How much does it cost?

From A$3,775 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,708 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 is included in Perth?

3 nights' accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront with breakfast daily, plus a 1-day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch.

Is the Perth time guided?

No. Day 6 is described as a day at leisure, with sightseeing left to travelers to organize themselves.

Journey Beyond Rail lists 8 departures, from May to December 2026.

Journey Beyond Rail · Rail & touring package

Perth Classic City Stay 2026

Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth with 3 nights and Rottnest Island

Journey Beyond Rail runs this 7-day, 6-night trip from Sydney to Perth, 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 settle in for three nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. Day 5 is a full day trip to Rottnest Island, with a bus tour past Wadjemup Lighthouse, lunch and free time to meet the quokkas, and day 6 is left free for Perth sightseeing at Kings Park, Barrack Square or the city's museums and galleries. This trip suits travellers who want the classic Indian Pacific crossing followed by unhurried, independent time in Perth rather than a fully guided city tour.

What to know before you look closer

Day 6 in Perth is free time at leisure, with no guided touring included for that day.
Outside of the Indian Pacific and the Rottnest tour lunch, only breakfast is included in Perth; other lunches and dinners on land 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: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 1 of 3)
Indian Pacific, Perth
Arrive into Perth across the Avon Valley; transfer to accommodation.
Day 5railovernight: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 2 of 3)
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Express ferry from Barrack Street Jetty; bus tour including Wadjemup Lighthouse; lunch and free time to meet the quokkas; return ferry in the afternoon.
Day 6overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront (night 3 of 3)
Perth
Day at leisure visiting Kings Park, Barrack Square or museums and galleries.
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, a bus tour including Wadjemup Lighthouse, then lunch and free time to meet the quokkas.
Day 6A day at leisure visiting Kings Park, Barrack Square or museums and galleries.

Included

3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific (Sydney to Perth) with all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences
Transfer from Rail Terminal to hotel
3 nights' accommodation in Perth, including breakfast daily
1 day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$3,775 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,708 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 is included in Perth?: 3 nights' accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront with breakfast daily, plus a 1-day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch.
Is the Perth time guided?: No. Day 6 is described as a day at leisure, with sightseeing left to travelers to organize themselves.
When does it depart?: Journey Beyond Rail lists 8 departures, from May to December 2026.