things to do in australia

[kneeburp]

we are sailing on Explorer of the Seas this April.  We need ideas for tours in Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin

 

thanks,

 

Cyndie

[GUT2407]

I’d need to know a bit about what you like and/or loathe before I’d even gave a crack at that one.

[OzKiwiJJ]

I suggest you go to the Australia and NZ Ports of Call board and search on each of those ports. That should bring up quite a few suggestions. 

[magpie9]

For those FNQ ports it will still be very hot and humid in April. You will need cool light cotton clothing and good sun protection. Do not underestimate tge strength of the Aust sun. I have seen ppl on cruise burnt red raw and lip blisters from sunburn.

Seeing the great barrier reef is a must. But you will have to book a shore excursion via the ship as the cruise will book up all the boats. A large boat, catamaran, will take you out for a day on  a huge poontoon for snorkling, food, glass bottom boat and mini sub tour. These pontoons stay permanantly on the reef at a  beautiful coral location. It's really worth the money. Hire a sun suit when you are on the boat out there for being in the water. Like a wet suit but lighter and easier to put on.

Now I cant see your post with ports so shall give it more thought and get back to you.

[magpie9]

Ok, Brisbane and Darwin are both very easy to do on your iwn. Google shore excursion Brisbane for example to see what is on offer. You may want a tour like the lone pine koala sanctuary. Or just get the river ferry up to the city. This is a nice trip up the river and back. Stop at southbank for a wander, art gallery, maritime museum and lunch etc all easy to walk around at southbank.  

 

[kneeburp]

magpie9   

 

thanks for both of your posts.  the information is very helpful.  we have booked the koala sanctuary and the snorkelling

at the Great Barrier Reef as you suggested.

 

Cyndie

[Bpos]

Have a look at this thread, couple of years old but still plenty of advice to enrich your holiday to Australia

 

 

[SinbadThePorter]

On 1/29/2019 at 8:32 AM, magpie9 said:

Ok, Brisbane and Darwin are both very easy to do on your iwn. Google shore excursion Brisbane for example to see what is on offer. You may want a tour like the lone pine koala sanctuary. Or just get the river ferry up to the city. This is a nice trip up the river and back. Stop at southbank for a wander, art gallery, maritime museum and lunch etc all easy to walk around at southbank.  

 

 

For the Explorer of the Seas the dock in Brisbane is at the Grain Terminal. That makes Brisbane much a more difficult prospect.

 

No ferry, no public transport. Only taxis and shuttle buses.

 

For a different option, from the Grain Terminal it's a relatively short taxi ride to Manly Harbour where you can catch a ferry to St Helena Island for a look at the old colonial prison there.