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Australia's Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth

Australia's Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth, a rail journey with Great Rail Journeys

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Sydney to Perth aboard the iconic Indian Pacific train and travel in the style of the golden age of travel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: In flight

    Getting to Sydney

    Your journey begins today with your overnight flight from London to Sydney on Singapore Airlines.

  2. Day 2overnight: Sydney

    Sydney

    You'll arrive in Sydney today where you'll be transferred to your hotel. This iconic harbour city welcomes you with its famous landmarks like the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney is a modern, cosmopolitan city with new trendy bars and boutique shops and a beach life that lulls you into relaxation, surf lessons, and sunbathing. Choose from our 4* and 5* hotels, on a B&B basis. Please Note - From 28th March the included hotel will be the Amora Jamison Hotel rather than the Crowne Plaza hotel in Sydney.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Sydney

    Sydney Opera House

    Today you'll take a Sydney Opera House Tour, operated by the Sydney Opera House Trust. As the most famous building in the city, perhaps in all of Australia, no visit to Sydney is complete without a tour of the iconic Opera House. Step beneath those famous sails and you'll instantly understand what makes this place so special. On the tour you'll learn the history of the building, and hear stories about performances and the artists who've stood here before you. You'll visit the performance spaces and theatres and you'll learn about the architecture.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4overnight: Sydney

    Exploring Sydney

    Enjoy a free day in Sydney today. Check out some of the city's cool cafes and bars, and dive into a record store or two. Take a stroll along the harbour and relax on one of Sydney's beaches. Discover the city on foot and find Sydney's intriguing art galleries and museums. Or, choose one of our optional excursions, available at a supplement.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Indian Pacific (on board)

    The Indian Pacific

    Today you'll transfer from your hotel to the magical Indian Pacific Train for three nights onboard. Prepare for a mesmerising journey, with views of lush vineyards, vast goldmines, majestic mountains, the barren expanse of the Nullarbor, cities of four million inhabitants, and ghost towns of just four. As the train travels through the Blue Mountains, explore life onboard on the train. After settling into your accommodation, you can savour your first meal, a regionally-inspired dinner paired with fine wines. After dinner, join your fellow guests for a drink or head back to your cabin to cosy up with a good book.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: Indian Pacific (on board)

    Broken Hill & Barossa Valley

    You'll arrive in Broken Hill this morning, known as 'the silver city', where you'll discover the mining history and artistic culture of this unique town, known for its wide streets with a pub on every corner. Lunch is served onboard the Indian Pacific as you enter the southern tip of the spectacular and ancient Flinders Ranges. In the afternoon you'll arrive in the city of Adelaide, where you can take a tour of the city, visit the world famous Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale wine regions, or take a trip to the Adelaide Hills and experience the culinary delights of Hahndorf.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7railovernight: Indian Pacific (on board)

    The Nullarbor Plains

    This morning you'll awake to the vast beauty of the Nullarbor Plain drifting by your window. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you travel along the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world, taking in the incredible views. In the evening, depending on the weather, you can enjoy dinner under the desert starry skies in the remote and beautiful Rawlinna.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. Day 8railovernight: Perth

    The Avon Valley & Perth

    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast onboard this morning as you travel through the green vales of the Avon Valley on your way to Perth. You'll arrive in Perth after you've enjoyed an onboard lunch. From the train station at Perth you'll be transferred to your hotel. Choose from our 5* hotels, on a B&B basis.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  9. Day 9overnight: Perth

    Perth

    Enjoy a free day in Perth and get under the skin of this revitalised city - now a vibrant city with a busy arts and culture scene. Walk around the city and you'll see urban art next to new openings of trendy eateries and bars. Visit a museum to get a better understanding of the city's history, learn about the region's aboriginal history, or take in a comedy show and visit a modern art gallery. Or look further afield and discover Rottnest Island on our optional excursion, available at a supplement.

    Meals: Breakfast

  10. Day 10overnight: Perth

    Perth

    Enjoy another free day in Perth to explore the city further.

    Meals: Breakfast

  11. Day 11overnight: In flight

    Perth to the UK

    Your adventure comes to its end today when you're transferred from your hotel to Perth Airport for your flight home. Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines, back to London, and take all your new memories home with you.

  12. Day 12

    Arrive London

    Arrive back in London Heathrow.

Included

  • 6 nights' in 4/5 Star hotel accommodation
  • 3 nights on board the Indian Pacific in Gold Service
  • All rail and transfers throughout the tour
  • Flight from London Heathrow to Sydney
  • Flight from Perth to London Heathrow, via Singapore
  • Regionally-inspired dining on board the Indian Pacific
  • All-inclusive Australian beers, wines, base spirits and soft drinks on board the Indian Pacific
  • Bed & Breakfast in hotels
  • Sydney Opera House Tour

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Optional excursions (available at a supplement)

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