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Saturday, October 1, 2022 |
Seattle, USA |
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Located just two hours south of Vancouver, Canada, the city of Seattle in USA is an international port that boasts three professional sports teams, hundreds of restaurants, a myriad of cultural venues and a lifestyle that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. It is known as Emerald City due to the lush evergreen forests in the area. Well known for its impressive musical history, from jazz to the rock music style of grunge, to this day Seattle hosts a diverse and influential alternative music scene. Read more about Seattle, USA
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Sunday, October 2, 2022 |
Victoria, Canada |
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Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. It is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific NW, with British settlement beginning in 1841, and it still retains a number of historic buildings close to the harbour. The city certainly has a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. Read more about Victoria, Canada
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Monday, October 3, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, October 6, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Friday, October 7, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Saturday, October 8, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, October 9, 2022 |
Lahaina, USA |
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Lahaina is the largest town in West Maui Hawaii and is the gateway to the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts north of the town. The banyan tree in Courthouse Square is noteworthy for its size. As a strangling fig, it has grown by dropping roots from its branches that then become additional trunks, allowing it to cover two-thirds of an acre. Read more about Lahaina, USA
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Monday, October 10, 2022 |
Hilo, USA |
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Hilo is the largest settlement on The Big Island of Hawaii, the southernmost of the Hawaiian islands, in Polynesia. It overlooks Hilo Bay, at the base of active Mauna Loa (4169m) and dormant Mauna Kea (4207m) volcanoes. Hilo is an impressively beautiful town overlooking beaches, caves, rivers, and waterfalls within its limits. Read more about Hilo, USA
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
Honolulu, USA |
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The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. Read more about Honolulu, USA
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
Honolulu, USA |
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The birthplace of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the Unites States, Honolulu is the cultural, industrial, commercial, and governmental centre of Hawaii, with Waikiki Beach the epicentre of the tourist industry. It is a thriving world-class city, with nearly one million people in its metropolitan area. Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands, and as the city is packed with sights, activities, and tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why there is so much to do in this southernmost major U.S. Read more about Honolulu, USA
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Thursday, October 13, 2022 |
Nawiliwili, USA |
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Nawiliwili is a large beach park and port on the SE of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. One of the wettest spots on Earth, with an annual average rainfall of over 11 meters, it is located on the east side of Mount Wai'ale'ale. The high annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the central mountains resulting in canyons with many scenic waterfalls. Read more about Nawiliwili, USA
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Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Manele Bay |
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Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Kailua, USA |
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The scenic little village of Kailua, primarily a residential community, lies on the windward coast of the island of Hawaii, and is just 19 km from Honolulu. It is renowned for the Kailua Beach Park, the island of Oahu’s most beautiful beach, due to the offshore islands that add to its atmosphere, and where the surf is gentle and the sand is perfect. It is great for sunbathing and recreational activities, as well as being the beach used as a world-class windsurfing destination. Read more about Kailua, USA
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Sunday, October 16, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Monday, October 17, 2022 |
Cross Dateline |
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
Fanning Island |
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
Cross Dateline |
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Thursday, October 20, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Friday, October 21, 2022 |
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Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
Fakarava, French Polynesia |
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Fakarava is a coral atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. It lies 420 km ENE from Tahiti. The rectangular form of the atoll is 20 km by 55 km, with the larger of two passes from the deep lagoon to the sea at the northern end. Read more about Fakarava, French Polynesia
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 |
Rangiroa, French Polynesia |
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Rangiroa, also known as The Endless Lagoon, is a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. It lies 325 km to the NE of Tahiti. The lagoon is 80 km long and rather narrower, with two main sea passages to the ocean at the northern end. Read more about Rangiroa, French Polynesia
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Monday, October 24, 2022 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The mysteries and romance associated with the words Bora Bora bring an almost mystical presence to the island; it is arguably the most famous island in the world. Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Read more about Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
Bora Bora, French Polynesia |
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Bora Bora is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The mysteries and romance associated with the words Bora Bora bring an almost mystical presence to the island; it is arguably the most famous island in the world. Part of the allure has to be its almost unbelievable beauty. Read more about Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
Huahine, French Polynesia |
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Huahine is an island located among the Society Islands, and is arguably the most picturesque island in all of French Polynesia. It actually consists of two islands, Huahine-Nui (big) and Huahine Iti (little) interconnected by a bridge. With steep mountains descending into protected bays of azure blue and emerald green colours, the island is also one of the more geographically diverse of the Society Group. Read more about Huahine, French Polynesia
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 |
Papeete, French Polynesia |
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The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
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Friday, October 28, 2022 |
Papeete, French Polynesia |
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The city of Papeete (Tahitian Pape'ete; pop. 27,000) is the capital of Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesian Islands. With its pleasant warm tropical climate, city-lovers will enjoy Papeete's chic shops, specialist stores and boutiques, together with the lively mix of French, Polynesian, and Chinese cultures. Read more about Papeete, French Polynesia
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Friday, October 28, 2022 |
Moorea, French Polynesia |
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Mo'orea is French Polynesia's second-most popular tourist attraction after Tahiti. Located a mere seven kilometres west of the island of Tahiti, Mo'orea is distinctive for its jagged peaks cloaked with lush greenery, its white and black sand beaches that are among the finest in the world.The island is encircled by a lagoon of translucent green, fringed by the deep blue of the ocean and light blue sky. Then there are the fascinating threads of waterfalls that tumble down fern-softened cliffs, all of which sets one in awe of the majesty of nature. Read more about Moorea, French Polynesia
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Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
Raiatea, French Polynesia |
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Raiatea is a South Pacific island in the west of French Polynesia. It is the second largest of the French Polynesian Archipelago. The same coral reef encloses both Raiatea and the smaller island of Tahaa just 4 km south. Read more about Raiatea, French Polynesia
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Sunday, October 30, 2022 |
Raiatea |
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Monday, October 31, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, November 3, 2022 |
Cross Dateline |
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Friday, November 4, 2022 |
Suva, Fiji |
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Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji, perched on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbour in the SE corner of the island of Viti Levu. It is a beautiful tropical city full of colour and diverse cultures. Although it is the only place in Fiji where you will see buildings taller than palm trees, local folk traditions such as fire walks, welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth, remain strong. Read more about Suva, Fiji
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Saturday, November 5, 2022 |
Levuka, Fiji |
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Levuka, a town on the south-east coast of the island of Ovalau, was the first permanent European Settlement in the Pacific Islands, and Fiji's first capital! It is a trip back in time, to a Fiji that is still untouched from mass tourism and commerce. Add to this the tropical maritime climate with no extremes in temperatures, and it is a delightfully relaxing place to enjoy hiking, fishing, or snorkelling and scuba diving to view the beautiful soft corals as well as a range of sharks together with all the smaller sea creatures! Read more about Levuka, Fiji
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Sunday, November 6, 2022 |
Savusavu, Fiji |
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Nestled between green hills and the deep water of Namaka Creek to the SE of Vanua Levu, is Fiji's second largest island, Savusavu – a natural, lush and beautiful paradise. It is as though time has stood still for thirty years. With only one main street that is a hub of activity, it does have all the essentials, including quaint cafes and restaurants, banks, a post office, and a fascinating busy local open-air vegetable market. Read more about Savusavu, Fiji
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Monday, November 7, 2022 |
Dravuni, Fiji |
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Dravuni Island is a dramatically rugged volcanic island 70 km south of Suva, Fiji. It is part of the scenic Kadavu group of islands. Dravuni is home to a couple of hundred friendly Fijians, concentrated in a delightful village that shelters beneath tall palm trees. Read more about Dravuni, Fiji
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
Dravuni Island |
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 |
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Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
Lifou, New Caledonia |
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Lifou is the largest and most populous island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia. Lifou is located east of New Caledonia’s main island. Lifou is known for its stunning crystal waters, fantastic diving spots and hiking, formed by raised coral and dense scrubland. Read more about Lifou, New Caledonia
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Friday, November 11, 2022 |
Noumea, New Caledonia |
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Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia is located just a couple of hours flight away from Australia’s east coast and is the gateway to the South Pacific archipelago. Noumea is a seaside town known for its beautiful bays, stunning islets and relaxed Melanesian and European culture. The locals closest to the cruise port speak a little english however for the most of Noumea, French is spoken with very little English. Read more about Noumea, New Caledonia
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Saturday, November 12, 2022 |
Noumea |
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Sunday, November 13, 2022 |
Norfolk Island, Australia |
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Norfolk Island is a small inhabited island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. With a sub-tropical climate tempered by the surrounding sea, tourists will find a host of things to do, including bush walking, visiting elegant convict-built Georgian buildings, bicycling, and fishing. Visit Emily Bay, where the great crescent shaped beach offers excellent safe swimming for families and snorkelling over coral reefs. Read more about Norfolk Island, Australia
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Monday, November 14, 2022 |
Kingston |
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
Russell, New Zealand |
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Russell - aka Kororareka - is situated in the Bay of Islands, at the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. As a safe anchorage and seaport, it was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand. It is also famous for being responsible for the signing of the historically important Treaty of Waitangi, generally considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation, on 6 February 1840. Read more about Russell, New Zealand
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand
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Thursday, November 17, 2022 |
Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand |
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Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
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Friday, November 18, 2022 |
Tauranga |
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Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
Gisborne, New Zealand |
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The city of Gisborne is located at the north end of Poverty Bay in the east coast region of North Island, New Zealand. The Gisborne region has been settled by Maori tribes for over 700 years, where they built their fishing villages and hill forts. Here Captain Cook made his first landing in New Zealand with the Endeavour in 1769. Read more about Gisborne, New Zealand
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Sunday, November 20, 2022 |
Napier, New Zealand |
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Napier is a port city in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is known as the 'Art Deco' capital of the world because following the earthquake which almost levelled the city in 1931 the rapid rebuilding was strongly influenced by Art Deco architecture. The building style of clean simple lines and bas-relief decoration was not only at its height of popularity, it also suited the needs of the city. Read more about Napier, New Zealand
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Monday, November 21, 2022 |
Wellington, New Zealand |
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Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is situated on the SW tip of the North Island, and is set on the edge of a stunning harbour surrounded by rolling hills. As the political centre of New Zealand, it houses Parliamentary buildings as well as the bulk of foreign diplomatic missions. However, it is also renowned for its cafe-culture, as there are more cafes per capita than in New York City, and they rival the world’s top culinary destinations for flavour and variety. Read more about Wellington, New Zealand
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
Kaikoura, New Zealand |
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The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains in the north reaching 2600m, which are snow-capped for many months of the year. Kaikoura is mostly settled on a peninsula that drops off sharply to the 3000 m deep Hikurangi Trench. The resulting upwelling currents bring an abundance of marine life that attracts whales, hence the town’s history as a whaling centre. Read more about Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022 |
Nelson, New Zealand |
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Nelson city of 50,000 is situated on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, at the very north of New Zealand’s South Island. It lies at the Geographical Centre of New Zealand (and there’s a monument to this overlooking the city). Nelson Harbour is protected by a natural 15 km long Boulder Bank, with a central cut to make the harbour entrance. Read more about Nelson, New Zealand
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Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
New Plymouth, New Zealand |
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New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Twenty-seven kilometres to the south is the conical snow-capped dormant volcano Mt. Egmont/Mt. Read more about New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Friday, November 25, 2022 |
New Plymouth |
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Saturday, November 26, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, November 27, 2022 |
At Sea |
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Monday, November 28, 2022 |
Hobart, Australia |
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Hobart is the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania. Tasmania is located at the southernmost part of Australia. Hobart was founded in 1803, making it the 2nd oldest city in the country, after Sydney, New South Wales and was first established as a penal colony for British convicts. Read more about Hobart, Australia
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
Port Arthur, Australia |
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Port Arthur, among the most significant convict era sites in the world, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage register. It is located about 60 km SE of the state capital Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula. It enjoys a temperate climate (13 to 22 deg.C.) with refreshingly cool southern air. Read more about Port Arthur, Australia
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
Port Arthur |
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Thursday, December 1, 2022 |
Phillip Island, Australia |
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Phillip Island is approximately 140 km SE of Melbourne, joined to the mainland by bridge, and is the home of the world famous Penguin Parade that can be viewed each evening at dusk when the fairy penguins stroll up the beach to their burrows. There's a great range of activities to enjoy that include surfing, snorkelling, and swimming in summer, kayaking, jet skiing, aqua biking and yachting. Add to this: bush walking on the many tracks and enjoying the many parks; bird watching; pelican feeding; and don’t miss out of visiting some of the wineries. Read more about Phillip Island, Australia
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Friday, December 2, 2022 |
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, December 3, 2022 |
Melbourne |
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Sunday, December 4, 2022 |
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, December 5, 2022 |
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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