Trip Inclusions
- 31 meals - 17 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 11 dinners
- Three nights aboard the Indian Pacific train and 14 nights in premium accommodation
- Enjoy a special bush tucker experience at Mandoon Estate
- Savour a Seafood Dinner at Monkey Mia and stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
- Unwind during a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay
- Visit the historic town of York
- Enjoy lunch and a glass of wine in Margaret River
- Delight in handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions subject to change
- Prices include airport transfers
- Indian Pacific rail journey is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
- Please note wildflowers are most prolific during late August to October, however, due to unpredictable weather, sightings are not guaranteed
- Price is for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
- The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Travelmarvel cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Enhance Your Journey
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Arrive Sydney, Board the Indian Pacific
Arrive in Sydney and make your way to Sydney Central Railway Station to join the Indian Pacific. Tonight, enjoy a delicious onboard dinner.
Stay: Three Nights, Indian Pacific
Daily :Broken Hill, Adelaide
After breakfast, hop off the Indian Pacific for your first off-train experience in Broken Hill. Spend time exploring the Silver City’s mining heritage by visiting the Broken Hill Trades Hall and Miner’s Memorial, or opt to join a town tour with the local drag queen sensation Shelita Buffet. If you’re a fan of the arts, visit the Living Desert Sculpture site or head to the state’s oldest regional art gallery. Feeling nostalgic? Enjoy a drink at Bells Milk Bar, a Broken Hill institution. Back on board your train, enjoy lunch while the Indian Pacific glides through the Flinders Ranges. This afternoon, arrive in Adelaide where you may like to visit the South Australian Museum. Alternatively, set off on a gourmet adventure to McLaren Vale for fine wines and a meal, visit the Adelaide Hills for a German-inspired feast at the village of Hahndorf, or tour the Adelaide Central Market before a special dining experience.
Daily :The Nullarbor
Wake to the passing landscape of the Nullarbor’s desolate expanses. Relax on board, and perhaps head to the lounge to socialise as you enjoy the journey. Arrive in Rawlinna this evening and enjoy a dinner under the stars.
Daily :Disembark Train, Perth
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Savour a fantastic stay at Pan Pacific Perth, a premium hotel which has been newly refurbished in 2024 and boasts a terrific central location overlooking the Swan River.
Your Indian Pacific journey ends today as you disembark for the final time in Perth.
Stay: Two Nights, Pan Pacific Perth
Daily :
Perth
Enjoy the morning at leisure before a city sights tour this afternoon. This evening, savour a Welcome Dinner with your fellow guests.
Daily :Perth, Swan Valley, Geraldton
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit the stunning Mandoon Estate and join Noongar Elder Dale Tilbrook for a bush tucker experience. Be immersed in the cultural tradition of storytelling as you sample an array of bush tucker.
Head off this morning to enjoy your Insider Experience in the Swan Valley before continuing to the coastal city of Geraldton.
Stay: Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel or similar
Daily :Geraldton, Hamelin Pool, Monkey Mia
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Indulge in a delicious seafood dinner tonight at Monkey Mia.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy the stunning location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Travel to Hamelin Pool to view some of the world’s oldest living fossils, then visit the remarkable Shell Beach. Later, head to Monkey Mia at World Heritage-listed Shark Bay for today’s Insider Experiences.
Stay: Two Nights, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Daily :
Monkey Mia
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Unwind during a wildlife cruise on picturesque Shark Bay.
Today, visit one of the best places for dolphin interaction. At Monkey Mia, you’ll enjoy a rare up-close encounter with these clever mammals at the daily dolphin feeding experience (subject to appearance). Then enjoy today’s Insider Experience before spending the rest of the day at your leisure.
Daily :Monkey Mia, Kalbarri Skywalk
Travel to the small town of Denham and visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre before heading south to explore the spectacular Kalbarri National Park, where around 800 species of wildflowers bloom in the spring. Visit the Kalbarri Skywalk for incredible views of the stunning gorge and surrounding environment.
Stay: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Daily :The Pinnacles, Perth
Travel to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles and wander among the striking limestone pillars before returning to Perth.
Stay: Pan Pacific Perth
Daily :
Perth, York, Wave Rock
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a tour of the historic town of York.
Set out across the stunning Darling Ranges on the way to the charming town of York. Here, enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Then continue to Hyden to see the incredible granite cliff formation of Wave Rock.
Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel
Daily :Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie
Journey to Coolgardie and discover the site of Western Australia’s original gold rush. Continue to Kalgoorlie, where more than half of the gold mined in Australia is sourced.
Stay: The Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie
Daily :Kalgoorlie, Lake Lefroy, Esperance
Head for Lake Lefroy and marvel at the stark white salt pans that stretch into the distance. Then continue to the seaside town of Esperance.
Stay: Esperance, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel
Daily :Esperance, Pink Lake, Stirling Range National Park, Albany
Take in the sights of Esperance, including Twilight Bay and Pink Lake. Then drive through the Stirling Range and meet a local wildflower expert. From Bluff Knoll, see the jagged peaks towering over bushland dotted with wildflowers in the spring. Later, arrive in Albany.
Stay: Two Nights, Albany, Dog Rock Motel
Daily :Albany
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Hear the songs of humpbacks and see dolphins swim and unique birds soar overhead on a wildlife cruise along the Albany coast (additional expense).
Tour Albany and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. Enjoy free time before heading to Mt Clarence to enjoy views over the Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. You may also choose to enjoy a wildlife cruise.
Daily :Albany, Valley of the Giants, Margaret River
Head to the Valley of the Giants, a world-famous forest of gigantic tingle trees. Visit the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the most southwesterly point on mainland Australia. Arrive in Margaret River, where you’ll enjoy the evening at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights, Stay Margaret River
Daily :Margaret River
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolates.
This morning you’ll see the ancient fossil remains of long-extinct giant animals during a walk through Mammoth Cave. Then, join today’s Insider Experience before enjoying a Farewell Lunch and wine tasting at a renowned local winery – a fitting way to end your time in the South West.
Daily :Busselton, Depart Perth
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Go beneath the surface of Geographe Bay and observe more than 300 species of incredible marine life at the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory (own expense).
Spend the morning exploring the coastal town of Busselton at your leisure. You may like to stroll the 1.8-kilometre jetty and look out over Geographe Bay, take a walk along the foreshore, peruse the local shops or enjoy a bite to eat for lunch. For something extra special, head to the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory for a unique marine experience (own expense). This afternoon, return to Perth where your tour concludes.
Daily :Travelmarvel's program runs smoothly from go to whoa, with great guides, perfectly paced excursions.
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