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Ultimate Australia: All-Inclusive Indian Pacific Rail & Princess New Zealand Voyage

From £5,499pp

Holiday Overview

  • Ship: Royal Princess®
  • Duration: 23 NIGHTS
  • Departure: 26 November 2026
  • Holiday Type: Cruise & Rail
  • Holiday code: AUS2259

From Australia’s arid landscapes and gleaming cityscapes to New Zealand’s lush fjords and coastal towns, embark on a magnificent adventure over land, rail and ocean.

This unforgettable holiday begins with a relaxing one-night stay in a stylish hotel in Perth. Then, you’ll board the legendary Indian Pacific for a remarkable four-night rail journey to Sydney, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking scenic views and world-class service along the way.

Reaching Sydney, you’ll enjoy three nights in a comfortable hotel before setting sail on board the elegant Royal Princess®. Your first stop is the stunning Bay of Islands, where you can unwind on beautiful beaches and immerse yourself in Māori culture. Next, you’ll visit vibrant Auckland, before experiencing one of the cruise’s most spectacular highlights – scenic cruising through the majestic Fiordland National Park.

Includes All-Inclusive
4-night Indian Pacific Rail Journey

Complimentary Hotel Stays

Just Launched for 2026

From Australia’s arid landscapes and gleaming cityscapes to New Zealand’s lush fjords and coastal towns, embark on a magnificent adventure over land, rail and ocean.

This unforgettable holiday begins with a relaxing one-night stay in a stylish hotel in Perth. Then, you’ll board the legendary Indian Pacific for a remarkable four-night rail journey to Sydney, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking scenic views and world-class service along the way.

Reaching Sydney, you’ll enjoy three nights in a comfortable hotel before setting sail on board the elegant Royal Princess®. Your first stop is the stunning Bay of Islands, where you can unwind on beautiful beaches and immerse yourself in Māori culture. Next, you’ll visit vibrant Auckland, before experiencing one of the cruise’s most spectacular highlights – scenic cruising through the majestic Fiordland National Park.

Your Imagine Holiday Includes

Includes All-Inclusive
4-night Indian Pacific Rail Journey

Complimentary Hotel Stays

Just Launched for 2026

Full-Board Cruise

13 night full-board cruise on board Royal Princess®

Upgrade to Princess Plus from £50pp per day, including:MedallionNet® Max Wi-FiCrew appreciationPlus Beverage PackageUnlimited juice barPremium dessertsFitness classesTwo casual dining meals per guestOceanNow® deliveryRoom service delivery

Rail Journey

4 night all-inclusive Gold Service rail journey on board the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney with all meals, fine wines, and beverages

Off Train Experiences and short stops in Perth, Nullarbor Plain, Nullarbor, Plain, Barossa Valley and New South Wales

Complimentary Hotel Stays

1 night four-star hotel stay in Perth at the Four Points by Sheraton Perth

3 night four-star hotel stay in Sydney at the Rydges Sydney Central

All hotel stays include breakfast

All Flights & Transfers

London departure – regional flights available

Overnight flights

Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.

Your Voyage

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Overnight to Perth

Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

Day 2
Perth: Hotel Stay

Arriving in Perth, your holiday begins with a one-night hotel stay.

Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Perth

Day 3
Perth: Board the Indian Pacific

Embark the Indian Pacific in Perth to experience the extended new four-night journey to Sydney. Settle into your wood-panelled sleeper carriage and enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining and fine wines.

Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis

Overnight: Indian Pacific

Day 4
Nullarbor Plain

Awake to watch the sun rise over Kalgoorlie before delving into its mining history. Reboard the train in time for brunch, glide across the Nullarbor Plain, then enjoy a night-cap, bonfire and star-gazing experience in Cook.

Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis

Overnight: Indian Pacific

Day 5
Barossa Valley

Enjoy breakfast on board as the train glides past the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and Adelaide Plains. Your next Off Train Experience comes in the Barossa Valley, where you’ll experience a wine-pairing dinner and “firing the barrel” display.

Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis

Overnight: Indian Pacific

Day 6
New South Wales

Savour a delectable breakfast and lunch on board while taking in the breathtaking scenery as the Indian Pacific journeys through New South Wales. As evening falls, indulge in a memorable final dinner, surrounded by great company.

Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis

Overnight: Indian Pacific

Days 7 - 9
Sydney: Alight the Indian Pacific & Hotel Stay

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Indian Pacific and explore the Blue Mountains with a choice of Off Train Experiences at Scenic World. Take in breathtaking views before heading to Sydney for a relaxing three-night hotel stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: Rydges Sydney Central

Day 10
Sydney: Embark Ship

Today you’ll embark the refined Royal Princess® for your beautiful cruise of New Zealand. This exquisite ship’s striking design, diverse dining options and exceptional entertainment ensure an unforgettable experience at sea.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Days 11 - 13
Relax At Sea
Day 14
Bay of Islands

Experience the awe-inspiring Bay of Islands. Sail turquoise waters, explore secluded islands, and encounter diverse marine life. Let your wanderlust guide you to this breathtaking paradise for unforgettable adventures and everlasting memories.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Day 15
Auckland

New Zealand’s largest city, known as the City of Sails, boasts a stunning harbour and iconic skyline. Māori heritage, diverse neighbourhoods, and a fusion of urban and natural beauty make it a captivating Pacific destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Day 16
Relax At Sea
Day 17
Picton

Unveil the enchantment of Picton, New Zealand. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and tranquil waters, this gateway beckons with scenic trails, world-class wines, and boundless adventures. Embrace the allure of this captivating destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Day 18
Christchurch

Discover the captivating beauty of Christchurch, New Zealand. Immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, explore stunning landscapes, and embrace the spirit of resilience. Let Christchurch inspire your wanderlust and create unforgettable memories.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Day 19
Dunedin

New Zealand’s southern gem, entices with Victorian elegance and natural wonders. From historic architecture to the Otago Peninsula’s wildlife, it offers a captivating blend of culture and nature.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Day 20
Fiordland National Park: Scenic Cruising

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Fiordland National Park. Majestic fiords, cascading waterfalls, and ancient forests await your exploration. Lose yourself in nature’s grandeur and experience a wilderness like no other.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Crown Princess®

Days 21 - 22
Relax At Sea
Days 23 - 24
Sydney: Disembark Ship & Fly Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Royal Princess®

This stunning cruise ship will journey you across the ocean in style to a variety of captivating, must-not-miss destinations around the world.

From the moment you step on board, you’ll receive a warm and inviting welcome from the friendly and attentive crew, providing you with an experience that truly is your home away from home.

With an array of accommodation options to choose from, you can travel with comfort, ease, and wonder. Speaking of the latter, breathtaking views are available from the glass walkway extending over the edge of the ship, known as the SeaWalk.

With enthralling entertainment to absorb yourself in, Royal Princess® offers Broadway-style shows in the Princess Theatre, as well as movies quite literally under the stars. Royal Princess provides a variety of attractions and leisure facilities to delight in at every stage of your voyage.

Life on Board Royal Princess®

As a guest on board Royal Princess®, you can expect an unmatched international cruise experience, with amenities, activities, and attractions to suit your every whim and preference.

dining

The vast and tastefully selected range of dining options on board Royal Princess®, means there will be something to satisfy your taste buds at every stage of your cruise.

Restaurants:

  • Allegro Dining Room
  • Concerto Dining Room
  • Symphony Dining Room
  • Alfredo’s Pizzeria
  • Crown Grill
  • Gelato
  • Horizon Court
  • International Café
  • Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar
  • Prego Pizzeria
  • Sabatini’s
  • The Pastry Shop
  • Trident Grill

Bars & Lounges:

  • Good Spirits at Sea
  • Vines
  • Bellini’s
  • Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
  • Crooners
  • Wheelhouse Pub
  • Princess Live
  • SeaView Bar
  • Mermaid’s Tail
  • Outrigger Bar
  • Retreat Pool Bar
  • Vista Lounge
  • Club 6
  • Concierge Lounge for Suite passengers

Facilities

Life on board Royal Princess® means never running out of captivating and stimulating things to do. Facilities available for discerning travellers’ enjoyment on this Royal-class ship include:

  • Shops
  • Swimming pools and hot tubs
  • Lotus Spa
  • Fitness Centre

entertainment

Royal Princess® is a cruise ship with very few equals, whether with regard to sheer luxury, or the wealth of entertainment options on offer to guests.

  • Watercolor Fantasy Show
  • Broadway-style musical shows
  • Live music
  • Princess Theatre
  • Movies Under the Stars®

Indian Pacific

Part of Journey Beyond, the Indian Pacific travels across the breadth of southern Australia in incomparable style. Its storied journey follows in the footsteps of bush pioneers, gold rush greed, and famous adventurers who forged to discover the barren natural beauty of Australia’s famously unforgiving outback. Throughout, there are a variety Off-Train Experiences to enjoy depending on which route you choose, including visits to Adelaide and her surroundings so you can stretch your legs and explore the most remote corners of this inhospitable yet intensely welcoming land.

Off-Train Experiences are specific to your individual itinerary and will vary depending on the direction and duration of travel. Each stop offers a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this vast and diverse continent, for specific details on your journey, please consult your holiday itinerary.

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Life on board the Indian Pacific

From exquisite fine dining to cosy cabins and sophisticated lounges, spend your days on board doing as much or as little as you like.

Gold Service

Each Indian Pacific Gold Service carriage houses nine Twin cabins or 16 Single cabins. During the day, Twin cabins offer a three-seater lounge with space to relax, which is transformed into upper and lower berths at night. Your attendant will provide you with crisp sheets, bath towels, pillows, and complimentary bath amenities. Single cabins have a lounge chair and footrest, which is converted to a level sleeping berth at night, a wash basin, and use of shared toilets and showers located at either end of the carriage. A limited number of Superior Double cabins are available, with a third upper bunk, a three-quarter size bed and lounge area.

  • For Gold Single, a compact sleeper cabin featuring a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities
  • For Gold Twin, a comfortable sleeper cabin featuring private en suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
  • Power outlets
  • In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary available
  • All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant
  • All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages
  • All-inclusive Off-Train Experiences
  • Luggage allowance is 60kg per guest

Platinum Service

Discerning travellers who enjoy the finest things in life will appreciate an upgrade to Platinum Service, where discreet, personalised touches ensure your whole journey is world class from start to finish, including unparalleled dining and accompanying wines, plus Bollinger champagne. Also included is Australian-made bath amenities, a nightcap at turndown, and access to the Platinum Club, where you can relax amid quartzite tables, leather banquette seating and brass fittings. Depending on where you’re headed, private transfers are also included.

Platinum Service cabins have double beds, which can be arranged as a double or twin, and are set up as a lounge with a moveable table and two armchairs during the day. There is a full en suite bathroom with shower, and the décor is distinctly Australian in style.

  • All-inclusive dining, beverages, and Off-Train Experiences
  • Spacious cabin almost twice the size of a Gold Service Twin cabin
  • By day, cabins are set up lounge-style
  • By night, lounges are converted to double or twin beds
  • En suite with separate shower, vanity with cupboard space, toilet, and Australian bathroom amenities
  • Power outlets and safe
  • In-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary
  • Panoramic windows
  • Access to the exclusive Platinum Club
  • Freshly prepared continental breakfasts served upon request in-cabin
  • Refreshments served in-cabin
  • 90 kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 30 kg each).

Off-Train Experiences

Experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of Australia aboard the Indian Pacific, which operates a range of itineraries primarily between Sydney and Perth. Along the way, embark on unforgettable off-train adventures in vibrant Australian locations. Explore the cultural richness and culinary delights of the Adelaide area, and witness the stark beauty of the outback in Cook.

Off-Train Experiences are specific to your individual itinerary and will vary depending on the direction and duration of travel. Each stop offers a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this vast and diverse continent, for specific details on your journey, please consult your holiday itinerary.

Cabins & Suites

Unsurprisingly, Royal Princess® presents an abundance of luxurious accommodation options – but even by this ship’s remarkable standards, many of those options have spare capacity to delight and surprise.

Interior Prices from £5,499pp

Interior cabins are the most affordable stateroom available for Royal Princess®. However, this doesn’t prevent them from representing an excellent option for a luxury cruise ship holiday, with perks such as the below:

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • 24-hour room service
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balcony Prices from £6,629pp

The sleekly styled Balcony cabin presents you with the indulgence of a balcony, and superior space to an Interior room. You will have your very own private outdoor space to enjoy, complete with a table, two chairs, and a view like no other.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two chairs and a table
  • 24-hour room service
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Mini-Suite Prices from £8,109pp

A Mini-Suite offers continually captivating ocean views, plus extra space compared to a Balcony stateroom. These qualities could make this stateroom just the thing if you’re on holiday with your family or as part of a group.

  • Two televisions
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk and chair
  • Queen bed or twin beds
  • Digital safe
  • Bathroom with bathtub and shower head
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Balcony with two to four chairs, an ottoman, and a table*
  • Separate sitting area
  • Sofa bed
  • 24-hour room service

*Some suites have windows rather than balconies (labelled Mini-Suite No Balcony)

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Your Hotel Stays

Perth

Included Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Perth (Or Similar)

Contemporary, stylish and in a sublime location, Four Points by Sheraton Perth offers modern amenities and stunning views of the capital of Western Australia. Unwind at the rooftop bar and take in the tranquil scene of life on the Swan River. Conveniently situated near the central business district, it’s also close to popular attractions like Kings Park and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Sydney

Included Hotel

Rydges Sydney Central (Or Similar)

Rydges Sydney Central is a contemporary and stylish hotel located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. With its prime position, it offers easy access to major attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and the vibrant Central Business District. The hotel boasts comfortable and well-appointed rooms and suites, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. Guests can enjoy modern amenities, including a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant serving delectable cuisine, and versatile event spaces for meetings and events.

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