As the perfect primer for the relaxed luxury adventure and gourmet experience, touring the beautiful Margaret River is ideal. An internationally acclaimed producer of premium wines, regional food specialties and artisan providores have been added to its menu of attractions. Combined with some stunning natural assets, exploring Margaret River is a wonderfully indulgent start to your journey.
Enjoy ample time to explore the region and its treasures before embarking on one of the world’s greatest rail journeys aboard the iconic Indian Pacific. Traversing breathtaking landscapes, you will visit quaint gold mining townships, cross the famous Nullarbor Plain and take in the full spectacle of the Blue Mountains across 4 unforgettable days.
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After arriving in Perth, settle in to your accommodation
Your journey starts with a picturesque drive south to the fabulous Margaret River region enjoying several stops along the way.
In Mandurah, a coffee break by the foreshore is followed by a visit to the Featured Wood Gallery and Museum in Bunbury. At Busselton, walk off your delicious lunch with a stroll along the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Today is a sensory overload of wonderful food, wine, culture and scenery as we indulge in regional specialties, including wine, as well as craft beer, coffee, cheeses, olive oil and chocolate with various esteemed local producers.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Today, we head to Redgate Beach to hear stories of the shipwrecks that lie offshore, then head underground to explore the spectacular Mammoth Cave. Next stop, majestic Boranup Forest dominated by 60-metre tall karri trees, and a tour of the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, Cape Leeuwin, before stopping for lunch in Augusta.
After free time to browse the shops and galleries in the Margaret River township, it’s time to head back to your Perth accommodation.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Today is yours to explore cosmopolitan Perth at your leisure. Take a walk to the new Elizabeth Quay, cruise the Swan River, stroll Kings Park, see the quokkas of Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express, or simply relax in the comfort of your accommodation.
Meals - Breakfast
This morning you will join the Indian Pacific, departing Perth, before heading east through the delightful Avon Valley. Take time out to enjoy this iconic train and relax in the Outback Explorer Lounge in anticipation of your late-night arrival into the gold mining township of Kalgoorlie.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake to a spectacular Nullarbor sunrise. Relax throughout the morning taking in the outback vistas before a regionally inspired menu of modern Australian cuisine and fine wines awaits you for lunch.
Today we visit the extraordinary and slightly eerie ghost town of Cook, home to a thriving population of four.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As the landscape changes again and rich ochre sands make way for forests and farmlands, you will arrive into Adelaide. After a rewarding Off Train Excursion in the South Australian capital, return to the Indian Pacific to continue your journey toward Sydney.
Your next stop is Broken Hill where you’ll again have a choice of excursions that showcase the rich mining, artistic and cinematic legacy of this frontier outback town.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake this morning to take in the full spectacle of the Blue Mountains on Sydney’s doorstep.
After your arrival into Katoomba, select from numerous mountain experiences before completing your epic transcontinental crossing at Sydney’s Central Station.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch