How much does it cost?

From A$3,925 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,815 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. The trip includes 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna.

What hotels are included?

2 nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (split by the Rottnest Island night) and 1 night of luxury beachfront accommodation at Samphire Rottnest, all with breakfast daily.

Is Rottnest Island guided or independent?

Independent. The evidence describes exploring the island's beaches, coves and landmarks at your own pace, reached by a Rottnest Express ferry that cruises along the Swan River.

What meals are included?

All meals and beverages aboard the Indian Pacific, plus breakfast daily in Perth and on Rottnest Island; lunches and dinners on land are not included.

Journey Beyond Rail lists 6 departures, from May to October 2026.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & touring package

Perth & Rottnest Classic City Stay 2026

Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth plus a Ritz-Carlton and Rottnest stay

Journey Beyond Rail runs this 7-day, 6-night trip from Sydney to Rottnest Island, opening with 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific. Day 1 brings a first dinner on board after departing through the Blue Mountains, day 2 includes an Off Train Experience in Broken Hill and a stop in Adelaide, and day 3 crosses the Nullarbor Plain with a signature dinner at Rawlinna. The train reaches Perth on day 4, where travellers check into The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for two nights, broken up by a night on Rottnest Island. A Rottnest Express ferry cruises along the Swan River to the island on day 5, where guests stay in luxury beachfront accommodation at Samphire Rottnest and explore the island's beaches and coves at their own pace before returning to Perth on day 6. This trip suits travellers who want the classic Indian Pacific crossing paired with a short, independent, high-end city and island stay rather than a longer guided tour.

What to know before you look closer

The trip involves changing accommodation twice within three days: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth on day 4, Samphire Rottnest on day 5, then back to The Ritz-Carlton, Perth on day 6.
Outside of the Indian Pacific, the package includes breakfast only; lunches and dinners in Perth and on Rottnest Island are not included.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific (night 1 of 3)
Board the Indian Pacific in Sydney
Depart Sydney's Central Station mid-afternoon through the Blue Mountains; first regionally inspired dinner on board.
Day 2railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 2 of 3)
Indian Pacific, Broken Hill and Adelaide
Off Train Experience in Broken Hill; late afternoon arrival in Adelaide with a choice of curated experiences.
Day 3overnight: Indian Pacific (night 3 of 3)
Indian Pacific, Nullarbor Plain
Cross the Nullarbor Plain; call at Cook; signature dinner at Rawlinna.
Day 4overnight: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (night 1 of 2)
Indian Pacific, Perth
Arrive into Perth across the Avon Valley; transfer to accommodation; remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 5railovernight: Samphire Rottnest (1 night)
Perth, Rottnest Island
Rottnest Express ferry from Barrack Street Jetty on Elizabeth Quay, a leisurely cruise along the Swan River to Rottnest Island; check into luxury beachfront accommodation and explore.
Day 6overnight: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (night 2 of 2)
Rottnest Island, Perth
Explore the island's beaches, coves and landmarks at your own pace; evening ferry back to Perth.
Day 7
Farewell
Breakfast and check out; journey ends.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart Sydney's Central Station mid-afternoon through the Blue Mountains, with a first regionally inspired dinner on board.
Day 3Cross the Nullarbor Plain, call at Cook, and a signature dinner at Rawlinna.
Day 5A Rottnest Express ferry cruises along the Swan River to Rottnest Island, and check-in to luxury beachfront accommodation at Samphire Rottnest.
Day 6Explore the island's beaches, coves and landmarks at your own pace before an evening ferry back to Perth.

Included

3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific (Sydney to Perth) with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
Transfer from East Perth Terminal to hotel
2 nights' accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
1 night's accommodation on Rottnest Island, including breakfast daily
Ferry ride to and from Rottnest Island
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$3,925 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,815 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. The trip includes 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth, with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna.
What hotels are included?: 2 nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth (split by the Rottnest Island night) and 1 night of luxury beachfront accommodation at Samphire Rottnest, all with breakfast daily.
Is Rottnest Island guided or independent?: Independent. The evidence describes exploring the island's beaches, coves and landmarks at your own pace, reached by a Rottnest Express ferry that cruises along the Swan River.
What meals are included?: All meals and beverages aboard the Indian Pacific, plus breakfast daily in Perth and on Rottnest Island; lunches and dinners on land are not included.
When does it depart?: Journey Beyond Rail lists 6 departures, from May to October 2026.