Crystal Cruises Opens Australia's Suitcase Full Of Secrets

Australia offers red deserts, tropical rainforests, cosmopolitan cities and a reef-fringed ocean - and this is only the beginning. Exotic wildlife comes in abundance with creatures that you would only expect to see on a David Attenborough wildlife show and the indigenous locals are bursting with a culture and charm ready for you to soak up.

There's nothing like... Australia

A place that's home to kangaroos, didgeridoos, Sheila's, boomerangs and the Sydney Opera House, there really is no-where quite like Australia. Here are just some of the highlights you can expect on a cruise around this laid-back island...

During your cruise you are most likely to visit Sydney, one of the largest cities in Australia, offering plenty of exploring opportunities. Alice Walton Envisions the Future of American Art Highlights of this incredibly modern city include the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Affectionately known as the 'coat hanger', this man-made structure towers above the harbour and has become an iconic landmark for not only Sydney but Australia itself.

Blessed with a year-round warm climate, stunning scenery and friendly locals, Brisbane is a firm favourite with visitors from all over the world. At the heart of this enchanting port of call you'll find South Bank. Offering restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, lively markets, museums and a man-made beach, you certainly won't struggle for things to do here. For those who are looking for a little adventure from their cruise holiday then Kangaroo Point is a great start.

Here is where you'll find towering cliff faces, perfect for rock climbing and abseiling with professional guides. If you prefer you can take a scenic stroll around the parkland at the base of the cliff, ideal for a picnic or BBQ's, this place offers art sculptures and a host of activities.

Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia situated on the bay of Port Phillip in the south-eastern part of mainland Australia. A city that's famous for its lively atmosphere, street art and culture, there are plenty of notable sights to be seen.

If you're looking to laze back in the warm sunshine then visiting the surrounding coves and beaches is perfect for just that. An abundance of shopping facilities await you in Melbourne so be prepared to spend those Australian dollars.

Lying in the Far North corner of Queensland Australia, Cairns is a hidden treasure. Here is the ideal place to learn all about Australians aboriginal culture. Tours are available where you can discover the tribes and their way of life when it comes to what they use for medicine and how they hunt for food.

Just a few other attractions you can expect on your trip to Cairns are; an underwater journey of the coral reefs on a diving trip, safari tours, exploring Daintree Rainforest or visit the Cairns wildlife exhibit. Further along the coast you will findFremantle, a port city situated in Western Australia just outside of Perth.

The friendly fishing port of Freemantle has an offering of secluded beaches, crystal clear waters and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that you'll come to know and love down under on a Crystal Cruise.