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Adelaide
The capital city of South Australia, Adelaide is the gateway to the Outback, world famous wine regions such as The Barossa and McLaren Vale and a food lovers paradise. It offers great opportunities for shopping along Rundle Mall, dining at over 700 fantastic restaurants, plus art and culture.
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the Gateway to the Whitsundays, located just north of Mackay and south of Townsville. Its a coastal town of palm-fringed beaches, waterfront parks and alfresco restaurants. You will find plenty of activities, from sailing to scuba diving to skydiving. Take a seaplane for a picnic on the powder white sands of Whitehaven Beach or learn to sail in clear waters. Airlie Beach is much more than just an aquatic playground.
Albany
Albany was the first European settlement in WA in 1826. For many years it was the only port for the state and its growing population. The port is located on the north shore of Princess Royal Harbour,with port waters and seabed extending throughout Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound as far as Bald Head.
Brisbane
The most populous city in the state of Queensland and the third largest in Australia with 2.2 million people. Brisbane City stands on the original European settlement and is approximately 23 km from the Brisbane river mouth at Moreton Bay. The city was named after Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
Broome
Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2,200 km (1,400 mi) north of Perth. The permanent population of 15,000 trebles to over 45,000 during the tourist season. The mining boom of the 1960s, as well as the growth of the tourism industry has made Broome one of the fastest growing towns in Australia.
Bunbury
Bunbury is the third largest city in Western Australia and is situated 175 kilometres (109 mi) south of Perth. First discovered by French explorer Captain Louis de Freycinet in 1803, he named the area Port Leschenault. Later renamed by Lieutenant Governor Sir James Stirling in recognition of Lieutenant William St. Pierre Bunbury, who developed inland routes.
Burnie
Burnie is a picturesque port city of some 20,000 people, nestled around Emu Bay. In Burnie you can sample fine local cheeses at the Lactos factory, view the magnificent Rhododendron gardens and maybe even spot a fascinating platypus in the wild.
Busselton
Busselton City is in the South West region of Western Australia. Founded in 1832 by the Bussell family, Busselton has been one of the fastest growing regions in Australia in the last decade and has a population of approximately 20,000. Ships are now beginning to call here now that better tendering facilities are being created.
Cairns
Smart coastal resorts, rain forests, plus the Great Barrier Reef are right on your doorstep in Cairns. Take a boat trip to the Reef, a 4x4 adventure inland, or wander the smart shopping malls, theres something for everyone in the holiday playground of north Queensland.
Cooktown
Cooktown is located on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland where James Cook beached his ship, the Endeavour, for repairs in 1770. It is the northernmost town on the east coast of Australia and was founded on 25 October 1873 as a supply port for the goldfields along the Palmer River. It was called Cooks Town until 1 June 1874.
Darwin
Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin is the largest city in the Northern Territory, population of 130,000 and is the most northerly of the Australian state capital cities. Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australias most modern and multicultural cities.
Devonport
Devonport sits on the banks of the Mersey River and is Tasmanias third largest city, home to the Spirit of Tasmania ferries. Surrounded by rich, fertile soil producing over 40 per cent of Tasmanias vegetable crops there are excellent surf beaches with the Mersey River also ideal for rowing and sailing.
Eden
Eden is a coastal town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. At 478 kilometres (297 miles) south of the state capital Sydney, it is the most southerly town in New South Wales. The town is built on undulating land adjacent to the third-deepest natural harbour in the southern hemisphere. The population is around 3200.
Fremantle
Fremantle, located at the mouth of the Swan River, serves as the port of Perth, the state capital of Western Australia, it was the first area settled by the Swan River colonists in 1829 and today has a population of 25,000. Named after Captain Charles Howe Fremantle, an English naval officer who pronounced possession of Western Australia.
Geelong
Cruise ships berthing at Geelongs Cunningham Pier is located within the beautifully rejuvenated Waterfront and only a few minutes walk from the central city. The berth can cater for ships with a total length of 188 metres. Half and full day shore excursions allows for an extraordinary and very accessible guest experience.
Geraldton
Geraldton is located 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of Perth. The town is an important service centre for regional mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism industries. The explorer George Grey, passed over the future site of Geraldton on 7 April 1839. A decade later, explorer Augustus Gregory travelled through the area where he discovered lead on the Murchison River.
Hamilton Island
Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst Queenslands 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention.
Hobart
Hobart is the State Capital of Tasmania, first settled by the British in 1803 as a Penal Colony, it is one of Australias oldest cities and is full of history. Lots to do, visit the Cadbury factory or Cascade Brewery, explore Mount Wellington, at 1271m high, it dominates the city skyline. Cruise to Peppermint Bay along the Derwent River and inlets of Hobart harbour.
Melbourne
Melbourne is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, full of contrasts and plenty to see and do both in the city and the surrounding region. Gourmet food tours, boutique shopping tours, sports tours, wineries, beaches, wildlife reserves, steam trains, the options are endless, check out our range of small group shared or private tours.
Newcastle
Newcastle, 162 kilometres (101 miles) North of Sydney, at the mouth of the Hunter River, is the main city in the Hunter Region. Famous for its coal, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting port in the world, aiming to export 180 Million tons by 2013. The Hunter valley region is one of Australias great wine growing regions.
Penneshaw
Penneshaw is located on the north east coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, and is the islands main ferry port and tendering port for visiting cruise ships. The town has a Maritime and Folk Museum and also offers evening tours to a colony of Little Penguin, the only species of penguin to breed in Australian waters.
Port Arthur - Tasmania
Port Arthur is a quaint village, which is better known for the well-preserved penal colony buildings at the Port Arthur Historic Site. Just 100 km from the capital Hobart, there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Surfing, sea kayaking and bush walking are popular and the coastline is spectacular.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas is approximately 70 km (40 miles) north of Cairns. With a permanent population was 5,000, the towns population can often double with the influx of tourists during the peak tourism season May - September. The town is situated adjacent to two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rain forest.
Port Kembla - Wollongong
Discover a beachside buzz, extensive cycleways and myriad adventures in NSWs third-largest city, south of Sydney. In Wollongongs heart is the tempting Keira Street eat street, between Crown and Smith streets. A stroll away is one of the finest regional art galleries, with a wonderful Aboriginal collection.
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln, is known as the Seafood Capital of Australia Situated 280km [by air] or 680km by road west of Adelaide with a population of 14000, makes it a major commercial centre for the region. The beautiful township overlooks Boston Bay and is an ideal base to explore the Eyre Peninsula.
Sydney
Sydney with its amazing Harbour is a boaties playground and your cruise ship will berth right in the heart of the city. Its only a short walk to the famous Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the Botanical Gardens. You can explore the Historic Rocks area, full of cafes, bars and some great shops. Take a ferry across to Manly or try surfing on the famous Bondi Beach.
Thursday Island
Thursday Island, is located 39 kilometers north of the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia in the Torres Strait. A small island of just 3.5 square kilometres the highest point is just 104 metres (341 ft) above sea level and with a population of only just over 2500.
Townsville
Townsville and the surrounding area offers a diversity of landscapes, an enviable lifestyle and experiences to suit every visitor. Whether fishing, snorkeling reefs, scuba diving wrecks or skydiving, you will find it all in this part of North Queensland.
Yorkeys Knob
Yorkeys Knob offers a slice of paradise with its large expanse of golden palm-fringed beach. This is a popular holiday destination with a surf patrolled beach with the protection of stinger nets in the summer season. For Shore Excursions at this port you should also check out the tour options for Cairns
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