Australia is packed full of natural wonders, must-see icons and some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world, but, with such a huge landmass, these travel destinations can be both challenging and time-consuming to reach. This is when cruising holidays combined with rail, touring and destination stays make journeying our wide land and spectacular coast lines much easier, especially when it comes to Australia’s stunning East Coast and tropical Top End.
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Cruising along the East Coast will see you visiting ports such as vibrant Brisbane with this cosmopolitan city boasting elegant 19th-century architecture, a lively dining scene and a jam packed, year-round events calendar. Cairns is one of Australia’s hottest holiday destinations, featured on many East Coast itineraries, and the gateway to two of Australia’s great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef. Inland lays the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park where the rainforest meets the reef unlike anywhere else on the planet. Another paradise also awaits your visit in Alotau, Papua New Guinea, with its white-sand beaches, crystal waterfalls and volcanic mountains. Featured on several East Coast and Top End packages, this peaceful destination is also home to incredible World War II history, being the site for the Battle of Milne Bay and a rich cultural heritage to discover.
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With the Northern Territory famed for its natural splendour, it makes the perfect place to explore the unique flora and fauna, waterfalls and wildlife of Australia that make up both Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks. Cruise along crocodile-filled billabongs, measure yourself against colossal Cathedral Termite Mounds, witness gushing waterfalls and wander up to breathtaking lookouts after viewing historic Aboriginal rock art – there’s just so much to see and do and connect with. Darwin itself is overflowing with vibrant cultures resulting in a variety of mouth-watering authentic eateries, bustling local markets and high-quality art galleries, while the city’s extensive history means there are plenty of significant city locations and tourist hotspots to explore.
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Combine your package with rail to give you two all-inclusive journeys in the one holiday. The Ghan, one of the most popular rail journeys in the world, gives you an additional relaxing journey between Adelaide and Darwin or vice versa. Onboard, experience the never-ending beauty of the iconic Australian outback as you travel through the centre of our glorious country. The journey either way includes stops in unique locations paired with off-train excursions like a remote breakfast with the sunrise in Marla or an outback bonfire in Manguri, the Alice Springs Desert Park or Simpsons Gap Discovery Walk in Alice Springs and a Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise in Katherine.
Discover the heart of the Australia with a Red Centre addition to your package on an overnight return trip from Alice Springs. Explore the amazing World Heritage-listed Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park to gain some further insight into the fascinating cultural history of this area. Travel to the base of Uluru and learn about the numerous sacred sites and features to be found here. A bucket list experience of witnessing the striking colour changes of Uluṟu at sunset while enjoying nibbles and sparkling wine is just incredible. Stay the night at the iconic Sails in the Desert and enjoy further must-have experiences of watching the first rays of the sun set Uluru and the magical Red Centre alight and viewing the soaring rock domes of the impressive Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
This part of Australia ticks off so many iconic boxes, and with year-round warm weather and our varied, seamless package options to suit your style there isn’t much more to contemplate other than what to pack.
Contact one of our friendly team at Holidays of Australia & the World on 1300 854 897 or email us at holidays@holidaysofaustralia.com.au for more information or to book your East Coast and Top End venture.
