Price IncludesStep aboard the Indian Pacific and traverse the largest island continent in the world. This epic trek of 2719 miles spans Australia from coast to coast-from the vast Pacific Ocean to the sparkling Indian Ocean. A unique journey that takes you from Sydney, through the ruggedly spectacular Blue Mountains, the famous green and gold sun belt of Australia, Broken Hill, Adelaide, the Nullabor Plain and Kalgoorlie, before arriving in Perth.
Price Includes
1 night SydneyRail travel Sydney-Perth on the Indian PacificAir-conditioned accommodation, Gold Service, single or twin sleeper cabinsPrivate car transfers, Sydney4 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)DAY 1: ARRIVE SYDNEY
Today you will be met and transferred by private car from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Sydney, The Grace Hotel
DAY 2: DEPART SYDNEY-BOARD INDIAN PACIFIC
The Indian Pacific travels between two oceans on one of the world's longest train journeys. A private car will transfer you to Central Station to board the Indian Pacific at 1:55pm for a 2:55pm departure. Travel through the stunning Blue Mountains, then across outback NSW. Enjoy dinner in the stylish Restaurant Car. Quality wines and beverages are available for purchase. Enjoy a nightcap in the Lounge Car before settling in to your private sleeper cabin. Overnight: Indian Pacific, Gold Service, Twin Cabin for 3 nights (B,D)
DAY 3: BROKEN HILL-ADELAIDE
Enjoy breakfast as you travel past the Menindee Lakes to Broken Hill, an outback mining town filled with many art treasures, to Adelaide, arriving late afternoon. Optional off-train tours are available in Adelaide and Broken Hill. *A small extra cost applies to optional tours, payable en route. This evening enjoy dinner as you travel through the Adelaide Plains, past the Spencer Gulf and the Southern Flinders Ranges. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: KALGOORLIE
Today the salt lake country gives way to the desolate Nullarbor Plain. By evening you'll reach Kalgoorlie, site of the world's largest open cut gold mine. *Optional off-train Kalgoorlie "Superpit" Goldmine visit is available (own expense). (B,L,D)
DAY 5: ARRIVE PERTH
After breakfast, you arrive into Perth. You may wish to join an optional off-train tour (small cost payable en route), to see the sights of Perth. Should you choose this optional sightseeing, we will deliver you and your luggage to your hotel at the end of the tour. (B)
Departs: Fri or Tues (Train Journey departs Day 2-Sat or Wed)
Indian Pacific Train Departures available from:
Sydney: 2:55pm on Sat or Wed, arriving in Perth 9:10am on Tues or Sat
Adelaide: 6:40pm on Sun or Thur, arriving Perth 9:10am on Tues or Sat
Perth: 11:55am on Wed or Sun, arriving in Sydney 10:15am on Sat or Wed
GOLD KANGAROO SERVICE:
Features of the Indian Pacific and The Ghan :
Gold Service Twin Cabins feature a comfortable three-seater lounge for relaxing, which converts to upper and lower berths at night. Cabins include air-conditioning, linens and towels, a complimentary toiletries kit, hanging space, full-length mirror, reading lights, luggage space, foldaway table, private shower and toilet facilities. Single cabins have similar features of twin cabins, (showers and toilets are located at the end of the carriage). Dine in comfort in the restaurant car, decorated and furnished in a style that is reminiscent of another era.
