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South Western Discovery with Indian Pacific Rail

Western Australia land touring combined with an Indian Pacific crossing to Sydney

Illustration of South Western Discovery with Indian Pacific Rail

APT runs this 16-day tour through the southwest of Western Australia and across the country by rail, from Perth to Sydney. An APT Driver-Guide leads the first eleven days, taking in Kalgoorlie's Super Pit Mine, a wildlife cruise off Esperance to the Recherche Archipelago, Stirling Range National Park, the coastal formations of The Gap and Natural Bridge near Albany, a truffle tasting in Manjimup, a winery lunch at Aravina Estate in Margaret River, and the Ngilgi Caves' guided bushwalk and didgeridoo performance. Back in Perth, travellers board the Indian Pacific in Gold Service for the crossing to Sydney, passing Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley and Broken Hill, with a stop in the Blue Mountains before arriving in Sydney. The Indian Pacific leg is not escorted by an APT Tour Director. The operator rates the walking as moderate, mainly easy walks over uneven terrain with some optional harder hikes. It suits travellers who want a guided tour of Western Australia's southwest followed by the Indian Pacific's cross-country rail journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Indian Pacific rail journey itself is not escorted by an APT Tour Director; only the Western Australia land touring section includes an APT Driver-Guide.
  • The evidence does not include a price for this tour; confirm current pricing and departure dates with APT.
  • Flights are not included; the price covers land travel only unless specified.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Perth

  2. Day 2

    Perth, Hyden

  3. Day 3

    Hyden, Kalgoorlie

    Signature Experience

  4. Day 4

    Kalgoorlie, Esperance

  5. Day 5

    Esperance, Cape Le Grand National Park

    Signature Experience

  6. Day 6

    Esperance, Stirling Range National Park, Albany

  7. Day 7

    Albany, The Gap and Natural Bridge

  8. Day 8

    Albany, Manjimup, Cape Leeuwin, Margaret River

    Signature Experience

  9. Day 9

    Margaret River, Ngilgi Caves

    Signature Experience

  10. Day 10

    Margaret River, Busselton, Perth

  11. Day 11

    Perth

    Enrich Your Experience

  12. Day 12

    Perth, Board the Indian Pacific

  13. Day 13

    Kalgoorlie, Cook

  14. Day 14

    Barossa Valley

  15. Day 15

    Barossa Valley, Broken Hill

  16. Day 16

    Blue Mountains, Depart Sydney

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Kalgoorlie's Super Pit Mine Tour visits Australia's largest gold-producing mine.
  • Day 5A wildlife cruise from Esperance reaches the Recherche Archipelago, home to New Zealand fur seals, Australian sea lions, Cape Barren geese, dolphins and whales.
  • Day 9A guided bushwalk through the Ngilgi Caves is followed by a didgeridoo performance, its music enhanced by the caves' natural acoustics.
  • Day 10The Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory looks out over Geographe Bay, followed by a ride on the solar-powered Busselton Jetty Train.
  • Day 12Travellers board the Indian Pacific in Perth in Gold Service for the rail crossing to Sydney.

Included

  • Experiences in 13 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining, a total of 44 meals
  • The services of an APT Driver-Guide
  • Journey into Australia's largest gold-producing mine on a Kalgoorlie Super Pit Mine Tour
  • Discover local wildlife on an exciting cruise off the shores of Esperance
  • Visit a local truffle deli in Manjimup for a truffle talk, tasting and morning tea
  • Savour a gourmet lunch at Aravina Estate in the Margaret River region, alongside a tasting of the estate's single-vineyard wines
  • Explore Geographe Bay at the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory before an electric, solar-powered ride on the Busselton Jetty Train

Not included

  • Flights (prices are for land only unless specified)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The Indian Pacific in Gold Service is included from Perth to Sydney via the Nullarbor crossing.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
The Western Australia land touring is escorted by an APT Driver-Guide; the Indian Pacific rail journey itself is not escorted by an APT Tour Director.
Which train is used?
The Indian Pacific, in Gold Service, from Perth to Sydney via the Nullarbor.
What is included?
Experiences in 13 destinations, 44 meals, an APT Driver-Guide for the land touring, and the Indian Pacific rail crossing.
What is not included?
Flights; prices are for land travel only unless specified.
How much walking is involved?
The operator rates the tour as moderate, with mainly easy walks over uneven terrain and some optional more challenging hikes, such as the Ngilgi Caves bushwalk.

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