Indo-Pacific, Perth to Sydney
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For more than 50 years, the Indo-Pacific River has travelled from east to west and back again, all the way across the Nullarbor River and over the world's longest straight railway track. In 2025, this epic journey will see the launch of Gold Premium, offering a modern cabin and a host of additional benefits that will open up a new way of travelling across the continent. This is in addition to the new extended five-day Eastbound itinerary, which means more time on board, new immersive experiences and more choice when exploring Australia by train.


Perth to Sydney

From east to west and back again, the Indo-Pacific Railway has been traversing the Nullarbor River for more than 50 years over the world's longest straight railway track. In 2025, this epic journey will see the introduction of Gold Premium, offering a modern cabin and a host of additional benefits that will open up a new way of travelling across the continent. This is in addition to the new extended five-day Eastbound itinerary, which means more time on board, new immersive experiences and more choice when exploring Australia by train.


Itinerary
Day 1
PERTH
Your afternoon begins with a welcome gathering, in celebration of the start of your journey across the country and along the world's longest stretch of straight railway track.
Spend a relaxed afternoon getting to know your fellow travelers after you board the Indian Pacific and pull away from Perth, leaving the Indian Ocean behind and cruising toward the Pacific. Tonight, a delectable dinner is served on board, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine with seasonal and regional flavors. (D)
Day 2
Kalgoorlie and Cook
wake to see the sunrise unfold across Australia's largest outback town, Kalgoorlie. This morning, We'll delve into this mining town's fascinating past and present, with a visit to the region's gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. Decide how you want to explore Kalgoorlie on your choice of Off Train Experience, including morning refreshments. Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You'll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience. (B,D)
Reboarding the train mid-morning for brunch, the remainder of the day is on board at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the hospitality as you take in spectacular views of the seemingly endless expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. You'll cross borders and time zones, entering South Australia before dinner. Late evening, the train will pull into the almost-ghost-town of Cook for a nightcap, late-night bonfire and stargazing experience. (B,D)

KALGOORLIE OFF TRAIN (EXPERIENCE INCLUDED IN FARE)
As the sunrise unfolds across Australia’s largest outback town, Kalgoorlie, the Indian Pacific pulls in, and guests are invited to join the first Off Train Experiences of the journey, delving into this mining town’s past and present, with a visit to the region’s gold-rush era, now modern-day, Super Pit mine. The gold rush, set off by Paddy Hannan’s discovery in 1893 was one of the biggest in Australian history. Reboard the train mid-morning for brunch. Recommended Fitness Level: Low – coach tour with short walks and seated experience.
Reboard the train mid-morning for brunch.
Recommended Fitness Level: Low – coach tour with short walks and seated experience.
Day 3
Barossa Valley
Take a morning Indo-Pacific cruise through Flinders Rangers, Spencer Gulf and the Adelaide Plains, travelling through the fields and neighbourhoods of remote South Australia. Breakfast and lunch are served on board. At around 3pm the train pulls into Two Wells, where you'll disembark and transfer to a comfortable bus for the short journey to the world-famous wine region of the Barossa Valley. You'll spend the evening at Seppeltsfield Winery, where you'll enjoy a signature culinary experience in an old-fashioned wine cellar. A traditional 'fire barrel lighting' demonstration is part of the evening, and Executive Chef Owen Andrews will provide food and wine pairings, highlighting local produce and traditional methods that reflect the Barossa story. Platinum guests will also be able to enjoy a special 100 year old brown wine tasting experience.

Mid-afternoon, the train pulls into Two Wells, where you’ll disembark and transfer in comfortable coaches for a short ride to the world-renowned, wine-producing region of the Barossa Valley. You’ll spend the evening at Seppeltsfield Winery, delighting in a signature dining experience in the vintage cellar. A traditional ‘Firing of the Barrel’ display is part of the evening, as well as a food and wine pairing curated by Executive Chef Owen Andrews, highlighting regional produce and traditional methods that reflect the story of the Barossa. Here, Platinum guests are also treated to a special 100-year-old vintage Tawny tasting experience. After dinner, you’ll return to the Indian Pacific, continuing your rail journey through the night.
A traditional 'barrel fire' display was part of the evening, with Executive Chef Owen Andrews providing food and wine pairings, highlighting local produce and traditional methods that reflect the Barossa's story. Platinum guests were also treated to a special 100 year old tea-coloured wine tasting experience.
After dinner, you will return to the Indian Pacific to continue your overnight rail journey. (B, L, D)
Day 4
Broken Hill
crossing another border during the night, you'll wake up in Broken Hill, NSW. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, ready for the day's activities in the Silver City. You'll have a choice of four Off Train Experiences, including guided history, art and cultural experiences that showcase the highlights of Australia's first heritage-listed city. Returning to the train for lunch, admire the scenery as the Indian Pacific travels through regional NSW . Tonight, dinner is Served on board as you make the most of you final night exploring Australia by train. (B,L,D)
Return to the train for lunch and enjoy the views of the Indian Pacific as it travels through New South Wales. Tonight, you'll enjoy dinner on board and make the most of your last night exploring Australia by train. (B, L, D)
Day 5
Blue Mountains & Sydney
The Blue Mountains is known for it's soaring sandstone ridges wrapped in native flora.
This World Heritage-listed area marks your final stop before arriving in Sydney. Say goodbye to the Indian Pacific after breakfast, to travel deep into the mountains for this afternoon's off train experiences.
Scenic World includes four phenomenal mountain experiences, from the scenic skyway, which takes you over anicent ravines, with 360-degree vistas to the Scenic Cableway that glides over the forest to the valley floor and the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world. Alternatively, stretch your legs on a guided walk with spectacular views fro numerous lookouts along the trail. Both experiences end at Echo Point lookout, perched on the edge of the escarpment in Katoomba, were a light lunch is served.
Complete your journey with our New South Wales charter rail service to Sydney Central Station. Or, if you'd prefer to arrive in Sydney earlier, take the Indian Pacific train directly to Sydney Central Station. (B, L)
Highlights and inclusions
Indo-Pacific 5 Days 4 Nights from Perth to Sydney
All-inclusive meals, wines and beverages
Off-Train Experiences in Kalgoorlie, Cook, Barossa Valley, Broken Hill and Blue Mountains
Visit the Gold Rush-era town of Kalgoorlie, on the outskirts of Nullarbor.
Stargazing around a campfire in the remote town of Cook.
Enjoy a Barossa Valley Signature Dining Experience at Seppeltsfield Estate
Visit Broken Hill, Australia's first heritage-listed city.
Explore the spectacular Blue Mountains
Booking and Cancellation Policy
Prices (per person) are based on a double cabin per train, for children's prices please contact our consultants for more information. For children's rates, please contact our consultants for more information.
Booking and cancellation policies are based on the railway company's terms and conditions and for any cancellation RVG Tours will charge an administrative fee of AUD 100 per person
The Ghan: https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/terms-conditions/
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