How much does it cost?

From A$2,490 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,786 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes, this is a 3-day, 2-night journey entirely aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, fine wines, and beverages.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is hosted throughout by Journey Beyond onboard crew for the full journey, including the pre-boarding welcome dinner in Adelaide.

The Indian Pacific, on the Adelaide to Perth route, crossing the Nullarbor Plain via Cook and Rawlinna.

What happens at Rawlinna?

A signature outback dinner under the stars, or a bonfire with drinks and canapes in cooler months, is a seasonal highlight of the crossing.

When does this tour run?

The evidence pack does not give exact dates, but per-person pricing is quoted across January through November, varying by season.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey (point-to-point)

Adelaide to Perth 2026

Indian Pacific crossing of the Nullarbor, Adelaide to Perth

Journey Beyond Rail's Indian Pacific carries travelers from Adelaide to Perth in 3 days and 2 nights, opening with an exclusive pre-boarding 'Flavours of South Australia' welcome dinner at Adelaide Parklands Terminal before boarding. Day 2 is spent crossing the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, with a stop at the near-ghost town of Cook and, by evening, a signature outback dinner under the stars at Rawlinna, or a bonfire with canapes in cooler months. Day 3 brings breakfast on board as the train crosses Western Australia's Avon Valley before arriving in Perth. All meals, fine wines, and beverages are included throughout, with no walking tours or excursions required. This suits first-time rail travelers and photographers drawn to the outback landscapes and star-filled skies of the crossing, who want a fully hosted journey with nothing to plan beyond boarding.

What to know before you look closer

The dinner under the stars at Rawlinna is seasonal; a bonfire with drinks and canapes replaces it in cooler months, so the exact evening depends on when you travel.
The evidence pack does not give exact 2026 departure dates, only the calendar months across which per-person pricing varies.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
ADELAIDE
Celebrate the start of the journey with the 'Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner' at Adelaide Parklands Terminal, showcasing South Australian wine and regional food, before boarding the Indian Pacific.
Day 2railovernight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
NULLARBOR PLAIN
Journey across the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track; the train pauses at Cook, and by evening reaches Rawlinna for a signature outback dinner under the stars (or a bonfire with drinks and canapés in cooler months).
Day 3rail
PERTH
Breakfast on board as the train crosses Western Australia's Avon Valley before arriving into Perth.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The 'Flavours of South Australia Welcome Dinner' at Adelaide Parklands Terminal, showcasing South Australian wine and regional food, before boarding the Indian Pacific.
Day 2Crossing the Nullarbor Plain on the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, with a stop at Cook and a signature outback dinner under the stars at Rawlinna.
Day 3Breakfast on board while the train crosses Western Australia's Avon Valley before arriving in Perth.

Included

3 days / 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Adelaide to Perth
Exclusive pre-boarding event in Adelaide, including a gourmet dinner and world-class wine
All-inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages, regionally-inspired menu
Dinner under the stars at Rawlinna (seasonal)
Stop to explore the ghost town of Cook

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$2,490 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,786 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes, this is a 3-day, 2-night journey entirely aboard the Indian Pacific from Adelaide to Perth, including all meals, fine wines, and beverages.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is hosted throughout by Journey Beyond onboard crew for the full journey, including the pre-boarding welcome dinner in Adelaide.
Which train is used?: The Indian Pacific, on the Adelaide to Perth route, crossing the Nullarbor Plain via Cook and Rawlinna.
What happens at Rawlinna?: A signature outback dinner under the stars, or a bonfire with drinks and canapes in cooler months, is a seasonal highlight of the crossing.
When does this tour run?: The evidence pack does not give exact dates, but per-person pricing is quoted across January through November, varying by season.