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October marks the start of the Australian cruising season. It's a time when some of the world's top luxury liners reposition themselves to dock in our ports and call Australia home.
However, this year things are a little different. Large international cruise ships are still banned from docking in Australia which means cruising outside of Australia is a no.
On the upside, there are plenty of Australian waterways and coasts to explore this month.
October is the tail end of whale migration season and the best way to see them is on a day cruise. The cruises are specifically geared to catch these majestic creatures in action and often include meals and commentary.
Sail through the World Heritage-listed Gordon River and witness the rugged Tasmania wilderness from the comfort of your cruise boat. Once the home of a penal settlement, Strahan is now known for its salmon and trout farms and ancient forests.
Beach after beach, island paradise after island paradise, they're all waiting for you. Choose between sunset cruises, snorkelling cruises and diving cruises from the Gold Coast all the way up to Cairns.
Sydney Harbour is absolutely magnificent for views, sunshine and quiet inlets made for 2. Choose from historic tall ship cruises, whale watching cruises, high tea cruises with your family or private cruises with your better half.
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With the change of weather, March is often the last chance for many popular cruise destinations or the start of the warmer, dry season for others.
Spend Christmas hopping between local Christmas markets or bathe in Queensland's blissful beaches.
Our hit-picks on the exotic locations to cruise around in August before the change of season.
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July is a great month for quirky and off-the-beaten-track destinations to suit all kinds of travellers.
June is an ideal month for some of the top cruise destinations whether you’ve packed your bathers or winter woollies.
Make it a night to remember with these Sydney Harbour party cruises that will get you up and dancing the night away.
See a whole new side of Newcastle that you can only access from the water on these Newcastle Harbour cruises.
April brings spring flowers, off-peak crowds and an itinerary filled with beaches and ancient cities.
