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Monarto Luxury Stay 2026

Monarto Luxury Stay 2026, a rail journey with Journey Beyond Rail

Journey aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth across the vast Nullarbor Plain to Adelaide, then travel to Monarto Safari Lodge in the Murraylands where you'll be surrounded by Africa's wildest animals.

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.

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

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