Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond
Trip Type: Land TourNZD 9,020.00 /Person
<p>Traverse Australia on a magnificent land and rail journey. Discover Western Australia’s Southwest region and journey aboard the Indian Pacific f...
Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond
<p>Traverse Australia on a magnificent land and rail journey. Discover Western Australia’s Southwest region and journey aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney, with highlights along the way including the Nullarbor Plain, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains.</p>
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.
Insider Experience – Stay at Pan Pacific Perth Savour a fantastic stay at Pan Pacific Perth, a premium hotel which was newly refurbished in 2024 and boasts a terrific central location overlooking the Swan River.
Accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
Head off this morning to enjoy your Insider Experience in the Swan Valley before continuing to the coastal city of Geraldton.
Insider Experiences – Bush Tucker 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.
Accommodation
Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Insider Experience – Monkey Mia Seafood Feast Indulge in a delicious dinner of locally sourced seafood amid the beautiful coastal landscape of Monkey Mia. This experience is sure to delight even the most discerning foodie.
Insider Experience – Stay at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Enjoy the stunning location of Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, where you can meet the friendly resident dolphins, uncover an underwater wonderland thanks to breathtaking snorkelling spots, or laze out on the sugar-white beach with your holiday read.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Insider Experience – Shark Bay Wildlife Cruise
Unwind during a wildlife cruise on picturesque Shark Bay. Keep watch for the bay’s Big Five – dugongs, turtles, rays, dolphins and sharks.
Enhance Your Journey - Campfire
Gather around the campfire and savour fresh seafood or bush tucker under the stars while listening to the ancient song of the Didgeridoo.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Accommodation
Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
Travel to Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles and wander among the striking limestone pillars before returning to Perth.
Accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Insider Experience – York Town Historic Tour
Enjoy a tour of the historic town of York, Western Australia’s first inland settlement. Explore the colonial architecture of the well-preserved buildings, from the Town Hall to the churches, before passing colourful open gardens that are vibrant with wildflowers and birdlife.
Accommodation
Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Accommodation
The Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Accommodation
Esperance, Comfort Inn Bay of Isles Motel
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Albany, Dog Rock Motel
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Insider Experience – National Anzac Centre Visit Visit the National Anzac Centre in Albany and discover Anzac stories through interactive media, artefacts, photographs, film, and audio.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Stay Margaret River
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Insider Experience – Gabriel Chocolate Factory Tour
Enjoy an exclusive factory tour and sample handmade chocolate bars at Gabriel Chocolate. Discover a wide range of varieties, from light milk chocolate to 99% cacao chocolate, made fresh from the bean in the heart of the Margaret River wine region.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
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.
Enhance Your Journey – Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory 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).
Accommodation
Four Nights, Indian Pacific
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Sydney , Australia
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 the 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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Sydney , Australia
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Sydney , Australia
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Sydney , Australia
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Sydney , Australia
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Trip Location
Perth → Sydney, Australia
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