The Great Southern Loop

Your travel itinerary

Inclusions

• Return ‘The Works’ Air New Zealand economy flights Auckland – Sydney // Sydney – Auckland
• 11 nights aboard Crown Princess cruising from Sydney to Perth (Fremantle) in a stateroom of your choice
• Your cruise includes all onboard meals and entertainment
• Six-night stay in Perth
• One night’s accommodation Sydney 
• Four nights aboard the Indian Pacific train travelling from Perth to Sydney in Gold Class with all-inclusive meals and beverages, and off-train experiences in Kalgoorlie, Adelaide, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
• All transfers on tour
• Daily breakfast, 16 lunches and 16 dinners 
• Perth and Fremantle City Sights Tour
• Rottnest Island Grand Island tour
• Wave Rock Day Tour
• Airline and airport taxes $310 per person
• Pukekohe Travel escort - subject to minimum 20 people travelling

Off-Train Excursions

During your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to choose one excursion in each destination – Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill and Sydney. Please indicate your preferred options on the booking form.

Kalgoorlie Excursions:

The Super Pit - Visit the Super Pit, one of Australia’s largest gold-producing mines, with a guided bus tour through the site, including internal viewing platforms, CAT 793 haul trucks, and insight into the Golden Mile and modern mining operations. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Golden Treasures - Visit Hannans North Tourist Mine to explore gold-mining history, interactive exhibits, and gold panning, before getting up close to the super trucks, enjoying light refreshments, and finishing at the Super Pit Lookout. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Curious Kalgoorlie - Enjoy a guided tour of Kalgoorlie-Boulder featuring stories of local characters, with stops at the Super Pit Lookout, the 1908 Boulder Town Hall and Chunky Timber Co. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Broken Hill Excursions:

Silver City Highlights - Explore Broken Hill on a scenic outback drive, visiting the Living Desert Sculptures, the Sulphide St Railway & Historical Museum, and the Line of Lode Miners Memorial. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Paint Like a Pro - Visit the Pro Hart Gallery for a paint-and-sip experience in the artist’s original studio, browse the gallery, and finish at the ‘Big Picture’, the world’s largest acrylic painting by a single artist. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Historic Day Dream Mine - Visit the historic Day Dream Mine near Silverton for an above- and below-ground tour, exploring 1880s mining tunnels, a replica miner’s hut, and finishing with light refreshments at the on-site tearoom.Recommended Fitness Level:  High – uneven, rocky terrain; steep underground steps with low clearance.

Taste of the Outback - Enjoy a bush tucker experience at Living Desert State Park with a guided introduction to native plants, a visit to the Broken Hill Sculptures, and a tasting of native flavours at The Old Saltbush. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low –  short periods of walking; optional 500m incline to sculptures.

Shelita, Queen of the Outback’s Showstopper Town Tour - Enjoy a fun guided tour of Broken Hill hosted by local drag performer Shelita Buffet, featuring town highlights, mining history, and a Main Drag performance with Drag Bingo at the historic Old Brewery. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – walking for the duration of the tour.

Sydney Excursions:

Scenic World & Echo Point - Visit the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains with experiences at Scenic World, including the Skyway, Cableway and Scenic Railway, plus views from Echo Point and a light lunch in Katoomba.Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – walking and climbing stairs required. 

Scenic World & Echo Point Cultural Experience - Explore the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains with Scenic World experiences, including the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway, Indigenous cultural insights, and a visit to Echo Point with a light lunch. Recommended Fitness Level:  Moderate – walking for the duration of the tour.

Blue Mountains Discovery Trail - Enjoy a guided 3km bush walk in the Blue Mountains from Scenic World to Echo Point, featuring cliff-top views,forest scenery, the Three Sisters, and a light lunch at the lookout. Recommended Fitness Level:  High – approx. 3km uneven walk; enclosed shoes required.

High Tea in the Blue Mountains - Visit Mt Victoria and Govetts Leap Lookout before enjoying a guided history tour and High Tea at the historic Hydro Majestic with panoramic Blue Mountains views. Recommended Fitness Level:  Low

Whilst we will do our utmost to have your preferred off-train excursion confirmed, these are subject to availability and will not be confirmed until the day of train departure. *Please note: Indian Pacific train excursions are subject to change without notice.

Cost

*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

• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance is essential (please ask us for a quote)
• Items of a personal nature
• Crown Princess shore excursions

Booking Conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of $3,500 per person will secure a place on the tour
• Full payment is due no later than 29 May 2026

Cancellations

• From the date of booking to 29 May 2026– loss of deposit
• After 29 May 2026 – 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

 Currency - Australian Dollars - including on board Crown Princess

Luggage - Checked-in luggage is not accessible during the train journey. Pack your cabin bag with the essentials for the four nights on The Indian Pacific. Smart casual is required for the Queen Adelaide Restaurant on board the train.

Clothing - Daytime – comfortable touring clothes, good walking shoes.  Evening – smart casual for hotels and on board the train/cruise.

 Temperatures         Max                 Min

• Sydney           25˚C                18˚C
• Perth              28˚C               18˚C
• Hobart           20˚C               11˚C

Fitness & Mobility

• To ensure the tour is enjoyable for you and others in the group, a reasonable standard of fitness and mobility is required. 
• The ability to walk unaided for 500 metres is essential.  The train is unstable while travelling, therefore you need to be firm-of-foot.
• Mobility frames and wheelchairs are not practical or permitted.
• It is expected you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel.

Ship Information

Crown Princess - With its elegant design and luxurious amenities, the Crown Princess offers passengers an unforgettable experience at sea. From its nearly 900 balconies providing stunning ocean views to its three-story atrium exuding grandeur, the Crown Princess is designed to impress. Explore ashore and return to a relaxing atmosphere filled with world-class entertainment and dining – it’s a perfect balance of adventure and luxury.

• Length 290m
• Refurbished April 2018
• Passengers 3080
• Crew 1200

Ocean View Stateroom 44m² 

This cabin includes all the amenities of an interior room, but has a spacious picture window for memorable views and which brings in natural light.

Balcony Stateroom 65m²

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.

Indian Pacific

Indian Pacific

By embarking on this transcontinental journey, you’ll be following in the footsteps of those who have dared to venture beyond the city limits – the legendary adventurers, goldrush prospectors and bush pioneers who forged their lives in Australia’s spectacular yet unforgiving interior.

• The Outback Explorer Lounge is the train’s centre of activity

• Gold Service Guests dine in the classically-appointed Queen Adelaide Restaurant

• Gold Twin - a comfortable sleeper cabin features private en-suite and upper and lower berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day

• Gold Single - a compact sleeper cabin features a bed that converts to a seat by day and shared shower/toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage

• Gold Class Service Features

• All-inclusive dining. A regionally- inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines

• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, base spirits and non- alcoholic beverages

• All-inclusive off-train excursions

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions please visit our website www.pukekohetravel.co.nz/termsandconditions or please ask our tour consultant for a copy