Australia is a country surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the seven continents of the world. The major cities of Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, all of which are port cities. Australia has major tourist attractions, both natural and man-made. Must-visit places in Australia include the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, Tasman National Park, and the Great Ocean Road. Kangaroo Island, located near Adelaide, is a must-visit place as it is a national park with marine life and native wildlife including kangaroos. New Zealand, located off the coast of Australia in the South Pacific, is an island country. The major cities of New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. New Zealand has beautiful scenery and a wonderful coastline. You can also enjoy leisure sports such as bungee jumping, rafting, skydiving, ziplining, and jet boating. The best time to visit Australia/New Zealand is from October to April. Cruises range in length from two to 40 days, with no port calls and only sea days, or trips to New Zealand or nearby islands in the South Pacific.
