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The Indian Pacific from Perth

Independent 9-day rail trip Perth to Sydney via Indian Pacific

Illustration of The Indian Pacific from Perth

Railbookers operates this independent, 9-day, 8-night rail journey from Perth to Sydney. The trip opens with two nights in Perth, including a morning tour of Kings Park, the Tree Top Walkway, Cottesloe Beach, Fremantle, and a Swan River cruise. From Perth, travelers board the Indian Pacific for a three-night, Gold Service journey with a twin cabin, including an evening excursion in Kalgoorlie to the Super Pit gold mine, a dawn platform breakfast at Rawlinna Station, a stop in the near-empty ghost town of Cook, and a choice of tours in Adelaide. The train passes through the Blue Mountains before reaching Sydney Central Station for a three-night stay, with a Sydney Explorer Pass covering the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, plus a full-day Blue Mountains tour with rides at Scenic World. With a multi-night train crossing at its center, this trip suits travelers who want to see the Australian outback overland rather than by air.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists Adelaide excursions as both included and optional, and notes the Adelaide walking tour option is seasonal; confirm exactly what's included and available with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence pack lists no specific departure dates for this package; confirm current dates and pricing with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Perth

    Perth

    Welcome to cosmopolitan Perth. Roam around on your own exploring the city's top attractions and experiences.

  2. Day 2overnight: Perth

    Perth

    Explore the city with a relaxed morning tour, starting at the vast Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens. Take a stroll on the Tree Top Walkway for some great views of the Perth skyline. Enjoy the scenery on the drive along Cottesloe beach to historic Freemantle, then travel back to Perth via a Swan River Cruise.

  3. Day 3overnight: Onboard the train

    Overnight Onboard Indian Pacific

    Climb onboard the Indian Pacific for an amazing journey to Adelaide. Travel in ultimate comfort and style in your Gold Service twin cabin. This evening's excursion in Kalgoorlie will introduce you to Hannan's North tourist Mine where you'll see the Super Pit gold mine. Return to the Indian Pacific for your journey onwards through the night across the Nullarbor Plain.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard the train

    Overnight Onboard Indian Pacific

    At dawn, the Indian Pacific rolls into Rawlinna Station, where you'll get off the train for a hot breakfast and coffee on the platform. In the afternoon, explore the ghost town of Cook (population four).

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard the train

    Overnight Onboard Indian Pacific

    The train pulls into Adelaide in the morning, you have the choice of a walking tour (seasonal), a behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous Adelaide Oval, or a coach tour of the city sights.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Sydney

    Indian Pacific to Sydney

    It's worth waking early to enjoy the views as the train passes through the Blue Mountains today. On arrival into Sydney Central station, bid farewell to the train and your fellow passengers then head to your hotel for a three-night stay. In the evening venture down to Circular Quay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Sydney

    Sydney

    Make full use of your Sydney Explorer Pass today to discover the city's most popular attractions and landmarks, including the Taronga Zoo, Sydney Opera House, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Bondi coastal walking tour, and much more!

  8. Day 8railovernight: Sydney

    Day Trip to The Blue Mountains

    Experience a full-day, all-inclusive tour of the magical, mysterious Blue Mountains. Visit Sydney Zoo on your way out of the city then enjoy lunch in the charming village of Leura before a ride on the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, Walkway, and Railway at Scenic World.

  9. Day 9

    End Of Tour

    Check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Boarding the Indian Pacific in Perth for a Gold Service twin-cabin journey, with an evening excursion in Kalgoorlie to Hannan's North Tourist Mine and the Super Pit gold mine before crossing the Nullarbor Plain overnight.
  • Day 4A dawn stop at Rawlinna Station for a hot breakfast and coffee on the platform, followed by an afternoon in the near-empty ghost town of Cook.
  • Day 5Arrival in Adelaide with a choice of a seasonal walking tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of Adelaide Oval, or a coach tour of the city.
  • Day 6The train passes through the Blue Mountains before arriving at Sydney Central Station.
  • Day 8A full-day Blue Mountains tour with lunch in Leura and rides on the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, Walkway, and Railway at Scenic World.

Included

  • 3 nights onboard the Indian Pacific in a Gold Twin cabin
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Perth
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Sydney
  • Half-Day Morning Perth and Fremantle City Tour with Swan River Cruise
  • Offboard excursions at Nullarbor and Cook
  • Optional excursions at Adelaide
  • Sydney Explorer Pass including Priority entry to Taronga Zoo
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Sydney and Bondi
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
  • The Sydney Tower Eye with 4D cinema experiences, and much more!
  • Full-Day Tour of the Blue Mountains from Sydney

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, including 3 nights onboard the Indian Pacific in a Gold Twin cabin.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is independent; day 1 in Perth is on your own, though most other days include organized tours and excursions.
What class is the Indian Pacific?
Gold Service, in a twin cabin.
What off-train excursions does the trip include?
An evening excursion in Kalgoorlie to the Super Pit gold mine, off-board stops at Nullarbor and Cook, and a choice of tours in Adelaide; the evidence lists the Adelaide options as both included and optional, so confirm with Railbookers.
What is included in Sydney?
A Sydney Explorer Pass with priority entry to Taronga Zoo, a Hop-on Hop-off tour of Sydney and Bondi, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, the Sydney Tower Eye with 4D cinema, and a full-day Blue Mountains tour.
How many nights of accommodation are included?
8 nights total: 2 in Perth, 3 onboard the Indian Pacific, and 3 in Sydney.

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