EsaTraveler Posted August 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi - I will be on the Celebrity Solstice sailing Nov 11th and could use some advice. We did this cruise two years ago and our favorite memory was the Kangaroo sanctuary in Tasmania. Well, this trip is going to Melbourne instead. I'm excited about that because I have not seen this city and have heard a lot of great things. Anyway, our ports are below, are there any kangaroo interaction type tours I should look into? Our other interests are wild life and wine tasting. I plan to go river rafting in Tauranga and swim with dolphin in Akaroa. I will book a pre-trip Waiheke wine tour soon. All other dates are open. Please send on any suggestions. BAY OF ISLANDS TAURANGA WELLINGTON AKAROA MELBOURNE SYDNEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted August 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2017 https://www.zoo.org.au/melbourne/wild-encounters/close-up-encounters or you could also google werribee zoo but Melbourne zoo would be easier to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted August 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2017 https://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/ Sydney might be easier. you will see kangaroos here and can hold a koala also. Melbourne is a really nice city and you might spend your time better seeing the city itself and then see roos in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted August 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Adelaide Zoo have Pandas. However I wouldn't use the ships tour but catch the train for $A10 all day public transport ticket and the bus from the town to the zoo. The Zoo also recognises a concession for seniors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ozdevil Posted August 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Adelaide Zoo have Pandas. However I wouldn't use the ships tour but catch the train for $A10 all day public transport ticket and the bus from the town to the zoo. The Zoo also recognises a concession for seniors Adelaide zoo getting there from melbourne is like a 1400km round trip... believe me when i say this 1400kms is a hell of a long way not many professional drivers would go much further then this in a day let alone a car driver that would drive this far in a week... basicly you will get to Adelaide and you would have to turn around and hope that you would make it back to the ship in time in melbourne in which i think is impossible unless you fly to Adelaide To the origional Poster I would suggest if ya keen on seeing Kangaroo's then melbourne zoo is just a tram or train ride out of the cbd. just make sure you have a Myki card trams to catch to melbourne zoo 109 departs oppisite station pier 56 tram departing williams /collins st get of at royal Park at Parkville which will give you a 200m walk to gate of zoo Trains 1st tram 109 to southern Cross staion in Spencer street 2nd go to platform 11 (unless there is platform changes) 3rd catch the Upfield Train 4th disembark at Royal Park train station and walk approx 200 metres to gate at zoo you could spend a couple of hours in the zoo as well as seeing some of Melbournes cbd such as Melbourne Market, South Melbourne market, and other places of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2017 LOl, dare I mention that Canberra has Roos everywhere not just in zoos. We also have wild animal encounters with Cheetahs and other large cats to interact with at the National Zoo here for a cost of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted August 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Sorry I misread itinerary, but in case you do a cruise to Adelaide you have forwarned info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meremarflorida Posted August 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Waiheke wine tour is a great idea for Auckland. Weta Workshop tour is pretty interesting if you like any of their work (Lord of the rings etc etc). Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EsaTraveler Posted August 20, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks for the advice I have booked rafting in tauranga and a dolphin encounter in akaroa. We aren't really into lord of the rings sets. I'll review the melbone advice and make plans. Any good wine tours out of Wellington or bay of islands? Also, suggestions on best fish and chips? I remember having some amazing fish called blue (maybe) cod but can't remember where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The closest wine region to Wellington is Martinborough, about 75 minutes drive away. You should be able to find a day trip over there. There are only a few wineries near the Bay of Islands. There may be a tour available to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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