Australia Holidays 

The Sydney Opera House

Enjoy this great southern land as Cook did - by sea.

Sometimes the best adventures are right in your own backyard. It helps if your backyard is the largest island and its own continent as well. Add a rich cultural history and the friendliest locals in the Southern Hemisphere and you've got the recipe for the perfect holiday.

Head north to the tropics to experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef, or south to the rugged isle of Tassie. Go west to exquisite destinations perched between wilderness and the sea. Soak up Darwin's World War II history or the Barossa's world-renowned wines. You'll find indigenous culture, unique wildlife, scenic golf courses, fantastic sightseeing and so much more. Australia has the perfect mix of excitement and awe-inspiring natural beauty.

P&O Cruises offers a number of short break and longer cruises departing near you.  Match the itinerary of your dreams to the shore tours offered to create your own ideal holiday.

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Ports of Call in Australia 

  • Adelaide

    Since the first governor proclaimed a new settlement from under a gum tree in 1836, Adelaide has come on in leaps and bounds. Perhaps the most...

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  • Albany

    Albany looks out across the Southern Pacific Ocean toward Antarctica. The clean, pristine ocean harbors and island inlets are a sight to see. The...

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  • Brisbane

    Brisbane offers a cosmopolitan mix of shopping, dining, history, arts, sightseeing and entertainment. Expereience the nearby theme parks or visit...

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  • Broome

    Nestled between the wilderness and the sea, Broome is a thriving tourist town with a captivating history which includes the discovery of the world's...

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  • Bunbury

    Situated on a gorgeous coastline, Bunbury is the perfect location to venture to the wineries of the Margaret River. This area offers beautiful...

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  • Burnie

    Burnie, Tasmania is situated on the North West coast of 'The Apple Isle'. This deep-water anchorage was once called Emu Bay. Today the town owes its...

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  • Cairns

    The city of Cairns is the heart of the Tropical North - a focal point for visitors and local inhabitants alike. Founded in 1876 as a port for the...

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  • Christmas Island

    This nature lover's paradise has unique species of flora and fauna including the famous Christmas Island Red Crabs. Hear the story of their annual...

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  • Fremantle

    In historic Fremantle you can discover the popular tourist area setting for past America's Cup races or venture into Perth, crowned the 'sunniest...

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  • Geraldton

    This beachside city, known as 'Sun City', is famous for its thriving rock lobster industry and pristine beaches which are perfect for aquatic...

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  • Hobart

    Australia's island state, Tasmania, is home to Hobart. Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and was founded in 1804. It is nestled between the...

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  • Melbourne

    Melbourne is located in Australia's smallest continental state, Victoria. Originally a part of the state of New South Wales, Melbourne was made a...

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  • Newcastle

    This vibrant city offers great beaches, a fabulous coastal walk and is your gateway to Hunter Valley wineries, the beautiful Myall Lakes and Port...

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  • Norfolk Island

    Step ashore in the footsteps of Captain Cook and discover an unspoilt landscape fringed by sapphire seas. Stroll amongst the soaring pine trees, or...

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  • Port Arthur

    This area is most famous for its convict ruins - home to 12,500 convicts between 1837 and 1877 - but it is also an incomparable combination of...

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  • Port Douglas

    From Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca. It is regarded as the most...

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  • Sydney

    Experience the diversity of this vibrant city with its world-famous icons. Enjoy the sun and surf at one of the many beaches, discover the thrilling...

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  • Townsville

    Old gold mining towns, plunging rainforest waterfalls and a relaxed Queensland ambience add up to life in Townsville. This unique town houses...

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  • Whitsunday

    These 74 tropical islands, set amidst coral reefs and deep waterways, are famous for their beauty. They offer some of the world’s most beautiful...

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  • Yorkeys Knob (Cairns)

    Cairns is the international gateway to tropical North Queensland and has an enviable lifestyle. Revel in its large reef pontoons, islands and coral...

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How to book your cruise 

Take advantage of our cheap cruises and book right now online. Or you can visit your travel agent or call 13 24 94 (AU) or 0800 780 716 (NZ).

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