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True North Cruise ship and tour boats, The Kimberley, Western Australia © True North

True North Cruise ship and tour boats, The Kimberley, Western Australia © True North

Cruise shipping plays an important role in the Australian tourism industry.

All of the world’s leading cruise lines include Australia in their programs – ranging from expedition style cruise lines and mid-range ships, to mega ships and up-scale lines.

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National and international bodies

  • Australian Cruise Association Australian Cruise Association Australian Cruise Association
  • Cruise Lines International Association Cruise Lines International Association Cruise Lines International Association

Cruise information by state

  • New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales
  • Northern Territory Northern Territory Northern Territory
  • Queensland Queensland Queensland
  • South Australia South Australia South Australia
  • Tasmania Tasmania Tasmania
  • Victoria Victoria Victoria
  • Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia

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Future of Demand

The free-to-download Future of Demand research has been designed to support Australia’s tourism industry to make decisions to best maximise opportunities.

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Tourism Australia works with more than 200 tourism industry each year to promote Australia to the world as a destination for business and leisure.

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