APT (APT Travel Group)
South Western Discovery with Indian Pacific Rail
Western Australia land touring combined with an Indian Pacific crossing to Sydney
16 daysprice on request
31% rail
Firebird Tours · Private tour
East to West on the Indian Pacific Train
Traverse Australia from coast to coast on this private 15-day journey at a moderate pace, featuring the iconic Indian Pacific train crossing. Experience the Great Barrier Reef's underwater wonders, Sydney's harbor highlights, and Perth's coastal charm.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Arrival in Cairns
Private airport transfer to the hotel; free day to explore or rest.
- Day 2overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Full-day luxury catamaran trip to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and a buffet lunch. Group tour up to 50 people.
- Day 3overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Rainforest & Waterfalls Day Tour in the Atherton Tablelands
Private day tour to the World Heritage-listed Mabi Rainforest, volcanic crater lakes and Millaa Millaa Falls.
- Day 4overnight: Royal On The Park, Brisbane
Departure to Brisbane
Private airport transfer and flight from Cairns to Brisbane (approx. 2h).
- Day 5overnight: Royal On The Park, Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane River Cruise
River cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with morning tea, lunch and close encounters with koalas, kangaroos and other native wildlife. Group tour.
- Day 6overnight: Paradox Sydney
Departure to Sydney
Private airport transfer and flight from Brisbane to Sydney (approx. 1h30).
- Day 7overnight: Paradox Sydney
Sydney Sightseeing Tour with Sunset Dinner Cruise
4-hour private tour of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks and Paddington, followed by an evening Sydney Harbour sunset dinner cruise (group tour).
- Day 8overnight: Paradox Sydney
Sydney Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Backstage Sydney Opera House Tour or Blue Mountains Full-day Tour recommended.
- Day 9railovernight: Aboard the Indian Pacific (Gold Twin Cabin)
Departure to Perth Aboard Indian Pacific Train
Transfer to the train station to begin a 4-day/3-night, all-inclusive Indian Pacific Train journey (Gold Twin Cabin) from Sydney to Perth, departing Wednesdays, with Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna.
- Day 12railovernight: InterContinental Perth City Centre by IHG
Arrival in Perth
Driver transfer from the train station to the hotel; free time to relax after the crossing.
- Day 13overnight: InterContinental Perth City Centre by IHG
Perth Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Highlights of Perth Tour recommended.
- Day 14overnight: InterContinental Perth City Centre by IHG
Dolphin, Sea Lion and Penguin Island Cruise
60-minute glass-bottom boat cruise around Penguin, Seal & Bird Islands with a guided wildlife walk on Penguin Island. Group tour.
- Day 15
Perth Departure
Private airport transfer for departure.
Included
- Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
- Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
- In-depth exploration of best landmarks
- Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
- Professional meeting services at the airport
- Dedicated support team before and during your trip
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