Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

Trip Type: Land Tour
Australia | 16 Days
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<p>Explore the Wonders of Western Australia before crossing the vast Nullarbor Plain on the Indian Pacific train, The dolphins of Monkey Mia. Wave ...

Rail Across the Nullarbor and Beyond

<p>Explore the Wonders of Western Australia before crossing the vast Nullarbor Plain on the Indian Pacific train, The dolphins of Monkey Mia. Wave Rock. The Pinnacles. Pink Lake. Margaret River. This journey has it all.</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 for stunning views out over Geographe Bay. Alternatively, enjoy a stroll along the foreshore, peruse the local shops or head out for a bite to eat for lunch.. This afternoon, return to Perth to board the iconic Indian Pacific, your rolling home for the next two nights. 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 your next destination. 

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). 


Accommodation
Two Nights, Indian Pacific

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Adelaide , 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
Adelaide , Australia

Enjoy breakfast on board before your train arrives in Adelaide, where your tour concludes.


Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Adelaide , Australia

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Reference Code:
TSWRA16R
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Perth → Adelaide, Australia
Trip Finishes:
Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia

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