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Outback to Ocean
Outback to Ocean
The Red Centre to Sydney Harbour
Prices From
$16,590NZD
per person twin share
Travel Dates
Depart: Thu 07 Oct 2027
Return: Tue 26 Oct 2027
Duration: 19 nights
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Discover some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes at an easy, unhurried pace on this escorted tour. Watch the sun set and the stars come out over Uluru, walk beneath the towering walls of Kings Canyon, and soak up the red-centre charm of Alice Springs before heading north to the tropical Top End around Darwin.
From Darwin, settle in for ten restful nights at sea onboard the Sapphire Princess as she sails to Sydney Harbour, calling at Cairns, remote Willis Island and Brisbane along the way. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey from the Red Centre to Sydney Harbour, by land and sea!
Your travel itinerary
Thursday 07 October
Auckland – Sydney
Depart Auckland after lunch for a late afternoon arrival into Sydney. Transfer to an overnight hotel.
Friday 08 October
Sydney - Uluru
Dinner
Depart on a morning Qantas flight to Uluru. On arrival transfer to the hotel. This evening, join the Field of Light Star Pass: canapés and drinks are served on a dune-top as the sun sets over Uluru, before you wander at your own pace through the field of lights.
Saturday 09 October
Uluru
Breakfast
Dinner
An early start to see the sunrise over Uluru before continuing on to Kata Tjuta National Park. The afternoon is free to relax at the resort. This evening, the Sounds of Silence dinner brings canapés and drinks under the outback sky, followed by a bush tucker-inspired dinner and a guide to the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere sky.
Sunday 10 October
Uluru
Breakfast
A free day to enjoy the resort at your leisure. For those who would like to stay active, a range of optional activities can be booked locally, including scenic helicopter flights and camel rides.
Monday 11 October
Uluru - Kings Canyon
Breakfast
Dinner
An optional early start to witness a laser projection show inspired by artwork from local Anangu women, before a mid-morning transfer to Kings Canyon. On arrival, join the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience, an immersive one-hour interactive workshop. Dinner is included this evening at the resort restaurant, followed by Light Towers by Night at Kings Canyon.
Tuesday 12 October
Kings Canyon - Alice Spring
Breakfast
Dinner
This morning, enjoy the Kings Creek Walk, an easy 2.6km trail following the base of the gorge between two towering canyon walls. Continue on to Alice Springs, enjoying a city sights tour along the way.
Wednesday 13 October
Alice Springs - Darwin
Breakfast
Dinner
Today, fly to Darwin. On arrival enjoy a Darwin city sights tour before checking into your hotel for a three night stay.
Thursday 14 October
Darwin
Breakfast
Dinner
A free day to explore Darwin at your own pace. A hop-on hop-off bus ticket is included so you can move between the city’s sights as you please. This evening, join the Charles Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise, taking in the Top End’s famous sunset from the water.
Friday 15 October
Litchfield National Park
Breakfast
Lunch
An early start for the scenic drive to Litchfield National Park, passing through the historic gateway town of Batchelor. See the remarkable termite mounds and admire the spectacular double cascade of Florence Falls from a high vantage point. Return to Darwin this evening.
Saturday 16 October
Darwin - Sapphire Princess
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transfer from your hotel to the cruise terminal to board the Sapphire Princess, your home for the next ten nights. The ship remains in port at Darwin until 5.00pm, so there’s time to explore a little more of the city before you set sail this evening.
Sunday 17 October
Cruising at Sea
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Ease into your first full sea day with time to explore everything Sapphire Princess has to offer. Relax by the pool, settle into one of the lounges with a drink, or simply watch the ocean roll by.
Monday 18 October
- Tuesday 19 Cruising at Sea
There’s always something happening on board - why not treat yourself and dine at one of the delicious specialty restaurants this evening and later catch a Broadway-style show in the theatre to complete a perfect evening on board.
Wednesday 20 October
Cairns
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular destinations, with sixteen miles of superb beaches stretching north along the famed Marlin Coast and the vast Daintree National Park inland. The city itself basks in tropical sunshine, with balmy breezes drifting in from Trinity Bay along its graceful, tree-lined esplanade, once the gateway to the goldfields of North Queensland.
Thursday 21 October
Willis Island
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
A scenic cruise past this tiny island beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Willis Island is home to thousands of seabirds, including Masked, Brown and Red-footed Boobies calling out overhead.
Friday 22 October
Cruising at Sea
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Saturday 23 October
Brisbane
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
The cool, casual capital of Queensland offers all the glitz and glamour of a big city without the big-city airs. Set on the banks of the Brisbane River and surrounded by rolling hills, this urban oasis makes for a great day out.
Sunday 24 October
- Monday 25 Cruising at Sea
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Tuesday 26 October
Sydney - Auckland
Breakfast
This morning, disembark the Sapphire Princess and transfer to Sydney International Airport for your flight home.
Inclusions
- Qantas economy flights Auckland - Uluru and Sydney – Auckland
- Airline and airport taxes $393 per person
- Private charter Uluru sunrise tour and Kata Tjuta half-day tour
- Field of Light Star Pass and Sounds of Silence dinner
- Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience and Light Towers by Night at Kings Canyon
- Kings Creek Walk and city sights touring in Alice Springs and Darwin
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off Darwin bus pass
- Charles Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Litchfield National Park tour
- Domestic flight, Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ten nights onboard Sapphire Princess, Darwin to Sydney, calling at Cairns, Willis Island and Brisbane
- Sapphire Princess gratuities, port taxes and fees
- Hotel accommodation throughout as per itinerary, including breakfast
- Meals as specified
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Pukekohe Travel escort - subject to minimum 15 people travelling
Cost
|
ESTIMATED Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland | Twin Share | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony Stateroom | $19,695 | $29,895 |
| Oceanview Stateroom | $18,199 | $26,895 |
| Inside Stateroom | $16,590 | $23,695 |
| Premium Economy Class Upgrade |
POA |
| Early Booking Discount (15 March 2027 ) | $150 |
| Previous International Pukekohe Travel Tour Discount | $100 |
*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
Exclusions
- Travel Insurance - compulsory (please ask us for a quote)
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional extra activities at Uluru and in Darwin (for example helicopter flights and camel rides)
- Sapphire Princess shore excursions at Cairns and Brisbane, booked through the cruise line
Booking Conditions
- A non-refundable deposit of $4,000 per person travelling in twin accommodation or $6,000 if travelling as a single will secure your place on this tour
- Full payment is due no later than 21 May 2027
Cancellations
- From the date of booking until 21 May 2027 - loss of deposit
- After 21 May 2027 - no refund
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.
General Information
Documentation
- A current passport is required, valid six months beyond date of travel
- No visa is required for New Zealand passport holders
- All other passport holders please ask
Temperature Min Max
Uluru 31°C 15°C
Darwin 32°C 26°C
Sydney 22°C 15°C
Currency - Australian Dollars - including on board Sapphire Princess
Health and Mobility
A good standard of fitness and health is required for this tour. Clients must be independently mobile with the ability to walk on uneven ground and unaided for 30 minutes. Please note that mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted on our tours. It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.
Ship Information
Sapphire Princess® - Offers four main dining rooms plus specialty venues including Sabatini’s, Crown Grill and the new Makoto Ocean, alongside a Vegas-style casino, Skywalkers Nightclub, the award-winning Lotus Spa, and the adults-only Sanctuary retreat. With her elegant design and luxurious amenities, Sapphire Princess offers passengers an unforgettable experience at sea.
- Length - 290m
- Refurbished October - 2025
- Passengers - 2,670
- Crew - 1,200
Oceanview Stateroom – approx. 15–18 m² - Featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed, amenities include a refrigerator, hairdryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower, plus a spacious picture window.
Balcony Stateroom – approx. 22 m² plus balcony - This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space to relax, dine or take in the inspiring scenery surrounding you.
Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions please visit our website Terms and Conditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy.
Note:
Pukekohe Travel reserves the right to correct errors and omissions on our website without recourse.
* Itinerary subject to change
Prices From
$16,590NZD
per person twin share
Travel Dates
- Depart: Thu 07 Oct 2027
- Return: Tue 26 Oct 2027
- Duration: 19 nights
Early Booking Discount
Save $150 if your deposit is paid by 15 Mar 2027
Previous Client Discount
Our previous International Tour clients can save a further $100 per person
