"I am going on a cruise in February any recommendations to what to do in each port for a day. Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart,Dunedin,wellington,Tauranga, Auckland "
Tauranga - head to Mt Maunganui Main Beach.
The others are big cities, wellington is nice a bit like Manchester , great for charity shops!
A shame you don’t have a few days at Tuaramga , it’s really nice area of NZ |
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From the overseas ferry terminal in Sydney (I don't think there's another one, I'm thinking of the one in Circular Quay) you're within walking distance of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Botanical Gardens.
For the Opera House (tours are available, dunno about that, I do know you can just walk around) - walk towards the train station/ regular ferry terminal. At the train station, turn left, follow the shore along to the Opera House. (Detour for the Botanical Gardens, after turning left at the station, you should find a lift that takes you up to the side of a busy road, the Cahill - pronounced Carl - expressway. Follow the road along until you see a break in the fence, which will be before you reach the Conservatorium of Music. Some spectacular views of Sydney Harbour in there)
If you walk through the open area near the train station and then turn right, you'll find yourself in The Rocks. The Rocks is historically significant - one of the oldest surviving areas of colonial old Sydney town. (It's also a hideous tourist trap. Buy nothing except entrance into things. Save your money). If you follow the signs through the Rocks to (I think it says The Bridge but I can't remember for certain) you should be able to climb some stairs and get onto the pedestrian footpath leading you over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is completely free and should be compulsory for anyone going to Sydney, unless the weather is diabolical. When you get to the end of the bridge, you'll be in Milson's Point - nice place, no point for a tourist, turn around and go back.
If you have more time, at the regular (not overseas) ferry terminal near the train station, a return trip on the commuter ferry to Manly will give you a wonderful and different view of the harbour. |
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You can get a lovely evening Sydney harbour tour on the water with dinner, I did that this time last year. If you have the time you can get a tour bus up to the blue mountains, that’s well worth the effort. Otherwise there is plenty to see and do near the cruise ship mooring. The Opera house you might as well just take photos on the steps, but the botanical gardens opposite are great.
If you are feeling very adventurous you can climb to the top of, and walk across the Sydney Harbour bridge. I didn’t have time for that when I was there. Takes about 3.5 hours iirc |
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In Hobart, cover up/ wear high strength sunscreen - it's often cooler than Sydney and Melbourne, but the UV packs a powerful punch. Last time I was there I was burned horribly.
There are a few historical sites dotted around - Port Arthur is too far afield, unfortunately, it's spectacular. But the Cascades Female Factory is really interesting and well worth a visit, and not far from the centre of town (I don't know where their terminal is) |
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"You can get a lovely evening Sydney harbour tour on the water with dinner, I did that this time last year. If you have the time you can get a tour bus up to the blue mountains, that’s well worth the effort. Otherwise there is plenty to see and do near the cruise ship mooring. The Opera house you might as well just take photos on the steps, but the botanical gardens opposite are great.
If you are feeling very adventurous you can climb to the top of, and walk across the Sydney Harbour bridge. I didn’t have time for that when I was there. Takes about 3.5 hours iirc"
I've done the bridge climb. It is remarkable. But for the price versus walking across the footpath, I'd do the latter all day long. I still remember the first time I did, and I was seven years old. |
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"Was thinking of the climb. But think will take your advice and do the walk "
Do consider the climb. It is amazing. But you'll be paying a hell of a premium at that time of year. And if they haven't changed the climbing suits, you might get a bit sticky in them, they cover you up completely. Quite toasty when I did it in winter 
(I grew up in Sydney. lol) |
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). And all easy walking distance.
