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Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Across Australia: Rail & Cruise Adventure Awaits!


Are you ready to experience the best of Australia's landscapes and coastlines all in one extraordinary adventure? Look no further! These specially curated packages bring together the thrill of a rail journey across the vast Australian continent with a fantastic cruise to destinations such as the WA coast, the Coral, Arafura & Timor Sea, or the Great Australian Bight.

Not looking for rail & cruise packages? See our other rail holiday packages here:
The Ghan Holidays
Great Southern Rail Holidays
Indian Pacific Holidays


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10 Night Great Southern Coastal Cruiser

  Departs 07 Feb 2025
  11 days/10 nights     Adelaide → Brisbane

 3 days aboard the Great Southern, Adelaide to Brisbane, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in the Grampians, Canberra and Coffs Harbour
 1 nights’ accommodation in Brisbane, including breakfast
 7-Day Queensland Cruise onboard Diamond Princess® cruise ship from Brisbane return to Brisbane, including select meals
 Cruise itinerary: Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Brisbane​
 Visit the Daintree National Park or explore the Great Barrier Reef from the northern Queensland city of Cairns optional shore excursions (at own cost)​​​​​​

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Diamond Princess
Rail: Great Southern Rail
Departs: 07 Feb 2025

11 day Great Southern Rail Coastal Cruiser
Daintree Rainforest - Image Credit https://unsplash.com/@mannydream


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21 Night Indian Pacific with Northern Explorer

  Departs 16 Apr 2025
  22 days/21 nights     Sydney → Perth roundtrip

 17-day Northern Explorer on board Crown Princess® cruise ship from Sydney to Fremantle, including select main meals 
  Cruise Itinerary: Sydney, Brisbane, Willis Island, Cairns, Darwin, Kimberley Coast, Yampi Sound, Broome and Geraldton, with optional shore excursions^
 Transfer from Cruise terminal to Indian Pacific Welcome venue with orientation tour enroute
 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains
  21 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 21 dinners

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 16 Apr 2025

22 day Indian Pacific & Northern Explorer
Indian Pacific Kalgoorlie


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14 Night The Ghan Outback to Ocean

​  Departing May to July 2025
  15 days/14 nights     Adelaide → Broome​

 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs, and Katherine
 1 night’s accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
 10-night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley expedition cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal (subject to departure date), including prepaid gratuities
 Discover ancient landscapes and rock art in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley
 Get up close to King George twin falls 
 Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
 1 night’s accommodation in Broome, including breakfast

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: PONANT
Ship: Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal​​​
Rail: The Ghan
Departs: May to July 2025

15 day The Ghan Outback to Ocean
Mitchell Falls Helicopter - Image credit: samvaltenbergs Getty Images Signature Canva Pro


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21 Night Indian Pacific with Northern Explorer

  Departs 03 May 2025
  22 days/21 nights     Perth → Sydney roundtrip

 17-day Northern Explorer onboard Crown Princess® cruise ship from Fremantle to Sydney, including select main meals 
  Cruise Itinerary: Perth, Geraldton, Broome, Yampi Sound, Kimberley Coast, Darwin, Cairns, Willis Island, Brisbane, Sydney with optional shore excursions^
 1 nights’ accommodation in Sydney, including breakfast
 Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
  4 days aboard including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth.

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 03 May 2025

22 day Northern Explorer & Indian Pacific with Sydney Stay
Indian Pacific Broken Hill


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20 Night The Ghan New Guinea Odyssey

  Departs 17 Sep 2025
  21 days/20 nights     Adelaide → Darwin → Cairns

 2 nights aboard The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Marla, Alice Springs and Katherine
  2 nights’ accommodation in Darwin including breakfast daily
 16-night New Guinea Odyssey expedition cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Soleal, including prepaid gratuities
 Discover the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, the land of a thousand cultures 
 Journey on an outrigger canoe into the ancient Fiords of Cape Nelson 

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: PONANT
Ship: Le Soleal
Rail: The Ghan
Departs: 17 Sep 2025

21 day Ghan Adelaide to Darwin with Ponant PNG Cruise
PNG - Image Credit https://unsplash.com/@brewbottle


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25 Night Indian Pacific with Northern Explorer

  Departs 15 Nov 2025
  26 days/25 nights     Perth → Sydney roundtrip

 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains 
 4 nights’ accommodation in Sydney, including breakfast daily ​​​​​ 
 Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
 Cruise Sydney Harbour on a 78ft luxury vessel and enjoy a premium dinner 
 17-day Northern Explorer on board Crown Princess® cruise ship from Sydney to Fremantle, including select main meals 
 Cruise Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Darwin, Kimberley coast, Broome, Exmouth and Perth (Fremantle), with optional shore excursions^ ​​​​​​ 

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 15 Nov 2025

26 day Northern Explorer & Indian Pacific with Sydney Stay
Indian Pacific Sydney Harbour Cruise


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24 Night Indian Pacific with Northern Explorer

  Departs 23 Nov 2025
  25 days/24 nights     Sydney → Perth roundtrip

 17-day Northern Explorer on board Crown Princess® cruise ship from Sydney to Fremantle, including select main meals
  Cruise Itinerary: Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Willis Island, Port Douglas, Darwin, Kimberley coast, Broome, Exmouth and Perth (Fremantle), with optional shore excursions^
 3 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
 Full-day Discover Rottnest Tour
  4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 23 Nov 2025

25 day Northern Explorer & Indian Pacific with Perth Stay
Indian Pacific Broken Hill


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18 Night Indian Pacific with Southern Explorer

  Departs 03 Dec 2025
  19 days/18 nights     Sydney → Perth WA roundtrip

 4 days aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
 4 nights’ accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
 Full-day Discover Rottnest tour 
 11-day Southern Explorer Cruise from Fremantle to Sydney with Crown Princess®, with select meals included
 Cruise Itinerary: Busselton (Margaret River), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, and Sydney with optional shore excursions ^ ​​​

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 03 Dec 2025

19 day Indian Pacific Perth Stay & Southern Explorer
Rottnest Island Quokka - image credit: https://unsplash.com/@robbitobbi_16

 


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17 Night Southern Explorer Cruise with Indian Pacific

  Departs 10 Dec 2025
  18 days/17 nights     Perth →  Sydney roundtrip

 11-day Southern Explorer Cruise from Fremantle to Sydney with Crown Princess®, with select meals included 
  Cruise Itinerary: Busselton (Margaret River), Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, and Sydney with optional shore excursions ^ ​​​​​
 3 nights’ accommodation in Sydney, including breakfast daily
 Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise 
 4 days aboard the Indian Pacific, Sydney to Perth, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna ​​​​​​

Rail & Cruise Package

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Ship: Crown Princess
Rail: Indian Pacific Rail 
Departs:
 10 Dec 2025

18 day Southern Explorer with Indian Pacific
Indian Pacific Blue Mountains


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