Cruise holidays: 10 of the best Australia shore excursions

Tiana TemplemanNZ Herald·4 Sep, 2026 07:30 PM6 mins to readCouple experiencing Lady Elliot Island Lady Elliot Island with lighthouse. Photo / TEQCouple experiencing Lady Elliot Island Lady Elliot Island with lighthouse. Photo / TEQThe highlight of an Australian cruise is often the wide-ranging and memorable shore excursions, writes Tiana Templeman. Here are 10 Aussie ship tours featuring everything from hands-on cultural experiences to exploring underground caves. Uluru Mid-Cruise JourneySeabourn

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Cruise holidays: 10 of the best Australia shore excursions

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