Indian Pacific Indulgence
This journey takes you from east to west across Australia, with exquisite food, wine, and unique experiences, concluding with a visit to the famed Margaret River.
- Package Details
- Itinerary
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Package Inclusions:
Your Fly & Rail Package includes:
- 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth in a Gold Premium Cabin
- Including all meals
- Including all beverages
- Includes off train experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna
- Transfer from East Perth rail terminal to hotel - 1 nights' accommodation in Perth, including breakfast
- 2 nights Margaret River Escape including accommodation and personalised touring
- 2 nights' accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily
- 1 day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
- 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
BONUS One way flight from Perth to Sydney
** Based on Travel dates: 13 - 21 August 2025 (other dates available, please ask your dedicated Travel Advisor)
SOLO PRICE from $5585
Gold Premium is a new style of travel, featuring newly designed, contemporary cabins that take inspiration from the Australian outback. Think walnut timber and polished brass, along with Indigenous prints on the upholstery. Choose between Gold Premium Twin or Gold Premium Suite, both of which come with premium inclusions.
Features include:
- Newly designed, contemporary cabin that converts from a lounge by day into sleeping berths at night.
- Premium amenities, luxuriously soft linen, silk eye masks.
- Exclusive access to the Gold Premium Lounge and Gold Premium Dining.
- Two-course, regionally inspired lunches and four-course dinners.
- All-inclusive premium Australian wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
- All-inclusive Off Train Experiences and preferences on tour selections.
- Priority check-in and priority luggage on departure.
- 75kg checked luggage allowance per guest (3 x 25 kg each).
Itinerary
Day 1-8
13 August 2025 - 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. (D)
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights Indian Pacific
14 August 2025 - Indian Pacific - Broken Hill & 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. Art aficionados may opt to visit the captivating Living Desert Sculpture site or take in the exhibitions at the oldest regional art gallery in New South. Alternatively, ignite a sense of nostalgia at Bells Milk Bar, an icon of Broken Hill, sipping on malted milk while a performance by Cindy and Johnny takes you back to the 50’s. Lunch is served back on board as the Indian Pacific enters the southern tip of the ancient Flinders Ranges. Arriving in Adelaide in the late afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity for an Off Train Experience, exploring the South Australian Museum or indulging in an epicurean experience. Visit the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale to sample fine South Australian wines before an indulgent meal, or try a cheese or gin tasting in the charming Adelaide Hills village of Hahndorf before feasting at Haus – a German restaurant showcasing the best in local produce. Alternatively, visit Adelaide Central Markets for a tour and exclusive sit-down dinner. After dinner, return to the train to continue your journey west. (B,L,D)
15 August 2025 - Indian Pacific, 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). (B,L,D)
16 August 2025 - Indian Pacific, 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, with the remainder of the day free to start exploring. (B)
OVERNIGHT: 1 night DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
17 August 2025 - Perth to Margaret River
Your day starts with a picturesque drive south to the fabulous Margaret River region, with several stops along the way. In Mandurah, a coffee break by the foreshore is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery in Bunbury. At Busselton, walk off your delicious lunch with a stroll along the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Next is a visit to everyone's favourite, the Margaret River Chocolate Company, with its beautiful handmade chocolate truffles and more. From here, we travel along the coast and see the action at Surfers Point, where the world's best surfers come to compete. We’ll also see where the Margaret River meets the Indian ocean. Visiting the quaint coastal town of Prevelly, we’ll learn of the fascinating wartime connection with Crete and see Prevelly's charming Greek memorial chapel. (Please note we sometimes switch this around and include this on Day 6 or 7). Continuing along the coast, we’ll arrive arriving at our overnight accommodation. The evening is at leisure. Your guide will suggest options for dinner, which is at your own expense. (B,L)
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Margaret’s Beach Resort or Margaret In Town
18 August 2025 - Margaret River
Today is all about exploring the region’s stunning scenery and fantastic natural and cultural attractions. We’ll start by visiting Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and see remains of megafauna over 50,000 years old found at Mammoth Cave, a gigantic, underground limestone cave. Next is a scenic drive through the majestic Boranup Karri Forest, where awe-inspiring trees tower over 65m tall. This forest is a feast for the senses, with the forest floor carpeted with wildflowers, orchids and fungi (in season), together with the sounds of native birds and the fresh smell of eucalyptus. We’ll continue south to picturesque Hamelin Bay, where a jetty once stood. Built for exporting timber, this old jetty has been in ruins for many years. The bay is now known for the friendly stingrays that cruise the shallow waters. Passing through the hilltop coastal town of Augusta, we’ll have views of the Blackwood River on the way to the historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Australia's tallest mainland lighthouse. Here, you will be able to see the Southern Ocean meeting the Indian Ocean. Learn what life was like for the lighthouse keepers and their families on a guided tour. Lunch will be at either The Colour Patch, overlooking the beautiful Blackwood River, or at Hamelin Bay Wines, with magnificent views over there Karridale vineyard. Both have delicious options for lunch to match with a glass of wine or beer. This afternoon, there is time to explore the town of Margaret River before returning to your accommodation. Your evening is at leisure, with dinner at your own arrangements. (B,L)
19 August 2025 - Margaret River to Perth
Today is all about food and wine. Visit Yahava Koffee Works, where the proprietors are so passionate about coffee that they travel the world looking for the best coffee beans, which are then roasted in house. Indulge in tastings while you learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Margaret River is famous for award-winning wineries and cellar doors. Today, we visit two wineries for tastings. At the second winery, your premium wine tasting will be paired with local cheeses from the Margaret River Dairy Co. Your gourmet day continues at Olio Bello, an olive oil farm. Experience first-hand the subtle flavours of extra virgin olive oil, including citrus pressed oils and enjoy a tasing of the incredible range of condiments. The Olio Bello Café has a menu inspired by their award-winning oils and fresh farm produce and this is where we sit down for a delicious lunch accompanied by a glass of wine, beer or juice. After lunch, your Margaret River Escape concludes as you return to your Perth accommodation. (B,L) OVERNIGHT: 2 nights DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
20 August 2025 - Rottnest Island
Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty and board Rottnest Express, bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. 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. (B,L)
21 August 2025 - Perth to Sydney
Farewell, It’s time to check out of your accommodation concluding, your rich and rewarding discovery of the south west of Western Australia. (B)
Make your way to the airport for your flight back home.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 01 November 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from Sydney and are subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions. Airfares are based on the lowest available fare, which comes with strict conditions like non-refundable, non-changeable. Please ask your consultant for pricing on flexible fare options that allow cancellations and/or amendments at a fee. Please call us for prices from other airports. Cruise & Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in.
Indian Pacific Indulgence
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