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Adelaide Classic City Stay 2027 (Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide)

Indian Pacific train from Perth to Adelaide with Barossa Valley wine tour

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Journey Beyond Rail's Adelaide Classic City Stay combines two nights aboard the Indian Pacific with three nights exploring South Australia's wine country and capital city. The Indian Pacific departs Perth and carries you across the Nullarbor Plain, one of the world's longest straight railway stretches. En route you stop in Kalgoorlie to learn about the region's mining heritage and visit Cook for a guided stargazing experience under outback skies. All meals and Off Train Experiences are included on the train. Upon arrival in Adelaide, you transfer to The Playford Adelaide - MGallery for a three-night stay. Day 4 features a guided boutique wine tour through Northern Barossa Valley, where you taste wines at three cellar doors including one with Shiraz vines planted in 1843; lunch with wine is included. Day 5 is yours to explore Adelaide at your own pace, or you can opt for a separate McLaren Vale winery experience. This package suits repeat rail travellers and food-and-wine enthusiasts seeking a balance of hosted experiences and independent time in a single location.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single supplement (Gold Single Advance Purchase from AUD 3,690) is only marginally higher than the twin advance purchase rate (AUD 3,390), but confirm exact pricing at the time of booking
  • Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability and require early commitment
  • Day 5 offers self-guided Adelaide exploration or an optional McLaren Vale Winery Experience at AUD 250 per person; neither is included in the package price

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: 2 nights Indian Pacific

    Board the Indian Pacific in Perth

    Warm welcome and celebratory start crossing the country along the world's longest stretch of straight railway track. First dinner served on board.

  2. Day 2railovernight: 2 nights Indian Pacific

    Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook

    Sunrise over the Nullarbor before Kalgoorlie, with a choice of Off Train Experience and morning refreshments. Reboard for brunch, cross into South Australia, arriving late evening at the near-ghost town of Cook for a guided stargazing experience.

  3. Day 3overnight: 3 nights The Playford Adelaide – MGallery

    Indian Pacific, Adelaide

    Morning travelling through the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and Adelaide Plains, breakfast and lunch on board. Mid-afternoon arrival in Adelaide, transfer to accommodation for the next three nights.

  4. Day 4overnight: 3 nights The Playford Adelaide – MGallery

    Barossa Valley

    Boutique wine and food touring to the historic Northern Barossa, including one of the world's oldest vineyards (Shiraz vines planted in 1843). Tastings at three wineries and a lunch with a glass of wine included; small groups of up to 8 people.

  5. Day 5overnight: 3 nights The Playford Adelaide – MGallery

    Adelaide

    Explore Adelaide at your own pace, or take the optional McLaren Vale Winery Experience.

  6. Day 6

    Farewell

    Breakfast, then check out of accommodation, bringing the epicurean adventure to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Indian Pacific in Perth and cross the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, with first dinner served on board
  • Day 2Watch sunrise over the Nullarbor Plain before visiting Kalgoorlie's mining heritage, then experience stargazing at the near-ghost town of Cook
  • Day 4Day trip to Northern Barossa Valley with tastings at three wineries, including one where Shiraz vines have grown since 1843

Included

  • All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard the Indian Pacific (Perth to Adelaide)
  • Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to hotel
  • 3 nights' accommodation in Adelaide, including breakfast daily
  • Northern Barossa Valley Voyager tour, including lunch
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this package?
Yes. The Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide is fully included, along with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard. The package does not require a separate rail fare.
Which trains are used?
The Indian Pacific, Journey Beyond Rail's flagship train, carries you from Perth to Adelaide over two nights. You travel in Gold, Gold Premium or Platinum cabin class depending on the fare tier you select.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is a hybrid. The Barossa Valley wine tour on Day 4 is guided and hosted, with groups of up to 8 people. Days 3, 5 and 6 in Adelaide can be self-guided, though accommodation is at a single hotel base.
What is included in the Barossa Valley tour?
Journey Beyond Rail includes tastings at three wineries, lunch with a glass of wine, and transportation within the valley. The tour focuses on the historic Northern Barossa, including a vineyard dating to 1843.
What meals are provided?
All meals aboard the Indian Pacific are included (breakfasts, lunches and dinners). In Adelaide, breakfast is included daily at The Playford. The Barossa Valley tour includes lunch; the optional McLaren Vale experience includes restaurant lunch but is not included in the base price.
When does this trip run?
Departures are available year-round; fares vary by season. The lowest starting fare (AUD 3,390 for Gold Twin Advance Purchase) applies in June and July; prices increase to AUD 4,490 in March, October and November.

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