How much does it cost?

From £5,075 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,855 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all train travel included?

Yes. The from-price includes four nights aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Service, a chartered New South Wales rail service in the Blue Mountains, and all rail and coach travel throughout the tour.

What meals are included?

Great Rail Journeys includes 17 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners. Regionally-inspired dining is served on board the Indian Pacific, and all Australian beers, wines, base spirits, and soft drinks are included on board.

How is this trip structured?

You fly from London to Perth on day 1, spend two free days in Perth, board the Indian Pacific on day 4 for four nights crossing to Sydney via Kalgoorlie, the Barossa Valley, and Broken Hill, then spend two nights in Sydney with a Blue Mountains excursion and a harbour lunch cruise included.

Which hotels are included?

The package includes two nights in Perth (Quay Hotel or Fraser Suites), four nights on the Indian Pacific, and two nights in Sydney (Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour).

Is travel from London included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes return flights from London Heathrow to Perth and from Sydney to London Heathrow, via Singapore, plus all transfers.

Are off-train experiences included?

Many are included: the Kalgoorlie Super Pit mine visit, Barossa Valley winery dinner, Broken Hill choice of four cultural excursions, Blue Mountains Scenic World experiences, and the Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Optional paid excursions include Rottnest Island, Sydney Opera House tour, and extensions to Cairns or Uluru.

Great Rail Journeys · Independent tour

Australia's Indian Pacific Perth - Sydney

Indian Pacific train from Perth to Sydney across Australian outback

Great Rail Journeys operates this 11-day journey combining air travel from London, two days of free time in Perth, four nights aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Service, and two nights in Sydney. The Indian Pacific departs Perth on day 4, crossing the Nullarbor Plain and calling at Kalgoorlie (where you visit the Super Pit gold mine), the Barossa Valley (where a signature dinner is held in a vintage winery cellar), and Broken Hill (with a choice of four cultural excursions). Day 8 brings you to the Blue Mountains for a choice of four scenic experiences, including the steepest passenger railway in the world. 5-hour luxury harbour lunch cruise with locally sourced à la carte meals and wine pairings, plus a free day to explore. The itinerary suits couples, rail enthusiasts, and food-and-wine travellers seeking a leisurely, premium-comfort journey across Australia. All accommodation is four-to-five-star, and 17 meals plus all Australian beverages aboard the train are included in the price.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £170 since 4 Jul, to £5,075.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The itinerary includes two free days in Perth (days 2-3) and one free day in Sydney (day 10); Great Rail Journeys lists optional paid excursions for these periods.
Hotels listed as 'Quay Hotel' or 'Fraser Suites' in Perth and 'Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour' in Sydney; confirm final accommodation with the operator.

Day by day

Day 1
Getting 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.
Day 2overnight: 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 known as the nature capital of Australia with long stretches of beach and beautiful parks, plus a thriving arts scene and foodie community. Alternatively, choose our optional excursion to Rottnest Island, bookable at a supplement.
Day 3overnight: Perth
Perth
Continue your free time in Perth, exploring the city at your own pace or joining the optional Rottnest Island excursion (bookable at a supplement).
Day 4railovernight: The Indian Pacific
The Indian Pacific
Transfer from your hotel to the Indian Pacific Train and board for a breathtaking journey. Enjoy tailored off-train experiences at stops along the way, plus fine dining made from locally sourced ingredients with wines and drinks included. Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know fellow travellers as the train pulls away from Perth. Platinum Cabins are also available on selected dates.
Day 5railovernight: The Indian Pacific
Kalgoorlie and Cook
Awake to see the sunrise over Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town, and visit the region's gold-rush era Super Pit mine on a choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments. Reboard mid-morning for brunch, then take in the Nullarbor Plain as you cross into South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train pulls into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience.
Day 6overnight: The Indian Pacific
Barossa Valley
Travel through the pastoral lands of remote South Australia past the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and Adelaide Plains, with breakfast and lunch on board. Mid-afternoon, disembark at Two Wells and transfer by coach to the Barossa Valley wine region, spending the evening at Seppeltsfield Winery for a signature dining experience including a 'Firing of the Barrel' display and food and wine pairing. Platinum guests are also treated to a 100-year-old wine tasting experience. Return to the Indian Pacific to continue overnight.
Day 7railovernight: The Indian Pacific
Broken Hill
Wake in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and enjoy breakfast before a choice of four Off Train Experiences showcasing Australia's first heritage-listed city. Return to the train for lunch and dinner as the Indian Pacific travels through regional New South Wales on your final night aboard.
Day 8railovernight: Sydney (Crown Plaza Darling Harbour Hotel)
The Blue Mountains
Say goodbye to the Indian Pacific after breakfast and travel into the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains for Off Train Experiences at Scenic World (Skyway, Cableway, Railway) or a guided walk, both ending at Echo Point Lookout for a light lunch. Complete the journey on a chartered New South Wales rail service into Sydney Central Station, or stay aboard the Indian Pacific to arrive in Sydney before lunch. Transfer to your hotel in Sydney.
Day 9overnight: Sydney
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Enjoy an all-inclusive 2 1/2 hour lunch cruise aboard an exclusive 78ft luxury vessel, departing Darling Harbour and cruising past Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, with a lavish à la carte lunch paired with regional wines.
Day 10overnight: Sydney
Sydney
Spend a free day in Sydney at your leisure, or choose an optional excursion: a small group Panoramic City Tour, a tour of the Sydney Cricket Ground, or a Sydney Opera House Tour (each bookable at a supplement).
Day 11
Sydney to London
As your journey comes to a close, transfer from your hotel to Sydney Airport for your flight back to London. Alternatively, extend your holiday with an add-on to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or Uluru and the Red Centre (bookable at a supplement).
Day 12
Arrive London
Arrive back in London, concluding your Indian Pacific journey.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 5Day 5: visit Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town, to see the gold-rush era Super Pit mine before boarding the train to cross the Nullarbor Plain.
Day 6Day 6: disembark in the Barossa Valley for a signature dining experience in a vintage cellar at Seppeltsfield Winery.
Day 8Day 8: explore the Blue Mountains with a choice of four experiences, including the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world.
Day 9Day 9: lunch cruise on an exclusive 78-foot luxury vessel past Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and the city skyline, with locally sourced à la carte meals and wine pairings.

Included

5 nights' 4-5-Star hotel accommodation
4 nights on board the Indian Pacific in Gold Service
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Flight from London Heathrow to Perth and from Sydney to London Heathrow, via Singapore
All transfers
17 meals including 8 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
Regionally-inspired dining on board the Indian Pacific and all-inclusive Australian beers, wines, base spirits and soft drinks

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £5,075 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,855 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all train travel included?: Yes. The from-price includes four nights aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Service, a chartered New South Wales rail service in the Blue Mountains, and all rail and coach travel throughout the tour.
What meals are included?: Great Rail Journeys includes 17 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners. Regionally-inspired dining is served on board the Indian Pacific, and all Australian beers, wines, base spirits, and soft drinks are included on board.
How is this trip structured?: You fly from London to Perth on day 1, spend two free days in Perth, board the Indian Pacific on day 4 for four nights crossing to Sydney via Kalgoorlie, the Barossa Valley, and Broken Hill, then spend two nights in Sydney with a Blue Mountains excursion and a harbour lunch cruise included.
Which hotels are included?: The package includes two nights in Perth (Quay Hotel or Fraser Suites), four nights on the Indian Pacific, and two nights in Sydney (Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour).
Is travel from London included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes return flights from London Heathrow to Perth and from Sydney to London Heathrow, via Singapore, plus all transfers.
Are off-train experiences included?: Many are included: the Kalgoorlie Super Pit mine visit, Barossa Valley winery dinner, Broken Hill choice of four cultural excursions, Blue Mountains Scenic World experiences, and the Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. Optional paid excursions include Rottnest Island, Sydney Opera House tour, and extensions to Cairns or Uluru.