Perth (Fremantle) , Australia | Esperance , Australia | Adelaide , Australia | Melbourne , Australia | Milford Sound (Cruising) , New Zealand | Doubtful Sound , New Zealand | Dusky Sound (Cruising) , New Zealand | Dunedin , New Zealand | Lyttelton (Christchurch) , New Zealand | Picton , New Zealand | Napier , New Zealand | Wellington , New Zealand | Sydney , Australia
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Perth Airport is only a 20-minute drive from the city centre and there's a regular public bus service operating between the two destinations. Fortunately, there are plenty of attractions to keep you busy in the city when you cruise from Perth. This includes the Art Gallery of Western Australia, where you can find beautiful paintings of Perth's past, and The Bell Tower, which offers a perfect vantage point for photographers.
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If you're looking to stick around Esperance proper, start your day relaxing at calm Twilight Beach, then explore Esperance Museum and the Cannery Arts Centre. Want to head further afield? Take the half-hour drive to Cape Le Grand National Park and its hot spot Lucky Bay, where kangaroos are known to laze by the beach. Or take a half-day excursion to Woody Island Nature Reserve, where you can hike the granite cliffs or go snorkeling.
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Adelaide's city center is surrounded by its Park Lands — start your day by exploring the greenery at the Botanic Park or the Japanese-styled Adelaide Himeji Gardens. Then, walk through Victoria Square towards the city's cultural precinct. Here you'll find the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National War Memorial and the South Australian Museum. Afterwards, go for a walk along the Karrawirra Parri — the section of the River Torrens that runs through the city — and take in the city's modern architectural vibe.
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AUSTRALIA'S ARTSY SIDE
Spend your day exploring Melbourne's city centre. Stop for an espresso at Degraves Street. Then discover why Melbourne is Australia's culture capital with a free exhibition at either the National Gallery of Victoria or Australian Centre for the Moving Image. A walk beside the Yarra River brings views of rippling water and serene skies.
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FJORD BEAUTY
Mountains and waterfalls abound in South Island's Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's top attractions and a site of otherworldly beauty. Called the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, the sound (technically a fjord) is part of Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. Take in the surrounding water on nature on your cruise, passing by green cliffsides and plummeting waterfalls like Lady Elizabeth Bowen Falls.
SORROUND SOUND
Also called the Sound of Silence, Doubtful Sound is an immense fjord carved out by glaciers 100,000 years ago — it's three times longer than nearby Milford Sound. The green rainforest of the Fiordland National Park surrounds the sound's many twisting inlets and arms.
EXPLORER'S CALL
Dusky Sound is beautiful and quiet; it can only be reached by air or sea. The area was once a whaling ground for southern right whales — cruising to Preservation Inlet is one of the only ways to see them, as well as humpbacks and what some consider the cutest penguin, the Fiordland Crested Penguin.
KIWI, CASTLES & CATHEDRALS
Embrace the Scottish heritage and natural grandeur of Dunedin. Explore the Gothic architecture and gorgeous gardens at Larnach Castle, or get to know the vibrant town by wandering the Dunedin Street Art Trail. Then, head out on the Otago Peninsula: Spot yellow-eyed penguins at Penguin Place, a conservation area dedicated to this rare species. Or climb rocks and dive caves at tranquil Long Beach.
BIG VIEWS
Start your day with a sweet treat from Glamour Cake or Lyttelton Coffee Company, a cafe housed in a 1920s heritage building in the heart of Lyttelton. Then head to the hills to hike the Urumau Reserve or trek through the Bridle Path. If you're looking for an aerial adventure, enjoy the breathtaking views from Christchurch Gondola, conveniently located just outside of Lyttelton.
MARLBOROUGH
Ships dock at both Shakespeare Bay and at Waitohi Wharf. From there, hop onto the free shuttle and head into the heart of Picton. Picton is very walkable, though you may want to get back on the water to look for wildlife or head into nearby wine country on a tour. Taste the gourmet delights New Zealand is famous for on a wine and chocolate shore excursion to the South Island's renowned Marlborough wine region.
TIME CAPSULE
From the port, shuttle buses and taxis take you the short distance to the vibrant central area. It's easy to explore Napier's Art Deco architecture and boat-packed seaside on foot. Or take the 30-minute drive out to Cape Kidnappers for a hike along the dramatic sandstone cliffs or a relaxing round of golf. If you feel like heading indoors, you can admire both native and worldwide species at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
NEW ZEALANDS'S CAPITAL
Walk 20 minutes from the cruise ship dock at Aotea Quay to Lambton Harbour and then stroll along the waterfront to the Te Papa museum, keeping your eye out for the street art sculptures along the way. There are often shuttles to the city center too. Walk back through the downtown to see more of Wellington's architecture.
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The Blue Mountains, just an hour west of central Sydney, feel like they're world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With more than 1 million hectares of forests, cliffs, canyons, caves and waterfalls — and plenty of walking paths to take you there — this is one of the best day trips Sydney has to offer. Quaint towns such as Katoomba stand in stark contrast to iconic landmarks such as the Three Sisters, the towering rock formation overlooking the valley.
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