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Monarto Luxury Stay 2026

Indian Pacific transcontinental rail to wildlife lodge in South Australia

Illustration of Monarto Luxury Stay 2026

Journey Beyond Rail combines rail luxury with African wildlife on this 5-day, 4-night package that departs Perth and arrives in Adelaide via the Indian Pacific, one of Australia's most celebrated long-distance trains. The first 2 nights are spent aboard the Indian Pacific, crossing the Nullarbor Plain and stopping in Kalgoorlie to explore gold-rush heritage and the Super Pit mine, and in Cook for guided stargazing under pristine skies. The final 2 nights are at Monarto Safari Lodge in South Australia's Murraylands, where guests explore the world's largest open-range safari park outside Africa via guided Zu-Loop bus and an exclusive after-hours Sunset Wildlife Safari in custom Landcruisers. All meals, transfers, park admission, and lodge experiences are included. This itinerary suits luxury seekers, couples, and photography enthusiasts who want the romance of transcontinental rail combined with premium wildlife immersion.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single occupancy pricing is significantly higher: AUD 5,665 versus AUD 4,485 for twin occupancy, reflecting a 26% premium rather than the typical 50% surcharge.
  • The itinerary on Day 5 is a transfer out; confirm your preferred endpoint (Adelaide Airport or CBD hotel) at booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Indian Pacific (2 nights)

    Board the Indian Pacific in Perth

    A warm welcome to begin the transcontinental journey, crossing the country from ocean to ocean along the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, with dinner and a first night on board.

  2. Day 2

    Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook

    Sunrise across the Nullarbor before arriving in Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest outback town, with a visit to its gold-rush heritage and the Super Pit mine. Arrive late evening at the near-ghost town of Cook, South Australia, with a guided stargazing experience under an unspoiled night sky.

  3. Day 3overnight: Monarto Safari Lodge (2 nights)

    Indian Pacific, Adelaide and Monarto Safari Lodge

    Views of the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains before arriving in Adelaide and transferring by private vehicle to Monarto Safari Lodge, about an hour from the city, nestled in the Murraylands. Settle into a luxurious Safari Tent, with dinner at the Lodge featuring a chef-curated three-course menu.

  4. Day 4

    Monarto Safari Park

    Explore Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range safari experience in the world outside of Africa, via the guided Zu-Loop bus, with optional Daily Keeper Presentations and behind-the-scenes animal experiences. In the evening, the Sunset Wildlife Safari offers exclusive after-hours access to the Wild Africa area aboard a custom-built Safari Landcruiser, observing Southern White Rhinos, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Eland, Ostriches and Zebras.

  5. Day 5

    Farewell

    Check out after breakfast and transfer by private vehicle to Adelaide Airport or a CBD hotel.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Indian Pacific in Perth and spend the first night crossing the world's longest stretch of straight railway track, the Nullarbor Plain.
  • Day 2Witness sunrise across the Nullarbor, visit Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine, and experience guided stargazing at the near-ghost town of Cook under an unspoiled night sky.
  • Day 3Arrive in Adelaide with views of the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf, then transfer to Monarto Safari Lodge for a three-course chef-curated dinner.
  • Day 4Explore Monarto Safari Park via the guided hop-on hop-off Zu-Loop bus and enjoy an exclusive after-hours Sunset Wildlife Safari observing Southern White Rhinos, Giraffes, and Cheetahs from a custom-built Safari Landcruiser.

Included

  • 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie and Cook
  • Private vehicle transfer from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Monarto Safari Lodge
  • 2 nights accommodation at Monarto Safari Lodge, including breakfast, alfresco lunch and dinner daily, curated minibar, and all day beverage package
  • Monarto Safari Park general admission ticket
  • Private vehicle transfer from Monarto Safari Lodge to Adelaide Airport or CBD Hotel
  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes 2 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide, with all meals, beverages, and off-train experiences at Kalgoorlie and Cook.
Is the trip escorted?
The Indian Pacific is a commercial train service with Journey Beyond Rail as the package operator. Monarto Safari Park includes guided tours via the Zu-Loop bus and custom Landcruisers; private vehicle transfers to and from the lodge are provided.
What accommodation is included?
2 nights at Monarto Safari Lodge in a luxury Safari Tent, with breakfast, alfresco lunch, dinner daily, curated minibar, and all-day beverage package.
How many meals are included?
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included across the 5 days, plus all beverages and Off Train Experiences on the Indian Pacific.
When does this trip run?
Journey Beyond Rail offers 6 departures in 2026: May, June-July, August, September-October, November, and December.
What is not included?
Optional Daily Keeper Presentations and behind-the-scenes animal experiences at Monarto Safari Park beyond the general admission ticket are not detailed in the package.

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