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Friday, February 20, 2026 |
Melbourne, Australia |
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Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also known as the cultural, culinary and sporting capital of Australia. Set on the Yarra River, the city is home to world-class sports facilities, museums, galleries and theatres and many revered restaurants. The Central Business District (CBD) has become renowned for its tiny laneways, boutique shopping, street art and impeccable barista-made coffee. Read more about Melbourne, Australia
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
Sydney, Australia |
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Sydney, the capital of New South Wales is located on the east coast of Australia. It is the most popular city to visit as it is best known for the iconic Sydney Harbour, amazing beaches, lush national parks and world-class restaurants. With Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House located around Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and the beautiful botanic gardens to the west and Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach to the east, Sydney is certainly one place you don’t want to miss out on! Read more about Sydney, Australia
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Monday, February 23, 2026 |
Sydney, Australia |
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Sydney, the capital of New South Wales is located on the east coast of Australia. It is the most popular city to visit as it is best known for the iconic Sydney Harbour, amazing beaches, lush national parks and world-class restaurants. With Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House located around Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and the beautiful botanic gardens to the west and Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach to the east, Sydney is certainly one place you don’t want to miss out on! Read more about Sydney, Australia
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
Newcastle, Australia |
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6:00 PM |
A top-ten city in Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel 2011' guide, Newcastle, surrounded by eight beaches, is situated 162 km N of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter River. Presently the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, it is also an elegant and attractive city, full of historic buildings and interesting walks. Make sure you take note of the Historic Markers in the CBD as they are integral to the many walks that take you to fascinating places. Read more about Newcastle, Australia
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
Brisbane, Australia |
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8:00 PM |
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, located in the sunshine state as it boasts of having over 280 days of sunshine per year. Brisbane is known for its laid back and friendly atmosphere, sophisticated art galleries and museums, beautiful botanic gardens, premium shopping in the heart of the CBD and Moreton Bay. The Brisbane River, which flows through the city, gives you great access to both north and south via the famous CityCats. Read more about Brisbane, Australia
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Friday, February 27, 2026 |
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia |
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5:00 PM |
Mooloolaba is a tourist resort township on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located 97 km N of the state capital Brisbane and is part of the Maroochydore urban centre. The relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and endless scenic beauty make it a hugely popular destination. Read more about Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
Fraser Island, Australia |
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6:00 PM |
Fraser Island, off Australia’s eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km, and visited only by 4-wheel drive vehicles. Panoramic viewpoints include Indian Head, a rocky outcrop on the island's easternmost tip, and the Cathedrals, a cliff famous for sculpted ribbons of coloured sand. It's a destination with popular beaches and swimming sites at Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, and other freshwater pools. Read more about Fraser Island, Australia
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Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Shute Harbor (Whitsunday Islands) |
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
Townsville, Australia |
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5:00 PM |
Townsville is a city on the NE coast of Queensland, Australia. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, the city has direct access to the beach. It lies in the dry tropics region, with old gold mining towns, rainforest waterfalls and a relaxed Queensland ambience that add up to 'life in Townsville'. Read more about Townsville, Australia
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
Port Douglas, Australia |
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7:00 PM |
Port Douglas, once a goldfield port and fishing village, is now one of Far North Queensland's tourism capitals, as no other region in the world is bordered by two World Heritage Listed areas. Firstly, there’s the renowned Great Barrier Reef that is easily reached, and offers great snorkelling and scuba diving. Then there’s the amazing Daintree Rainforest where one should visit the Rainforest Habitat with its over 120 species of wildlife, and hand-feed the kangaroos. Read more about Port Douglas, Australia
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Cairns, Australia |
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Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia
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