Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

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

• Dinners

Location
Perth , Australia

Venture north to the monastic town of New Norcia and enjoy a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery. Established in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine monks as a mission for the local Aboriginal people, the monastery is still used for prayer every day. Explore the unique mix of Aboriginal and European heritage and enjoy today’s Insider Experience. This afternoon, continue to the coastal city of Geraldton.

Accommodation
Geraldton, Ocean Centre Hotel or similar

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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.

• 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

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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

• 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

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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

• Breakfast
• Dinners

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. You may also choose to go whale watching.

• 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. Later, arrive in Margaret River, where you will enjoy dinner with a glass of local wine.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Stay Margaret River

• 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 Dinner at a local winery.

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Perth , Australia

This morning, head to Busselton and enjoy a unique train ride along the Busselton Jetty over Geographe Bay. Later, return to Perth.

Accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth

• Breakfast

Location
Perth , Australia

Be transferred to the East Perth Terminal to board the iconic Indian Pacific, your rolling home for the next three nights on your journey across Australia. Admire the scenery as you glide through the Avon Valley and enjoy a modern Australian lunch. Later, enjoy a delicious three-course dinner on board en route to Kalgoorlie.

Accommodation
Three Nights, Indian Pacific

• Dinners

Location
Perth , Australia

Wake this morning in time to watch the sun rise over the incredible landscapes of the Nullarbor Plain and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the way to the fascinating, near-deserted South Australian town of Cook, which was once an important checkpoint along the Trans-Australian Railway. Continue along the world’s longest single stretch of railway this afternoon as you soak in the views before enjoying another delightful onboard dinner this evening.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Perth , Australia

Arrive in Adelaide and choose your touring today. You can explore one of the world’s greatest sporting stadiums in depth with a behind-the-scenes tour of Adelaide Oval, savour a mouthwatering breakfast at the vast Adelaide Central Markets, set out on a scenic drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, or enjoy a sightseeing tour by coach.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Perth , Australia

Wake to the spectacular Blue Mountains this morning and explore the stunning region including viewing the Three Sisters at Echo Point and admiring the views at Jamison Valley. Later, reboard the Indian Pacific before your journey ends today as you disembark the for the final time in Sydney at Sydney Central Railway Station.

• Breakfast

Location
Sydney , Australia