$12,499—All-inc Azamara & Indian Pacific: 21-nt rail-sail

Rail and sail lovers, this one's for you. And if you’ve always wanted to try one, this is a standout. We haven’t featured the Indian Pacific in more than two years. This new 2027 release brings it back in impressive style. Exclusive to Imagine Cruising, it’s the return many have been waiting for. This journey gives you the best of both worlds. Enjoy a boutique, all-inclusive Azamara cruise through New Zealand and pair it with a legendary coast-to-coast crossing on the Indian Pacific. See New Zealand’s greatest hits, including Milford Sound and Dunedin. Explore Tauranga’s geothermal landscapes. Return to Sydney for two nights with time to enjoy the harbour, beaches and vibrant dining#. Then settle into Gold Service for three relaxed nights of fine dining and off-train experiences. Watch horizons shift from the Blue Mountains to ochre desert, salt lakes and endless plains. At night, each cabin transforms into a serene retreat after a day of adventure. It’s 21 nights, 16 destinations, and you only unpack twice.

There are just 10 cabins available at the exclusive $12,499 price. With $500 off per person, savings are up to $2,256 versus self-packaging.

What's included

• One-way flight from Perth* to Auckland (other city options available) 
• 1 night stay at the 4-star Crowne Plaza Auckland^ with breakfast
• 15-night all-inclusive cruise from Auckland to Sydney on board Azamara Quest
• Ports of call: Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Milford Sound, Hobart, Melbourne and Eden
  • All onboard meals (specialty dining excluded)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including house spirits, wine, and international beers
  • Pre-paid gratuities and AzAmazing Evenings event
  • Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations
  • All port fees and government taxes
• 2-night stay at the  4-star Rydges World Square^ in Sydney with breakfast
• 3-night all-inclusive Gold Service rail journey on board the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth
  • All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages
  • A regionally inspired menu paired with a selection of local wines
  • Off-train experiences with expert guides
• Transfers throughout

When

This itinerary departs Australia on 6 February 2027.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin while cruising. We've also found savings on cabin upgrades. Upgrades start at $2000 per person:

• +$2000 for an Oceanview cabin
• +$5000 for a Balcony

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Members only: We've also negotiated an exclusive deal on a shorter 8-night Indian Pacific holiday. It includes Gold Class travel on the Indian Pacific and a 5-night stay in Perth with breakfast. Explore Rottnest Island’s beaches and wildlife with a ferry tour and Swan River cruise. Enjoy guided tours of Perth and Fremantle’s rich history. You'll also be able to discover the city at your own pace with the included 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass. All this from just $5299 per person.

Holiday snapshot

Australia - Tauranga - Napier - Picton - Christchurch - Dunedin - Stewart Island - Milford Sound - Hobart - Melbourne - Eden - Sydney - Broken Hill - Adelaide - The Nullabor -  Perth

Itinerary highlights

Arrive in Auckland and enjoy one night here before your cruise. This gives you time to stroll the harbour, explore the city’s dining scene or visit volcanic viewpoints before boarding the Azamara Quest.

Sail into Tauranga, where golden beaches and the trails of Mount Maunganui frame the Bay of Plenty, with options to visit Rotorua’s bubbling geothermal valleys and Māori cultural performances.

Explore Napier’s beautifully preserved Art Deco streets, taste Hawke’s Bay wines, or wander seaside promenades shaped by 1930s architecture and bright Pacific light.

Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds into Picton, enjoying forested hills, glassy coves and the chance to sample world-class Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand’s premier wine region.

Discover Christchurch’s blend of heritage gardens, riverside trams and creative precincts, visiting botanical parks or the charming harbour town of Akaroa set among volcanic hills.

Continue to Dunedin, admiring its Victorian architecture before journeying along the Otago Peninsula for rare wildlife encounters and sweeping coastal views.

Unwind on Stewart Island, where quiet beaches, native forest and abundant birdlife create a gentle, untouched corner of New Zealand’s deep south.

Glide into Milford Sound, watching waterfall mist drift across sheer granite cliffs and spotting dolphins, seals and soaring peaks surrounding the fjord.

Arrive in Hobart to explore Salamanca Place, MONA or Mount Wellington’s panoramic lookout, pairing Tasmania’s artisanal produce with its distinct creative energy.

Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s laneway culture, discovering hidden cafés, boutique galleries and leafy boulevards framed by elegant Victorian architecture.

Wander the scenic coastline of Eden, exploring historic wharves and spotting migrating whales along the Sapphire Coast’s rugged headlands.

Return to Sydney for a two-night stay at the four-star Rydges World Square, with time to explore iconic harbourside landmarks, vibrant dining districts and coastal walks.

Board the Indian Pacific for a three-night rail journey to Perth, enjoying regionally inspired menus, fine Australian wines and attentive onboard hospitality.

Join off-train experiences guided by experts — from the Blue Mountains to remote Outback townships — before crossing the vast, golden expanse of the Nullarbor Plain beneath wide, star-laden skies.

Finish in Perth, where leafy riverfront parks, Indian Ocean beaches and a relaxed, sunlit atmosphere complete your trans-Tasman and cross-continental adventure.