Azamara Australia/New Zealand Cruises

From sampling wine and meeting Aboriginal artists, to uncovering seal colonies and hiking through rainforests, Azamara cruises to Australia and New Zealand leads you into a world filled with incredible wonders in nature. Visit a number of small villages with vibrant cultures, enjoy eco-adventures with underwater explorations, interact with endemic wildlife in exceptional habitats and mingle with locals in open air markets and street parades. Be sure to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge that Azamara’s destination experts bring onboard and onshore as you wander through primitive Komodo, visit lavender fields, encounter the renowned Tasmanian devil and indulge in the sweet juice of coastal vineyards.

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Azamara Land Programs in Australia & New Zealand

Extend your cruise with an exclusive pre- or post-cruise Azamara Land Program on select sailings. Follow the link below to learn more!

Azamara Land Programs in Australia & New Zealand

Things to Do on an Australia and New Zealand Cruise with Azamara

True destination immersion awaits your curiosity on your cruise to Australia and New Zealand with Azamara. Right from embarkation in Sydney, Australia, your world of endless adventures begins over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and in the Sydney Opera House. Don’t forget to stroll through the landscaped Victorian gardens of Port Arthur in Tasmania, and wonder how the beautiful piece of architecture that once held captive a number of convicts could have ever survived as one of Australia’s richest historical sites. Featured below are a few of the best ways to spend your time when cruising to Australia and New Zealand with Azamara:

• Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia)
  Sydney, Australia’s oldest and largest city, proudly harbors one of the most prominent features and iconic images in the world. This shimmering skyline of Sydney is perfectly situated along the magnificent Sydney harbor and hosts over 1,500 performances yearly. It’s a must-see UNESCO World Heritage attraction for every visitor and world traveler.
   

• Port Arthur Historic Site (Port Arthur, Tasmania)
  Located on the scenic Tasman Peninsula separated by a narrow neck of land, this popular tourist attraction and museum was once a hub of the Australian penal system. With amazing scenery and mind-blowing architecture, it’s almost hard to believe that this was once a reviled prison that held 1,100 convicts at its peak. This UNESCO World Heritage site held some of Australia’s most hardened criminals back in 1830 whose only attempt to escape led to death.
   

• Art Deco in Napier (Napier, Australia)
  Step back in time with the 1930s Art Deco architecture built after the Hawke’s Bay earthquake in 1931. Take to the charming streets and explore colorful buildings and events that will take you back in time to the era of glitz and glamour. Explore the hidden gem of previous decades on foot, coach, mini bus or luxury vintage cars. Don’t forget to visit the statue of Pania and find out why it is one of the most photographed attractions in the city.
   

• Bonorong Wildlife Park (Hobart, Tasmania)
  One of the highlights of your cruise to Tasmania, Australia is in the sanctuary for wildlife at Bonorong Wildlife Park. Come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts of the region. Explore some of the diversity of Tasmania and Australia's wildlife while feeding kangaroos and animals endemic to the region.
   

• Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Bay of Islands, New Zealand)
  The Treaty House built in 1832 is now preserved as a memorial and museum containing a copy of the treaty and acting as New Zealand's most important historical site. Rich in history and stories of the events that shaped the nation, this museum preserves fine carvings representing the major Maori tribes and uses multi-media and visual displays to translate New Zealand’s history.