What Wish We Knew BEFORE Taking an Australia New Zealand Cruise
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The creators share several lessons learned from a two-week cruise through Australia and New Zealand to help travelers avoid common pitfalls. They emphasize strict biosecurity laws that prohibit passengers from taking food or even prepackaged snacks off the ship. The video covers the necessity of applying for separate visas for both countries via mobile apps and notes the varying costs associated with each. Regarding itinerary planning, the creators suggest choosing specific routes based on whether travelers want to see the Great Barrier Reef or southern Australian ports. They also discuss the variety of cruise lines available, ranging from luxury to family-focused options. Financial advice includes noting that both countries are largely cashless, though some local currency is useful for tips. The creators advise packing layers due to unpredictable weather and suggest preparing for potential motion sickness in the Tasman Sea. Finally, they recommend researching shore excursions carefully to manage costs and investigating ship laundry facilities to avoid overpacking.
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Australia and New Zealand take things one step further. We are really strict about biocurity and don't allow you to take anything off the ship except bottled water.
The Australian visa is pretty inexpensive, around 20 Australian dollars, which is roughly $13 per person. However, the New Zealand visa is a bit more expensive, costing about 117 New Zealand, which is roughly $67 per person.
Many of the cruises in the region are quite long with quite a number of itineraries usually lasting up to 14 days.
The weather during our time in Australia ended up being significantly warmer than we expected with some days reaching 100° F. Yet, the weather New Zealand was cloudy and overcast most of the time with some wind and rain making it feel cooler than the actual temperatures.
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