
Journey Beyond Rail
The Mighty Nullarbor 2026
5-day Indian Pacific rail crossing from Perth to Sydney
Journey Beyond Rail · Rail journey with resort stay
Indian Pacific to Adelaide, then safari resort in the Murraylands.

Journey Beyond Rail combines the Indian Pacific, Australia's transcontinental train, with a stay at Monarto Safari Resort near Adelaide. This 5-day, 4-night package departs Perth and travels eastward across the Nullarbor Plain, stopping in the outback town of Kalgoorlie and the near-ghost town of Cook before reaching Adelaide. From Adelaide, a private transfer takes you to the Murraylands, where Monarto Safari Resort sits within the world's largest open-range safari park outside Africa. Days 1 and 2 unfold aboard the Indian Pacific with meals, guided off-train experiences, and stargazing at Cook; days 3 and 4 center on the resort, including a guided hop-on hop-off safari tour and an exclusive sunset wildlife safari by custom truck with drinks and canapes. The pace balances rail travel with resort leisure, suited to repeat rail travellers, couples, photographers, and those seeking premium comfort. Private transfers and all meals across the package are included.
Across 5 checks, this price has held at A$3,490 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
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.
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.
Views of the Flinders Ranges, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains before arriving in Adelaide and transferring by private vehicle to Monarto Safari Resort, about 50 minutes from the city. This evening, indulge in the day spa, pool areas or onsite restaurant.
Explore Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range safari experience in the world outside of Africa, via the guided Zu-Loop bus, spotting Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Rhinos and Chimpanzees. In the evening, the Sunset Wildlife Safari offers exclusive after-hours access to the Wild Africa area aboard a custom-built Safari Truck, with drinks and canapes.
Check out of accommodation after breakfast and transfer by private vehicle to Adelaide Airport or a CBD hotel.