Viking Ocean Cruises
Komodo & the Australian Coast
Komodo & the Australian Coast
Bali to Sydney
Discover the cultural splendors and cerulean beauty of the Indonesian archipelago and Australia’s legendary coast. Viking brings you face to face with the region’s diverse residents, from the Komodo dragon to good-natured Aussies. Witness colorful traditions on Lombok Island. Explore Komodo National Park with a trained naturalist. Experience the charms of Darwin with a local. And uncover the cosmopolitan culture of Brisbane with a welcoming guide.
Discover cultural splendors and cerulean beauty on the Indonesian archipelago and Australia’s legendary coast. Viking brings you face to face with the region’s diverse residents, from the Komodo dragon to modern-day Aborigines to good-natured Aussies. Witness colorful traditions on Lombok Island. Explore Komodo National Park with a trained naturalist. Experience the charms of Darwin with a local. And uncover the cosmopolitan culture of Brisbane with a welcoming guide.
Day 1 |
Bali (Benoa) |
Day 2 |
Lombok |
Day 3 |
Komodo |
Day 4 |
Sail the Timor Sea |
Day 5 |
Darwin |
Day 6 |
Darwin |
Day 7 |
Sail the Arafura Sea |
Day 8 |
Thursday Island |
Day 9 |
Sail the Coral Sea |
Day 10 |
Cairns |
Day 11 |
Townsville |
Day 12 |
Whitsunday Island |
Day 13 |
Sail the Australian Coast |
Day 14 |
Brisbane |
Day 15 |
Sail the Australian Coast |
Day 16 |
Newcastle |
Day 17 |
Sydney |
Newcastle
Newcastle is the capital of the Hunter Valley Region, in New South Wales. Located on the east coast of Australia, the Hunter Region encompasses a land area of approximately 31,000 square kilometres and a resident population of around 544,000 people. Newcastle’s population is estimated at 132,000 people. Getting to and from Newcastle is simple. From Sydney, it is a comfortable 2 hour drive (Sydney is 171 kilometres to the south); 30 minutes by air and two hours by passenger train (there is a regular hourly service). There are also direct flights from Brisbane and Canberra. Newcastle is the gateway to the Hunter Valley and is now a very different place to the time when steel and coal industries were the main source of employment. Long gone are the smoky grey industrial images – they have been replaced with elegantly restored historic buildings; picturesque parks and gardens; an extensive selection of restaurants boasting cuisine from around the world; and the natural beauty of its white sandy beaches and harbour. There is a wide selection of magnificent art galleries and museums; nightclubs and eateries; and extensive shopping facilities. The long list of natural attractions
within easy access of the city includes everything from wilderness areas, rainforests and beaches to world famous vineyards. The green rolling hills of Australia’s oldest winemaking region are studded with restaurants, guest houses, and of course, the vineyards where more than twenty varieties of grape ripen slowly in the warm summer sunshine to produce some of Australia’s finest wines. Lakes, beaches, rivers and bays, combine with lush countryside to make the Hunter
region surrounding Newcastle almost unlimited in its appeal.
Travel Dates | Price | ||
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11/19/23 - 12/05/23 |
Starting At $6,999 |
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11/19/23 - 12/05/23 |
Starting At $8,999 |
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11/13/24 - 11/29/24 |
Starting At $9,899 |
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11/13/24 - 11/29/24 |
Starting At $7,599 |
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