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Highlights
A taste of your adventure…
Welcome to Perth
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Broome
Darwin
Your ship, Grand Princess
Relax at sea
Kimberley Coast
About Your Journey
Australia unfolds from coast to coast.
Begin with three nights in Perth, exploring the city, Fremantle and the Swan Valley before boarding Grand Princess for an extraordinary journey around Australia’s western and northern coastline. Cruise through the remote Kimberley, enjoy an overnight stay in Broome and visit Darwin, Cairns and Brisbane before sailing into Sydney Harbour. With scenic cruising, tropical ports and plenty of relaxing days at sea, it’s a wonderful way to experience Australia from an entirely different perspective.
Itinerary
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Depart Auckland at 12.35pm, arrive Perth 4.00pm. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner. Stay Holiday Inn Perth City, 3 nights.
Included: D -
Cruise the Swan River with an onboard wine tasting and shared platter lunch before exploring the Swan Valley by coach. Visit two wineries, enjoy cheese and chocolate tastings and stop at a local brewery.
Included: B, L, D
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Discover Perth’s city highlights and Kings Park before continuing to Fremantle, with free time to explore the markets. Return via Perth’s exclusive riverside suburbs.
Included: B, D
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Morning at leisure before transferring to Fremantle and boarding Grand Princess for your 17 night Northern Explorer cruise. Set sail at 5.00pm.
Included: B, D
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Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities aboard Grand Princess.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive in Broome, gateway to the Kimberley Coast, with the opportunity to explore attractions such as Cable Beach, Chinatown and the town’s pearling heritage. The ship remains overnight in Broome.
Included: B, L, D
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Enjoy more time to explore Broome before Grand Princess sets sail at 5.00pm.
Included: B, L, D
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Included: B, L, D
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Scenic cruising through historic Yampi Sound and the islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Included: B, L, D
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Spend the day scenic cruising along the remote Kimberley Coast, keeping watch for the region’s abundant marine and birdlife.
Included: B, L, D
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Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities aboard Grand Princess.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive Darwin 7.00am with a full day to explore the Top End independently or join an optional shore excursion. Depart 10.00pm.
Included: B, L, D
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Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities aboard Grand Princess.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive Cairns 7.00am. Explore independently or choose from optional excursions to attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Depart 7.00pm.
Included: B, L, D
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Scenic cruising past tiny Willis Island, home to an Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station.
Included: B, L, D
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Relax and enjoy the facilities and activities aboard Grand Princess.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive Brisbane 9.00am with the day free to explore independently or choose an optional shore excursion. Depart 6.00pm.
Included: B, L, D
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Your final day at sea to relax and enjoy Grand Princess before arriving in Sydney.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive Sydney 6.00am and disembark. Transfer to the airport. Depart Sydney at 11.50am, arrive Auckland 4.50pm.
Included: B
One remarkable journey around Australia’s spectacular coastline.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Inclusions & Activities
Airfares: Return Economy class airfares Auckland to Perth and Sydney to Auckland
Cruise: 17 night cruise onboard Grand Princess from Fremantle to Sydney, including all onboard meals, entertainment and gratuities
Accommodation: 3 nights quality accommodation in Perth before your cruise
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions as shown in Perth pre cruise
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
David Libeau, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
David Libeau
David is an experienced and highly regarded Tour Leader with Travelwise Holidays and he has an extensive background in the travel industry. He is known for his warm personality, sense of humour and caring approach.He creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where guests feel well looked after.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 1: Leisurely. A gentle pace with relaxed sightseeing and regular breaks. Suitable for travellers comfortable with short walks, light touring, a few stairs, and independently boarding coaches, trains and boats. A good choice if you prefer: A slower pace, regular breaks and minimal physical demand.
Departure: 14 May 2027
Other Notes:
This tour is sold out. Please contact us to waitlist your space today.
Insurance:
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this tour and must be in place by the final payment date. We recommend arranging cover when you pay your deposit, so you are protected from the time of booking. Please ask us if you need assistance arranging insurance.
