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Adelaide Hills Luxury Stay 2026 (Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide)

Indian Pacific transcontinental rail plus Adelaide Hills luxury lodge

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Journey Beyond Rail operates this 5-day, 4-night package combining two nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide with two nights at Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills. The journey crosses the vast Nullarbor Plain and stops at Kalgoorlie, where passengers can visit the Super Pit mine, and at Cook, a near-ghost town where the evening includes a bonfire and stargazing. Upon arrival in Adelaide, travellers transfer to Sequoia Lodge overlooking the Piccadilly Valley for a luxury retreat centred on fine dining, wine, and Adelaide Hills scenery. All meals aboard the train and at the lodge are included, along with a Degustation dinner with matched wines at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant (3-chef hat). The package suits luxury-seeking couples and repeat rail travellers drawn to Australian transcontinental travel and South Australia's food and wine region. Guests aged 18 and over are accommodated at Sequoia Lodge; curated onsite experiences include guided nature walks, artisan producer visits, and dreamtime storytelling.

What to know before you look closer

  • Sequoia Lodge accommodates guests aged 18 and over only; families with minors cannot stay at the final two nights' accommodation.
  • The single supplement is high: Gold Single Advance Purchase starts at AUD 8,320 versus AUD 5,620 for Gold Twin Advance Purchase (almost 1.5 times the double rate).
  • Advance Purchase fares are subject to availability and must be booked further in advance; prices and conditions are subject to change within 6 months of travel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: 2 nights Indian Pacific

    Board the Indian Pacific in Perth

    Welcome gathering to celebrate the start of the transcontinental journey. Relaxed afternoon getting to know fellow travellers, with dinner served on board featuring contemporary Australian cuisine.

  2. Day 2railovernight: 2 nights Indian Pacific

    Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook

    Sunrise over Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town, with a choice of Off Train Experience including a visit to the Super Pit mine. Reboard for brunch and cross the Nullarbor Plain into South Australia, arriving late evening at the near-ghost town of Cook for a nightcap, bonfire and stargazing.

  3. Day 3overnight: 2 nights Sequoia Lodge – Mount Lofty

    Indian Pacific, Adelaide Hills

    Morning travelling through the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and Adelaide Plains, breakfast and lunch on board. Mid-afternoon transfer to Sequoia Lodge at Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills, a private open-plan suite overlooking the Piccadilly Valley. Sunset welcome event with local wine, then a degustation dinner at the 3-chef hat Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.

  4. Day 4

    Adelaide Hills

    Curated onsite experiences at Sequoia including dreamtime stories, artisan producer visits, or a guided Mount Lofty Botanic Garden tour. A pre-arrival call from the Sequoia Experience Curation Team helps plan the day. Sequoia Lodge only accommodates guests aged 18 and over.

  5. Day 5

    Farewell

    Breakfast, then farewell the luxury retreat.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Sunrise over Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town, with optional Off Train Experience to visit the Super Pit mine; then cross the Nullarbor Plain and arrive at the near-ghost town of Cook for a nightcap, bonfire, and stargazing.
  • Day 3Mid-afternoon arrival at Sequoia Lodge overlooking the Piccadilly Valley; sunset welcome event with local wine followed by Degustation dinner at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant.
  • Day 4Guided nature walk of the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden along the Heysen Trail, or curated onsite experiences including dreamtime stories and artisan producer visits.

Included

  • All meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences aboard the Indian Pacific (Perth to Adelaide)
  • Transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Sequoia Lodge, Mount Lofty
  • Transfer from Sequoia Lodge to Adelaide Airport or Adelaide CBD
  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel and accommodation included in the price?
Yes. The package includes all meals, beverages, and Off Train Experiences aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide, transfer to Sequoia Lodge, accommodation there for two nights with breakfast, a Welcome Drink, curated minibar, and onsite experiences, plus transfer to Adelaide Airport or CBD on departure.
What trains are used?
The Indian Pacific, Journey Beyond Rail's transcontinental train running Perth to Adelaide. Passengers travel in Gold, Gold Premium, or Platinum class cabins.
How much of the trip is spent on the train versus the lodge?
Two nights (Days 1-3 mornings) aboard the Indian Pacific; two nights at Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills (Days 3 afternoon to Day 5).
What is included for dining and experiences?
All meals and beverages on the Indian Pacific; Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook; daily breakfast at Sequoia Lodge; a Welcome Drink and matched wines with Degustation dinner at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant (3-chef hat); complimentary onsite activities such as guided Mount Lofty Botanic Garden walks, artisan producer visits, and dreamtime storytelling.
When does this package run?
Departures run June through September 2026. Advance Purchase fares start at AUD 5,620 (June-July); prices rise through the season, reaching AUD 6,455 by September.
Is there a walking component?
Yes. Day 4 includes a guided nature walk of the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden along the Heysen Trail; additional onsite activities are available. Days on the train involve minimal walking beyond boarding and station visits.

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