How much does it cost?

From £6,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,454 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What trains do I travel on?

The Indian Pacific in Gold Class cabins (Perth to Sydney, four nights), the XPT Interstate in First Class (Sydney to Melbourne), the Captain Hussey train on Rottnest Island, and the Katoomba Scenic Railway in the Blue Mountains (optional).

Great Rail Journeys includes 12 breakfasts, one brunch, five lunches and six dinners. All meals and drinks are included aboard the Indian Pacific. Meals are not included on nights when dining is marked independent in the itinerary, or on the XPT Interstate.

Will there be a tour manager?

Yes, a UK Tour Manager from Great Rail Journeys will accompany the group from London and throughout the tour.

What hotels are included?

Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth (five-star, three nights), ParkRoyal Darling Harbour in Sydney (four-star, three nights), and Pan Pacific Melbourne (three nights). Four nights are spent in a Gold Class cabin aboard the Indian Pacific.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Treasures of Australia & the Indian Pacific

Cross-country Australia: Perth to Sydney to Melbourne on the Indian Pacific

Treasures of Australia & the Indian Pacific is a 16-day escorted tour operated by Great Rail Journeys that crosses the continent from Perth in the west to Sydney and Melbourne in the east. The journey opens with three nights in Perth, including a visit to Rottnest Island to meet the quokkas and a Swan River cruise. The centrepiece is a four-night voyage aboard the Indian Pacific in Gold Class cabins, with all meals and drinks included. Travellers cross the Nullarbor Plain, passing the world's longest straight stretch of railway at 297 miles, stop at the ghost town of Cook for a bonfire under the stars, taste wines at Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley, and explore the Blue Mountains with optional excursions including the Katoomba Scenic Railway, the world's steepest passenger railway. After Sydney, including a harbour dinner cruise, the tour continues by rail to Melbourne, then concludes with a full-day coach journey along the Great Ocean Road, visiting the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with free time and optional activities. Most nights are in four and five-star hotels. This tour suits repeat rail travellers seeking luxury sleeper-train travel, couples interested in scenic rail journeys and wine, and food-and-wine enthusiasts.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £6,999 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement is substantial: GBP 12,099 from a base price of GBP 6,999, nearly double the double-occupancy rate.
Lunch and dinner on the XPT Interstate from Sydney to Melbourne are available to purchase on board but not included in the tour price.
Only two departure dates in 2027: March and November.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: In flight
Overnight flight via Singapore to Western Australia
We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and board a flight towards Perth.
Day 2overnight: Perth
Arrival in Perth
We land in Perth and transfer to our five-star hotel overlooking the Swan River, our base for three nights.
Day 3overnight: Perth
Perth and Fremantle sightseeing
A sightseeing tour of Perth including Kings Park, then a visit to the historic port of Fremantle before sailing back along the Swan River.
Day 4railovernight: Perth
Meeting the quokkas of Rottnest Island
A ferry to Rottnest Island for a tour including the historic Captain Hussey train, Wadjemup Lighthouse and a chance to meet the island's quokkas.
Day 5overnight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
Boarding the luxury Indian Pacific
We board the Indian Pacific and check in to our Gold class cabins, enjoying the first of four nights onboard with dinner in the Queen Adelaide restaurant.
Day 6railovernight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
Crossing the Nullarbor Plain from Kalgoorlie to Cook
Optional off-train excursions in Kalgoorlie, then a crossing of the Nullarbor Plain to the near-ghost-town of Cook for a bonfire and nightcap under the stars.
Day 7railovernight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
Wine-tasting in the renowned Barossa Valley
We disembark at Two Wells for an excursion to the Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley for a dining experience and wine pairing, before rejoining the train.
Day 8railovernight: Aboard the Indian Pacific
The artistic outback town of Broken Hill
A choice of off-train excursions in Broken Hill, from heritage tours to a painting lesson or a visit to the Day Dream Mine, before continuing by train through New South Wales.
Day 9railovernight: Sydney
Blue Mountains and arrival in Sydney
We disembark the Indian Pacific to explore the Blue Mountains, with excursion options including Scenic World and the Katoomba Scenic Railway, before a chartered train completes the journey to Sydney.
Day 10overnight: Sydney
Sightseeing in Sydney
A guided tour of Sydney taking in The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie's Chair and Bondi Beach, followed by an evening dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour.
Day 11overnight: Sydney
Sydney at leisure
A free day to explore Sydney independently, with options including the Royal Botanic Gardens and a ferry to Manly.
Day 12railovernight: Melbourne
XPT Interstate train to Melbourne
We join the XPT Interstate train in First Class for a day-long rail journey through the Australian countryside to Melbourne, checking in to our central hotel for three nights.
Day 13overnight: Melbourne
Melbourne city tour & Yarra River cruise
A sightseeing tour of Melbourne's landmarks followed by a Yarra River cruise and views from the Melbourne Skydeck.
Day 14overnight: Melbourne
Along the Great Ocean Road
A coach excursion along the Great Ocean Road, stopping in Lorne, looking for koalas near the Kennet River, lunch in Apollo Bay, and viewing the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Day 15overnight: In flight
Farewell to Melbourne
A free morning in Melbourne before we transfer to the airport to begin our journey home via Singapore.
Day 16
Homeward bound
We land at London Heathrow today, concluding our unforgettable Australian tour.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 4Sail to Rottnest Island and meet the famous quokkas on a guided tour, including a ride on the historic Captain Hussey train.
Day 6Cross the Nullarbor Plain on the Indian Pacific, passing the world's longest straight stretch of railway track at 297 miles, then gather at Cook ghost town for a bonfire and nightcap under the stars.
Day 7Disembark at Two Wells for a coach transfer to Seppeltsfield Winery in the Barossa Valley, where a 'Firing of the Barrel' display precedes a food and wine pairing curated by executive chef Owen Andrews.
Day 9Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains with optional excursions including the Katoomba Scenic Railway, the world's steepest passenger railway.
Day 14Travel the Great Ocean Road by coach, stopping at Lorne, Kennet River (spot koalas), Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge.

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 9 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation; 4 nights in a Gold Class cabin aboard the Indian Pacific
Transportation: First Class rail travel; all rail, cruise, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights: flights from London Heathrow to Perth, Melbourne to London Heathrow (usually afternoon departure from London); regional departures available
Food & Drink: 12 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 5 lunches, 6 dinners; beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks included on the Indian Pacific
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £6,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,454 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What trains do I travel on?: The Indian Pacific in Gold Class cabins (Perth to Sydney, four nights), the XPT Interstate in First Class (Sydney to Melbourne), the Captain Hussey train on Rottnest Island, and the Katoomba Scenic Railway in the Blue Mountains (optional).
Are meals included?: Great Rail Journeys includes 12 breakfasts, one brunch, five lunches and six dinners. All meals and drinks are included aboard the Indian Pacific. Meals are not included on nights when dining is marked independent in the itinerary, or on the XPT Interstate.
Will there be a tour manager?: Yes, a UK Tour Manager from Great Rail Journeys will accompany the group from London and throughout the tour.
What hotels are included?: Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth (five-star, three nights), ParkRoyal Darling Harbour in Sydney (four-star, three nights), and Pan Pacific Melbourne (three nights). Four nights are spent in a Gold Class cabin aboard the Indian Pacific.