial history.
Behold the otherworldly spires at Perth’s Nambung National Park. Explore the underwater beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, or travel inland to Tamborine Mountain, a fertile volcanic plateau that boasts 21 species of birds.
From Tasmanian devils to wombats and kookaburras, you’ll encounter fascinating animals and plants from the region and from around the globe at Brisbane’s Australia Zoo, Melbourne’s Healesville Sanctuary, Sydney’s Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Perth Zoo.
Indian citizens need a valid Australian visa (an Electronic Travel Authority, or eVisitor) to visit Australia. You must obtain this visa before your cruise departure, as it is required even if you don’t plan to go ashore at an Australian port. Even if you are only in transit and do not disembark, you must have a valid Australian visa. You can apply for the visa online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website
The main airports for Australia’s major cruise departure ports are Sydney Airport (SYD) for the White Bay terminal in Sydney, Brisbane Airport (BNE) for the Brisbane terminal, and Melbourne Airport (MEL) for cruises out of Melbourne. For departures from the west coast, Perth Airport (PER) is near the Fremantle port, and for the northern part of the country, Darwin Airport (DRW) serves cruises from Darwin.
Spring and autumn are among the best times to travel the entire country. International flights to Australia are more affordable than in summer; the weather is warming up (or cooling down from summer highs); and the north, from Broome to Cairns, experiences the dry season, offering perfect travel conditions.
The sun is shining, the temperatures soar and the beaches are dazzling (except in the northern regions, where it’s wet season). However, summer is the most expensive time to travel in Australia, with high demand increasing the price of flights and accommodation. The popularity means that it’s important to make bookings well in advance and stay organised, so you won’t miss out.
Winters in Australia are cool and cloudy, but there’s still plenty of sunshine to enjoy as well. The good thing about travelling during this period is that there are fewer tourists, cheaper flights and you can get great deals on accommodation. This period is peak season in Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region, with an abundance of sunshine and moderate temperatures to enjoy.
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