How much does it cost?

From A$8,265 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,928 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, for part of the trip. The package includes 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains.

Is the whole trip by train?

No. The Broome to Perth leg on day 5 is by economy flight, and getting to and from Horizontal Falls uses a coach and a seaplane.

What is the Horizontal Falls stay like?

A luxury overnight stay at Jetwave Pearl in Talbot Bay, including power boat cruises, a guided fishing charter, a cruise through Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek, a shark show, and sunset drinks and dinner.

What is included in Perth?

3 nights' accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront with breakfast daily, plus a full day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch.

Journey Beyond Rail lists 5 departures, from May to September 2026.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & adventure package

Perth & Horizontal Falls Adventure 2026

Broome, Horizontal Falls seaplane adventure, Perth and Indian Pacific to Sydney

Journey Beyond Rail runs this 12-day trip from Broome to Sydney, mixing a Kimberley adventure with a transcontinental rail crossing. The first two days are spent exploring Broome's Chinatown, historic centre and Japanese Cemetery, before day 3 brings a coach and seaplane transfer to Horizontal Falls for a luxury overnight stay with power boat cruises, a guided fishing charter, and a cruise through Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek. Back in Broome overnight, travellers fly to Perth on day 5 for a 3-night stay that includes a day trip to Rottnest Island and free time to explore Kings Park and the city. From day 8, the Indian Pacific carries the group east, with Off Train Experiences at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit, a cellar dining experience at Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley, and options in Broken Hill, before the train reaches the Blue Mountains and Sydney. The trip suits travellers who want to combine remote Kimberley scenery with a classic rail crossing of the continent.

What to know before you look closer

The Broome to Perth leg on day 5 is an economy flight, not a train, so this middle segment of an otherwise rail-focused trip is by air.
On day 12, travelers either complete the final approach into Sydney via a chartered NSW rail service or remain aboard the Indian Pacific directly, so the exact final leg depends on which option applies.
Journey Beyond Rail lists only 5 departures for this trip, running May to September 2026.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Pinctada Hotel Broome (night 1 of 2)
Arrive Broome
Check in to accommodation; rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2overnight: Pinctada Hotel Broome (night 2 of 2)
Broome
Day at leisure exploring Broome's Chinatown, historic centre and Japanese Cemetery.
Day 3overnight: Jetwave Pearl (1 night)
Broome to Horizontal Falls
Coach to Derby then seaplane to Horizontal Falls; power boat cruises, guided fishing charter, cruise through Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek, shark show, sunset drinks and dinner.
Day 4overnight: Pinctada Hotel Broome (1 night)
Horizontal Falls to Broome
Seaplane back to Derby then transfer to hotel; free afternoon in Broome.
Day 5overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 1 of 3)
Broome to Perth
Economy flight to Perth; transfer to accommodation.
Day 6railovernight: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 2 of 3)
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Express ferry from Barrack Street Jetty; 90-minute bus tour including Wadjemup Lighthouse; lunch and free time to meet the quokkas; return ferry in the afternoon.
Day 7overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 3 of 3)
Perth
Day at leisure in Perth visiting Kings Park, Barrack Square or museums and galleries.
Day 8railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 1 of 4)
Board the Indian Pacific in Perth
Transfer to the Rail Terminal for a welcome gathering; depart Perth; dinner on board.
Day 9railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 2 of 4)
Indian Pacific, Kalgoorlie and Cook
Off Train Experience at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine; late evening nightcap, bonfire and stargazing at Cook.
Day 10overnight: Indian Pacific (night 3 of 4)
Indian Pacific, Barossa Valley
Breakfast and lunch on board; afternoon coach transfer from Two Wells to Seppeltsfield Winery for a signature cellar dining experience with a 'Firing of the Barrel' display.
Day 11railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 4 of 4)
Indian Pacific, Broken Hill
Choice of Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill including the Miners' Memorial, a Daydream Mine tour, Pro Hart Gallery or a native ingredients masterclass.
Day 12rail
Indian Pacific, Blue Mountains and Sydney
Off Train Experience at Scenic World or a guided walk and high tea at the Hydro Majestic Hotel; complete the journey via chartered NSW rail service into Sydney Central Station, or remain aboard the Indian Pacific direct to Sydney.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Coach to Derby then seaplane to Horizontal Falls, with power boat cruises, a guided fishing charter, a cruise through Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek, a shark show, and sunset drinks and dinner.
Day 6Rottnest Express ferry, a 90-minute bus tour including Wadjemup Lighthouse, then lunch and free time to meet the quokkas.
Day 9Off Train Experience at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine, then a late evening nightcap, bonfire and stargazing at Cook.
Day 10An afternoon coach transfer to Seppeltsfield Winery for a signature cellar dining experience with a 'Firing of the Barrel' display.
Day 12Off Train Experience at Scenic World or a guided walk and high tea at the Hydro Majestic Hotel in the Blue Mountains.

Included

3 nights' accommodation in Broome, including breakfast daily
Horizontal Falls luxury overnight stay including coach transfer, return seaplane flights, activities and meals
Economy flight from Broome to Perth
Transfer from Perth Airport to hotel
3 nights' accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
Full day Discover Rottnest tour, including lunch
Transfer from hotel to Rail Terminal
4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$8,265 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,928 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, for part of the trip. The package includes 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains.
Is the whole trip by train?: No. The Broome to Perth leg on day 5 is by economy flight, and getting to and from Horizontal Falls uses a coach and a seaplane.
What is the Horizontal Falls stay like?: A luxury overnight stay at Jetwave Pearl in Talbot Bay, including power boat cruises, a guided fishing charter, a cruise through Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek, a shark show, and sunset drinks and dinner.
What is included in Perth?: 3 nights' accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront with breakfast daily, plus a full day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch.
When does it depart?: Journey Beyond Rail lists 5 departures, from May to September 2026.