Australia Cruise on Silver Nova from Melbourne (Australia)

Melbourne (Australia)

Melbourne is Australia´s cultural capital, with Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. Its 4-million residents are both multicultural and sport enthusiasts. Al fresco eateries, one-off shops and cozy little bars all nestle side-by-side in laneways threading throughout the city. Each arcade has its own individual character and charm. Melbourne is often called the cultural capital of Australia, with its many art galleries, film festivals, orchestras, choral and opera productions, vibrant live music scene, and a strong food, wine and coffee culture. Melbourne, known as the Kulin Nation to its traditional owners, has many galleries and museums with an Aboriginal or Indigenous focus, including the Koorie Heritage Trust.

Hobart (Tasmania)

On the foot of mount Wellington in Tasmania, Hobart is one of the mos picturesque capitals of the world. Founded in 1802, Hobert has the flavour and charm of a small city of another time where life is more paused. Walk through the streets of this charming city and you will discover the mansions that show excellent examples of clasic georgian and victorian architecture, small cottages, shops and unique galeries, many of which where built by convicts brought from England. Walk through the Richmond Bridge, the eldest bridge in Australia, and finish your tour with a snack or tucker and a beer in a local bar.

Hobart (Tasmania)

On the foot of mount Wellington in Tasmania, Hobart is one of the mos picturesque capitals of the world. Founded in 1802, Hobert has the flavour and charm of a small city of another time where life is more paused. Walk through the streets of this charming city and you will discover the mansions that show excellent examples of clasic georgian and victorian architecture, small cottages, shops and unique galeries, many of which where built by convicts brought from England. Walk through the Richmond Bridge, the eldest bridge in Australia, and finish your tour with a snack or tucker and a beer in a local bar.

Dunedin (New Zealand)

Dunedin is the largest city in the province of Otago, New Zealand. You can find endless beaches for the practice of surfing or diving.

Lyttelton

Wellington (New Zealand)

Wellington, in the past a slow growing city, in the last years has transformated in the most sofisticated and bright city in New Zealand. In fact it is the favourite weekend destination in New Zealand. Part of its attractive in due to the option of doing plenty of things in one area. Theatres, shops, galleries, restaurants and bars are all in a walking distance. And talking about eating, it has been said that Wellington competes with New York in teh amount of restaurants per capita. You can also add to all that hte wonderful location in fornt of the port and you will see why a visit to this city should be amongst the first in your itinerary.

Napier (New Zealand)

Napiuer is a portuary city located in the region of Hawke Bay in New Zealand. It is known as the world capital of Art Decó. After a 7,9 magnitude earthquake and the fires that came after, most part of the commercial area was destroyed in 1931. After that the city was reconstructed in the flamboyant style of Art Decó. The neat geometrical lines, the neon clocks and the iluminated fountains give Napier a look as of a movie set. Napier also has the most sun hours in the country, for this reason it is one of the main regions for wine in the country.

Auckland (New Zealand)

Auckland is a major cruise ship stopover point, with the ships usually tying up at Princes Wharf. Auckland CBD is connected to coastal suburbs, to the North Shore and to outlying islands by ferry. Auckland is home to many cultures. The majority of inhabitants claim European - predominantly British and/or Irish - descent, but substantial Maori, Pacific Islander and Asian communities exist as well. Auckland has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world and a higher proportion of people of Asian origin than the rest of New Zealand. Ethnic groups from all corners of the world have a presence in Auckland, making it by far the country's most cosmopolitan city.