The land down under, synonymous with miles and miles of sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, exotic wildlife, and friendly locals. Australia is a dream destination for many travellers across the world, including the young adventurous types and the older, slower-paced explorers who want to enjoy the relaxed environment of chilled Australia beach towns. With major cities like Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, and the stunning scenery of the Gold Coast to explore, Australia offers a plethora of options for travellers of all types.
A cruise to Australia is one of the most effective ways to see this vast country in all its glory, whilst enjoying the many benefits cruise ships offer. Departing from a number of the country’s major ports, setting sail for various destinations along the coast, a cruise to Australia provides a crowd-free, relaxed, and friendly travel experience. Allowing guests to enjoy all that Australia has to offer in a number of nights and days.
A sunny winter getaway
For Europeans, the months of December, January, and February are some of the coldest times of the year. Bringing snow, ice, storms, strong gails and torrential rain. Leaving many dreaming of a winter escape. Australia offers exactly that. With these months being their summer months, December, January, and February are the hottest months of the year for Aussies with temperatures reaching incredible highs. Perfect for sun-loving Europeans who want to get away from the cold.
Beaches are packed with sun worshippers, cities are bustling with tourists, and towns are sleepy in the midday sun. Winter is the perfect time to consider a getaway to this far sunnier and more exotic land down under.
Summer activities in the land down under
One of the best reasons to visit Australia in their summer months is because there is so much on offer. From beach activities to tourist attractions and more. The country, at this time of year, is thriving. Offering so much for tourists to enjoy.
A stop in the capital of Sydney will allow the chance to see famous sites such as the Sydney Opera House, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or visit the city’s CBD for some luxury shopping and dining experiences.
While docking in ports like Airlie Beach provides the opportunity to see the natural beauty of Australia’s stunning coastline. With the Whitsunday Islands and The Great Barrier Reef just offshore, a few days in this port offers some once in a lifetime experiences. Get up close and personal with the wonderful sea life Australia is home to, swim in the crystal clear waters of their most famous beaches, and enjoy the company of the local Aussies in much-loved bars, restaurants and diners across the sleepy towns of this region.
Onboard luxury for days at sea
Navigating the great land of Australia is no mean feat. The country is incredibly vast and can take hours to journey by road. Which is why travelling by ship is such a popular option, especially for those tourists who want a relaxing experience with no stress. Leaving the navigation down to the captain, by choosing to cruise around Australia, you will enjoy the many luxuries a cruise ship has to offer.
From onboard dining experiences, to comfortable accommodation, and ship entertainment like music, video arcades, spa experience, pools, and bars. With a wide variety of cruise liners travelling to Australia, with some of the world’s largest and most luxurious cruise ships, there’s a cruise out there to suit all individual requirements.
Such cruise ships have been specifically designed so that travellers onboard can enjoy their time at sea, making sure that every second of their holiday is memorable. A far less stressful experience than choosing to travel Australia by car or bus.
Published by HOLR Magazine.