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Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

Indian Pacific plus Western Australia coach tour from Adelaide to Busselton

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Travelmarvel's Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond is a 17-day journey that blends rail travel with coach-based exploration of Australia's outback and Western Australia's coast. The tour begins with two nights aboard the Indian Pacific train in Gold Service, crossing the Nullarbor Plain from Adelaide to Perth. Upon arrival, a Travelmarvel Tour Director and driver escort the group through Days 4-17, visiting the dolphins and beaches of Monkey Mia, the limestone formations of the Pinnacles, Wave Rock, the wine region of Margaret River, and the National Anzac Centre in Albany. Fourteen premium nights in regional hotels combine with 27 included meals, a Shark Bay wildlife cruise, and winery lunch to create a guided, leisurely pace through remote Australian landscapes. This trip suits repeat rail travellers seeking comfort, couples looking for extended stays in coastal and outback towns, and food-and-wine enthusiasts drawn to local dining experiences.

What to know before you look closer

  • Flights to Adelaide and from Perth are not included; you arrange these separately
  • The Indian Pacific leg (Days 1-2) is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director; the tour director joins from Day 4 in Perth
  • The itinerary includes long coach days between regional destinations; coach travel dominates Days 3-17

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific (onboard)

    Arrive Adelaide, Embark Indian Pacific

  2. Day 2overnight: Indian Pacific (onboard)

    The Nullarbor

  3. Day 3overnight: Perth

    Disembark Indian Pacific, Perth

  4. Day 4overnight: Perth

    Perth

  5. Day 5overnight: Geraldton

    Perth, Swan Valley, Geraldton

  6. Day 6overnight: Monkey Mia

    Geraldton, Monkey Mia

  7. Day 7overnight: Monkey Mia

    Monkey Mia

  8. Day 8overnight: Kalbarri

    Monkey Mia, Kalbarri Skywalk

  9. Day 9overnight: Perth

    The Pinnacles, Perth

  10. Day 10overnight: Wave Rock

    Perth, York, Wave Rock

  11. Day 11overnight: Kalgoorlie

    Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie

  12. Day 12overnight: Esperance

    Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance

  13. Day 13overnight: Albany

    Esperance, Stirling Range National Park, Albany

  14. Day 14overnight: Albany

    Albany

  15. Day 15overnight: Margaret River

    Albany, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River

  16. Day 16overnight: Margaret River

    Margaret River

  17. Day 17

    Busselton, Depart Perth

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Embark the Indian Pacific in Adelaide for a two-night crossing of the Nullarbor Plain to Perth in Gold Service
  • Day 6Arrive at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort on the coast of Shark Bay to meet resident dolphins and enjoy locally sourced seafood
  • Day 8Walk the Kalbarri Skywalk with views of the coastal landscape
  • Day 9Visit the Pinnacles, distinctive limestone pillars rising from the desert
  • Day 15Explore Valley of the Giants and tour Margaret River wine region with lunch at a winery

Included

  • Two nights aboard the Indian Pacific train
  • 14 nights in premium accommodation
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and driver from Days 4 to 17
  • 27 meals – 16 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 10 dinners
  • Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany
  • Visit the renowned wine region of Margaret River where you'll enjoy lunch at a winery
  • Savour a seafood dinner at Monkey Mia
  • Look for wildlife during a breathtaking cruise on World Heritage-listed Shark Bay

Not included

  • Flights

Questions travellers ask

Is the Indian Pacific included?
Yes. Two nights aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Service are included in the package, covering the Adelaide to Perth leg across the Nullarbor Plain
Is the tour escorted throughout?
A Travelmarvel Tour Director and driver accompany the group from Day 4 to Day 17. The Indian Pacific rail journey (Days 1-2) is not escorted by Travelmarvel staff
What is included in the price?
Two nights on the Indian Pacific, 14 nights in premium hotels, 27 meals (16 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners), services of a Tour Director and driver, wildlife cruise at Shark Bay, National Anzac Centre visit, and wine-region lunch at Margaret River
What accommodation is used?
Premium hotels throughout the journey, with one night specified at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
How much walking is involved?
The tour is coach-based with city walks, visits to attractions like the Pinnacles and Kalbarri Skywalk, and moderate walking at stops; no strenuous hiking
When does this tour run?
The operator has not published specific departure dates in the available information

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