Australia & New Zealand

Australia & New Zealand

Australia & New Zealand

Australia provides some of the world's most unique and beautiful scenery and adventures. Australia and New Zealand provide some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes in the world. Spotlight the bustling metropolises of Sydney and Auckland, plus the incredible wildlife on land and at sea, and you have all the elements for a truly memorable vacation. From the sophistication of the Opera House and the world-class wineries, to the rugged individualism of the Outback and its inhabitants, Australia and New Zealand possess a wonderful diversity of sights, activities and cultures. Few travel experiences can rival the excitement of sailing into the glistening harbors of Sydney and Auckland, as well as inspiring attractions, such as scenic Fiordland National Park and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, just to name a few.

  

Australia & New Zealand Highlights

Great Barrier Reef
Famous for its outstanding diving and snorkeling, manta rays, sea turtles, sharks and scores of brilliant tropical fish are among the otherworldly creatures of the Great Barrier Reef.

Sparkling Fiords
Scenic cruising is a must-see in southwest New Zealand's spectacular World Heritage area, home to the striking Fjordland crested penguin, as well as 14 fjords and five icy-blue lakes.

Native Artifacts
From the Maori of New Zealand to the Aborigines of Australia and Tasmania, the original peoples of these regions have fascinating cultures, histories and artwork to be discovered with Princess Cruises.

The Outback
With room to roam, the diversity of wildlife in this wide-open, expansive region Down Under is truly amazing. A few of the famed creatures of the Outback include the kangaroo, the emu bird, and the wild dingo dog.

Australia & New Zealand Cruisetours

Combine a Princess cruise with an escorted land tour for an Australian cruise vacation of a lifetime. Our Australia Cruisetours allow you to cover much more of the vast Australian landscape. By combining a cruise and land tour, you'll experience such memorable excursions as a two-night stay near the Great Barrier Reef, a luncheon on Sydney Harbour, a visit to the sacred Ayers Rock, or time to explore the wonders of Kakadu National Park.

Get to know the best of Australia and beyond. Take an escorted land tour of two sparkling waterfront cities: Sydney with its amazing Harbour and Bondi Beach, as well as Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Plus, tour options to Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Darwin and Kakadu National Park. Explore further, either before or after your cruise to Australia and New Zealand or Australia and Asia.

Sydney, Australia
Once you cruise into dazzling Sydney Harbour, you’ll be immediately drawn to the famed Opera House.

Ayers Rock
This is Australia’s sacred Aboriginal site and the world's largest monolith—a truly spectacular sight.

The Great Barrier Reef
On your Australia cruise you can tour the largest living organism on the planet by semi-submersible submarine.

Kakadu National Park
Australia’s Kakadu National Park is host to everything from aboriginal rock art formations to an amazing habitat of birds and other wildlife.