Australia - New Zealand

Get the best of both worlds in Australia and New Zealand. Australian vacation itineraries come in many shapes and sizes, including round trips from Melbourne or Sydney to New Zealand, one-way cruises from Auckland to Australia, or circuits within either nation. Although closely tied together in proximity and character to Australia, make no mistake: New Zealand is a complete world of its own. New Zealand possesses a distinct Polynesian heritage-proudly carried by the Maori culture-that binds it to its smaller, island-nation neighbors throughout the South Pacific.

Auckland

New Zealand's largest city sprawls over seven volcanos and around two picturesque bays. Auckland's amazing geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle that's regularly ranked in the world's top ten. In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere - sailing to an island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or wandering a wild, black sand surf beach. Auckland's layout allows you to jump quickly from one theme to another and back again.

Sydney

Sydney's laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world's top cities to visit and live in. The stunning harbour provides a dramatic backdrop for the city's famous icons - the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydneysiders are a friendly, energetic bunch with a positive approach to life. It's a city with a genuine sense of style, a love of sport and celebrations including New Year's Eve, Mardi Gras, the Sydney Festival, and the Sydney International Art Series. You'll find plenty of things to see and do in Sydney. Sydney Harbour is a natural playground, and the views are world-class. There's a wide-ranging cultural life, a dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches - most notably Bondi and Manly - and five major national parks deliver unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Great Barrier Reef

One of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world's largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the world's most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

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