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Margaret River and Karri Valley Explorer with Indian Pacific Rail

Western Australia land touring combined with a four-night Indian Pacific crossing

Illustration of Margaret River and Karri Valley Explorer with Indian Pacific Rail

APT runs this 10-day tour through Western Australia's southwest and across the country by rail, from Perth to Sydney. An expert APT Driver-Guide leads the first five days in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle, capped at 22 guests, taking in Margaret River's Leeuwin Estate winery, the Karri Forest's Pemberton Tram to the Cascades, and stays at the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort and the Karri Valley Resort. On day 6, travellers board the Indian Pacific in Perth for four nights in Gold Service, crossing the Nullarbor via Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley and Broken Hill, with a stop in the Blue Mountains before disembarking in Sydney. The Indian Pacific leg is not escorted by an APT Tour Director. It suits travellers who want a guided introduction to Western Australia's wine and forest country followed by a multi-day rail crossing between Perth and Sydney, rather than a fully escorted trip end to end.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Indian Pacific rail journey itself is not escorted by an APT Tour Director; only the Western Australia land touring section includes an APT Driver-Guide.
  • The evidence does not include a price for this tour; confirm current pricing and departure dates with APT.
  • Flights are not included; the price covers land and rail only.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Perth

  2. Day 2

    Margaret River

    Signature Experience

  3. Day 3

    Margaret River

    Signature Experience

  4. Day 4

    Margaret River, Karri Forest, Pemberton

  5. Day 5

    Manjimup, Karri Valley Resort

    Signature Experience

  6. Day 6

    Perth, Board the Indian Pacific

  7. Day 7

    Kalgoorlie, Cook

  8. Day 8

    Barossa Valley

  9. Day 9

    Barossa Valley, Broken Hill

  10. Day 10

    Disembark the Indian Pacific, Blue Mountains, Depart Sydney

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided tour, wine tasting and seasonal lunch take place at Leeuwin Estate, an award-winning Margaret River winery with a cellar door and art gallery.
  • Day 4The Karri Forest is explored on the Pemberton Tram, ending at the picturesque Cascades.
  • Day 6Travellers board the Indian Pacific in Perth for a four-night rail journey across Australia in Gold Service.
  • Day 7The Indian Pacific crosses the Nullarbor via Kalgoorlie and the outback stop of Cook.
  • Day 10The Indian Pacific journey includes a stop in the Blue Mountains before disembarking in Sydney.

Included

  • Experiences in 11 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining, a total of 24 meals
  • Travel in a group of no more than 22 guests with the services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
  • Travel in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle
  • Savour a seasonal lunch, tour and tasting at Margaret River winery, Leeuwin Estate
  • Meander through the Karri Forest to the picturesque Cascades on the Pemberton Tram
  • At Mandoon Estate in Swan Valley, join Noongar Elder, Dale Tilbrook, for a bush tucker talk and tasting
  • Spend four nights aboard the iconic Indian Pacific train as you journey across Australia

Not included

  • Flights (prices are for land and rail only)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Four nights aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Service are included, crossing Australia from Perth to Sydney via the Nullarbor.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
The land touring in Western Australia is escorted by an expert APT Driver-Guide in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle, capped at 22 guests; the Indian Pacific rail journey itself is not escorted by an APT Tour Director.
Which train is used?
The Indian Pacific, in Gold Service, from Perth to Sydney via the Nullarbor crossing.
What is included?
Experiences in 11 destinations, 24 meals, an APT Driver-Guide for the land touring, and four nights aboard the Indian Pacific.
What is not included?
Flights; the price covers land and rail only.
Where does the tour stay?
Named accommodation includes the Karri Valley Resort in Karri Valley and the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort at Bunker Bay, both in Western Australia.

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