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Locally Guided Group Rail Scenic Indian Pacific
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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Perth
 Trip Finishes
Sydney
7 Day Scenic Sip & Sail Itinerary (Journey Beyond)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
Rail Packages
Accommodation
Boutique
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
SSSEPTSYD

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Journey Beyond's 7 Day Scenic Sip & Sail. Australia’s staggering diversity plays out on a grand scale as the Indian Pacific travels coast-to-coast from Perth to Sydney – one of the world’s great train journeys. Before you experience the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, get your adventure underway with explorations in Perth and Rottnest Island, just offshore, as well spending a day taking in the highlights of Margaret River.

Itinerary

Make your way to your Perth accommodation and prime yourself for a trip to Rottnest Island and an epic rail journey ahead. The evening is yours to discover some of the city's atmospheric laneway bars and restaurants, buzzing with live music and surrounded by street art. Stay: The Ritz Carlton, Perth

Start your day by being collected from your CBD hotel or arrive at Queen Street Jetty on the South Perth Esplanade, where you check-in for your seaplane flight. After departing the Swan River, you will experience a 45-minute scenic flight with low-level aerial views of Perth City, Fremantle, Carnac and Garden Island, Mandurah and the famous Busselton Jetty.

Upon arrival into the Margaret River wine region, your 3.5hour adventure begins with a stop at Aravina Estate, a stunning cellar door and state-of-the-art winemaking facility, for a guided tasting and lunch overlooking the vines. After lunch, make a leisurely visit to the Surf and Sportscars museum.

Next is Windows Estate, a boutique winery known for its minimalistic approach to winemaking. Here, you will sample their best wines, along with cheese pairings, before returning to Busselton Airport for the low-altitude return flight, arriving on the calm waters of CBD Perth in just 45 minutes. Stay: The Ritz Carlton, Perth (B/L)

Make your way to Barrack Street Jetty a short stroll from your hotel and board the Rottnest Express bound for Rottnest Island, 22kms offshore. A 90-minute airconditioned bus tour around ‘Rotto' takes you to some spectacular locations, including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the boardwalk lookout at the rugged west end. Enjoy a delicious lunch before exploring the island at your leisure – make sure you meet a quokka. Return to Perth by ferry in the afternoon. Stay: The Ritz Carlton, Perth (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to East Perth Rail Terminal. Leave Perth behind and journey though the super-scenic Avon Valley over a gourmet lunch. Relax into the rhythm of life onboard and after a three-course dinner, disembark for an evening experience in the outback goldmining town of Kalgoorlie. Travelling prospector Paddy Hannan struck it rich here 1893, sparking the greatest gold rush in Australian history. Visit Hannan's North Tourist Mine and the amazing Super Pit, where Kalgoorlie's gold rush continues to play out today. Stay: Indian Pacific, Perth (B/L/D)

After travelling through the night, watch the sun rise over tiny Rawlinna, a remote outpost bordering the largest sheep station in the Southern Hemisphere. Across the border in South Australia, you'll make a stop in Cook, an abandoned railway town that was once home to a bush hospital and more than 50 railway workers, before continuing across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. Stay: Indian Pacific, Nullabour (B/L/D)

Get to know Adelaide, a true foodie city and the hub of the world-famous South Australian wine industry. Your choice of Off Train Experiences today includes taking in the city sights, the Torrens River, the marvellous Adelaide Central Market or the hugely popular Adelaide Oval. After taking in some of the highlights of the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue your journey toward Sydney. (B,L,D) Stay: Indian Pacific, Adelaide (B/L/D)

Wake up this morning in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Disembark and explore this magnificent region on an Off Train Experience, taking in ancient forests, sheer cliffs and mesmerising views of the Jamison Valley, the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. Continue your journey to Sydney Central Station, where your cross-country adventure concludes. (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • Scenic seaplane flight to and from Margaret River
  • Experience delicious fine wines with food pairings in the heart of Margaret River
  • Cruise to Rottnest Island and meet a quokka
  • Ponder the vastness of the Australian continent as you cross the Nullarbor Plain
  • Experience outback mining heritage in Kalgoorlie
  • Enjoy sightseeing and fine food and wine around cosmopolitan Adelaide
  • Travel through the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains to Sydney

  • 3 nights' accommodation in Perth including breakfast daily
  • Flight to Margaret River, touring, wine tastings and lunch
  • 1 day Discover Rottnest tour including lunch
  • Transfer from hotel to East Perth Rail Terminal
  • 3 nights aboard the Indian Pacific, Perth to Sydney, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Off Train Experiences
Off Train Experiences

When the train stops, the adventures begin. Choose from a huge range of included off-train experiences to create your own rich and rewarding personal journey through Australia’s outback and beyond. Read more

Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage

Sensational destinations are just the beginning. Come with us on a culinary journey starring regionally-inspired food, fine wines, and local specialities, on board our unique dining carriages. All included. Read more

Gold Service
Gold Service

The most popular choice of accommodation, Gold Service Twin and Single Cabins have everything you need to feel right at home for the amazing experience that lies ahead. Read more

Platinum Service
Platinum Service

Stylishly appointed, spacious suites complemented by discreet, personalised service and world-class food and wine make this a very special travel experience. Read more

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Journey Beyond Australia (2024)

It’s a big, beautiful country, Australia. It’s north to south, east to west of ever-changing landscapes, culture and people. While there are many ways to see it, there’s only one way to do it with ease and in comfort. That’s the fabulous fun of rail travel, where everything comes together in a theatre-like performance.

Prices & Dates

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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Journey Beyond. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Journey Beyond. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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