Trip Inclusions
- Four nights aboard the Indian Pacific train and 14 nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver
- 34 meals - 17 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 12 dinners
- Unwind during a wildlife cruise on Shark Bay
- Savour a seafood dinner at Monkey Mia
- Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany
- Visit the gourmet region of Margaret River and enjoy lunch at a renowned local winery
- Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolates
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
- 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.
- Price is for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
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Enhance Your Journey
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Arrive Perth
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Savour a fantastic stay at Pan Pacific Perth, a premium hotel which has been newly refurbished in 2023 and boasts a terrific central location overlooking the Swan River.
Today your journey through Western Australia’s beautiful south west begins on arrival at Perth Airport. Here you’ll be met by a Travelmarvel Tour Director and transferred to your hotel before setting out on a city tour. Then, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Pan Pacific Perth
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, Shell Beach, 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 Little Lagoon Creek Lookout, then visit the remarkable Shell Beach that’s made up of endless tiny Shark Bay cockle shells. 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.
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Gather around the campfire and savour fresh seafood or bush tucker under the stars while listening to the ancient song of the Didgeridoo.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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 lunch and a wine tasting at a renowned local winery.
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Busselton, Perth, Board the Indian Pacific
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 and transfer to the East Perth Terminal to board the iconic Indian Pacific, your rolling home for the next four nights on your journey across Australia.
Stay: Four Nights, Indian Pacific
Daily :Kalgoorlie, Cook
This morning, make a stop at the Super Pit mine and step back in time to the mining town’s intriguing gold-rush era. Enjoy the rest of morning to explore before reboarding your train to cross the Nullarbor Plain. Spend the afternoon at leisure on board. You may like to spend time in the Outback Explorer Lounge, drinking a barista-made coffee or glass of wine as you watch the land unfold beyond the carriage windows. Your train crosses into South Australia and stops in the small town of Cook this evening, where you’ll enjoy a late-night bonfire and stargazing experience with a nightcap.
Daily :Barossa Valley
Your train glides through picturesque South Australia scenery today as it passes the Flinders Range, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plaines en route to the Barossa Valley. This wine-producing region is world-renowned for its shiraz grape varieties, and with more than 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to wine tastings. This evening, enjoy a special wine pairing experience in Seppeltsfield Winery’s vintage cellar. The chef will serve locally sourced meals perfectly paired with a glass of wine. After dinner, return to the Indian Pacific for the next leg of your trip.
Daily :Barossa Valley, Broken Hill
Wake up in New South Wales this morning. After breakfast on board, disembark to explore Broken Hill, one of Australia’s most famous outback towns. Explore this frontier mining town your way through a handful of Off Train Experiences available that explore the local history, art and culture. For lunch, return to the Indian Pacific to dine on board as your train continues its journey through regional New South Wales. Tonight, savour a delicious onboard dinner with your fellow travellers.
Daily :Blue Mountains, Depart Sydney
Discover the magic of the Blue Mountains today. After breakfast, farewell the Indian Pacific and board a coach for the World-Heritage-listed Blue Mountains where you’ll have a choice of how you’d like to explore. Enjoy 360-degree views on the Scenic Skyway or Scenic Cableway, take the steepest passenger railway in the world aboard the Scenic Railway, or stretch your legs on a guided walk to a spectacular viewpoint. Savour a light lunch at the nearby Echo Point Lookout in Katoomba, before returning to Sydney via a chartered New South Wales rail service. Your exciting journey comes to an end on arrival in Sydney.
Daily :Would not hesitate to recommend Travelmarvel and we are already looking into our next adventure.
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