Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Sydney, Board the Indian Pacific
Arrive in Sydney and make your way to Sydney Central Railway Station to join the Indian Pacific. Tonight, enjoy a delicious onboard dinner.
Day 2: Broken Hill, Adelaide
Wake in the iconic mining town of Broken Hill and explore its highlights this morning. You can visit the Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial and the Trades Hall, admire the sandstone Living Desert Sculptures, or visit the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery. Enjoy breakfast on your train before a full day on board, arriving in South Australia this afternoon. Choose between an afternoon and evening in either Adelaide, the Barossa Valley or Hahndorf. In the Barossa and Hahndorf, explore boutique wineries and enjoy delicious tastings. In Adelaide, you can take a fascinating city tour.
Day 3: The Nullarbor
Wake to the passing landscape of the Nullarbor’s desolate expanses. Relax on board, and perhaps head to the lounge to socialise as you enjoy the journey. Arrive in Rawlinna this evening and enjoy a dinner under the stars.
Day 4: Disembark Train, Perth
Your Indian Pacific journey comes to an end today as you disembark for the final time in Perth.
Day 5: Perth
Enjoy the morning at leisure before a city sights tour this afternoon. This evening, savour a Welcome Dinner with your fellow guests.
Day 6: Perth, New Norcia, Geraldton
Venture north to New Norcia and visit the Museum and Art Gallery, established in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine monks. Savour the offerings of the monks then head to the coastal city of Geraldton.
Day 7: Geraldton, Hamelin Pool, Monkey Mia
Travel to Hamelin Pool to view some of the world’s oldest living fossils. Visit Shell Beach, home to billions of white seashells. then continue to Denham. where you’ll visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre. Later, head to Monkey Mia.
Day 8: Monkey Mia
Visit one of the best places in the world for dolphin interaction. At Monkey Mia you’ll enjoy a rare up-close encounter at the daily dolphin feeding experience (subject to appearance). Then enjoy today’s Insider Experience before spending the rest of this day at your leisure.
Day 9: Monkey Mia, Kalbarri
Today explore around Kalbarri National Park, where around 800 species of wildflowers bloom in spring, and soak in the sensational views at the Kalbarri Skywalk.
Day 10: The Pinnacles, Perth
Travel to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles and wander among the striking limestone pillars before returning to Perth.
Day 11: Perth, York, Wave Rock
Set out across the stunning Darling Ranges on the way to the charming town of York. Continue to Hyden and visit Wave Rock.
Day 12: Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie
Journey to Coolgardie and discover the site of Western Australia’s original gold rush. Then, continue to Kalgoorlie, where more than half of the gold mined in Australia is produced.
Day 13: Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance
Enjoy a morning at leisure, before heading for the white salt wonders of Lake Lefroy. Then continue to the seaside town of Esperance.
Day 14: Esperance, Pink Lake, Stirling Range National Park, Albany
Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and the Pink Lake. Then drive through the Stirling Range and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see the jagged peaks towering over bushland dotted with wildflowers in the spring. Later, arrive in Albany.
Day 15: Albany
Tour Albany and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Enjoy free time, then head to Mt Clarence to marvel at the views over the Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. Perhaps You may also choose to go whale watching.
Day 16: Albany, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River
Head to the Valley of the Giants, a world-famous forest of gigantic Tingle and Karri trees. Visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, then arrive in Margaret River where you will enjoy dinner with a glass of local wine.
Day 17: Margaret River
Walk through the magical Mammoth Cave south of Margaret River. Later, enjoy a delicious Insider Experience before enjoying a Farewell Dinner at a local winery
Day 18: Busselton, Depart Perth
This morning, head to Busselton and enjoy a unique train ride along the Busselton Jetty over Geographe Bay. Later, continue to Perth, where your tour concludes.
