Great Western Wonders: Indian Pacific Train

Board the Indian Pacific in Sydney

Departing Sydney’s Central Station, get acquainted with your cabin and fellow travellers. Take in spectacular views as the Indian Pacific winds through the Blue Mountains. Tonight, you will enjoy your first meal on board – a regionally inspired dinner paired with fine wine and beverages. After dinner, consider a nightcap in the lounge before you retire to your cabin.

Dinner is included.

Indian PacificTrain:  Broken Hill and Adelaide

After breakfast, prepare for your first Off Train Experience in Broken Hill, the Silver City. Explore mining heritage through visiting the Broken Hill Trades Hall and the striking Miners Memorial that stands over the town or for a different take on Broken Hill, go on a tour of the main drag with fabulous local Drag Queen sensation, Shelita Buffet. 

Lunch is served back on board as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the ancient Flinders Ranges.

Upon arrival in Adelaide, enjoy an Off Train Experience, such as exploring the South Australian Museum or sampling wines in the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale. Alternatively, indulge in a cheese or gin tasting in Hahndorf followed by dinner at Haus, or visit Adelaide Central Markets for a tour and exclusive dinner.

After dinner, return to the train to continue your journey west. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Indian PacificTrain: Nullarbor Plain

Today is all about those amazing outback views as you cross this famous stretch of the Australian interior, the ancient Nullarbor Plain, on the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world. 

En route, the Indian Pacific calls in to Cook, once-bustling, now almost-ghost town that was originally built as a support town for the railway. Travelling further west, the next stop is at Rawlinna on the fringe of Australia’s largest sheep station for a signature dinner under a thousand stars (seasonal). 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Arrival in Perth

Admire the delightful undulations of the Avon Valley and enjoy a final breakfast on board as the final stage of your transcontinental crossing unfolds, heading into Perth. Transfer to your accommodation, where your connection with the Indian Ocean begins. 

Breakfast is included.

Rottnest Island Tour

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. On arrival, a 90-minute air-conditioned bus tour around ‘Rotto’ takes you to some spectacular locations, including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the boardwalk lookout at the rugged west end. Feast on a delicious lunch before exploring the island at your leisure – make sure you meet a quokka. Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon. 

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Departure

You will be transferred to Perth Airport, where your flight to Exmouth transports you to another world. 

Arrival in Cape Range National Park
Your ecoluxury accommodation for the next three nights, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, is a beachside safari camp with just 16 wilderness tents, surrounded by the pristine bush and beaches of the Cape Range National Park. Enjoy the day exploring this beautiful location, which teems with native wildlife. 

Breakfast and dinner are included.

*Accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef include chef-prepared meals, snacks and beverages, National Park entrance fees and guided wilderness activities.

Ningaloo Reef Tour

Prepare for a life-changing experience. Depending on the time of year, you have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks (March to July) or humpback whales (August to October) on spectacular Ningaloo Reef. 

These opportunities are restricted to small groups, and you will be escorted the whole way, travelling aboard a luxury vessel guided from above by a spotter plane. Snorkels and wetsuits are provided, and lunch is included. This is an encounter with nature that you’ll never forget. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Departure

Your morning flight back to Perth leaves the afternoon free to take in more of the Western Australian Capital once you are transferred to your hotel from Perth Airport. 

Breakfast is included.

Arrival in Perth

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel, where you can relax and settle in. 

Today is yours to enjoy at your leisure, with a full day to explore the city on your own. Take the opportunity to discover its hidden gems, wander through its charming streets, visit local attractions, or simply soak in the atmosphere at a café or park.

Farewell

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation with memories made for sharing.

Breakfast is included.