Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

Trip Type: Rail Journey
Australia | 18 Days
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NZD 9,020.00 /Person

18 days, 33 meals. Traverse Australia on a magnificent land and rail journey. First is a discovery of Western Australia’s Southwest region, from Wa...

Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

18 days, 33 meals. Traverse Australia on a magnificent land and rail journey. First is a discovery of Western Australia’s Southwest region, from Wave Rock and Margaret River to Monkey Mia. Next is an epic three-night journey aboard the Indian Pacific from Perth to Sydney, with highlights along the way including the Nullarbor Plain, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains.

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.

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.

Accommodation
Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel or similar

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Perth , Australia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 lunch and a wine tasting at a renowned local winery.

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.

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 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

  • 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
  • Please note wildflowers are most prolific during late August to October, however, due to unpredictable weather, sightings are not guaranteed
  • Prices include airport transfers
  • Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions subject to change
  • Indian Pacific rail journey is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • 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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Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 9,020.00
Room Type: DOUBLE
Adult Price: NZD 9,020.00
Room Type: SINGLE
Adult Price: NZD 13,630.00
Provided by
APT
Reference Code:
TSWR18R
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Perth, Australia
Trip Finishes:
Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia
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Australia | 18 Days

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