Did anyone spend a day on a beach while on the Aukland to Sydney Cruise?

[Crowsie]

I have some friends thinking about taking this cruise next year, but they like to spend at least one day at a beach.
I went thru the Princess shore excursions and did not see any "day at the beach" offerings.
I was wondering if any of you recent cruisers either spent some time at a beach, at what port, or if you remember seeing a beach they can just take a cab to?
Thanks for your help!

Sky Princess 01/1999 Australia and New Zealand
Sky Princess 03/2000 China
Royal Princess 02/2002 South America
Golden Princess 05/2003 Med
Sapphire Princess 03/2005 Sydney to Bangkok


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[HahvadYaad]

I never really spent one day on a beach in all of Auckland or Sydney -- however, if your friends is spending a few extra days in Sydney, tell them to hit Manly Beach or Bondi -- you need to take a ferry from the same area the ship docks (Circular Quay) in Sydney -- I think it's about a 1/2 hour - 45 minute ride and back.

There is a beach near the port (to the right) where the ship will probably dock in Melbourne -- I saw parasurfers (surfers using parachutes like a giant kite to surf) there but I'm not sure if it's a really nice beach or not.

[Crowsie]

Thanks....wondering if Wellington or Christchurch have beaches nearby..maybe Hobart?

C'mon all you Down Under and Kiwi folks....where do you swim when on vacation!

Sky Princess 01/1999 Australia and New Zealand
Sky Princess 03/2000 China
Royal Princess 02/2002 South America
Golden Princess 05/2003 Med
Sapphire Princess 03/2005 Sydney to Bangkok


March 2005 - Sydney to Bangkok on the Sapphire
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