Australia & the Pacific Luxury Historic Sightseeing Cruises & Packages Tours & Trips

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• Enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery and pass through the remarkable 1,200 metre Homer Tunnel before emerging to unforgettable views of Milford Sound’s Mitre Peak
• The deepest of the sounds, Doubtful was named by Captain Cook in 1770 and is often described as Fiordland’s most spectacular waterway
• The expedition crew on an exploratory cruise through rarely visited Dusky Sound, among an array of islands, marine and bird life

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• 8-day Great Barrier Reef small ship cruise
• Visit to historic Cooktown
• Pelorus Island Beach BBQ

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• Cross Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters.
• Discover the mighty King George aboard Explorer, a specially designed excursion vessel
• Visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration.

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• Right now is the best time to discover Lombok Island. Lying just 40 miles east of Bali, this tropical wonderland has the advantage of being as yet undiscovered by the tourist crowds
• Visit the capital of Timor-Leste, one of the youngest countries in the world. In Dili, you can climb to the Cristo Rei (Christ the King) statue, stroll the waterfront, and enjoy excellent diving and snorkeling
• History buffs will thrill to the many landmarks of World War II that dot this itinerary, including Merauke, Indonesia; Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea; Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu; and, most famously, Guadalcanal, the Solomon Island where combat marked a turning point in the Pacific theater

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• In-depth exploration of a land steeped in ancient Aboriginal culture and the legends of Australia’s pioneering past
• Discover the myths behind the traditional rock art forms of the wellpreserved Bradshaw (Gwion) Paintings dating back some 20,000 years
• Aboard a specially designed excursion vessel and fleet of inflatable zodiacs, explore The Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers and cruise to the base of magnificent King George Falls

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• Watch lifetime species on remote islands where few have been before.
• The birding potential is exceptional with many highlights including the Manus Friarbird, Mussau Monarch and the Paradise drango.
• Endemic to the Solomon Islands we will be on the lookout for the Roviana Rail and Solomon Sea Eagle.