South Pacific - Australia cruise ports

Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.

This once-sleepy fishing village is developing into a first-class resort destination, although the natives have known about its ideal weather and various natural attractions for some time. Nestled on the shore between the World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas is surely one of the most scenic destinations in Australia.