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Australia's Indian Pacific Perth - Sydney

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12 days From £4,725 per person
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2025 Tour code: IPI25

About the tour

Take the journey of a lifetime on the Indian Pacific rail route from Perth to Sydney. See Australia in a unique way, aboard this plush and stylish train, experiencing the country's landscape from a privileged perspective. Then spend some time in Sydney, the iconic harbour city, where you can experience the famous beaches, the opera house, and all the tastes and sounds of this capital of New South Wales.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Nullarbor Plain
Nullarbor Plain
Experience the vastness of the outback as you cross the Nullarbor Plain and discover the atmospheric ghost town of Cook
Indian Pacific Train
Indian Pacific Train
Relax on the iconic Indian Pacific Train
Adelaide
Adelaide
Enjoy fine food and wine around cosmopolitan Adelaide
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains
Travel through the World Heritage Blue Mountains
Sydney
Sydney
See Sydney’s most famous sights – on a luxury Sydney Harbour lunch cruise

What’s included

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Outbound Travel

Getting to Perth

Flight from London to Perth

You'll begin your journey with your flight from London to Perth. Flying Singapore Airlines, relax as your holiday begins on this overnight flight.

Regional departures available

Perth

Days 2 & 3 - Perth

Perth

You'll touch down in Australia and arrive in Perth today, where you'll be transferred to your chosen hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Perth, a city that's constantly evolving and growing. It's known as the nature capital of Australia and many visitors come for the long stretches of beach and the beautiful parks. But Perth is also a cultural hub with a thriving arts scene and a blossoming foodie community. The city is likely to change between visits, so take your snapshots while you're there, these memories are truly unique. Alternatively, choose our optional excursion to Rottnest Island which is bookable at a supplement.

Hotels

Optional Excursions

The Indian Pacific

Day 4 – The Indian Pacific

The Indian Pacific

Get ready for a breathtaking journey as you transfer from your hotel to the Indian Pacific Train. This inspiring trip unfolds before you as you step aboard and feel the relaxation envelope you. Everything is taken care of once you're onboard, all you have to do is enjoy the ride. As the landscape passes by your window, giving you a view of Australia you can't gain in any other way, you can learn about the tailored off train experiences that await you at stops along the way. These experiences introduce you to a deeper understanding of the country and the people.

You'll also enjoy fine dining, each dish made from locally sourced ingredients and showcasing the best the culinary region has to offer, plus fine wines and other drinks of your choice, all included in your onboard experience.

Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know your fellow travellers after you board the Indian Pacific and pull away from Perth, leaving the Indian Ocean behind and cruising toward the Pacific.

Platinum Cabins are also available on selected dates.

Kalgoorlie and Cook

Day 5 – Kalgoorlie and Cook

Kalgoorlie and Cook

Awake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia's largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, we'll delve into this mining town's fascinating past and present, with a visit to the region's gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you want to explore Kalgoorlie on your choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments. Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You'll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.

Barossa Valley

Day 6 - Barossa Valley

Spend the morning travelling through the pastoral lands and communities of remote South Australia as the Indian Pacific cruises past the Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains. Breakfast and lunch are both served on board. Mid-afternoon, the train pulls into Two Wells, where you'll disembark and transfer in comfortable coaches for a short ride to the world-renowned, wine-producing region of the Barossa Valley.

You'll spend the evening at Seppeltsfield Winery, delighting in a signature dining experience in the vintage cellar. A traditional 'Firing of the Barrel' display kicks off the evening, followed by a food and wine pairing curated by Executive Chef Owen Andrews, highlighting regional produce and traditional methods that reflect the story of the Barossa. Here, Platinum guests are also treated to a special 100-year-old wine tasting experience After dinner, you'll return to the Indian Pacific, continuing your rail journey through the night.

Broken Hill

Day 7 - Broken Hill

Crossing another border during the night, you'll wake up in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, ready for the day's activities in the Silver City. You'll have a choice of four Off Train Experiences, including guided SYDNEY CLASSIC CITY STAY history, art and cultural experiences that showcase the highlights of Australia's first heritage-listed city. Returning to the train for lunch, admire the scenery as the Indian Pacific travels through regional New South Wales. Tonight, dinner is served on board as you make the most of your final night exploring Australia by train.

The Blue Mountains

Day 8 - The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is known for its soaring sandstone ridges wrapped in native flora. This World Heritage-listed area marks your final stop before arriving in Sydney. Say goodbye to the Indian Pacific after breakfast, to travel deep into the mountains for this afternoon's Off Train Experiences. Scenic World includes four phenomenal mountain experiences, from the Scenic Skyway, which takes you over ancient ravines, with 360-degree vistas to the Scenic Cableway that glides over the forest to the valley floor and the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world. Alternatively, stretch your legs on a guided walk with spectacular views from numerous lookouts along the trail. Both experiences end at Echo Point Lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba, where a light lunch is served.

Complete your journey on our chartered New South Wales rail service (fully hosted by our crew) into Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, if you prefer to arrive in Sydney earlier, stay on board the Indian Pacific to travel directly to Sydney Central Station, arriving before lunch. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and make the most of being in this beautiful harbourside city.

Hotels

Sydney Harbour Cruise

Day 9 - Sydney Harbour Cruise

Sydney Harbour Cruise

Prepare for a very special journey on this all-inclusive 2 ½ hour lunch cruise aboard an exclusive 78ft luxury vessel. Departing Darling Harbour, you'll cruise towards Sydney Harbour Bridge and pass the iconic Sydney cityscape and Sydney Opera House. Lunch is a long and lavish affair, including generous al la carte meals using locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. Each course is paired with wines from some of the finest wine-producing regions in New South Wales.

Sydney

Day 10 - Sydney

Sydney

Spend a second night in your hotel, before enjoying your free day in Sydney. Discover the city at your leisure and explore at your own pace, or choose one of our optional excursions. Take a small group Panoramic City Tour, a tour of the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, or a tour of the city's unmistakable Opera House, which are bookable at a supplement.

Optional Excursions

Inbound Travel

Days 11-12 - Sydney to London

As your incredible journey comes to a close, you'll transfer from your hotel to Sydney Airport for your flight back to London. Alternatively, extend your holiday by staying another night in Sydney and choosing either to take in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or Uluru and the Red Centre which are bookable at a supplement.

Additional information

Departure times

Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We write to all booked customers approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise the exact departure and return time for their particular group.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

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Extend your holiday

Uluru & the Red Centre
Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef Extension & Kuranda Scenic Railroad
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