Destination: Australia

Australia: The Ghan Expedition – Darwin to Adelaide Rail Journey

4-day / 3-night rail journey from:
NZ$6,869 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
15 September – 30 October 2027

Your package includes:

• 4 Days/3 Nights aboard the Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide in a Gold Twin Cabin
• All-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, Off Train Excursions and Outback Experiences
• Access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising
• All-inclusive Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• A comfortable sleeper cabin featuring upper and lower sleeping berths that convert to a three-seater lounge by day
• Private compact en suite featuring a shower and toilet
• In-cabin safe
• Complimentary Australian bathroom amenities
• Complimentary shuttle bus transfers available between Darwin Terminal and the city centre
• Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy and Manguri
• A spectacular dinner under the stars at The Historic Telegraph Station in Alice Springs
• Explore Nitmiluk Gorge’s powerful natural wonders and rich Indigenous culture
• Venture into the underground opal mining town of Coober Pedy
• Note: Pricing is per person, twin share

Important Notes:

• Airfares are additional

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

Palm Cove: Tropical Beach Escape – Mantra Amphora Palm Cove

7-night Palm Cove package from:
NZ$2,365 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
17 August – 24 September 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland
• Accommodation: 7 nights at Mantra Amphora Palm Cove (Hotel Spa Room/Double)

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

Gold Coast: Beachfront Escape – Rhapsody Resort

7-night Gold Coast package from:
NZ$1,779 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
16 August – 29 November 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Coolangatta, Gold Coast from Auckland
• Accommodation: 7 nights at Rhapsody Resort (Studio Room/Double)

Important Notes:

• Blackout dates apply: 18 September – 31 October 2026

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

Sydney: Darling Harbour Escape – PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney

3-night Sydney package from:
NZ$1,409 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
04 August – 18 September 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Sydney from Auckland
• Accommodation: 3 nights at PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney (Superior Room/Double)
• Bonus: AUD$100 Food & Beverage Credit per room per stay at ABODE Bar & Restaurant
• Bonus: Complimentary Wi-Fi

Important Notes:

• Blackout dates apply: 11–18 August, 26 August – 02 September 2026

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

(12 nights)
There’s nowhere on Earth quite like the Kimberley coast – a remote, rugged region in the far north of Western Australia, rich in natural wonders and ancient stories. From thundering horizontal waterfalls and towering cliffs to Aboriginal rock art hidden in caves, this vast landscape remains largely untouched. On this luxury expedition cruise, you’ll explore remote inlets by Zodiac, soar above the mighty Mitchell Falls by helicopter*, and encounter wildlife from humpback whales and sea turtles to saltwater crocodiles. Rarely will you see another human – just awe-inspiring beauty in a land that time forgot, but you’ll remember forever.

Sydney: Luxury City Escape – Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

3-night Sydney package from:
NZ$1,725 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
01 August – 12 December 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Sydney from Auckland
• Accommodation: 3 nights at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth (Superior Room/Double)
• Meals: Breakfast daily
• Bonus: Guaranteed upgrade from Classic Room to Superior Room
• Bonus: Late checkout until 12:00pm
• Bonus: AUD$120 food and beverage credit per room, per stay

Important Notes:

• Blackout dates apply: 26 August – 05 September, 22 September – 12 October, 26 – 30 October and 10 – 20 November 2026

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

Gold Coast: Beachside Apartment Escape – Mantra Sun City

7-night Gold Coast package from:
NZ$1,989 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
02 August – 12 December 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Coolangatta, Gold Coast from Auckland
• Accommodation: 7 nights at Mantra Sun City (One Bedroom Apartment/Double)

Important Notes:

• Blackout dates apply: 10–22 August, 18 September – 11 November and 20–28 November 2026

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.

Cairns: Tropical North Queensland Escape – Mantra Trilogy Cairns

7-night Cairns package from:
NZ$2,489 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
17 August – 24 September 2026

Your package includes:

• Flights: Return Economy Class Airfares (The Works) flying Air New Zealand to Cairns from Auckland
• Accommodation: 7 nights at Mantra Trilogy Cairns (Ocean View Room/Double)

*Package pricing is per person, twin share. Dates, rates and availability are subject to change.