Small Ship Cruising - New Zealand & Australia

New Zealand

Preservation Inlet

Fiordland National Park. Nine days.

Explore the deep south of the South Island where mountains rise straight from the sea. The incredible wilderness of this untouched land contains lush rainforest, rugged coastlines, hidden waterways  which you will explore by land and sea. For seven  days you will travel around three of New Zealand’s most stunning fiords  including Doubtful and Dusky,  on the purpose built small ship – The Milford Wanderer. 

Sailing in May or August of 2010 this is the best way to access these unique and remote places.  

Prices include nights in Queenstown before the after the cruise.

From NZ$2,800.00 pp 2 berth   

Australia

Great Barrier Reef. 

Six or Ten days. Between Cairns and Townsville

Explore  all the hidden jewels of the Great Barrier Reef on a four day cruise which allows you to swim and snorkel amid the fish and corals in the clear tropical waters. You can join the marine biologist aboard the glass bottom boat, stroll golden beaches on remote coral cays, and visit secluded tropical islands and ancient rainforests with the on-board naturalists. See the reef most visitors never see - you can choose to be as adventurous or as relaxed as you please with one all inclusive price.  The longer option gives you time to explore the reef  with stops at Lizard and Dunk Island.

Frequent departures with nights before and after the cruises included in cost.

Cost from NZ$2,837.00 pp 2 berth   Six Days    

Cost from NZ$4,905.00 pp 2 berth   Ten Days   

Across the Top

Cairns to Darwin. Fourteen days.

Across the Top of Australia is an unforgettable cruise expedition of 16 nights that combines the best of the pristine Great Barrier Reef and remote Cape York, along with mysterious Arnhem Land, and the beauty of the tropical north.

Daily shore excursions (included in the cost) will allow you to visit unique locations during the cruise into an area few have seen. Experience the cultures of the Aboriginal, Torres and Tiwi Islanders who live in this isolated area, and enjoy the huge variety of wildlife that is seen during the expeditions.  

Nights before and after the cruise are included.

Costs from   NZ$10,469.00 pp 2 berth

The Kimberleys

Darwin to Broome

The region known as The Kimberley between Darwin and Broome,  takes its name from its most imposing landmark - an ancient mountain range visible from the rugged coast. Covering more than 400,000 square kilometres in North West Australia, it is a place acknowledged as the world’s last - and possibly most beautiful wilderness.

The Kimberley is a place of magnificent vistas created by towering rock ridges, secluded gorges, wide savannah plains and stunning waterfalls.  Daily shore excursions will allow you to get up close to this distinctive and exceptional scenery.

Accommodation provided in Darwin and Broome.

Cost from  NZ$10,469.00 pp 2 berth

For full information contact

New Zealand in Focus
PO Box 80621
Green Bay
Auckland
Phone 09 817 2959
Email:  queenintravel@slingshot.co.nz

Published 14th Aug 2009

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