How much does it cost?

From A$8,695 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 2 Sept 2026. About $6,237 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 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.

The Indian Pacific, in Gold Service, from Perth to Sydney via the Nullarbor.

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.

APT · Land Tour

South Western Discovery with Indian Pacific Rail

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

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.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

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

Day 1
Arrive Perth
Day 2
Perth, Hyden
Day 3
Hyden, Kalgoorlie
Signature Experience
Day 4
Kalgoorlie, Esperance
Day 5
Esperance, Cape Le Grand National Park
Signature Experience
Day 6
Esperance, Stirling Range National Park, Albany
Day 7
Albany, The Gap and Natural Bridge
Day 8
Albany, Manjimup, Cape Leeuwin, Margaret River
Signature Experience
Day 9
Margaret River, Ngilgi Caves
Signature Experience
Day 10
Margaret River, Busselton, Perth
Day 11
Perth
Enrich Your Experience
Day 12
Perth, Board the Indian Pacific
Day 13
Kalgoorlie, Cook
Day 14
Barossa Valley
Day 15
Barossa Valley, Broken Hill
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

How much does it cost?: From A$8,695 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 2 Sept 2026. About $6,237 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 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.