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Indian Pacific

Four-day luxury train journey from Perth to Sydney across Australia

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Luxury Train Club's Indian Pacific carries passengers across Australia on a 4-day, 3-night rail journey from Perth to Sydney, or vice versa. The train departs Perth through the Avon Valley wheat belt, arriving at the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie before sunset. The second day unfolds across the Nullarbor Plain, where passengers witness sunrise over mallee scrub and the ghost town of Cook on the world's longest single stretch of straight railway. Day 3 brings early morning arrival in Adelaide with guided excursion choices, followed by travel to Broken Hill with more off-train options. The final morning wakes passengers in the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters rock formation and Jamison Valley before arrival in Sydney Central Station. Throughout the journey, on-board dining in the retro-Edwardian dining car with panoramic windows, all meals and premium beverages, and a personalised cabin steward (in Platinum Service) define the experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • Advance Purchase fares require booking 6 months in advance and are non-refundable; everyday fares carry a 10% non-refundable deposit
  • Outback lamb roast dinner under the stars at Rawlinna is available only on westbound journeys and is seasonal
  • Luggage allowance varies by cabin tier: Gold allows 60kg, Platinum allows 90kg

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific

    Perth to Kalgoorlie

    Departs Perth, climbing through the Avon Valley and into the wheat belt, arriving late evening at the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie before an overnight departure.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Indian Pacific

    Nullarbor Plain

    Sunrise over the mallee scrub and into the Nullarbor Plain, passing the ghost town of Cook, crossing the longest single stretch of railway in the world. Dinner followed by relaxed conversation in the lounge.

  3. Day 3overnight: Indian Pacific

    Adelaide and Broken Hill

    Early morning arrival in Adelaide, with excursion choices including a guided coach tour, Adelaide Oval visit, or Adelaide Central Market tour. In Broken Hill, choices include the Regional Art Gallery of NSW, The Big Picture, or The Palace Hotel.

  4. Day 4rail

    Sydney (or Perth on the return route)

    Wake in the Blue Mountains, seeing the Three Sisters at Echo Point and Jamison Valley views before completing the journey by chartered rail service into Sydney Central Station.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart Perth, climbing through the Avon Valley and wheat belt to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie
  • Day 2Sunrise over the Nullarbor Plain, crossing the longest single stretch of straight railway in the world, passing the ghost town of Cook
  • Day 3Choice of guided excursions in Adelaide (Adelaide Oval, Central Market tour, or coach tour) and Broken Hill (Regional Art Gallery of NSW, The Big Picture, or The Palace Hotel)
  • Day 4Wake in the Blue Mountains, viewing the Three Sisters at Echo Point and Jamison Valley before arriving Sydney Central Station

Included

  • All on-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Off-train excursions and outback experiences
  • Wide choice of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Turn-down service with chocolates
  • In-cabin safe, music channels and journey audio commentary
  • Platinum: personalised cabin steward service, transfers to/from hotel (up to 60km), welcome bottle of Bollinger, 90kg luggage allowance
  • Gold: coach transfers to/from selected hotels, 60kg luggage allowance

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Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel and accommodation included?
Yes. Luxury Train Club includes all on-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), beverages, cabin accommodation, off-train excursions, and transfers. Prices shown are per person for the stated cabin class.
Which cabin classes are available?
Gold Service and Platinum Service. Gold includes coach transfers to selected hotels and 60kg luggage. Platinum adds a personalised cabin steward, welcome bottle of Bollinger, transfers up to 60km, and 90kg luggage allowance.
What are the payment terms?
Everyday fares require 10% deposit with balance due 45 days before travel. Advance Purchase fares (valid 6+ months ahead, Gold Twin only) require full payment at booking and are non-refundable. Flexible fares permit changes and refunds up to 1 day before departure.
Can I travel in either direction?
Yes. The Indian Pacific runs Perth to Sydney or Sydney to Perth. The itinerary reverses based on direction. Return fares are double the one-way fare.
What off-train experiences are included?
Excursions in Kalgoorlie, Adelaide, Broken Hill, and Barossa Valley. In Adelaide, options include a guided coach tour, Adelaide Oval visit, or Central Market tour. Broken Hill offers the Regional Art Gallery of NSW, The Big Picture, or The Palace Hotel. Westbound journeys may include an outback lamb roast dinner under the stars at Rawlinna (seasonal).

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