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The Mighty Nullarbor 2026

5-day Indian Pacific rail crossing from Perth to Sydney

Illustration of The Mighty Nullarbor 2026

Journey Beyond Rail operates this 5-day, 4-night crossing of Australia aboard the Indian Pacific, traveling from Perth to Sydney. Day 1 begins with a celebratory welcome and dinner on board in Perth. On day 2, an Off Train Experience covers Kalgoorlie's gold-rush heritage and the Super Pit mine before an evening bonfire and stargazing at Cook, deep in the Nullarbor Plain. Day 3 brings a coach transfer to Seppeltsfield Estate in the Barossa Valley for a cellar dining experience, and day 4 offers a choice of excursions in Broken Hill, from the Miners' Memorial to a Daydream Mine tour. The final day visits Scenic World in the Blue Mountains before reaching Sydney. Meals, fine wines, and beverages are included throughout, in cabins ranging from Gold Premium twin to the Australis and Aurora suites. This suits travelers who want the complete Indian Pacific transcontinental crossing rather than a shorter segment, and who enjoy history, food and wine, and outback scenery along the way.

What to know before you look closer

  • On the final day, the journey into Sydney is completed either via a chartered NSW rail service to Sydney Central Station or by remaining aboard the Indian Pacific; check which applies to your booking.
  • This is a one-way rail journey from Perth to Sydney; return travel is not included.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Indian Pacific (night 1 of 4)

    Perth

    Warm welcome and celebratory start to the journey; settle into cabins; first dinner on board.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 2 of 4)

    Kalgoorlie & Cook

    Off Train Experience at Kalgoorlie's gold-rush heritage and Super Pit mine; late evening stargazing and bonfire at Cook.

  3. Day 3overnight: Indian Pacific (night 3 of 4)

    Barossa Valley

    Breakfast and lunch on board; afternoon coach transfer from Two Wells to Seppeltsfield Estate for a signature cellar dining experience with a 'Firing of the Barrel' display.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Indian Pacific (night 4 of 4)

    Broken Hill

    Choice of Off Train Experiences including the Miners' Memorial, Sulphide Street Railway Museum, a Daydream Mine tour, Pro Hart Gallery paint-and-sip, a native ingredients masterclass or a Shelita Buffet main-street tour.

  5. Day 5rail

    Blue Mountains & Sydney

    Off Train Experience at Scenic World, a guided walk or high tea at the Hydro Majestic Hotel; complete the journey via chartered NSW rail service into Sydney Central Station, or remain aboard the Indian Pacific direct to Sydney.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2An Off Train Experience visits Kalgoorlie's gold-rush heritage and the Super Pit mine, followed by late-evening stargazing and a bonfire at Cook.
  • Day 3A coach transfer from Two Wells reaches Seppeltsfield Estate in the Barossa Valley for a signature cellar dining experience with a 'Firing of the Barrel' display.
  • Day 4Broken Hill offers a choice of Off Train Experiences, including the Miners' Memorial, the Sulphide Street Railway Museum, a Daydream Mine tour, and the Pro Hart Gallery.
  • Day 5The journey visits Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, with a guided walk or high tea at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, before arriving in Sydney.

Included

  • 5 days / 4 nights aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney
  • All-inclusive meals, fine wines, and beverages
  • Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and the Blue Mountains
  • 12 meals total on board

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From A$3,690 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,647 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. This 5-day, 4-night journey is entirely aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney, with all meals, fine wines, and beverages included.
Which train and cabins are used?
The Indian Pacific, with cabin choices from Gold Premium Twin up to Platinum, Aurora Suite, and Australis Suite.
What Off Train Experiences are included?
Stops at Kalgoorlie, Cook, the Barossa Valley's Seppeltsfield Estate, Broken Hill, and the Blue Mountains, each with its own included excursion.
What happens on the last day?
The journey finishes either via a chartered NSW rail service into Sydney Central Station or by remaining aboard the Indian Pacific direct to Sydney.

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