Australia Holidays

Australian Holidays - The Sydney Opera House

Who said you have to leave home to have a good holiday? Australia will show you that your own backyard can be full of unexpected treasures and you can experience them all on P&O Cruises Shore Tours^.

Head north to the tropics to experience the magic of Brisbane, the Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas or south to Melbourne or the rugged isle of Tassie and Hobart.

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 Aussie adventure.

^ Charges apply to Shore Tours.

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Ports of Call in Australia

Adelaide

Adelaide is Australia’s wine capital with the Barossa Valley just an hour’s drive from the city centre. Also known for its stunning architecture and...
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Brisbane

Brisbane is a city full of contradictions. It’s a place of shorts and thongs and high finance. It is both sophisticated and rustic. A city eager to...
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Broome

Known as the ‘pearling capital of the world’ visitors to Broome were once predominantly pearl fisherman and the town remained a remote...
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Burnie

Situated on the North West coast of Tasmania, Burnie is a deep-water anchorage once called Emu Bay. The town owes its growth to the development of...
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Cairns

Cairns is surrounded by a natural wonderland – the glorious Coral Sea on one side and lush rainforest hinterland on the other. Located on the...
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Esperance

Named after French ship the Espérance (which roughly translates to ‘hope’), Esperance is one of Australia’s true little gems. Located 720km...
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Exmouth

Located in a vast protected bay with some of the flattest waters in the world, Exmouth is one of Australia’s premier destinations for water...
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Fremantle

The port city of Fremantle is steeped in history; a classic mix of Victorian-era style buildings and modern pubs, boutiques and seafood...
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Geraldton

The scenic beauty and pristine beaches of Geraldton make this a popular spot for tourists looking to sit back, relax and enjoy some blissful quiet...
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Hobart

Tasmania’s capital Hobart is a loveable little city with an international flair. It has one of the finest deep-water harbours anywhere, and a...
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Kangaroo Island

Australia’s third largest island, Kangaroo Island is home to thriving wildlife and a community that prides itself on producing gourmet food. Choose...
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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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Moreton Island

Our newest destination offers unlimited adventure! This hidden gem, located only a quick cruise away, is two per cent beachfront resort, 98 per...
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Port Arthur

Port Arthur is situated near the southern tip of the wild and magnificent Tasman Peninsula. Home to one of the world’s largest and best preserved...
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Port Douglas

The beachside town of Port Douglas is an ideal location for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the rich ecology of the Wet Tropics Area. You will...
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Port Lincoln

Welcome to the ‘seafood capital of Australia’! This gourgeous town overlooks Boston Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, and a thriving fishing industry...
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Robe

A year-round seaside holiday destination with plenty of charm, Robe is a nature lover’s paradise surrounded by beaches, rugged cliffs, sand dunes...
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Sydney

The biggest bonus of a Sydney holiday is the awe-inspiring views of the beautiful Sydney harbour from different viewpoints. The Sydney Harbour...
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Townsville

Townsville can provide the ultimate tropical holiday. The area is unique because of the convergence of differing landscapes. With the Great...
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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)

The trendy beach resort, Yorkeys Knob is just 13kms away from Cairns, the hub of North Queensland. Famous for its tropical rainforests, sunny skies...
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